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1. I have a subject but can't come up with the question.

   bobbysgirl replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Research

   Look at Benner's Novice to Expert. She defines each of the areas: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, etc...This might help to clarify what you are looking for, especially when it comes...

2. I have a subject but can't come up with the question.

   bobbysgirl replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Research

   You mentioned a few areas that you could research but what is it specifically that you want to show? I would decide whether you will be doing a qualitative or quantitative research project and come up...

3. Skills Fair Ideas?

   bobbysgirl replied to kimmie4476's topic in General Nursing

   That's a good idea. I did not even think of giving out a coupon for a free meal in the cafeteria! Thank you. I am going to use that in my skills

4. Skills Fair Ideas?

   bobbysgirl replied to kimmie4476's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, This year I am in charge of putting our skills fair together. I have decided to make it fun. While most of our annual requirements are on Healthstream now, there are skills that still need to...

5. Ideas to streamline Hospital orientation

   bobbysgirl replied to bobbysgirl's topic in General Nursing

   HouTx, 6 months has gone by since I put into a place a streamlined orientation process. It has worked well, but alot of comments I have received on evaluations have been "It was a good review." I...

6. Annual skills fair and regulatory requirements

   bobbysgirl posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Good morning, This board has been so helpful, and so once again, I turn to you for suggestions. The 2011 annual skills fair will be upon me before I know it and I am looking for some new ideas. I plan...

7. Orientation Process

   bobbysgirl replied to bobbysgirl's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Thank

8. Orientation Process

   bobbysgirl replied to bobbysgirl's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Thank

9. Orientation Process

   bobbysgirl posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Three months into being a clinical educator, I am curious as to how other hospitals do nursing orientation. Where I work we have 2 days of general orientation and then nurses also have 3 days of...

10. Ideas to streamline Hospital orientation

    bobbysgirl replied to bobbysgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Question: What are the "main skills" that should be gone over in orientation and which ones are more appropriate to be done with the preceptor on the

11. Staff Development

    bobbysgirl replied to dillarena's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Classicdame, thank you. Just one more questions if I may. What type of subjects do you cover in your nursing orientation? We have a General Orientation that covers things like fire safety, biohazard...

12. Ideas to streamline Hospital orientation

    bobbysgirl replied to bobbysgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! The hospital I work at does have Healthstream program. Question: Are there some skills that should be taught with orientation on the specific unit ie: bladder irrigations? We do have unit...

13. Staff Development

    bobbysgirl replied to dillarena's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello Classicdame: Question: I am new to staff education and have been given a project. I have been researching and came upon your replies to many posts. So, I am here to ask you a question and gain...

14. Ideas to streamline Hospital orientation

    bobbysgirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Along side these posts....I am a new hospital clinical educator. I have decided to streamline orientation. One idea I have is to use e-learning for the didactic areas and then practice skills...

15. JCAHO requirement? hourly rounds and written report at change of shift?

    bobbysgirl replied to blackberry's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, We incorporated rounding to ensure that our patients had everything they needed and as a check. It is a preventive measurement. I am revamping and streamlining hospitals's general orientation...