Knotanoonurse

So I have been a clinical educator. Here is my take. She needs to ask to see you in private or ask when you can speak by phone about education related matters. That being said, she may be accountable for tracking things like BLS. When JC or the...

That is so cool. I had many mentors who were diploma grads from the 60's. They were awesome nurses. I graduated in 1987 from a community college. I worked at a Catholic hospital, so I know you got a strict but excellent education.

Since it is tick season...How about some education? It is within their scope of practice. What would a school nurse do? Not leave it on the kiddo!!!!!! Let them know what they are looking for and how to instruct the patient. It doesn't have to be yo...

Seriously. Go study for the NCLEX! It doesn't matter. As a current instructor at a community college and former clinical instructor at two four year schools, I am sure that there is a distinct possibility that your perception of your own ability may ...

After Charles Cullen who killed a number of Patients in PA as well as NJ, the background checks and criminal record review became much more comprehensive in PA. Hospitals in the Lehigh Valley knew he was a wacko,but passed off and didn't tell one ano...

Some places desperate for nurses offer a sign on bonus. It could help you with debt once you are done. If you do it, study hard so you finish on time! Good luck. ������

This is my first semester lecturing for students. It has been tough in some respects. I have one or two students who are doing ok, but not as well as in other courses. One is completely irrate over an exam. Yet I had students who failed last exam pas...

What about an infusion center? It is bedside care but not so draining. My friend works in an Urgent care center and works 10s and 12s. They do hire new RNs

The real issue is did the nurse treat this man and his family well? If so, while it may not be "nice" to talk about a patient like this, it is not the end of the world. A lot of people are difficult to care for. Sometimes a nurse just gets a bit over...

Oh Gosh! I understand being anxious. I waited from July until September or October. Wait for 48. Heck plan a day of fun for yourself to leaving nursing behind for a bit. After all your time in school, just give yourself a break!

My dad left over 1 million in assests. Promised my mother who was in hospice she would live out her life at home. He is now gone. She is alive 4 years later and burning through 2k per week for senior care. That includes ME watching her ( unpaid) 50 h...

Could you offer the treatment only on certain days and pay the person more $ per hour as a part timer. Say $35/hr to work 25 hours per week? What does the BON in your state say about who can do the treatments?

An older lady being taught to self cath after a bladder repair had to call her sister on the phone because..."She won't believe it when I tell her there are 3 holes down there!"

What about getting a job at a wound care company? They have people who do all kinds of jobs. As far as the BSN...what about the WGU program? If you could focus and finish quickly you may be able to get the BSN and have that extra advantage. You deser...

Agency or traveler jobs would probably hire you if you are doing bedside care.

This is such a mess. Try med surg at a decent facility. I know people love the specialties but MS or something like tele/step down will give you a great foundation. It sounds like this place was not prepared to take new grads and they failed miserabl...

It is a CE program for nurse faculty. I was a CNS and a hospital educator for about 10+ years. Recently I became FT faculty at a community college. This is the link. Home || NurseTim, Inc.

Does anyone have an individual subscription to Nurse Tim? Is it worth it? What about the new faculty conference? It looks expensive but the content looks great. Any info is appreciated.

I like when someone is a "nurse" but not exactly...something "just like a nurse"... medical assistant, dental assistant, nursing assistant, answers the phone in the billing department at Med Express. I always ask if they are an RN or LPN. If not, I i...

If there was not adequate staff, why did she abandon ship and go home?

How to solve it? Put someone like a CNS as an embedded staff member. Have this person be a nurse of several years experience. I cannot tell you how many MSN and DNP who have very little bedside experience or none at all. There are some cases the beds...

Maybe practice 1:1 with someone who has helped students pass, like an instructor from Kaplan or another review. I am not saying go to the class, but get this kind of person as a private tutor. There used to be a lady here on AN who had a lot of tips ...

For NP's, CNMs, CRNAs, there needs to be further study re. Their background. I know those who have not practiced as a nurse perform"just as well" on a number of parameters as those previously working as RNs. However, I think more research is needed. ...

At the college where I work, we have an awesome nurse who is retired from a 35 year career at a Children's Hospital. She sets up the nursing lab. She is great and says she enjoys the job.

I don't know what your specialty is, but if you have expertise in elder care, it seems there are a lot of opportunities. My mother has people come to care for her when I am working or otherwise not available. Some are quite good. With many, esp. new...