we end the semester (prior to the final exam) with a clinical practicum that is incorporated into their total points. we look at all the skills / procedures that have been learned. we have short procedures (10 points) and long procedures (20 points)....
pvjerrys replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Educators
puggymae we review all of our exam with students except the final exam. we used to have students hanging around waiting for their grades while we educators reviewed their exams. it was difficult leaving the room just to use the restroom because the ...
pvjerrys replied to TazziRN's topic in Medications
my first semester clinical group has performed the following in the clinical setting: insert & discontinue ng; insert & disc foleys; administer po, im, sqs, opiates; perform wound care (w-d, remove staples, apply steri-strips); administer ene...
pvjerrys replied to TazziRN's topic in Medications
i'm a 1st semester instructor in adn program. all injection sites are demonstrated. students have practicum and theoretical exam to evaluate their knowledge base. they must pass both practicum and exam before they can administer parenteral (ims / sqs...
10% dextrose (PPN) may be infused in peripheral vein. 20% or greater dextrose (TPN) must be infused via central venous line. Usually pt has more than one lumen for TPN so that lab draws or other meds can be given via other lumen.
FOCUS ON YOUR STUDIES. You're almost finished. I have counseled students who have had similar situations as yourself. They become devastated and all they have accomplished go right down the tube. Their grades are affected and, sadly, some have had to...
pvjerrys replied to Nurse Bethie's topic in Safety
florry: i wish i learn more, and sure i do, by listening to other people/nurses around the world!! hello from southern california, florry. here is a link for medical dictionary that may help. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp dorsum: the ba...
http://www.rn.ca.gov/ there is a list of approved rn programs on the bon site. you'll also be able to see the nclex pass rate for each school that will help with your decision.
pvjerrys replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California
Once you get your RN, go to some of the Job Fairs in southern CA. Some of these job fairs are listed with Nurseweek. We have an annual job fair at the college for the 4th semester students. These facilities have wonderful incentives for having our st...
pvjerrys replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California
can someone tell me some good nursing schools in southern california? california state u system. http://www.calstate.edu/ university of ca systems. http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ is the weather in san diego nice? what is the weather in san f...
I have returned to school several times. I started with diploma program. 10 yrs, one husband and 2 kids later.. I got my Bachelor's degree. Then when my 2 kids were in college, I returned again for MSN. I'm glad that you poo poo'd your mom's soon to...
Less than 10% of RNs are master's prepared. Hence, an advanced degree is very marketable. You noticed after your BSN opened doors for you? With a master's degree in nursing, even more doors will open up. You will take core classes. You will then nee...