AOx1

AOx1

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  1. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    I am in the process of putting together a clinical "cheat sheet" for my first semester students. What information would you have loved to have had in a miniature booklet for clinicals? So far, I have:...

  2. Having trouble with a difficult situation

    AOx1 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I try to remind myself that nursing is not just intervention, it is also presence. I too, prefer to "do" something. It feels more proactive to run a code. But sometimes I also have to remind myself...

  3. I'm looking very lost in front of my students

    AOx1 replied to Carrollrn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would ask to observe a few shifts on this unit. This can give you the opportunity to learn about the unit's work flow, typical procedures, and common medications. Don't ever be afraid to look...

  4. Teaching Pediatric nursing and time to change it up!

    AOx1 replied to Saalbunch's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would ask your chair if he/she has the breakdown of NCLEX scores, so you can also identify further strengths and opportunities for improvement. ATI is a review book, and not suitable for a sole text...

  5. Thoughts on post-conferences

    AOx1 replied to lansgrl123's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In part it depends on what level you teach (ex- intro, 1st year, 2nd year) and the clinical site. I vary my approach. Here are two alternative I have found useful. Preconference- I find this...

  6. NA class: students being idle

    AOx1 replied to conscientiousnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Consider having a rubric (or whatever you use to check them off) that they must fill out evaluating their peer's performance during their wait. They are required to give their peer both positive...

  7. Claiming suicide can get you out of anything!

    AOx1 replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    Spitters get once chance, then they receive a mask for the protection of the staff. As for the rest, I agree, continue to go up the chain of command, document, and fill out whatever your version of...

  8. How to handle nurses who make rude comments

    AOx1 replied to studentnursehelp's topic in General Nursing

    I handle this the same way I handle gossip. I ask them point blank "I wonder what would motivate you to make that comment" or "I am not sure why you thought I would want to hear such a remark." This...

  9. How do you handle leechers aka LAZY STUDENTS in your class?

    AOx1 replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Students

    I am a nurse educator, and unfortunately this happens constantly with lazy students. They won't work and instead rely on others to do it for them or make a thousand excuses why their work is late....

  10. Bad Experience with Nurses at hospital, rethinking my major now.

    AOx1 replied to Lindsey-Student's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, there are people who hate their job in every field. All we can really do is: report mistreatment and stand up for future patients, vow to be better and to take time off if we are the...

  11. Class smart vs. clinic smart

    AOx1 replied to rock&run's topic in General Students

    Yes, it gets better. Some things you can consider to help it along: 1. ask questions, and constantly look up information. Understand the pathophysiology, the expected labs and medications and...

  12. treatment of student nurses on the floor

    AOx1 replied to teterichko123's topic in General Students

    As a nurse educator, I can finally see this from several sides. As a student, I felt hurt when it was obvious that we were not a part of the team or welcome. How you can help as a student: be...

  13. Clinical Hair

    AOx1 replied to VampsGal2009's topic in General Students

    I have extremely thick hair. A ponytail or bun used to cause an instant headache. I had my hair thinned and now make a quick bun with a hair stick or Goody spin pins. Both work

  14. Never thought I would make a post like this, but I have to vent...

    AOx1 replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    The stamping feet and eye rolling are childish. I would tell her that you are there in a professional capacity, and that you will resume report when she is through throwing a fit. I would start...

  15. vip floor in a hospital

    AOx1 replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually got into a verbal sparring with one of our VIPs. He was in the ICU but didn't need it, just wanted "more attention." He was furious when I wouldn't rush out of the code I was running on his...

  16. when the day shift arrives

    AOx1 replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in General Nursing

    This majority of this thread seems like "Woe is me, I work harder than that other lazy/incompetent/inferior shift." I have worked both shifts and take the attitude that the majority of my coworkers...

  17. Could I be the only reformed misfit in nursing school?

    AOx1 replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    OP, consider what you have to offer. On a daily basis, your patients will have to encounter difficult odds and have extreme challenges to overcome. You have also overcome odds, and in some way will be...

  18. Professional dilemma

    AOx1 replied to gdc67's topic in United Kingdom

    I would refuse a placement at which I was prevented from performing an essential component of my role, causing me to leave a fresh post-op patient to hunt down someone else. Both the patient in...

  19. My husband was violated today and I need advice!! (hipaa violated that is)

    AOx1 replied to FLAtoNYC's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! You know what it reminds me of? Hermione's line in Harry Potter Sorceror's Stone: "It's leviOsa, not levioSA!" Lol. OP, I'm sorry this incident occurred. I tend to agree with Whispera,...

  20. Bullied by the Young

    AOx1 replied to sorry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This post does not make sense. You state that the nurse was bullied every shift (which would indicate >1 shift), but that she quit after 1 shift. Can you clarify? Quitting after one bad shift...

  21. Thoughts on this new note taking method I just thought of?

    AOx1 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    Think about using microsoft one note. You can record audio, type on powerpoint slides, etc. It is great. I've had several students with ADHD and they tell me they do well by recording lectures and...

  22. informing your professors...

    AOx1 replied to Mindls's topic in General Students

    As a nursing instructor, my opinion differs. It is mainly the underlying illness at issue. If there is a chance that you may be ill due to this condition, I would get accomodations in place through...

  23. The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    AOx1 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I had some pens printed with "Stolen from: AO x1" and let the silliness of this do its work. I've actually had nearly all the stolen ones return :) These are also fun....

  24. How do I respond to a poorly written request to be a nursing student?

    AOx1 replied to BrentRN's topic in General Nursing

    The first year I taught, I encountered first-semester students and thought "This person will never be a safe nurse" or "That person will be a great nurse." In many cases, first impressions are quite...

  25. failed lift test, may have lost job offer..

    AOx1 replied to lovescapeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Interesting. We must be reading two different posts. I never heard her say she was too good to give any care or planned to give poor care. I only weigh a bit over 110 lbs, and am very physically fit,...