AOx1

AOx1

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  1. Do you snitch on cheaters?

    AOx1 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    It's crazy what we have to do to maintain an honest climate. If there ever comes a day in which a body cavity search is required prior to exams, I'm outta here

  2. Do you snitch on cheaters?

    AOx1 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    It's really important to create a climate that makes cheating more difficult. For my exams, seats are assigned at random (by me!) and are different for each exam. Students draw a number as they walk...

  3. Book buying tips

    AOx1 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Students

    As an instructor, I encourage my students to buy early from sites like Amazon and betterworldbooks.com Even though we don't open up our syllabi until a few weeks before class starts, I often email my...

  4. Professor accusing me of abuse through email !!!

    AOx1 replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, forgot to say...in case you aren't familiar with the delivery receipt and read receipt, after you compose your email and attach your attachment, if you're using microsoft outlook, you can click...

  5. Professor accusing me of abuse through email !!!

    AOx1 replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

    The best thing you can do when sending such assignments is to do the following: send it also to yourself, so you will have proof, and also use the send and read receipts so that you have additional...

  6. What would YOU do..in my situation?

    AOx1 replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    It seems you have made the right choice for you. I hope you will continue to reflect on the situation, not in a negative light, but in order to gain insight. Sometimes this isn't possible for years....

  7. Is Nursing School Like Joining A Sorority?

    AOx1 replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we both have pins, and both cost a lot of money to "join," and may require cleaning of vomit, but I can't think of any other similarities right now. It can be similar in good ways and in bad....

  8. Weaker nurses at night?

    AOx1 replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is an assumption. And you know what they say about assumptions! I do know in some areas, new nurses may be required to start on night shift, but that doesn't mean they will be weak, just new. I...

  9. Saving money in nursing school

    AOx1 replied to AtomicWoman's topic in General Students

    Been awhile, but here is what I used to do. I made myself a "spa basket" with manicure/pedicure supplies and facial stuff so I could feel luxurious on a low budget. I would buy things for it only on...

  10. Round of applause for nurses who dont tolerate negative behavior

    AOx1 replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    We play a role in how we are treated in some cases. Hate to say it, but some people, in any profession, are angry and abusive and looking to take it out on anyone who will let them. I don't let them....

  11. Holmes CC alternate, anyone know how this works?

    AOx1 replied to deedee3's topic in General Students

    Can't speak for this particular cc, but at the college where I teach, we accept "x" number of students each year. All students are ranked, and we keep a list of the rankings, including those who don't...

  12. Quality of life: How far would you go to save your life.

    AOx1 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I don't think you can really be certain until you are there. I always thought I would want everything done, but last year, when things took a turn for the worse and things looked grim, I had...

  13. Should students be penalized due to Instructors Mistake ?

    AOx1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    It is also possible that the mistake was just discovered. For example, if a student questioned why the answer they had chosen was incorrect, the instructor may have reviewed the exam, noticed that...

  14. Abusive and Cruel Clinical Instructors: Why??

    AOx1 replied to sallber's topic in General Students

    As a nursing instructor, I can say that I find students have the best retention and success when I ask a LOT from them, but am open about all my expectations up front. I expect the best from all of my...

  15. Typical week?

    AOx1 replied to Sophia Petrillo's topic in General Students

    My students have the following schedule: Two days per week of lecture (6-8 hours a day, depending on semester). Two days of clinical (8 hours per day). One day "off"- no scheduled clinical or class,...

  16. Woozy and worried

    AOx1 replied to jami1026's topic in General Students

    I would not preemptively ask for meds, wait to see how things go first. After my time in the ICU, I could watch a CABG and eat at the same time if that wouldn't break sterility, lol, but nearly passed...

  17. Curious About Your Views On Having Teacher's Assistant In The Clinical Setting

    AOx1 replied to Ace1Rnelp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It is really, really hard to "train" an assistant in order to ensure both of you are on the same page. When a new instructor joined my team, I spent a lot of time ensure this was the case. We each...

  18. Should students be penalized due to Instructors Mistake ?

    AOx1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    In response to the quote "It is not the students' fault, the instructor needs to take responsibility. It does not matter how many questions they missed over the weeks, they deserve to pass by that one...

  19. Is it unprofessional for instructors to do this?

    AOx1 replied to kgh31386's topic in General Students

    Yes, this is unprofessional. As an instructor, you must find a balance between caring and professionalism, and this crosses it. I care about all my students, want them to succeed, and hope to keep in...

  20. Considering being a nurse instructor

    AOx1 replied to bewell2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My attitude towards student success is somewhat similar to my attitude towards patients in the hospital. My job is to be caring, provide the best climate conducive to education, and to try to serve as...

  21. Curious About Your Views On Having Teacher's Assistant In The Clinical Setting

    AOx1 replied to Ace1Rnelp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Too late now, but should this come up in the future, one thing I've found very helfpul is use of a rubric when there are multiple instructors, and also rotating students. Ex- for "x" number of weeks...

  22. What did they tell you in orientation/1st day? What do you WISH you had known then?

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    I am curious about what information you were given on your first day in terms of orientation. Was it helpful? What information do you WISH you had been given? Did the information make you more fearful...

  23. Loud, rude ,disrespectful behavior in the classroom

    AOx1 replied to dblpn's topic in General Students

    As a nurse educator, this falls on my shoulders. Although I am not responsible for the bad behavior, I am responsible if it continues. It is up to a student to learn to behave professionally, and up...

  24. Grading System Recommendations

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

    I also use the 15% or less on subjective assignments and make a detailed rubric for all subjective assignments. It really seems to reduce student

  25. What did they tell you in orientation/1st day? What do you WISH you had known then?

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    My fault for not clarifying. I'm actually a nurse educator and am wanting to make orientation less scary/horrible/overwhelming. I love all the posts so far. Does anyone else have tips that would have...