Hutchy

Hutchy has 30 years experience and specializes in ICU, Med-Surg.

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1. Tips for New Nurse Educators

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

   I have something to say on that topic. The requirements are set by the Nurse Practice Act, state by state. I have a BSN, a Master's in Education, and a Doctorate and I'm being forced back into grad...

2. Tips for New Nurse Educators

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

   How about if I give you what has NOT worked as I try to learn the job of clinical instructor (I am just finishing my second semester)? - Don't just cut them loose and say, "Each clinical instructor...

3. El Centro students Spring '06

   Hutchy replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing

   And now I am going to leave this forum and I promise not to return so you students may feel free to say whatever you want to. I only stumbled across it by accident. It's been most interesting to see...

4. El Centro students Spring '06

   Hutchy replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing

   The idea was to make sure each of them could withdraw while still passing, as that has a BIG effect on whether they are allowed to re-apply.

5. El Centro students Spring '06

   Hutchy replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing

   Would you please tell us where you go that figure?

6. El Centro students Spring '06

   Hutchy replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing

   Actually, it's two test scores of 70 or below. It's not a new rule, but has not been in use in the last few years. Also, there is a rumor going around that the rule is currently being challenged and...

7. Tips for New Nurse Educators

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

   :roll Hoo, boy! You got that right! BUT if you will keep your sense of humor you'll probably be all right. For me what works best is being human with the students. I let them see I'm not infallible...