Do you think the Boards really mean your competent?

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What was your experience taking the boards?:eek:

Originally posted by Renee Williams

Well, looks like I've missed quite a few wonderful well read posts since my last visit! ;) You guys are terrific, and I love reading your different viewpoints and how each of you thought about the boards and the competency level thereof! ;)

I'd also like to thank those of you who "spoke favorably of me" to our "newest member...bedazzled! Not to worry about her, her membership just may be "short lived" on Allnurses since she's been reported to Super Moderator of Allnurses for being such a "bedazzled" speaker here. She should be hearing from one as I write this to you all! ;)

Is that how this board functions. If someone doesn't agree with what YOU have to say, then they are removed form the forum. Sounds like communisim to me. However, that's just my opinion and I am not sure I am allowed to have one. Is my interpretation correct?

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Specializes in Community Health Nurse.

Bedazzled,

Everyone here understands the phrase: "We can agree to disagree", but another nice thing about Allnurses is that we also understand kindness, thoughtfulness, consideration for others viewpoints goes a long way AND there is NO need for anyone using Allnurses forums to insult another's character or person, which is why you were reported.

You are welcome here as long as you "disagree with viewpoints" or "agree with viewpoints", but when you start attacking "the actor intead of the act itself", that's when you get in trouble around here. So be nice, and no one will mind your presence. ;)

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Originally posted by RoaminHankRN

My biggest complaint with the profession is there should be mandated CE's in every state. Paramedics have to maintain X amount of hours each year for CE I believe. And if I am correct MD's retest every certain number of years.

Pretty said here in Illinois.. as long as I my check clears every two years, I get a license to practice.

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I agree 100%. There are soooooo many things about nursing that need to be revamped, revised and removed! The same is true here in NY. Some places discourage their nurses from attending classes in that they won't approve the class for reimbursement or won't give them the day off.

Check this out.....about 7 months ago, the charge nurse on the evening shift applied to get reimbursement for a seminar entitled "everything you need to know about nursing documentation". It was denied!!!!!!!!! The reason? AND I QUOTE "It does not apply to pediatrics" :(

What galaxy am I in? Am I lost? Confused? They wonder why nurses (myself included) are leaving that place in droves.

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Hey guys

this is one question I remember from my boards (maybe not word for word but close). These are the type of questions asked see if you guys can agree on an answer, of course I don't know the correct answer since you never know what your score is only if you pass/fail.

Which of these tasks would you give to a nursing assistant?

a. An assessment of a patient?

b. Walk a patient with a central line hooked to IVF's?

c. Discharge patient?

d. Shave a patient with an ET tube?

Most of my questions were like this, or choosing from a,b,c, d patient as to who I would assess first, or would give to the LPN or nursing assistant.

The questions are rarely text book facts, I think they want to see if you can "critically think" in a given situation. I thought boards were the dumbest test I had taken. I took them about 3 months after I took my EMT certification test, now that test KICKED my BUTT!!!:p

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Originally posted by Joules

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There are three dimensions to competency: critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and technical skills.

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Yes, very true. Critical thinking is by far, in my opinion the most important part of competency.

People can be taught interpersonal skills to some extent. People can also be trained to perform technical skills but it is the eyeball assessment, that little voice in the back of your head or that twinge in your gut that is telling you "look deeper". That can't be bought or taught.

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Originally posted by dstout-rn

Hey guys

Which of these tasks would you give to a nursing assistant?

a. An assessment of a patient?

b. Walk a patient with a central line hooked to IVF's?

c. Discharge patient?

d. Shave a patient with an ET tube?

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ugghhhh

well a CNA could not do an assessment or a discharge, so those two are obviously out.

I am not wild about either one but I would choose walking the patient....even though there is a risk of the central line becoming dislodged because.......

shaving a patient requires moving their head around some. This could dislodge the ET tube.

Remember your ABC's... airway, breathing, circulation....

Like you said, who knows which is right but my license would go with "B"

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Originally posted by Franca

I am amazed to read that nursing school instructors would tell a student that he/she is not nurse "material" with the tone it seems it was said in based on these posts. Congratulations to each of you who went beyond the teacher's erroneous assessment of your abilities.

Yes it is very discouraging when you are being told to put nursing school above all else. I went to a Catholic university that was BIG on holistic nursing and including the family in care and all of that. My dad had a heart attack and I got a page from my fiance' so I asked my instructor if I could leave and go to the hospital she said OK call and let me know what is going on. Well the next day I had the coinstructor teaching lecture. I got to school like a half hour early so I could catch her before class and tell her what was going on with my dad, be professional. Well she first told me she did not have time to talk to me, and after I demanded she listen to me she did. Then proceeds to tell me that I made a poor choice and I needed to get my priorites straight.

WHAT!!! :( Well since I was already in a not so stable state of mind I told her to Kiss my butt (use your imagination). I know not very professional but give me a break my dad just had a heart attack the day before and I have my priorities wrong? Well needless to say I had to withdraw from her class but you know I would do it all over if I had too :rolleyes: .

I was labled a trouble maker after that. But my work was always in on time (if not early), was in class everyday after that, but as for nursing school being the end all be all of my life.....NO! The nursing school admin were thrilled when I got married over a weekend...during the semester. Oh my, like it was ANY of their business.

I think I'm a great nurse, still have alot to learn only been around 2 years but I look to learn from everyone everyday at work, I was a tech in school and you can really learn from them too.

SO take your boards and then get out there and learn from the real world and don't forget about those CE's:D .

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Hmm. I would have gone with the shaving. Correct me if I'm wrong but we do move our patients with an ET. If it is anchored marked and reguarly measured, it should be ok. Besides how much moving does it take to shave. I do see you point though about ABCs.

I suppose there might be a danger of disloging the central line but I don't think that is the issue here. There is a much higher risk of accidental disconnection, leading to an air embolism. Do to the delecate nature of the IV conection and the frequency that I've seen connections come apart.

And I think this is the kicker, It is a lot easier to replace an ET tube than to get rid of an air embolism. Therefore the patient is in greater jepordy with an air embolism than a displace ET tube that can quickly be replaced or repositioned. Anyone?

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Specializes in Community Health Nurse.

Hmmmm! I think you make a good point with good rationale, Agnus! Any other takers on board? ;)

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Specializes in CCU, Geriatrics, Critical Care, Tele.

Bedazzled,

Just becase your post get reported, it does not mean that your posting privledges will be revoked, but it should tell you that you are not making friends with your first few post ;) Just try and be a little more tactful and less aggressive in your postings. We only ban users from using the site for not following the simple rules that you agreed to when you registered, just keep the conversation civil and you wont have any problems. Thanks

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Originally posted by Agnus

And I think this is the kicker, It is a lot easier to replace an ET tube than to get rid of an air embolism. Therefore the patient is in greater jepordy with an air embolism than a displace ET tube that can quickly be replaced or repositioned. Anyone?

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That's a good point. Hmmmm......

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Specializes in Community Health Nurse.

HI Brian! :)

Thanks for being such a good administrator on site here! You are too real to be true! Hope you enjoyed your weekend, and may this upcoming week be everything you desire it to be in your life! Just thought I'd send you a little "good morning cheer" and a "thank you" for all you do for us here at Allnurses.com, even when we tend to "get out of line" a little...just a little! ;)

Everyone needs an occasional pat on the back for a job well done, and so today I am giving you yours! (((HUGS to ya!))) ;)

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