NursewithHeart

NursewithHeart

ED, CCL, PICC placement, Education

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  1. Staff development to Nurse Faculty

    NursewithHeart posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am currently in Staff Development as the Clinical Educator in a busy emergency department. I manage the competencies and education of about 60 staff members, Unit secretaries, RNs, paramedics, and...

  2. HESI Entrance Exam for ITT-Tech

    NursewithHeart replied to southwind720's topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I'm wondering if any of you have started at ITT Tech's nursing school yet. If so, how do you like it so far? I'm interested in the school as a possible

  3. Nurses getting screwed over....

    NursewithHeart replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    PopeJane3rd- While you an your satisfaction at work in very important, and Tweety gave good advice, think about this... As a nurse YOU are the patients advocate. If you can't speak up for yourself,...

  4. im out, i had 3 strike already ... huhuhu

    NursewithHeart replied to michelle02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Michelle & Tracey- Any word yet on your testing

  5. im out, i had 3 strike already ... huhuhu

    NursewithHeart replied to michelle02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Michelle02- Have you tried the Kaplan review? I swear by it. They have online classes, on site classes, books, flask cards, mock tests, videos, tons of stuff. http://www.kaplan.com then go to test...

  6. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    NursewithHeart replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    How about back pain for 3 years? Then when you asked the patient why he came in after 3 years he says "something to do on a saturday afternoon" I can think of plenty of things to do on a saturday...

  7. Grading students by other means (not just exam grades)

    NursewithHeart replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    To build on the quiz topic. When I was an undergraduate, during one of my med-surg lectures we had unannounced quizzes where we were allowed to use 1 side of a 3x5 note card for our notes for the...

  8. Prioritization

    NursewithHeart replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://www.kaplannursing.com/Nursing_Domestic/NCLEX-RN/Practice-the-NCLEX-RN/NS_nclex_qclient1.html check this free quiz on Kaplan's

  9. Prioritization

    NursewithHeart replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used only Kaplan and some hand me down flash cards I got from a friend. Kaplan has the actualy class, videos, MANY mock exams, flash cards, HUGE question banks and a method to the madness. There...

  10. Prioritization

    NursewithHeart replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the Kaplan course. While it may seem expensive, it was well worth it for me. They not only teach content, they teach proper test taking skills and how to pick the right answer even when you...

  11. Are second career nurses promoted faster

    NursewithHeart replied to lwndrgn's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "not have been spoiled by nursing". I went from HS to a 4-year college, wanting to be a marine biologist and swim with Shamu. After realizing that that dream...

  12. interview advice for new grad - PLEASE

    NursewithHeart replied to birdgardner's topic in Emergency

    Be gracious and don't go into the interview acting like you know everything. Managers and directors many times are looking for not your nursing knowledge (because obviously you are a brand new...

  13. Advice for First Night on the Floor?

    NursewithHeart replied to EDis4me's topic in Emergency

    First...STAY CALM. When I was a new grad in the ED, I was a basket case. The nurses used to call me "Starbucks" because I was at top speed to the point of almost shaking all night long like I had 10...

  14. My first PICC line!

    NursewithHeart posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Whoo!!! I insterted my first PICC today using the Bard site rite and power picc! I am a CCL/IR RN and I'm new to the hospital. After watching my co-workers for a month or so and waiting for the "good...

  15. Cath lab salaries

    NursewithHeart replied to heartlover07's topic in Cardiac

    I am new to the cath lab and I came from an ED. I don't know if others agree but in my area, Critical care whether it be ED, ICU, CCL, PICU pays more and the sign on bonuses tend to be more money...

  16. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    NursewithHeart replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I recently received a good comment card from a patient that stated "Thank you for my soap suds enema. You made it as enjoyable as possible" That made my day I thought it was very

  17. Cath Lab

    NursewithHeart posted a topic in Cardiac

    I have been out of nursing school with my BSN for almost two years and I've been in a very busy ED since I graduated. Recently I decided I need a change and I love anything cardiac. I accepted a...

  18. Calling all cath lab RNs

    NursewithHeart replied to 2real's topic in Cardiac

    I have been out of nursing school with my BSN for almost two years and I've been in a very busy ED since I graduated. Recently I decided I need a change and I love anything cardiac. I accepted a...