msutton

msutton has 15 years experience and specializes in ED, Peds.

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1. Pediatric Fall Assessment

   msutton replied to Choircat's topic in Pediatric

   We are getting ready to incorporate the "humpty dumpty scale". It's based on the age of the child, their level of anxiety or behavior, and what meds they're on or potentially could be on. I don't know how to attach here, but I could email you a cop...

2. Compentency documentation

   msutton replied to fgoff's topic in Educators

   I can tell you I had the exact same experience. This is what I did. I made a master list of all competencies that were to be needed. For each competency, there is a skill checklist that accompanies it. Example: for nurses to be competent in urin...

3. New to staff develepment, Question re: Contact Hrs

   msutton replied to msutton's topic in Educators

   Thank you so much. So much information, but so informative. I really appreciate it!!

4. Compentency documentation

   msutton replied to fgoff's topic in Educators

   I'm new to this as well, but I used an HC pro program called "Evidence Based Competency Management System". It gives good guidelines on differences between competencies and skills. I have a list of competencies, and attached to each competency is a...

5. New to staff develepment, Question re: Contact Hrs

   msutton posted a topic in Educators

   Hello, all. I am also new to the staff development role. As a nurse for 15 years at the bedside, it has been a challenge for me. Question: How can I apply for Contact Hours or CEU credit for courses that I will be teaching staff? It would be a g...

6. Clinical Nurse Educator's Job description

   msutton replied to Roro's topic in Educators

   I know it's been like 2 years since this thread was started, but I just started in a new position as a clinical nurse educator, and would love a copy of your research paper. thanks!!

7. Pediatric Nurse Educator, needs help

   msutton posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work in a small community hospital. I am the educator for a adult med/surg/peds unit. I want to know how you guys calculate I&O for your pediatric patients. We currently calculate intake and output in cc's and weigh all diapers, totalling q8...