Penguin67

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  1. screaming doctors....how can we handle them?

    Penguin67 replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The trick to handling the situation with the screaming MD is to remain in control and not stoop to their level of communication. After a tirade from him, state "I am unable to help you when you speak...

  2. Clinical instructor/student 10:1?

    Penguin67 replied to sammy412's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is a Board of Nursing issue, specifically related to a state's Nurse Practice Act. In that document, it specifies the maximum number of students that a faculty member can supervise in a clinical...

  3. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    Penguin67 replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in the clinical setting with students for many years, and I haven't yet figured out why some nurses are nice to students and others are not. I work hard at my relationships with the nurses...

  4. Universal Healthcare vs Socialized Medicine, one definition

    Penguin67 replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in General Nursing

    That article was written during the last Presidential campaign in 2008, nearly two years ago. What was proposed at that time and what was recently passed by the legislators is not entirely represented...

  5. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing versus Doctor of Nursing Practice

    Penguin67 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The program that I attended did convert the DSN to a PhD program about 3 years after I graduated. The hsitory there was that a PhD program in nursing was not going to be accepted/approved, for reasons...

  6. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing versus Doctor of Nursing Practice

    Penguin67 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Just to clarify a little about the DNS, as some incorrect information regarding that degree has been posted: I earned a DSN over 10 years ago from a university that is consistently ranked among the...

  7. Things you wish you knew when you were young?

    Penguin67 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    investing in good nursing shoes is an investment in your future leg and foot health. Work hard at being a good team worker on the unit and promoting helping out other nurses when they are swamped....

  8. what will happened to MSN NPprograms in 2015

    Penguin67 replied to greatgirl123's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Not everyone in academia is in total agreement with transitioning all masters programs (NP, CNM, CNS and CRNA), however, since the parent group of the agency who accredits all masters programs,...

  9. Alert patients who refuse meds.

    Penguin67 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar situation with a teen CF patient, who did not want to even wake up (at 9am) or even consider taking meds. Mom sat at the beside, ignoring the spectacle her child was making, as she was...

  10. How do I ask?

    Penguin67 replied to nurse2be2010's topic in General Nursing

    From an instructor's viewpoint, we are happy to write you a letter of recommendation! Don't stress about asking for one, as we write many letters for many students. Some of my students ask me face to...

  11. is it ok if i write on somebody else's nursing notes and then she/he would sign it?

    Penguin67 replied to pennylane18's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you did not do it, see it, assess it or talk about it, you should not ever chart it. The previous posters are right, a lawyer in court would have a field day with that type of charting. Also agree...

  12. What professional Websites do you use?

    Penguin67 replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend the Facebook group "Strategies for Success in Nursing School: Studying, Learning and Clinical". They post knowledge questions 2-3 times a week, with references ffor the answers from...

  13. A Masters in What??

    Penguin67 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    If you are thinking of getting a masters as an NP, there are two schools of thought. Sometme in the future, (2015 is currently targeted, but that date has changed over the last few years), all...

  14. university of phoenix RN and clinicals???

    Penguin67 replied to alyCNA's topic in School, College Programs

    Some states require a certain amount of practice hours with a license before they will transfer your license. Check the rules carefully with the State Board of Nursing before you take boards and...

  15. A Masters in What??

    Penguin67 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    If you ever want to teach nursing, accrediting agengies require a master's in nursing as a minimum requirement for a FT position.You have showbthat youb qualify for what you teach clinically, and that...

  16. nurses and spelling

    Penguin67 replied to Bormio's topic in General Nursing

    A pet peeve of mine is when a colleague puts an extra "r" in "phenergan", making it sound like "phenergRan". It makes my hair stand on end to hear it pronounced like that. Like maybe no one had ever...

  17. University of Utah Medical Center implements new dress code

    Penguin67 replied to pennyaline's topic in General Nursing

    If they want to decrease confusion over who is in scrubs, then only allow *nurses* to wear scrubs. It's not that hard to see that *other* employees in the hospital are now wearing scrubs and that...

  18. younger generation of nurses and blackberries?

    Penguin67 replied to stephva1008's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure they are texting? I am an instructor, and use mine to look up info that my students need, so we won't take up a computer that staff uses. Also, I email my coursrre coordinator to let her...

  19. Are online classes better than face to face classes?

    Penguin67 replied to chaquana's topic in General Nursing

    You should assess the appropriateness of an online course for your own learning needs. Online courses are not for everyone. Ask yourself a few questions... 1. How do I learn best? If a "traditional"...

  20. Resources to help pay for nclex exam fee

    Penguin67 replied to Paisleylighthouse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know that there are institutions who will offer NCLEX reviews free for their new grads, and these same programs have even reimburded them for NCLEX expenses. I hear the recruiters tell them to save...

  21. Has anyone been interviewed by the other floor nurses?

    Penguin67 replied to Heatherp77's topic in Nursing Career

    It is not uncommon for the floor nurses, your future coworkers, to interview candidates. Many mangers ask for that, so they can make sure the candidate will fit into the workplace. Why hire someone...

  22. sticky instructor situation

    Penguin67 replied to weezergrl456's topic in General Nursing

    One point to consider in all of this is that the instructor did not know that the one group didn't attend the support group, so she graded according to what she knew. The other groups admitted to not...

  23. Pharmacology question please help!

    Penguin67 replied to ksheehan21's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a bit confused about your career goal, as you mention med school, as well as pharmacy in your post in a nursing forum. Can you clarify for us what your career goal is, as that can help us to...

  24. Is this harassment?

    Penguin67 replied to arnie1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Check your institution's policy regarding harrassment in the workplace. I bet it is clearly defined, and also gives you the procedure for dealing with it. If you can't find the policy, HR should be...

  25. Transferring to a different BSN program

    Penguin67 replied to iaca's topic in General Nursing

    Not every course transfers equally from school to school, so be careful, or you may end up creating more course work for yourself. For example, some schools have separate anatomy and physiology...