Terri W

Terri W has 22 years experience and specializes in Educator, Pediatrics, ICU/CCU, Med-Surg.

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1. "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

   Terri W replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing

   One of the difficulties with communicating through words on a screen is that they can easily be misunderstood. I would never suggest anything negative to a student in their first check-off or first clinical day. I was referring to someone who continu...

2. "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

   Terri W replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing

   While it is true that some programs continue with an "unfilled seat", many programs use these "openings" to be supportive of students who left the program in the past for various reasons. One of the things our program does is work more closely with t...

3. "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

   Terri W replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing

   As a faculty member for a Community College ADN program, this subject is very "close to my heart". I can only speak for myself and how I approach students who are stuggling - even in thier first term (we have 3 terms each acedemic year - rather than ...

4. terminated last 2 jobs, what should I do? :(

   Terri W replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

   You might consider seeking a position in another type of facility if SNFs are not a good fit for you. It is very likely that potential employers will look at the fact that the only two positions you've had as a nurse were terminated; there isn't real...

5. Instructors...solve this mystery for me..<please>

   Terri W replied to justme1972's topic in Educators

   this is an excellent explanation of the difficulty writing fair and appropriate exam questions;). as an instructor i think it is only fair for students to know how we test and why. to prepare them for nclex questions, although important, is not my ul...

6. I need some encouragement!!

   Terri W replied to tgb1966's topic in Educators

   While many faculty positions are being advertised as "MSN preferred" this is because of the fear the openings might not be filled if "MSN required". Our interview committee reviews all applicants that qualify (believe it or not, some apply without ev...

7. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   Terri W replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Hi emmycRN, The only response I've seen so far assumed you were asking about teaching salaries for your husband (elementary ed). I took it you were asking about salary as a nurse educator vs. bedside nursing. I can't give specifics since it depends ...

8. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   Terri W replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   I asked if anyone else in her org or her supervisor might be better suited to do this, she said no one even knows how to change a colostomy bag. So I did it and then taught her how to change the bag. The question is: Is it a tremendous challenge the...

9. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   Terri W replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   I have taught in ADN programs for the last 13 years. The opportunity has been great and I have benefited from the faculty shortage (since I don't have my MSN yet). I am currently completing an MSN program online so I can continue to teach full-time. ...