The Teacher's Corner

from VickyRN - BSN to PhD programs offer a more direct path to the PhD in nursing, with the aim of increasing the number of doctorally prepared faculty. Nurses with BSNs can be prepared for doctoral faculty positions in five short years. These programs are ideal for learners who desire to become nurse scientists and researchers. They bypass the traditional MSN...

from VickyRN - The following are a list of valuable resources for the nurse educator that I have compiled over the years. These should be of immense help to you in the classroom or clinical area. Enjoy! NLN Living Book of Teaching and Learning The Think Bank How Adults Learn Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom

from VickyRN - Whether administering medications or hanging IV drips, nurses must accurately perform dosage calculations. This is a critical factor for patient safety, as a patient's life may depend on it. Nursing math requires a working knowledge of ratio-proportion and/or dimensional analysis. Most of these type calculations are at the 6th or 7th grade...

from VickyRN - Learning to perform nursing procedures correctly and safely is imperative for nursing students. Practice, persistence, and keen attention to detail are key. In learning to competently perform procedures, practice does indeed make perfect. For visual learners, watching videos can be very helpful prior to practicing the procedure. The following are...

from VickyRN - Diploma programs are the oldest and most traditional type of nursing education in the United States. These programs are two to three years in duration and provide nursing education primarily in the hospital setting. Graduates of these programs receive a diploma as opposed to a college degree. Most diploma programs are now affiliated with colleges...

from VickyRN - EXAMPLE: Pt with tracheostomy on the rehab unit. 0700 – Received pt in bed, resting quietly with eyes closed. Easily aroused to alert and fully oriented state with voice. Client indicates by shaking head that presently he has no needs and no pain or distress. Respirations even, unlabored via tracheostomy. Pt is receiving humidified oxygen @...

from VickyRN - The clinical post conference has a unique focus in nursing education: the student’s own behavior and experience. Ideally, it should provide a nurturing setting for debriefing, discussion, and development of critical thinking skills. It should reinforce and expand the learning that has occurred in the clinical environment. The clinical...