lalorac

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1. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   lalorac replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Sky, I'm not sure what type of information you are looking for, regarding scavenger hunts. I take students onto an inpatient, pediatric floor. As part of the orientation, I include a scavenger hunt. I have found this to be a useful excercize for the ...

2. RN Functions

   lalorac replied to nocturne716's topic in Emergency

   WoW! I don't know about a "time line". Based on my experience, I would not administer a neb treatment without a doctor assessing the patient first and giving me an order. What would a nurse do in this situation that is within the scope of practice? I...

3. RN Functions

   lalorac replied to nocturne716's topic in Emergency

   That is discouraging. Does anyone know if there is a web site for JCAHO? I'm thinking that it depends on how administration interprets its guidelines. I was wondering about ACLS too. It seems to me that if we are trained then our scope of practice ...

4. RN Functions

   lalorac replied to nocturne716's topic in Emergency

   I'm working in a hospital-based, outpatient, pediatric clinic with urgent care. The pediatricians and I are trying to establish standing orders for some of our sick patients. We are meeting resistance from nursing administration. Administration is in...

5. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   lalorac replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Teaching was always an interest of mine. However, when it came to making career choices, nursing seemed to be more flexible. (Which I have not regreted). I've worked in Pediatrics (floor nursing, pedi rehab, nurse manager, Emergency Room, Clinic and ...

6. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   lalorac replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Hi, everyone. I just found this board. I've been teaching clinical pediatrics in a BSN program for 4 years. Recently, I have been appointed a full-time clinical position. I look forward to the sharing on this board!