ReinventingMyselfAgain MSN, RN

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I've done a lot in my 30 years as an RN. Looking to do more.

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Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

My thoughts exactly! About CPS and the approach to the mother. If it truly comes from a place of caring and concern, think long and hard about how you want to approach it. Or else, it will come...
Wisdom for a future educator?

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

I second the first part: depending on the market in your area, a doctorate is not always necessary. You could teach in a 2 year or LPN program, or perhaps land a 'clinical only' full time position....
Dressy, Comfortable Work Shoes

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

I don't think I knew that Crocs had non-clogs. I will look into those and the Allegria brand.
Having a hard time with the people in my nursing school...

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to tbnurse1's topic in General Students

I taught for 11 years. That's 22 different groups of students. I've seen quite the variety of cohorts: mature, driven, responsible, as well as immature, catty and lazy. In every group there were...
Clinical Paperwork

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

When you say they are on the computers way too much, do you mean in the chart, or writing out the assignment? Either way, both can be addressed by limiting their time on the computer. If it's the...
Confessions of a Clinical Instructor (Part II)

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Students

I could have written this myself (except my students did not forget things in their dorm, as I taught at a commuter school). Well done. Especially the part about the other faculty members. I was a...
Do you have to hate adults to love peds?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to SweetPotatoes's topic in Pediatric

In most facilities, nurses float within their general department: adults tend to stay with adults, peds nurses float within peds or the maternal/chld department- so maybe Post Partum or L&D (but...
Why Can Pre-Med Students Know Their Choice But Nursing Students "Can't"?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

While I liked your post, it was really more of an appreciation for your thought process. I am a peds nurse, working with kids who suffer terribly. By contrast, I am not the type that does well with...
Why Can Pre-Med Students Know Their Choice But Nursing Students "Can't"?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

In theory, I see nothing wrong with knowing what you want. Yet, so many people have issues with that. When I taught, I was on the admissions committee, and I interviewed potential students. I would...
No call no show, and feeling terrible about it!

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to omha's topic in General Nursing

They don't 'need to', if that's not their protocol. If paper schedules are no longer in use, then you have to rely on their methods. Not saying it's right, just saying that all facilities are...
Grad in Dec, BLS expires in Jan - renew myself or will employer pay?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Guest915876's topic in General Nursing

If you don't have a job by he time your certification expires, you will need to renew from scratch. Also, you want a valid card while applying, a new employer may not take too kindly to paying for...
Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

The world of education has changed. Undergrads (nursing or otherwise) are being heavily encouraged to continue their studies sooner rather than later. There are many reasons behind this: young adults...
Teaching distance learning

ReinventingMyselfAgain posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

I'm interested to hear from anyone who teaches exclusively online, especially if you have transitioned from brick and mortar academia. Pros, cons, major differences? What is the schedule like (are you...
No call no show, and feeling terrible about it!

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to omha's topic in General Nursing

the problem is, there are too many ways in which to communicate (in some institutions) regarding scheduling. I believe this can contribute to such errors. This happened to me; as a per-diem...
Should i just call it a day?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to marsbar37's topic in General Students

It is a very tough, PERSONAL decision you need to make. You cannot listen to what others would do (I have learned that lesson). How bad do you want this? You are surrounded by people who (probably)...
What do I do if I don't get into a nursing school?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Lk1999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I was going to ask the same question as above(why not community college?).I guess I get their reasoning for you wanting to get out of town/go away(I feel the same way about my HS junior).Are there any...
Review of nursing exams with students

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Educator1988's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

I like this idea!! I can see how there is a lot less moaning afterwards, as their peers have helped them to understand why the right answer was right! You said you give them back their scantrons? I...
interested in nurse educator

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

I will preface my reply with this: I am leaving my job in academia very shortly, so my answers may very well reflect this (note, it is a bittersweet transition for me, and I am nervous about it!)...
Lecturing in Nursing

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to PG2018's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

Usually, most educators start out teaching clinical (often as an adjunct, to get their foot in a door), then transition to lecture/theory. I'm sure it's not impossible, but you'll definitely need to...
suicide? Is this a trend with new nurses that can not cope?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to elysRN's topic in General Nursing

I agree, not as trivial as my brief statement on a message board. I am the absolute last person to minimize anyone's depression. Reread my post- I have first hand experience with this. And as many...
suicide? Is this a trend with new nurses that can not cope?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to elysRN's topic in General Nursing

I'm being a bit repetitive, but I have real life experience with this topic (and it was not at all related to anyone in nursing). Someone very close to me committed suicide, many years ago. This...
Review of nursing exams with students

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Educator1988's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

Hi. Not sure if I am talking to a student or a current faculty member (but my answer really shouldn't change), so here goes! I have seen it done three ways: No review at all, a group review...
Teaching distance learning

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

I do not have online teaching experience (as I am the OP, who was inquiring), but I would imagine they would want someone with some traditional experience, as a starting point for teaching. In my...
Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

Essentially, these terms are interchangeable for many of us seasoned nurses. I imagine they may not always be, but if a job is low stress, it is easier for one to get up every day and do it. However,...
Poop and the dirty side of nursing?

ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to dariannarnold's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

And THAT often comes without warning, so it's everyone's

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