smignoni

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1. Critical Thinking Skills

   smignoni replied to anorton's topic in Educators

   Hi I have been given the assignment of improving our new nurse less then 1 year clinical practice ability.The issues are recognising problems then communicating them to the physician.They also need help with critical thinking and assertiveness.It is ...

2. Nursing is pathetic...

   smignoni replied to [email protected]'s topic in Career Support

   Hey just want to add my two cents in ,what took place in this discussion has been what holds nursing back.We pick on each other instead of working with each other.Every day for the last 20 years i have seen the day shift pick on the night shift the N...

3. Continuing education

   smignoni replied to shodan's topic in Cardiac

   In the USA we graduate with a general degree then our licensed by the state to practice as a nurse.We are then trained by our specific employer for the specialtity area we practice.I am on the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and we have an 8-12 week ori...

4. IABP Removal

   smignoni replied to BJRN76's topic in CCU

   Our nurses donot remove IABP this is usually done by the PA of the cardiology group. I have a question does anyone out there use the femstop device for IABP removal? Right now our PA's hold manual pressure for 30 mins then we wedge the sit efor 8 hou...

5. BSN vs. Associates

   smignoni replied to askater's topic in ADN/BSN

   This issue is one of the great divides in nursing.The real issues is support of each other in practice.The BSN offer more options to the nurse who wants to go into management home care,teaching etc.The facts from the previous replies is that neither...

6. age specfic care

   smignoni replied to smignoni's topic in Educators

   I like that one i be sure to included it in the program.When you do these required programs they cna be very boring and these ideas will make this one better that for the help.Sam

7. age specfic care

   smignoni replied to smignoni's topic in Educators

   Thanks that is a great idea,we need to vary the program to keep it interesting and that sounds like a good way to go.Sam

8. age specfic care

   smignoni posted a topic in Educators

   I need to do a program on age specfic consideration on the hospitalized patient.Does any one have any interesting ideas of programs I could use or consider? Thanks Sam

9. IABP

   smignoni replied to RECCUP35's topic in CCU

   We recertify on a yearly basis.We use a written test and performance checklist and have short review before the written test. The educational support prior to the recert helps alot.The question one needs to ask is if you would want to practice someth...