KYCNM

KYCNM

Nurse Educator; Family Nursing

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  1. decline of breasteeding

    KYCNM replied to jusstme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not sure these demographics (older, educated, wealthier women) will hold for the Philipines. First, what is the purpose of your survey? Information or data for a research study? Here's an...

  2. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    KYCNM replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    okay guys, you want to see someone who has overcome obstacles????? try:

  3. I Passed!!!-Ever felt down about NCLEX You Must ReadThis!!!!!!!!!!!

    KYCNM replied to determinedgal1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Way to go, we need more nurses. . .I know it was hard to wait, but do you realize how lucky you are? Just a bit of history. . .when I took my RN boards (it wsn't called NCLEX back then) in July, 1965,...

  4. I Passed!!!-Ever felt down about NCLEX You Must ReadThis!!!!!!!!!!!

    KYCNM replied to determinedgal1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you all been to the random fact throwing site on allnurses? It has great study aids

  5. I Passed!!!-Ever felt down about NCLEX You Must ReadThis!!!!!!!!!!!

    KYCNM replied to determinedgal1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What a heart-wrenching but warming story. I hope you don't mind if I share the story with our seniors who are preparing for NCLEX (who are also sort of "I'll just see what

  6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KYCNM replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The correct formula is Volume in ML/time in minutes X drop factor 260/60 x 15 =

  7. The Circumcision Discussion

    KYCNM replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I understand that, however, that does not address the situation if the parents have REQUESTED that the baby be circumcised. There may be no medical indication, I am not arguing that point. Many...

  8. The Circumcision Discussion

    KYCNM replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's not only the physicians who need to be challenged, but the nurses who are "stuck in the mindset" that "they'll forget it in a few minutes". Or, "They cry when you inject the xylocaine, too, so...

  9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KYCNM replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Naegele's rule is not correct as listed in hotshot12345's message. You do not ALWAYS advance a year. If the LMP is in January, February or March, the due date may well be in the current

  10. The Circumcision Discussion

    KYCNM replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a nurse educator, midwife and women's health practitioner. I have followed this discussion with interest. I present circumcision to the students in the mother baby course as a personal choice...

  11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KYCNM replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  12. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KYCNM replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I teach APGARs this way A= appearance (color all pink, pink and blue, blue [pale]) P= pulse (>100, G= grimace (cough, grimace, no response) A= activity (flexed, flaccid, limp) R= respirations...

  13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KYCNM replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    5 ob facts NEVER examine a bleeding gravida lady partslly contractions > 90 seconds, FHR use reliable form of birth control for at least 4 weeks (8 is better) after rubella immunization [of...

  14. Postpartum comfort

    KYCNM replied to JB0901's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At a hospital where I take students, L & D has a blanket warmer. We use warm blankets for the abdomen for cramping. I know it seems extravagant laundry wise, but most mom's don't need a warm...

  15. CCNE vs. NLNAC?

    KYCNM replied to banana1234's topic in General Nursing

    That's true, but at least one state now has a mantadory post-graduation preceptorship that requires 120 hours of practice under the supervision of an RN before you can APPLY to take the NCLEX. If you...

  16. CCNE vs. NLNAC?

    KYCNM replied to banana1234's topic in General Nursing

    You can complete the education in NY and after you have taken NCLEX boards and passed, apply for license reciprocity in California. Neither NY nor CAL are members of the nurse license compact which...

  17. CCNE vs. NLNAC?

    KYCNM replied to banana1234's topic in General Nursing

    Both CCNE and NLNAC are accredited by the Department of Education Accreditation Commission. Accreditation is tied to eligibility for participation in funding for student loans and so forth, as well as...

  18. are they supposed to know this by now?

    KYCNM replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am an experienced nurse (43 years) and nurse educator (40 + years). Do those of you who are such experts at IV pumps at YOUR hospital ever consider that students may rotate through 6 or more...

  19. Results of 3rd Nursing Article Contest

    KYCNM replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    I hope I didn't err, I put a link to the winning article out to faculty at the program where I teach, I thought others needed the humanizing influence of this article. . .thanks so much. and . . ....

  20. are they supposed to know this by now?

    KYCNM replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I teach in a BSN program. My teaching assignment provides an opportunity to teach across the curriculum (sophomores, juniors and seniors). The growth I see as students progress through the program is...

  21. I need RNC info please!

    KYCNM replied to MandyPPRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    MandyPPRN, I would suggest going to the site for AWHONN's certification process. See: http://www.nccnet.org/public/pages/index.cmf After you are there, pick the "Information Requests" tab and you will...

  22. Nclex Certificate

    KYCNM replied to shaigem1's topic in International Nursing

    To my knowledge, there is no "expiration" date on NCLEX pass results. I am not sure about the licensure question. Each state has different laws and regulations related to residence. If you have an...

  23. Going the happy dance!

    KYCNM replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful.

  24. Saddest I've ever been at work

    KYCNM replied to joeb1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's the reality of L & D. . .ecstatic joy and stupendous sorrow, side by side. Blessings to all who give comfort to those who have lost a baby. To all. . . They that sow in tears shall reap...

  25. (!!!) From Accounting to Nursing: I'm in Louisville, KY and Need Your Advice (!!!)

    KYCNM replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry, you will be able to get a job as a CNA and probably will be able to work as an extern after three semesters at IVTech. Nurses in Louisville are starting at $20/hr which I think is more...