RN1488

RN1488

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About RN1488

RN1488 specializes in Peds, education.


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  1. I am beyond angry at this whole thing. I respect the police, but how dare they treat a nurse like that? I hope she does sue the police department. He should have at least been put on leave while the investigation is on-going. You cannot arrest or det...
  2. Online Doctoral programs

    I did not have a good experience with Capella. Your experience may be different, but for me I'm in a lot of student loan debt and ended up quitting without a degree.
  3. Day 5: 2016 Nurses Week Mashup Contest

    Bathment When your patient needs a bed bath and assessment at the same time. I use the term with my students (usually in a long-term care setting) from time to time.
  4. Day 1: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    Now where is your heart again?
  5. Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    1. Never forget you are taking care of humans...not just a room number. 2. Everyone has bad days, it will get better 3. Document EVERYTHING, if you don't have time at the moment, make yourself a note. 4. Always carry extra pens (and a small notepad i...
  6. Blood...lots of blood
  7. What do you like most about being a nurse educator?

    I've been working in a community college nursing program full time for 3 years. The best part by far is the time off (although I can't take it when I want to). I also enjoy knowing I will be off every weekend.
  8. San Jacinto College LVN Spring 2013 Admission

    Actually north campus only has a LVN program, not a transitional. To answer your last question, they accept so many applicants for example 60. If 60 people made 90+ then the cut off is 90. If 60 people made 85+ then the cut off is 85.
  9. Preceptors for MSN online Educators

    I just graduated with my MSN. I work for a college and it took my boss and I to find someone to precept me. It was not easy. Most hospitals/ colleges just told me no. I honestly thought I would not graduate because I could not find a preceptor. Thank...
  10. For full time faculty...

    I am contracted for 35 hours and any "overload" time must be added to that. I usually spend 35+ hours on campus, but the vast majority of that is in the classroom teaching. I do some grading/ prep at home, but it is done on my time. My employer wants...
  11. What career did you have before nursing?

    I become a RN at 22. During school I was a babysitter, worked at Macy's and at one point filled medical records.
  12. How much experience makes a good instructor?

    I started teaching with a little over 3 years of experience. I teach practical/ vocational nursing, which is different than ADNs. I have had no problem teaching the first semester students including clinical. I think one year is a little extreme, but...
  13. Big kudos to allnurses.com!!!

    I agree. I LOVE allnurses.com!!!!
  14. What would you want?

    Thanks everyone for your good ideas. I like the massage certificate...for myself! No, I don't think I will give any students any phone numbers for other students no matter how cute.
  15. RN to Nurse Educator

    I can teach with my BSN while working on my MSN. So for that reason I am glad I got my BSN. I wish you the best of luck in your future!