Tait MSN, RN

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    preceptors?

    Tait replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Every preceptee is different and I try to respect that. I look for a basic level of attention to detail and pride in a job well done. I like to precept those who have learned the information, but just...
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    New grad feeling left out

    Tait replied to lovelylady3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First off I am sorry you had a rough time at this place. Did they have a NG program that you were a part of? Some place you could get support? I remember coming out of nursing school with the warning...
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    1st 6 Months

    Tait replied to doubleA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My experience is in complex med-surg, nights for four years and days for one. We had a patient load of anything from post-MI obs to detoxes to every-infection-wounds-stroke-nonverbal-cdiff. On our...
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    Bedside, what else?

    Tait replied to obizyanka's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I loved cardiology and
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    Anti-intellectual & hyper-sensitive. WHY?

    Tait replied to mclennan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yikes I don't even know what to tell you. I am sorry you were trying to show her the correct way to chart her information and she took it way off into left field. Not much else I can add :/
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    RN-BSN or RN-MSN?

    Tait replied to SwoRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    BTW the bridge program for GCU is about $27K but seemed on par with other online programs I researched. Figure about half that for the BSN alone--ish. The BSN classes are accelerated in five weeks...
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    RN-BSN or RN-MSN?

    Tait replied to SwoRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I graduated with my ADN in 2006 and started a bridge RN-MSN program in 2009. I will finish with my MSN-Ed in about 7 weeks. I did my program through Grand Canyon University online. Because it is a...
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    Creaky, Squeaky Danskos!

    Tait posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Alright, I love my new oiled black Danskos, but seriously miss the silent patter of my so-unsupporting Crocs! Anyone have a trick for making those inky, slinky soles a little quieter for the night...
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    Anyone else feel like a robot reciting customer service scripts all the time?

    Tait replied to rntj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember sitting in a communications class a million years ago and practicing "reflection". I felt so stupid doing it. It felt fake, and insincere. Years later, and with lots of practice integrating...
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    Do you think about...

    Tait replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Unless they grab their privates in front of
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    Failed Med/Surg by 3/10 point

    Tait replied to Ciale's topic in General Students

    Well as much fun as it is to say "school and nursing have nothing to do with each other" we all know that isn't true. School may not make you efficient, or compassionate, or a rockstar at...
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    Change is in the Air - Avatars; Polls

    Tait replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Cool!
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    What do I do if the patient's family member is very fresh because I am a sitter?

    Tait replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    I think you stood your ground well. Family members get all kinds of frustrated at their situations, especially after a long stay, and will take it out on the first person they see. Perhaps his son is...
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    I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    Tait replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    It is more like that really nice little restaurant/bar you don't tell people about because you don't want it to get
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    Spinning name badge

    Tait replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I have big boobs but I always clipped by badge to a safety pin on my shirt so it had no
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    Urgent: need help with important project.

    Tait replied to tiaranny's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Question #1: Do you research about new nursing interventions and remedies? I tend to research new medications, new procedures, and anything else that sparks my interest or has direct application to my...
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    Knowing the worst and not saying a word.

    Tait posted a topic in General Nursing

    The other thread about what to tell patients about diagnostic tests got me thinking. I remember when a patient of mine had a biopsy done on some masses in the abdomen. For two days I watched for...
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    EBP and Nursing Research

    Tait posted a topic in General Nursing

    In my current MSN advanced research class we are discussing Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and nursing research. As an ADN student I remember nursing research being discussed as a sort of "oh that is...
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    EBP and Nursing Research

    Tait replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Even in my current RN bridge to MSN I felt that my undergrad classes didn't really prepare me for research, however this one MSN class has taught me so
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    EBP and Nursing Research

    Tait replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I am finding your post difficult to understand. Are you offended by the term or the idea of supporting practice with evidence? Is there another term you think would better suffice? Do you feel it is...
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    EBP and Nursing Research

    Tait replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    No you got it Canes. Basically a problem is isolated and supported by nursing research which then is converted into a practice that can be implemented like the ones you listed! You get an
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    Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

    Tait replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I need to do some research but I thought 12's were preferred over 8's because of increased continuity of patient care, decreased errors related to less handoffs per day, and increased patient...
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    How does the study of sociology relate to Nursing?

    Tait replied to Aiesram's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with
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    Love Fest

    Tait replied to mindlor's topic in General Students

    Ativan lollies
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    Magnet Status recognition...hospital -wide?

    Tait replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    For some hospitals this is true, for others, like the one I worked at it is not. Blanket statements might cover you up but the holes in them will always leave you