suni BSN, RN

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 basic

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 challenging.

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 of students because they are an unknown. But I wo...

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 struggle

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 in the am out the door and breakfast at work, not ...

I like wonder wink brand

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

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 tell them I must be physically present for any pro...

Anyone planing on attending the conference

I agree with you, after 35 years as a bedside nurse I have moved to an office job. I love being able to sleep at night and feel rested. I have some issues with my back and knees from all my bedside nursing.i also wish I could save more money but some...

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 anxiety level is pretty high.

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 do complain that we look at the computer and not th...

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 instructor for a local university. I decided my h...

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 amazed when people say they do not like med surg, hone...

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

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 pull some money out. My biggest concern is health i...

what book does your school use for concept maps

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 are being taught in class for the week. Some ideas ...

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

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 work. I write concepts on concept maps but need to be ...

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 find a job. We believed that when she became an adul...

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 care planning book and concept map book. Any idea...

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 labs, history and physical, meds, diagnosis etc. It...

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 this?

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 but I am a little nervous about grading them corre...