NursewithHeart

NursewithHeart specializes in ED, CCL, PICC placement, Education.

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1. HESI Entrance Exam for ITT-Tech

   NursewithHeart replied to southwind720's topic in New Mexico

   Hello all! I'm wondering if any of you have started at ITT Tech's nursing school yet. If so, how do you like it so far? I'm interested in the school as a possible instructor.

2. Nurses getting screwed over....

   NursewithHeart replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

   PopeJane3rd- While you an your satisfaction at work in very important, and Tweety gave good advice, think about this... As a nurse YOU are the patients advocate. If you can't speak up for yourself, are you going to be able to speak up for that patien...

3. im out, i had 3 strike already ... huhuhu

   NursewithHeart replied to michelle02's topic in NCLEX

   Michelle & Tracey- Any word yet on your testing results?

4. im out, i had 3 strike already ... huhuhu

   NursewithHeart replied to michelle02's topic in NCLEX

   Michelle02- Have you tried the Kaplan review? I swear by it. They have online classes, on site classes, books, flask cards, mock tests, videos, tons of stuff. http://www.kaplan.com then go to test prep. I took the course, used ALL of the study mat...

5. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   NursewithHeart replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   How about back pain for 3 years? Then when you asked the patient why he came in after 3 years he says "something to do on a saturday afternoon" I can think of plenty of things to do on a saturday afternoon than spend it in an emergency room. Turns ou...

6. Grading students by other means (not just exam grades)

   NursewithHeart replied to BeenThereDoneThat74's topic in Educators

   To build on the quiz topic. When I was an undergraduate, during one of my med-surg lectures we had unannounced quizzes where we were allowed to use 1 side of a 3x5 note card for our notes for the quiz. These quizzes were more objective because they ...

7. Prioritization

   NursewithHeart replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in NCLEX

   http://www.kaplannursing.com/Nursing_Domestic/NCLEX-RN/Practice-the-NCLEX-RN/NS_nclex_qclient1.html check this free quiz on Kaplan's site.

8. Prioritization

   NursewithHeart replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in NCLEX

   I used only Kaplan and some hand me down flash cards I got from a friend. Kaplan has the actualy class, videos, MANY mock exams, flash cards, HUGE question banks and a method to the madness. There are so many resources in the Kaplan library. I work...

9. Prioritization

   NursewithHeart replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in NCLEX

   I took the Kaplan course. While it may seem expensive, it was well worth it for me. They not only teach content, they teach proper test taking skills and how to pick the right answer even when you are unsure. I highly recommend buying at least the ...

10. Are second career nurses promoted faster

    NursewithHeart replied to lwndrgn's topic in Career Support

    I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "not have been spoiled by nursing". I went from HS to a 4-year college, wanting to be a marine biologist and swim with Shamu. After realizing that that dream might be far fetched and wanting to go back to my...

11. interview advice for new grad - PLEASE

    NursewithHeart replied to birdgardner's topic in Emergency

    Be gracious and don't go into the interview acting like you know everything. Managers and directors many times are looking for not your nursing knowledge (because obviously you are a brand new nurse), they are looking to gain insight on your work et...

12. Advice for First Night on the Floor?

    NursewithHeart replied to EDis4me's topic in Emergency

    First...STAY CALM. When I was a new grad in the ED, I was a basket case. The nurses used to call me "Starbucks" because I was at top speed to the point of almost shaking all night long like I had 10 too many lattes before work. Haha. Second...LISTEN...

13. Staff development to Nurse Faculty

    NursewithHeart posted a topic in Educators

    I am currently in Staff Development as the Clinical Educator in a busy emergency department. I manage the competencies and education of about 60 staff members, Unit secretaries, RNs, paramedics, and CNAs. I will be finished with my MSN in Education i...

14. My first PICC line!

    NursewithHeart posted a topic in Infusion

    Whoo!!! I insterted my first PICC today using the Bard site rite and power picc! I am a CCL/IR RN and I'm new to the hospital. After watching my co-workers for a month or so and waiting for the "good learning experience" I finally got to do it. I can...

15. Cath lab salaries

    NursewithHeart replied to heartlover07's topic in Cardiac

    I am new to the cath lab and I came from an ED. I don't know if others agree but in my area, Critical care whether it be ED, ICU, CCL, PICU pays more and the sign on bonuses tend to be more money also. I try not to let money gear any of my decision...