AOx1

AOx1

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  1. Happy Flippin' Nurse's Day

    AOx1 replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    For the second year in a row, we received nothing. Three years ago I received a plastic keychain with the hospital's logo, which I placed directly into the round file. Four years ago I received a...

  2. Doc beings medical student without permission

    AOx1 replied to BETSRN's topic in General Nursing

    As an instructor, I believe it is important to model respect for the patient and their privacy. To that end, I would never invite a large number of students into a room! It is a hospital, not a...

  3. Is this bizarre?

    AOx1 replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would look at several things. First, is the manager's treatment indicative of a pattern? I would want to know why the preceptor abruptly quit, and if this type of threatening and aggressive behavior...

  4. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    See page 2 of the thread, it is already

  5. Failing and Making Decisions

    AOx1 replied to Icanseethefinishline's topic in General Students

    I think you've already taken the first big step. You are taking responsibility for your own learning. As an instructor, I have seen many students not pass a class, and the initial response of many is...

  6. Gift ideas for staff nurses/instructor

    AOx1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite gift as a clinical instructor is a photo of the clinical group together and a handwritten note :) It is thoughtful, and I know of no schools that would forbid it. Some schools do forbid...

  7. Tips for entering students collected over the years

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the kind compliment. I hope this helps

  8. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    AOx1 replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse who falsified assessments and vitals on a patient on pressors. When caught, the nurse said "Well I forgot to take them, but I just guessed about what they might have been." That nurse is no...

  9. Nursing school students problem.is it racism???

    AOx1 replied to finegirl's topic in General Students

    My grandmother used to repeat often an old quote "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity." There is no way to determine what is in someone's heart, and even if...

  10. How to get great recommendation letters

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    It is that time of year, when student after student lines up to ask for a letter of recommendation. Here are a few tips from a nursing instructor that I hope will be helpful when you are the one...

  11. how to report a teacher to the BRN?

    AOx1 replied to scibruin's topic in General Students

    First violation of the rules: the incident should be documented with witnesses. Second violation of the rules: I would remove the student from the clinical setting and potentially fail the student....

  12. Does anyone have a family member in NS too?

    AOx1 replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Students

    I am always suspicious that someone is insecure when they behave like this, even if they act in an arrogant manner. We all have areas at which we excel, and we all have areas in which we can improve....

  13. Help with "team player" skills - sarcastic new nurse needs a clue by four

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

    Just the fact that you are trying to improve is a great thing. It's hard not to feel insecure when new and deflect that with humor. Good advice has already been given, just wanted to say that I would...

  14. I start grad school on Monday!!!

    AOx1 replied to Heogog53's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Congratulations! You will likely be surprised at how quickly the time will fly. Some advice that worked well for me: Just as in nursing, prioritize. Some weeks you may have family matters that are...

  15. First Day of Clinicals....Disaster

    AOx1 replied to WILLBEANRN's topic in General Students

    Can I just be frank? You are not the failure, your instructor is. I am a nursing instructor, and would never in a million years treat a student in this way. It would be one thing if you were a student...

  16. Graduation words of appreciation

    AOx1 replied to Starfish1's topic in General Students

    You can always write individual letters to loved ones later and keep the other message brief. I agree with the above, sincere is better

  17. professors?

    AOx1 replied to sweetiepeas's topic in General Students

    It depends on the school and the degree as to whether they are titled as an instructor or professor. At some schools, you are an instructor unless you hold a doctorate and hold tenure. It really is...

  18. Much Older People Going Into Nursing

    AOx1 replied to MissMaryMack12's topic in General Students

    Some of my best and brightest students are my second career students. If they are there with you in nursing school, then they are equally qualified, if not more qualified to be in that slot. There is...

  19. teaching tools for Mental health nursing course

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

    Not sure if you are interested in popular movies, but the soloist and A Beautiful Mind are

  20. Can any MSN or PhD nurse answer a few questions on nursing education??

    AOx1 replied to AutumnRN,BSN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    What is your job title? What is your job description? My title is nursing instructor. My job description is to teach in both the clinical and didactic component of the course in my specialized area,...

  21. Your favorite "tech" solution to help you in nursing school?

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    What is your favorite "tech" solution to assist in nursing school? I am an instructor and would like to offer some options for my students. We already podcast our lectures and I have discussed itunes...

  22. Rosseta Stone? Anyone ACTUALLY use it?

    AOx1 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I would check out some of the free podcasts on itunes if you have an ipod. They have several for spanish and medical spanish on there, they are free

  23. Do you call IN or OUT sick?

    AOx1 replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    Do you put the toilet paper with the edge on the top side or the side underneath :)? To me this is simply a matter of

  24. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Thanks again for the kind words. And thanks so much for the link to skyscape!!! I've been stalking itunes for RN notes to tell the students and never thought to look at skyscape. Love this site...

  25. Your favorite "tech" solution to help you in nursing school?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    PS- if you are a triple A (AAA) automobile club member, you get a discount at Target- that's how I save $ on my livescribe pen. I was really excited! I agree, caliotter, those pens are THE BEST! I...