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  1. Questions about becoming a CDE

    country mom replied to grantf07's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    When I prepared for the CDE exam, I used the CORE curriculum published by AADE. It is a 5- volume set and includes sample questions. I started with the material I was LEAST familiar with, to build up...

  2. Questions about becoming a CDE

    country mom replied to grantf07's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    To be able to sit for the CDE exam, eligibility is based on hours of experience, so you actually have to work as a diabetes educator before you are able to sit for the exam, therein lies the challenge...

  3. cde certification

    country mom replied to memintermed's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Would add to above, the "Core Curriculum", also published by AADE and available at the same website. It's a 5-volume series that also has sample questions at the end of each chapter that I found...

  4. Managers and Leadership: Some stand above the rest

    country mom replied to blissfully_married's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- great topic. I agree with author John Maxwell, "it all begins with leadership". Ever read the "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership"? I think anyone going into management should read it- one of...

  5. Pharmacology Flash Cards

    country mom replied to sas473's topic in General Students

    I made my own pharm flash cards while in nursing school. Because I'm a kinetic learner, the actual act of writing down the information helped me to remember it. Also, I used markers to write the...

  6. Ridiculous waste of time

    country mom replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why not just get the med staff to make it a standing order as part of the admission assessment? It shouldn't be a big deal- am sure docs won't like getting pages asking for an order for

  7. Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    country mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in a discussion on the topic of 12 hour shifts, and I surmise there will be some strong feelings both for and against. I love a good debate. Do you think it would be better to get rid...

  8. Hallway beds?!?!?!?

    country mom replied to nitenurse02's topic in General Nursing

    Is this what health care has come to? Wedging stretchers in between patient beds- yikes! Sounds like an infection control nightmare. I can't imagine that parking beds in the hallway is allowable...

  9. Kitty litter as an order

    country mom replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be a nerd, but would you need an MSDS sheet for kitty

  10. Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    country mom replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I read once about European maternity leave- like, 6 months of paid leave. Yeah, that! That would be another interesting

  11. Kitty litter as an order

    country mom replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've used the iodoform gauze too, only just opened the jar and pulled a little bit of the gauze out to create a wicking action. It did work pretty well and it's something the stockroom has on hand in...

  12. What makes a good nurse?

    country mom replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a BSN program, and had to take 2 full semesters of chemistry. Most schools have a tutoring program, which can be helpful. My motto was, "Pass it, and move on". I got the grade I needed to...

  13. diabetes and exercise

    country mom replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    If you go into the Professional Section of the American Diabetes Association website, you will find their standards of clinical practice. The specific recommendations depend on the type of...

  14. diabetes and exercise

    country mom replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Try the American Diabetes Association website, www.diabetes.org The diabetes care team, including the physician and the diabetes educator can often prove helpful in making specific recommendation for...

  15. A Thanksgiving Message

    country mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got this link from a nursing listserv that I'm on and wanted to post it. It really makes you stop and think http://www.cpmsglife.org/tg/2006tdm1.html God Bless our military personnel and their...

  16. Hostile patients?

    country mom replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    Any suggestions on what to do if your facility does not have a security dept? Also the suggestion in another post to call the police is not always helpful either- often they make it worse. Where I...

  17. What are you thankful for?

    country mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    We all know nursing is well, you know.... With Thanksgiving coming up, how about a discussion of why we're glad we do what we do? Finish this sentence: I'm glad I'm a nurse because: :typing Here's...

  18. Drug Test

    country mom replied to concernedlpn's topic in General Nursing

    The "second part" you talked about is called the split specimen. When a drug screen is collected, it is supposed to be poured into 2 separate bottles, "A" and "B". Both are sent to the testing...

  19. Drug Test

    country mom replied to concernedlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, if they are following the accepted protocol for drug testing, the donor should never be asked to bring in their meds, prescription or OTC, to the drug testing site. If it is positive, the...

  20. How do I become a Diabetes Nurse Educator?

    country mom replied to angelm97m's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    When they say they'll let you know in six weeks, they mean 6 weeks and not a day sooner. It's a harrowing wait, but be patient. They will probably take at least the FULL 6 weeks to get your results...

  21. How do I become a Diabetes Nurse Educator?

    country mom replied to angelm97m's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Check out the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Truly, if you have any interest at all in diabetes education, this is the place to start. To study for the CDE exam I used the CORE CURRICULUM...

  22. I need some help for my CDE test on Sat.

    country mom replied to Xstytcher's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Just a forewarning, when they say it will be six weeks until you get your CDE results back, they mean at least 6 weeks and not one day sooner, so don't get too worried as the weeks go by. Not hearing...

  23. Need FUN & CREATIVE inservice ideas!

    country mom replied to jaxnRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've used games before- Jeopardy is a fun one because it allows you to cover several categories. Bingo is another one- give everyone a bingo card with specific terms on it from your lecture and when...

  24. Best Graduate Program online?

    country mom replied to gd1222's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They're right- the money isn't in education or managment, generally. Although if that's your passion, then that's where you need to be. You also have other options available in terms of furthering...

  25. Mandated

    country mom replied to nsaids_nurse420's topic in General Nursing

    Why is it that truck drivers have both a maximum limit on their workday and also their work-week, but nurses can be left on duty as long as the employer desires?!? When there's a law on the books...