iteachob MSN, RN

OB, NICU, Nursing Education (academic)

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    recently diagnosed with skin cancer, please take care of yourselves

    iteachob replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with your treatment. My father-in-law had surgery several (about 10) years ago for melanoma. He's fine now, but has to have frequent dermatology check-ups and, of course, stay out of the...
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    Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    iteachob replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Eastern
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    Is it ok to specialize right out of school

    iteachob replied to melbauman's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to work OB, then work OB! That way, you'll get the skills you need for OB.......and while some of the skills are the same, many are different. It (to me) makes no sense to work in...
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    The future of Obamacare

    iteachob replied to CRNA2007's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Pro slavery quote? What are you smoking? If anyone is a slave to anyone, it is those who work for a living, paying taxes for the entitlements of those who are sitting on their collective *sses. Look...
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    Has anyone recieved a MSN at University of Phoenix?

    iteachob replied to BerthaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a co-worker that graduated from UofP with her MSN in education. She is one of our full time faculty members (assistant professor rank). So, yeah, it definitely was of benefit to her. Just be...
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    What was your first teaching job?

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

    I began as an adjunct clinical instructor in 1995 for an ADN program. I had a BSN at the time. I am now full-time faculty, assistant professor, and hold an MSN degree. I'm still teaching for the...
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    NCLEX in another state

    iteachob replied to DJ1982's topic in General Nursing

    Not only does it not matter which state you take it in.....you can even take it in Hong Kong, if you happen to be there! Sounds crazy, but that's the
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    Masters - education or clinical focus better?

    iteachob replied to RNinWI's topic in General Nursing

    It's the dirty little secret of higher education. Most college professors (not just nursing), while experts in their area, have little or no formal training in education. A Master's degree in...
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    Masters - education or clinical focus better?

    iteachob replied to RNinWI's topic in General Nursing

    For an education role, a focus in education will serve you better (though it is not absolutely necessary). I am a nurse educator with an MSN in nursing education. A degree in nursing education will...
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    Eastern KY

    iteachob replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I teach at a school located in the eastern part of the state. Our recent graduating class from May '09 are now mostly employed either in Pikeville (Pikeville Medical Center) or Ashland (King's...
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    People you "know "coming to your unit for care

    iteachob replied to anewday's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes this is unavoidable in a rural community...meaning it happens often! Usually, it's not a problem, but, I've had students say "I can't take care of her....she's my ex's new wife/girlfriend"...
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    Question about holidays/breaks during nursing school...

    iteachob replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    Be warned, some do (especially Winter break). I'm a professor, and do not like this practice. Sometimes students end up doing a lot of work over breaks because of their own poor time management...
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    Have you ever had a Episiotomy or have knowledge about it?? Quick questions!

    iteachob replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow...I'm lucky, I guess. I had an episiotomy with a 4th degree extension when I had my oldest (he was 10 lbs, and persistent OP to boot). That was 20 years ago. No real problems after a couple of...
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    Having a h ard time processing something that happend yesterday

    iteachob replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many mothers do. We see it all the time with our IUFD's and non-viable
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    Nursing Error

    iteachob replied to kcb007's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I would call this a nursing error ....maybe an unexpected consequence...... Sometimes things don't go the way we planned. No procedure is without
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    Bellarmine vs EKU Accelerated BSN

    iteachob replied to Charlihoo's topic in General Nursing

    Bellarmine graduate (MSN) here.....wonderful school. Yes, expensive, but the faculty is wonderful and very supportive. I highly recommend it! I commuted to their weekend MSN program from far...
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    Need advice from a nurse educator

    iteachob replied to AntFlip7395's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    To answer your questions.. 1) I started out as a clinical instructor in an RN (associate degree) program with a BSN. I'm in KY, so it may be similar to OH. 2) I don't think the clinical component...
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    Three Flu Shots This Year; Will You Get Them?

    iteachob replied to VORB's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yeah, my husband gets seriously sick with any kind of respiratory illness. It takes him twice as long (as me) to
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    binders

    iteachob replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Use them all the time on our sections; especially heavier patients and classical
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    Three Flu Shots This Year; Will You Get Them?

    iteachob replied to VORB's topic in Disaster Preparation

    More than likely, yes....if they don't run out first! I get a flu shot every year. Not only to protect myself, but my family (husband has asthma), students, and patients I come into contact with. I...
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    What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    iteachob replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a nurse who liked working three 12 hour shifts! And.....it was on the night shift. Call me crazy...but there are some who thrive on this schedule. The worst schedule I ever worked was seven...
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    can I be a nurse

    iteachob replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    As far as the learning disability: When you inform the school of a documented learning disability, they must make reasonable accommodations...it's the law. It is your responsibility to notify the...
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    Where is blood not admnistered?

    iteachob replied to independ3nt's topic in General Nursing

    You don't typically see it given in newborn nursery, although it is given quite a lot in
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    what am I supposed to think? You tell me...

    iteachob replied to female12233's topic in General Nursing

    here are the rough statistics for nclex pass rates: approx 85 % of takers with 75 questions will "pass" approx 50% of takers with 265 questions will "pass" someone who "fails" with 75 questions,...
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    IM injection alternating site

    iteachob replied to flowerbug's topic in General Nursing

    It would be a whole lot easier (and less painful) to self inject ventral gluteal than