Goodoldnurse

Goodoldnurse

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  1. Oklahoma introductions....

    Goodoldnurse replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Great discussions! When looking at colleges, make sure they are accredited. This will matter when going on for further education! Also I need to pass on that many think "you are just going to nursing...

  2. Tips for Making Your Clinical Day Better

    Goodoldnurse replied to bruinlaura's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Meme, Have you tried "googling" other programs? Asking other schools in your area if yuo could borrow their syllabus to work on yours. Do you have a mentor, even if it is in another program? We have...

  3. Not impressed with clinical group and instructor

    Goodoldnurse replied to 1Tulip's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Jess, Thank you for keeping your students busy! In class I remind the students that the RN is responsible for finding abnormalities such as lymph node swelling and decubitus. The tech is there to...

  4. nursing instructor shortages

    Goodoldnurse replied to ddewitt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Oh how true!!! The ability to be at home with children, or be active in church, together with teaching, how sweet it is!!

  5. Thinking of going into nurse education - need advice

    Goodoldnurse replied to lecavalier4's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Being adjunct is a great way to see if you enjoy the students. You may find you really enjoy teaching and post conference is a good starting point. It also gets you into the workings of acedemia....

  6. nursing instructor shortages

    Goodoldnurse replied to ddewitt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    About the pay, how do we propose to change this? When I look at the hours I work and the "overage pay" it pans out. My school has great benefits that I do not pay for, so that helps. I work at the...

  7. Potential MSNEd student looking for any useful information

    Goodoldnurse replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello all, I am currently enrolled in a MSN ED program because I ONLY want to teach. I have friends that are in the CNS and NP track. My CNS track friend says that she is going for the highest degree...

  8. EKG interpretation in your curriculum

    Goodoldnurse replied to psychonurse57's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I also teach in an ADN program and we teach the ACLS rhythms. The only block we discuss in class is 3rd degree. Otherwise we stick to the main rhythms. Some may not understand this, but our goal is...

  9. BSN vs. ADN income disparity

    Goodoldnurse replied to romie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Tweety, you are so right. When a new nurse is on the floor, they are a new nurse on the floor, regardless of the degree they have just earned. The ADN is focused on the bedside (I teach at the ADN...

  10. Med Math and Calculators

    Goodoldnurse replied to morahan's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    At the school where I teach, we supply the calculators for the math tests. That way, we don't have to worry about who has what calculator. Our biggest problem is students that do not know the...

  11. Oklahoma introductions....

    Goodoldnurse replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Just as with any program, you have to prioritize. This being an 11 month program with clinicals is hard. Reading will be one of the keys to your

  12. Critical Care/ICU versus ED

    Goodoldnurse replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    You might see about doing some clinical time or shadowing someone in the ER before you jump in. Some love it, others can't wait to get back to the ICU. Those that love it are happy with the "treat...

  13. CDiff Smell?

    Goodoldnurse replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Any time you get the chance to be around someone who has had a head injury they will have this (bleach) smell eminating from their mouth! You cannot get rid of it no matter how much you do mouth care...

  14. MSN vs MPH vs MBA????

    Goodoldnurse replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have met a few nurses who wish they had gone for the Masters in Nursing Ed or CNS because they wanted to teach. These nurses went for the MPH and can only work in Public Health. It is a good idea to...

  15. Denial letters from OU - reasons?

    Goodoldnurse replied to heath55's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Did you take A & P seperatly? That is now required in many programs. Also the more courses you take with a college affiliated with them, the more points you get. There are other LPn-RN programs,...

  16. CDiff Smell?

    Goodoldnurse replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    C Diff has its' own smell, as does GI bleed and the dreaded "neuro" smell. You will find that you can almost diagnose a pt. just by the smell. Wierd, but true! Keep your olfactories

  17. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    Goodoldnurse replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    It amazes me that a few nurses can be so cruel and make others feel bad. Keep your license current! You may find one of the may lines outside of the hospital are where you fit right in! I know MANY...

  18. Back-up Plans??

    Goodoldnurse replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you are not selected, can you start the core classes anyway? My friend was not selected, but has a jump start on the courses. And it makes her a better choice as a candidate. They know she can do...

  19. Oklahoma introductions....

    Goodoldnurse replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hello Sergio, You should apply to OU. They have an accerated BSN for those with a Bachelors in another field. The program is 11 months, start to finish with clinicals and all. Good luck wherever you...

  20. Clogs while nursing

    Goodoldnurse replied to Leselberry's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree that the crocs, which have large holes, are a hazard. Most dress codes call for leather, white, closed toe shoes on nurses. I am all about comfort, but they are not code, let alone...

  21. Oklahoma introductions....

    Goodoldnurse replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hey Leah!! nice to see you here!!!! Congrats on getting married! Take care and talk to you soon!!

  22. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Goodoldnurse replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    :welcome: Are you wanting to continue in the hospital or move to a college? Glad to have you amoung the

  23. Are all nurses that wear white dorks?

    Goodoldnurse replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I think "whites" send the message "I am a professional, a Registered Nurse." Many patients have no idea who their nurse is! So many other departments wear scrubs or white jackets. I think white should...

  24. I Was Accepted Into Nursing school and now I'm so scared. I have more people telling

    Goodoldnurse replied to SCgirl07's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!! You will do well! A little fear is good, but prioritization and hard work will get you through. There will alot of reading, paperwork and critical thinking (the "what if"). Stay on...

  25. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Goodoldnurse replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Really depends on your state. In Oklahoma you have to have your BSN to be adjunct and be working on MSN to be faculty in the community colleges and some of the BSN programs. You would need to visit...