PammieRN

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1. Nurse Educators are Nurses Too

   PammieRN posted a topic in Educators

   Are there any other Nurse Educator's out there that are feeling "less than" because you are not at the bedside or in the trenches? I really love teaching, am working on my Master's Degree, and have had a year of teaching experience now. It seems th...

2. Help for a new Educator

   PammieRN replied to Finn's topic in Educators

   Wow! 75 huh? Yikes.... I teach a variety of prereq courses including A&P, Medical Terminology, Interpersonal Communication along with all 3 levels of medical lecture/labs here at our college. Lab A as well as the medical terminology classes are...

3. Certified Medication Aide Course Cirriculum

   PammieRN replied to monkijr's topic in Educators

   Yes, it would certainly be helpful to have all core materials available before writing curriculums. I think, however, I would start with the State BON and what requirements they are looking to be met, then build on that. A. I guess my question to...

4. Certified Medication Aide Course Cirriculum

   PammieRN replied to monkijr's topic in Educators

   Dear Ursula, I am an instructor in the medical program here at a local tech college. I teach CMA's (Certified Medical Assistants). It is much more extensive than for a medication aide, but we do cover all of that. However, to work my way through ...

5. enteral feedings

   PammieRN replied to Jackie8087RN's topic in Pediatric

   I work at a long term care center for children. There are various things we do. 1. Find a good pediatric nutritionist. They are the experts. 2. We do use the MCT oil and sustical. 3. For children who have reflux problems, their feeds are overnig...

6. Nurses Capes (not caps)

   PammieRN replied to Ariko's topic in General Nursing

   Next time I am at the fabric store I will look for a pattern....there has to be one in a vintage pattern area.....anyone ever seen the pattern?

7. Infant abduction

   PammieRN replied to merliza's topic in Pediatric

   Southwest Washington Medical Center's Family Birth Center tags mom, dad and baby....baby has 2 tags, one on the wrist, one on that ankle with an alarm on it. If the babe is taken even near the exit, it sets off the house alarm. This facility is in ...

8. Nurses Capes (not caps)

   PammieRN replied to Ariko's topic in General Nursing

   Ever since I watched Pearl Harbor, I have been fascinated with them....I would love to have one. I get sooooooo cold.

9. 250 thousand dollars for 13 weeks?

   PammieRN replied to rosieseattle's topic in Agency

   I agree, I could deal with the claustrophobia and cover my face for 3 months for 250grand. That would solve a helluva lot of problems. If you get a firm line of info, e-mail me. I'll go with you.

10. Considering Emergency Nursing Internship

    PammieRN replied to PammieRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the encouragement. I have decided to go ahead and fill out the app. I feel better and more settled now that I have made the decision to make another change. I'll find my place eventually. It sure is nice to know that I have you guys as...

11. Considering Emergency Nursing Internship

    PammieRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I am considering an internship offered by one of the hospitals in my area. I have been an RN for 1 1/2 years. My first year I worked in L&D and I have been working as a nurse manager for the last few months in LTC. I feel like I am stagnating....

12. Please help, need advice desperately!

    PammieRN replied to wanna B an RN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Wanna B, 2 things struck me...and by the way, I'm not a psychiatrist. I not only am a nurse but have a daughter who is bi-polar and have dealt with depression personally for 15 years. Having said that... #1...this person seems to be self med...

13. Shoes

    PammieRN replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    Ryka Tennis shoes are the best! They are made especially for women's feet, not mens shoes miniaturized. Made a big difference in my back....I am a big girl too. Whatever you get, make sure it fits. Nothing more uncomfortable than tight shoes or p...

14. Associate degree or BSN

    PammieRN replied to WAGofGAGF's topic in General Nursing

    I have to echo what aimee says....what are your long term goals? I was older, too, when I went back to school. I had worked as a CNA, CMA, and phlebotomist for many years while my kids were little. Bedside work certainly takes a toal (sp?) on your...

15. need advice desperately!!!

    PammieRN replied to Nytenurse's topic in General Nursing

    If your body is giving you physical symptoms, listen to it. Life is too short to remain in a environment which is making you ill. With the nursing shortage, you can get another job in about 2 minutes. It's their loss. I thought I would be a lab...