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1. Introduction/Ebola

   do5051 replied to do5051's topic in General Nursing

   For continued practice and maintenance of competent skills necessary to care for the patient with Ebola virus disease or in need of bio-containment, onging drills are the way to go. For initial preparation, a minimum of 5 drills are required. Quarte...

2. ADN vs. BSN

   do5051 replied to ace003's topic in NCLEX

   In my professional opinion, both the ADN and BSN prepare the nursing student to take te NCLEX exam. Preparation for entry into practice is another aspect. BSN students are much more prepared in the sciences, assessment skill, and evidence-based pra...

3. Ebola Nursing Survey Part 2: Call to Action for Ebola Protection

   do5051 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in COVID

   Nurse educators have an important role in preparing health care providers to safely care for the patient with Ebola Virus Disease, containg the disease and prevent spread. Simulation training is an important strategy that we use to help nurse transfe...

4. To My Preceptor

   do5051 replied to bas22's topic in General Nursing

   A good preceptor is priceless. The role of the preceptor is important in helping to develop the new nurse who is in the process of adjusting to a new job, a new work environment, and a new culture. Many hospitals still have high 1st year turnover rat...

5. Nurse Residency Programs

   do5051 replied to malicexmirage's topic in Career Support

   Nurse residency programs are a popular way to attract entry level nurse into the profession within hospital settings. In my hospital we offer residency programs for BSN prepared nurses in critical care and emergency nursing. The program is 1 year lo...

6. Blog from the front lines in Liberia

   do5051 replied to Thimbalina's topic in COVID

   I am thinking that I am not surprised that the hospital tries to isolate from Ebola virus cases, as they may not be prepared to care for these patients and contain the spread of the disease, thus ensuring further exposure and spread of the disease. I...

7. Blog from the front lines in Liberia

   do5051 replied to Thimbalina's topic in COVID

   My heart goes out to those in Liberia and other countries directly affected by the Ebola Virus outbreak. These countries, which are heavily impacted by globalization, remain marginalized, lacking much needed funding and opportunities for education. ...

8. Are American hospitals ready for Ebola?

   do5051 replied to texarkana 551's topic in COVID

   Individual healthcare organizations needs to develop a strategic plan that includes the education and training of health care providers designated to care for a patient is suspected or confirme Evola Virus Disease. The plan needs to include simulati...

9. Introduction/Ebola

   do5051 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My name is Denise. Iam a doctoral student, completing an Ed.D. with a focus in adult education. Iam a Master's prepared nurse that is prepared as an RN and Clinical NurseSpecialist, with a sub-specialty in education. I am employed as a Director forCl...