suni

suni BSN, RN

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  1. antedotal notes

    suni posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have been searching for some form/template for weekly antidotal notes. Any ideas? I have goggled it and searched on other sites , read a few articles but just wanted something

  2. Wisdom for a future educator?

    suni replied to Aitris's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have my MSN and no desire for a PhD. I teach lPN students and also community college ADN's. I find it to be rewarding and at times

  3. New-ish Faculty

    suni replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think this is very normal. I do not lecture students only do clinical but I try to combine what they learn in lecture and apply it to the clinical setting. I always have anxiety with every new group...

  4. Broken

    suni replied to NotAllWhoWandeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also think trying to stay active is key. I also am 60 and have had a joint replacement. I find the more I move the better I feel but some days it is a

  5. Early Morning Nurses (and Nursing Students)

    suni replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    This is so nice for me to realize I am not in the minority. I worked night shift for 33 years and have been on days for the past 3. My husband calls me before he leaves for work at 530. I am a coffee...

  6. Moisture Wicking Scrubs?

    suni replied to alyssa_hake's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like wonder wink

  7. Keeping students engaged during clinical

    suni replied to emarierau's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I also have had issues with low census and keeping the students engaged. I have done case studies Ned

  8. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    suni replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    As a clinical instructor I check all the charting my students do on their patients. I will tell you it is difficult at times due to the variety of documentation systems. I usually have 6 students and...

  9. Amsn

    suni posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Anyone planing on attending the

  10. Simulation

    suni posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have to do my first simulation scenario with a group tomorrow. I was thinking of doing something simple like a transfusion reaction. Any ideas or thoughts on how to do this and remain calm. My...

  11. Top Issues with Your EMR

    suni replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would like a system where it is one and done instead of having to document in several places. I believe we spend at least 90% of our time on the computer when you factor in scanning meds. Patients...

  12. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    suni replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I also left bedside nursing 2 years ago and it broke my heart. At the time I was 58 years old and had been at the bedside for 30 years. I took a non traditional nursing position and am also a clinical...

  13. Capstone confusion.. help!

    suni replied to PaigeAlayne's topic in General Students

    Med-surg is a great option and may be a big help when you take the NCLEX. Specialty areas are just that and the focus will be on the speciality, so med surg is a little of everything. I am almost...

  14. MEND EXAM

    suni posted a topic in Neurological

    Is there a place where I can purchase just the pocket cards for the MEND

  15. Retiring In Your 70s

    suni replied to PacoUSA's topic in Retired Nurses

    I am 60 and have no plan to retire. I have a 401 that lost some money but has regrouped, I have a small savings. It seems like everytime I think the savings will grow something happens and I need to...

  16. concept maps

    suni posted a topic in General Students

    what book does your school use for concept

  17. post conference

    suni posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am new to clinical instructing and am looking for advice on post conferences. I am not teaching in the classroom but do have the syllabus and thought I would try to do a topic related to what they...

  18. Temp permit

    suni posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Does New Jersey have temporary permits for new grads so they can work while waiting to take

  19. "bad" evaluations given by students of faculty

    suni replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Whispera has given good advice. I always talk to my students during clinical about the patient, care they give and help with any questions. My downfall this term has been writing on clinical prep...

  20. Handling the "R" word

    suni replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    This is upsetting to me because my adult child who has CP and learning disabilities has dealt with this her entire life. Graduated from the university with a degree in math but has not been able to...

  21. concept maps

    suni posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My students continue to struggle with concept maps. I have discussed nursing dx vs. medical diagnosis. Interventions geared to level of patient or family, goal setting and encouraged to use both their...

  22. Pre-clinical prep and clinical paperwork

    suni replied to sdmwd5987's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have an evening clinical group and they come in late morning for their assignment and prep work. They have a concept map that is due by the end of clinical the second day. They also have to review...

  23. first time clinical

    suni posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I will have a clinical group for the first time next week. 6 students, second year, associates. Any tips or encouragement or how to handle

  24. first time clinical

    suni replied to suni's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I guess the most anxiety producing for me is grading concept maps. I am use to care plans and I am wondering if anyone has a rubric they use for concept maps. I am reading the book on concept mapping...

  25. Failed the NCLEX? A Passed Down Blueprint to Pass the NCLEX

    suni replied to passenclex4x's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Where did you get the NCLEX test