SWEnfermera

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1. Nurse educator certification

   SWEnfermera replied to organichombre's topic in Educators

   Hi Organic, I took the CNE Exam last year and quite frankly, I didn't find it very difficult (however I had just completed my MSN in Nursing Education). I studied using the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Review Manual by Wittmann-Price, Godshal...

2. Ever get the urge to release a horde of flying monkeys?

   SWEnfermera replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

   I love this video (11 minutes long). Just when I am at my wits end, it reminds me that there are good people out there, and restores my faith in mankind.

3. Concept based nursing

   SWEnfermera replied to lansgrl123's topic in Educators

   New Mexico is in the process of developing a concept-based stewide curriculum. Here is the link to what has been developed thus far. http://www.nmnec.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Concept_List_7-1-2011.pdf

4. Transition to Practice Model

   SWEnfermera replied to msn2008's topic in Educators

   I just wrote a paper about orienting new grads into critical care. Look at these 2 articles. The first explains a model for critical care orientation used at Northwestern Med Center in Chicago, and the 2nd article is a follow-up showing great outcome...

5. Advice on Chest Tube & mistakes by colleague

   SWEnfermera replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

   Check out these two excellent sources on chest tubes The 1st is ICUFAQs- Click on the Chest Tubes link http://www.icufaqs.org/ This second link is from Atrium- Check out the PPT http://www.atriummed.com/EN/chest_drainage/education.asp

6. Advice needed!!! New graduate....1st interview!!!

   SWEnfermera replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in General Nursing

   I found this AWESOME site and have been sharing it with the new grads I know. It has some real good advice. Once you're on the site, scroll down to "Nurse Interview" on the tabs on the Left. GOOD LUCK!! http://www.best-job-interview.com/

7. PICC line cap change question!

   SWEnfermera replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

   There are several PICC catheters on the market that have one-way valves built into the catheters. The catheters I have seen used most often are from Boston Scientific. They are called PASV (Pressure Activated Safety Valve) catheters. The manufactur...

8. Cuban Nurses In NM??

   SWEnfermera replied to BIGBRO71's topic in New Mexico

   Welcome to New Mexico Bigbro!! You will soon find out this place is truly the "Land of Enchantment". Autumn is my favorite time of year in New Mexico, the cool crisp mornings and the warm afternooons are just delightful. Did you have a chance to ...

9. To much focus on care plans for students

   SWEnfermera replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in General Nursing

   Read the thread "Rant: Care Plans" Take a look at entry #7 from scribblerpnp who is a Nurse Educator. She does a fantastic job of explaining he importance of Care Plan Writing for the student nurse. Hang in there!! https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/...

10. Cuban Nurses In NM??

    SWEnfermera replied to BIGBRO71's topic in New Mexico

    Come to think of it, I've never met a Cuban in New Mexico. But there is a town called "Cuba" in northwest part of the state.

11. After cardiac cath

    SWEnfermera replied to lever5's topic in CCU

    Here are patient instructions given by 2 different institutions. From what I gather, it seems that the ice packs are used to minimize or relieve discomfort. http://www.advocatehealth.com/system/info/library/articles/heartcare/invasive/cathicad.html ...

12. After cardiac cath

    SWEnfermera replied to lever5's topic in CCU

    i've never heard of ice packs being used either, but i found this article. maybe you all are ahead of the game! a randomized controlled trial assessing the use of compression versus vasoconstriction in the treatment of femoral hematoma occurring aft...

13. New to ICU, Orientation and Assertiveness

    SWEnfermera replied to JuliaSN's topic in MICU

    You have gotten some great advice here from other posters. Another thing I have my orientees do is spend a day with the unit secretary. Transcribing numerous orders will help you to learn which department handles what, how do you locate the call l...

14. Opening a new heart program

    SWEnfermera replied to lotlie's topic in CCU

    I worked in a semi-rural hospital that started a CV Surgery program while I was there. It took over a year of planning. Several meetings took place with representatives from lab, radiology, blood bank, OR, EKG, anesthesia, nursing, pharmacy, PT, ca...

15. EKG and Axis

    SWEnfermera replied to mcmars's topic in CCU

    I found Dale Dubin's book to be the most helpful. Axis begins on page 203. http://books.google.com/books?id=EWVo9DT2-A4C&pg=PA302&lpg=PA302&dq=dubin+axis+deviation&source=web&ots=eS7Pj5EmkZ&sig=rBBqzunxMSpLbx3AaijgIt3heB0&...