lefrench123

lefrench123 has 8 years experience.

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1. Can you really teach what you don't know?

   lefrench123 replied to MommyJoy's topic in Educators

   I work as a clinical instructor for a local university, and would love to have a full-time position in the classroom. I have worked in Med-Surg, ER, ICU, and step-down, and was offered a position teaching OB content:no:. As soon as she mentioned it...

2. The Dark Side of Working Nights

   lefrench123 replied to CannondaleRN's topic in General Nursing

   It adds on to base pay. There are two other major hospitals in the area, so I think the diff is so high to retain workers.

3. The Dark Side of Working Nights

   lefrench123 replied to CannondaleRN's topic in General Nursing

   It adds on to base pay. There are two other major hospitals in the city, so I think the diff is so high to help retain workers.

4. The Dark Side of Working Nights

   lefrench123 replied to CannondaleRN's topic in General Nursing

   $6 weekday nights $11 weekend nights ($10 for weekend days)

5. Working in the hospital setting

   lefrench123 replied to lefrench123's topic in Educators

   Thank you for everyone's input! I decided to go for it and am waiting to hear back. Fingers crossed!

6. Charge nurse pay

   lefrench123 replied to Blandini7's topic in General Nursing

   $12 a shift for the headache.

7. Working in the hospital setting

   lefrench123 posted a topic in Educators

   I have a Master's degree with a nursing education focus, and have worked for 5 years as a full-time critical care nurse, and in the last year as a part-time clinical instructor for an associate degree program. I would love to work full-time for the ...

8. PCCN question

   lefrench123 replied to aimric's topic in General Nursing

   I used the aacn review course. It was really helpful in reviewing the concepts. Just passed last Saturday.

9. New grad RN and home health/assisted living job offer. Take it?

   lefrench123 replied to countrygurl89's topic in Job Hunt

   It sounds like both jobs have their pros and cons. I personally would go for the hospital position (more money, benefits, and more acute experience starting out) BUT I would take the home health job until I heard back. I know some people find doing...

10. Which nursing schools are easy to get into?

    lefrench123 replied to tsullivan807's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You have a lot of time to work on improving your GPA. Don't let that C discourage you!

11. Bullying at work, far commute... what to do??

    lefrench123 replied to NS81's topic in Relations

    I'm sorry this is happening. Unfortunately, reporting incidents like this to management can sometimes make it worse. If you desire to continue working at this facility, however, you should report it. No one has the right to make you feel this way....

12. Clinical question

    lefrench123 replied to lepew's topic in Educators

    I am an instructor and I go into clinical about 45 minutes before my students do, find potential patients and talk to the night nurses. It has prevented some of the issues you mentioned above. I also feel it's more realistic for the students becaus...

13. How to deal with situations in lab

    lefrench123 replied to lefrench123's topic in Educators

    Thanks for the advice. I agree that it is the best thing to do.

14. How to deal with situations in lab

    lefrench123 posted a topic in Educators

    I work in an ASN program as a lab and clinical instructor. I am looking for tips on how to deal with students who may have LPN or paramedic experience. Although I want to include them in the discussion, I don't want them to "take over" or give the ...

15. Elderly coworkers becoming a burden.

    lefrench123 replied to o3lissao's topic in Relations

    I wonder why/if your managers haven't talked to her about moving to a slower paced unit?