iteachob MSN, RN

OB, NICU, Nursing Education (academic)

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    From a student, to, hospital floor nurses...

    iteachob replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    In our (local) teaching hospital, most nurses recognize their dual role in partnership with the University. The collaborative preceptor model is common. It surprises me that many on this thead are...
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    From a student, to, hospital floor nurses...

    iteachob replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    In my 15+ year of teaching it is my experience that (usually) staff nurses are quite easy to get along with and helpful with students......however, I am going to stick up for students in general (not...
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    Graduate Level Pharmacology???

    iteachob replied to MR2012's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Graduate pharmacology.....never studied so hard in my life....well, maybe Stats required as much effort. But, I loved
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    Are there no on campus DNP programs?

    iteachob replied to nursetim's topic in Post Graduate Students

    University of
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    iPad or tablet for teaching

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

    Oh....no ignorance to excuse. I didn't mean to imply that I show/run the PPT from the IPAD (I don't know that it can't be done, though).....only that I can access it, even update it from the IPAD. I...
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    iPad or tablet for teaching

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

    Some of our faculty were issued IPADS this semester to experiment with in the classroom/clinical area. Micromedex is very nice. You can also download a free calculator app for clinical use....
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    What are your favorite types of patients??

    iteachob replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's
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    The real state of affairs in the academic system

    iteachob replied to state_of_affairs's topic in General Nursing

    Inaccurate, in my experience. You would not witness this hypocrisy at my institution. I've been faculty (associate degree RN program) for 14 years. Nothing even remotely like this has ever been...
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    Gradiva and para

    iteachob replied to neurontin's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can you cite which OB text? I think I have them all. I'm not trying to be a "know it all"....but I have taught in an academic setting many years. I also teach for
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    Gradiva and para

    iteachob replied to neurontin's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Para does not always equal live birth. A woman who delivers a stillborn at 38 weeks in (for example) a first pregnancy would still be Gravida 1, Para 1 Para is defined as #of pregnancies that...
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    Gradiva and para

    iteachob replied to neurontin's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is incorrect. Other than the "L", GTPAL doesn't factor in #of babies involved
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    Gradiva and para

    iteachob replied to neurontin's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Question 1: Yes, she is G4 P2 (GTPAL would be 4-1-1-2-2) Question 2: No. She is G2, P1, AB 1 (GTPAL would be 2-1-0-1-1) Question 3: If this is a first pregnancy, she is G1, P1 (GTPAL would be...
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    Gradiva and para

    iteachob replied to neurontin's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gravida = # of pregnancies (no matter the outcome) Para = # of pregnancies (NOT fetuses) that are completed past week 20 Ab = # of pregnancies (again, NOT # of fetuses) that end before week 20 GTPAL...
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    Ever been a patient and had a former student take care of you???

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

    Oh yes! When I had my last baby (2002), I had a number of former students take care of me. Make-up and clean hair was the least of my concerns.....know what I mean? They were wonderful / very...
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    The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    iteachob replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My sister-in-law (an LPN) once stated that her grandson could only have either boys or girls when he grew up....because he only had 1
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    Nursing degree (BSN) for under $30,000

    iteachob replied to pamela202's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Spudbunny, I graduated from UTEP in December 1983.....I know.....ancient. It was (and remains) a very good program. The school of nursing should be about ready to move into a brand new...
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    Faculty writing reference/recommendation letters for students...

    iteachob replied to sarabear44's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You have every right to feel frustrated. Very unprofessional on their
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    Faculty writing reference/recommendation letters for students...

    iteachob replied to sarabear44's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I've had students email me, phone me, and knock on my office door. Personally, it does not matter to me how the request is made. However, if you have only requested via email and have not received a...
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    failed Nclex for the 3rd time.

    iteachob replied to mm1216's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've worked with quite a few Philippine-trained nurses.....RN's....all of them. It can be
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    failed Nclex for the 3rd time.

    iteachob replied to mm1216's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The fact that you are taking 265 questions, and failing, is STILL a big improvement over the 75 question failure. So, you are getting closer to passing. Don't give up. You can do
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    Newly graduated RN... and pregnant

    iteachob replied to mojomama's topic in General Nursing

    It's really none of your employer's business (especially at this point...early pregnancy and during orientation)! It will become obvious soon enough. Just look around....plenty of pregnant nurses...
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    Am I an idiot for choosing the BSN route rather than the ADN...?

    iteachob replied to lee_sHAY's topic in General Nursing

    No, you are definitely not an idiot! The generic BSN route is much more streamlined and makes a whole lot more sense (IMO) than the 2+2 option. Not only that, but so many who have the intention of...
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    What does it take to work in L&D and Post Partum?

    iteachob replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your LPN instructor was an idiot. If there's anything that OB doesn't need, it's nurses who are "stern and
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    What career step got you into OB?

    iteachob replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OB was my 1st job after graduating.....day shift....I kid you
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    How do you incorporate faith into your daily nursing tasks?

    iteachob replied to orangepink's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I don't disagree with anything in this