rob4546 ADN, BSN, MSN

rob4546 has 10 years experience as a ADN, BSN, MSN and specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.

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   Student Preparedness

   rob4546 replied to rob4546's topic in Educators

   I believe that this is also what I am up against. We are in an impoverished area which also affects education. Many of my students do not have the student skills necessary at the collegiate level. I do not wish to disparage our other educational s...
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   Student Preparedness

   rob4546 replied to rob4546's topic in Educators

   This is a great idea. I tried it once, and it negatively impacted their grade. I want to implement this so that it might reinforce the material without consequences. I know this sounds contradictory, but it is not my intention to fail students. I...
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   Student Preparedness

   rob4546 replied to rob4546's topic in Educators

   Yes, but I am applying my morals and values to current students. I would be frightened not to be prepared for class or miss assignments. This may be one of MY problems. I agree; I dismissed this immediately. She was concerned about highlig...
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   Student Preparedness

   rob4546 replied to rob4546's topic in Educators

   Wonderful, thanks for the response. It does state 4-5 hours for class prep in my syllabus, but the performance has shown me that this is not happening. The five students that currently are excelling are putting in the work. The students still are ...
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   Free test banks online

   rob4546 replied to PathosMod's topic in General Students

   I want to caution you not to go down the easy path. Seeking varied questions is fine but do not try to seek the questions that might show up on the exam. Any good instructor will notice a drastic change in performance. What I did while in nurs...
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   Student Preparedness

   rob4546 posted a topic in Educators

   This may be the wrong location for this thread but I was hoping to get some input. I am finishing my first year as a new nurse educator and have had issues with students being prepared for class. For first-year fundamentals students, I provide read...
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   Bad Clinical Experience Today

   rob4546 replied to j0622's topic in General Students

   I do not know if your preceptor did this on purpose and allow you to fail. There are nurses like this and it baffles me. I will tell you what I tell my students, "this person showed you the type of nurse you do not want to be, don't be like her." ...
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   Detroit ED Nurses refuse to work without more help, ordered to leave by Administration

   rob4546 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in COVID

   This article sounds very unreal. In the ICU, the number of patients I have ever cared for at one time was three. That was a long hard night, I don't think I ever sat down. How do 2 nurses take care of 10 ventilator patients AND a normal patient lo...
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   Wanting an affordable/convenient education, not just a piece of paper

   rob4546 replied to jlh18's topic in Online Learning

   I attended GCU, which by some descriptions would be considered a large Brick and Mortar university that offers online and distance learning. I was not impressed with what I learned, but not sure why. Part of me expected to learn a multitude of info...
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    Exhausted; I want a way out.

    rob4546 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry. I do not know what to say but I am sorry. I am in a similar position about the nursing position. I wish I can provide I information that would help but I cannot. I empathize with you and hove no solution. I am sorry but feel for you.
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    Shut Off At 75!

    rob4546 replied to schoolforever's topic in NCLEX

    Just relax and wait for your score. Have a drink and smile because there is nothing you can do about it now. I cannot be sure, but only seeing 75 questions is a good indicator that you have passed. A good indicator of success but still not a sure...
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    Nurse Residency Programs?

    rob4546 replied to HairyPoppins's topic in General Students

    At my facility, you have no choice. When you are hired, either a new grad or with some experience, you must enroll in the residency program. If you have more than 2 years prior experience you only have to complete the skills and knowledge tests and...
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    265 questions is almost guaranteed if your a male.

    rob4546 replied to wilderness47's topic in NCLEX

    I had planned this long post that would have been mean spirited, but now I cannot do it. Passed with 75 questions in a little more than 1.5 hours. I would correlate this set of facts with how these male nurses were prepared. I would ask them wher...
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    Got email 1 day after my NCLEX Exam with RN License # means i passed the exam?

    rob4546 replied to 8smerynams's topic in NCLEX

    Go to the DORA Colorado website and verify your license. I never received an email like that when I passed but it has been a while ago and things change. If you did pass then congratulations.
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    BSN-MSN Education

    rob4546 replied to RegisteredNurseMia's topic in Western Governors

    I do like it but I do not enjoy being contacted by my program mentor every week. Every week they call to make sure you are doing okay and make goals for the week. I am a very independent worker and don't need her to help make my goals. A couple of...