Hutchy

Hutchy

ICU, Med-Surg

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About Hutchy

Hutchy has 30 years experience and specializes in ICU, Med-Surg.


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  1. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    I have something to say on that topic. The requirements are set by the Nurse Practice Act, state by state. I have a BSN, a Master's in Education, and a Doctorate and I'm being forced back into grad school so I can teach nursing students. This is madn...
  2. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    How about if I give you what has NOT worked as I try to learn the job of clinical instructor (I am just finishing my second semester)? - Don't just cut them loose and say, "Each clinical instructor does his or her own thing, as long as he/she meets t...
  3. El Centro students Spring '06

    And now I am going to leave this forum and I promise not to return so you students may feel free to say whatever you want to. I only stumbled across it by accident. It's been most interesting to see what's being said. Good luck to you all. MHH
  4. El Centro students Spring '06

    The idea was to make sure each of them could withdraw while still passing, as that has a BIG effect on whether they are allowed to re-apply. MHH
  5. El Centro students Spring '06

    Would you please tell us where you go that figure? MHH
  6. El Centro students Spring '06

    Actually, it's two test scores of 70 or below. It's not a new rule, but has not been in use in the last few years. Also, there is a rumor going around that the rule is currently being challenged and reconsidered. Why does the rule exist? - The goal i...
  7. Lindarn: Give me some examples, please. I'm out of the loop and don't know what has been going on. Thanks!
  8. Great stuff! Thank you and please keep it current. I plan to send my students and colleagues to this site! Hutchy
  9. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    :roll Hoo, boy! You got that right! BUT if you will keep your sense of humor you'll probably be all right. For me what works best is being human with the students. I let them see I'm not infallible and I let them see that I know a WHOLE lot more tha...
  10. Why Whites ?

    I've just read an intersting article on this subject which made a lot of good points. My personal take first - I will NEVER wear that stupid cap again!!!!! It fell off my head into a patient. It hits the overbed frame in ortho set-ups. Impossible...