kevinadurr

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1. Epic Need Help

   kevinadurr replied to goldenagoldman's topic in Informatics

   I have been an Epic Clin Doc builder for several years. Your institution should have how to guides and step by step tip sheets. Try to track down your nurse educator or ask a coworker who is still going to class if they can get you a copy. Most Epic...

2. Facebook or Blackboard SNA

   kevinadurr replied to elizhealy's topic in Educators

   Be sure to check your stats in BlackBoard. Every click in Blackboard can be traced and provide a detailed analysis for what features students tend to use more than others. Don't be discouraged of numbers are low at first. Running a participant websi...

3. Is a tablet a good investment for nursing school

   kevinadurr replied to clclc4444's topic in Headlines

   For school, I utilized an ipod because it was also allowed in clinical and could fit in my pocket. While Ipads and tablets are the newest and coolest thing, productivity requires a behavioral change adjustment. The best combo for school is a laptop a...

4. Come to help

   kevinadurr replied to craztsom's topic in General Students

   It depends on your immediate needs and future for the next two years. If you are the typical web browsing, social media, youtube watching, microsoft word, then a netbook is just right. But any extensive picture or video editing or other heavy applica...

5. Facebook or Blackboard SNA

   kevinadurr replied to elizhealy's topic in Educators

   I too was in charge of publicity for my student nurse organization while an undergrad. I struggle with BlackBoard and FaceBook was in it's early stages of gaining popularity. Pros and Cons from my experiences... BlackBoard - Bb hides most of its inf...

6. Theory-Practice Gap Theory

   kevinadurr replied to Fatmah Jabr's topic in Educators

   Benner is a great theory but limited in applicability when trying to focus on the nursing student spectrum. Try instead looking into some learning/teaching theory especially related to nurse teaching theory. Lots of research is out there regarding t...

7. Hesi Exit Test

   kevinadurr replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI

   Technically, if get down into the nitty gritty of your academic policy at your college, it may not be within policy to withhold students from graduation or any other "hold" due to a "third party" exam. As college administrators, you are bound to the ...