I have been searching for some form/template for weekly antidotal notes. Any ideas? I have goggled it and searched on other sites , read a few articles but just wanted something basic
I think this is very normal. I do not lecture students only do clinical but I try to combine what they learn in lecture and apply it to the clinical setting. I always have anxiety with every new group of students because they are an unknown. But I wo...
I also think trying to stay active is key. I also am 60 and have had a joint replacement. I find the more I move the better I feel but some days it is a struggle
suni replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing
This is so nice for me to realize I am not in the minority. I worked night shift for 33 years and have been on days for the past 3. My husband calls me before he leaves for work at 530. I am a coffee in the am out the door and breakfast at work, not ...
As a clinical instructor I check all the charting my students do on their patients. I will tell you it is difficult at times due to the variety of documentation systems. I usually have 6 students and tell them I must be physically present for any pro...
I agree with you, after 35 years as a bedside nurse I have moved to an office job. I love being able to sleep at night and feel rested. I have some issues with my back and knees from all my bedside nursing.i also wish I could save more money but some...
suni replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Med-Surg
I would like a system where it is one and done instead of having to document in several places. I believe we spend at least 90% of our time on the computer when you factor in scanning meds. Patients do complain that we look at the computer and not th...
I have to do my first simulation scenario with a group tomorrow. I was thinking of doing something simple like a transfusion reaction. Any ideas or thoughts on how to do this and remain calm. My anxiety level is pretty high.
I also left bedside nursing 2 years ago and it broke my heart. At the time I was 58 years old and had been at the bedside for 30 years. I took a non traditional nursing position and am also a clinical instructor for a local university. I decided my h...
Med-surg is a great option and may be a big help when you take the NCLEX. Specialty areas are just that and the focus will be on the speciality, so med surg is a little of everything. I am almost amazed when people say they do not like med surg, hone...