iteachob MSN, RN

OB, NICU, Nursing Education (academic)

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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    iteachob replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a common belief....but, it's wrong!! Breastfeeding doesn't ruin the "merchandise" as you put it....pregnancy does! Oh....and I think "ruining" is a little strong. They are changed, true,...
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    Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

    iteachob replied to bee212's topic in General Nursing

    Fired on the spot? Wow......seems a little harsh these days when we hear of CEO's who have basically run the economy into the ground getting million dollar bonuses!! I agree we should refrain from...
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    Charge nurse with less than a year RN experience???!!

    iteachob replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Back when I was a new grad (1984), I was given (I wasn't asked) the responsibility of relief charge within 6 months of getting my license. I was horrified and asked why.......my nurse managers reply?...
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    I couldn't do your job !

    iteachob replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in NICU, I heard that comment all the time. I don't think they were implying that my job was "gross", but that it was "heartbreaking" (and it was, at times, but the successes were much...
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    What should your title look like?

    iteachob replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    Probably for as good a reason as supporting the other way
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    What should your title look like?

    iteachob replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    Actually.....a person could lose their license, but is unlikely to lose their
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    What should your title look like?

    iteachob replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with Smolenski on this......degree first, then license, then certifications, etc. Signed, iteachob, MSN, RN,
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    Anti-coagulants

    iteachob replied to HARLEYBEAR's topic in General Nursing

    Lovenox is a low-molecular weight heparin; it has a longer half-life and and bleeding is less likely than with heparin. PTT and aPTT are used to monitor heparin therapy. However, one of the reasons...
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    ?Should students give IV push drugs?

    iteachob replied to Zans's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Wow....I rest my case. This is a perfect example of what happens when students are not allowed to practice "hands on" while in their nursing program! Be sure and let your school of nursing know how...
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    ?Should students give IV push drugs?

    iteachob replied to Zans's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm speechless.......you apparently are at one of those schools that believes a license suddenly enables your IV medication
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    Having an ethical dilema

    iteachob replied to meluhn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank God I work where I do! I'm a senior faculty member who can and does deliver failing grades. I do not fail students......they fail themselves. I'm just the messenger. I am fortunate to have a...
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    ?Should students give IV push drugs?

    iteachob replied to Zans's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In Kentucky, students have to complete an internship, that encompasses time before graduating AND after.....before they can even sit for the NCLEX! I believe we are the first state to require...
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    ?Should students give IV push drugs?

    iteachob replied to Zans's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My OPINION (based on 10+ years in academia) It's absolutely essential that students be allowed to DO things in clinical. I agree with CardiacRN2006.....seeing is not the same as doing. I also find it...
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    Can you work in L&D as an LPN?

    iteachob replied to ksauce20's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The hospital here does not hire LPN's for L&D. A couple of years ago, they also reassigned (to postpartum) the ones that were
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    How do you give your rhogam injections?

    iteachob replied to PinkPeony7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    that's my 2
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    ?Should students give IV push drugs?

    iteachob replied to Zans's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    To my knowledge (not my state anyway) state practice acts don't spell out specifically what a student is allowed to do.....state practice acts consist of laws regarding the practice of nursing by...
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    Nursing Instructors Pet Peeves

    iteachob replied to beachbum3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    YES! And it's always around the time that the Scantron won't
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    Help with nurse entrance exan

    iteachob replied to tajujuan23's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what entrance test Galen uses, but we use the NET where I teach. The good news is that the math is not real difficult! It covers whole numbers, fractions, decimals and basic algebra. Go...
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    Elective Primary C/S

    iteachob replied to mamafeliz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, but it can be detrimental to both mother and baby. Baby more at risk for respiratory problems such as transient tachypnea. Also, there is the problem of delivering a not quite mature baby...
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    Perfect Weather, Please!!

    iteachob replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    El Paso, TX It's not called the "sun city" for nothing. It is a border city with a very low cost of living; it has the best Mexican food anywhere...better even than in Mexico. Very friendly people,...
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    Liability insurance

    iteachob replied to Sterren's topic in General Nursing

    I have insurance with NSO. They are one of (maybe the) largest insurers of nurses in the US. I don't know why there should be controversy. People who say it makes you a target are naive (plus...you...
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    Nursing Instructors Pet Peeves

    iteachob replied to beachbum3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This happened today! I thought the student was sick because she jumped up and RAN out of the room.....only to answer her phone! No music to dance to (because I would have), apparantly it was on...
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    What kind of nurse are you?

    iteachob replied to BroadwayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Productive? I guess it depends on your definition; what you describe sounds very productive. Good grief, you'd think your manager was managing an assembly line. You sound like you're doing a fine...
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    Certification - length of experience?

    iteachob replied to TangoLima's topic in General Nursing

    I believe most certifications do require an actual 2 year period of experience in the specialty (over which the x number of hours is earned). In my personal experience, I had to have 2 years of...
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    Inspiring and motivating songs

    iteachob replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

    Just what makes that little old ant, think he can move that rubber tree plant? Everyone knows an ant...can't...move a rubber tree plant! (C'mon everybody!) Cuz' he's got high hopes, he's got high...