AOx1

AOx1

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  1. Funny Student Bloopers

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

    If you can't laugh at funny things done by students, your peers, yourself, you are in for a long life that has no humor. No one here indicated that they viewed themselves as superior. No need to...

  2. Funny Student Bloopers

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

    I have had to remind several that when describing a purulent wound it is best not to add the -sy when trying to explain that the wound is full of pus. :roll Another favorite was the student who wrote...

  3. Accused of lying re: dig error kicked out

    AOx1 replied to queenjane's topic in General Students

    Bit of advice from an instructor? If this is in your heart to do this, pursue it. If you genuinely know you were not in the wrong, appeal this up the chain of command. It might not get the results you...

  4. Second week leaning injections and I am a little worried/confused/nervous!

    AOx1 replied to TessaMae's topic in General Students

    It is much easier on a real patient. It is easier to aspirate also. You will want to move the pt's skin to the side an inch to an inch and a half, inject quickly, aspirate, wait, then remove needle...

  5. Can I sue this nursing instructor?

    AOx1 replied to AnneMarieRN's topic in General Students

    At many schools, you are required to bring to the attention of the program director any difficulties of such nature. As instructors we often notice a dramatic change in student performance due to...

  6. Annoying student

    AOx1 replied to PACUquilter's topic in General Students

    I agree with following this up the chain of command. I am an instructor and it is inappropriate to allow one student to dominate classroom discussions. Seems there is one (at least) in every class. I...

  7. How do Nursing Instructors deal with this? Clinical site RNs don't want us around

    AOx1 replied to chicagrl's topic in General Students

    I have already noted my thoughts as an instructor. My thoughts are similar when I work on the floor. I work weekends, holidays, and summers to keep my skills sharp, so I have current knowledge to...

  8. How do Nursing Instructors deal with this? Clinical site RNs don't want us around

    AOx1 replied to chicagrl's topic in General Students

    It really depends on what semester the students are in as to how closely I shadow them. The newer they are to nursing, the more 1:1 time I spend with them. As for unpleasant staff members, I don't...

  9. Question for educators

    AOx1 replied to RNmom08's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In the process of things, we all make mistakes. Sometimes what seems crystal clear to me is not picked up on by my students. This comment is NOT directed at you, but more a rhetorical statement..I...

  10. Nursing Instructor lied about my background clearance

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

    I agree with what llg stated. Assuming someone is lying without knowing their motives is not your best means of success. At many schools, the data regarding student background checks and immunizations...

  11. Dropped for Math Calc test in 4th semester

    AOx1 replied to 1pinkrose's topic in General Students

    I think what worries me most in your post is that you feel like a failure and that you note that you "can't even pass a med test" Of course, medication safety is crucial to patient care, and a skill...

  12. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    AOx1 replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    ARNurse2B, I couldn't agree more about mentioning what you have done to find the answer already. This shows where your current knowledge level is, what you have already tried, and helps an instructor...

  13. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    AOx1 replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    No problem, just wanted to

  14. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    AOx1 replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    I think you may have me confused with bicster. I am an instructor and did not make the comment about your post winning and award. I was the one who posted hoping people would stop making comments such...

  15. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    AOx1 replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    " I think instructors have forgotten that we pay them. 80 students in the class, at $300 a credit hour, 4-6 credit hours a class...minus electric, rent, water, air/heat (but not including fees which...

  16. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    AOx1 replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    As an instructor, when I am asked a question, I try to assess what the student already knows. This often requires further questions. Just as you would hopefully perform an assessment of a patient's...

  17. Hesi Exit Test

    AOx1 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I suppose the thing that saddens me most about this thread is the apparent view the school is taking in viewing students as disposable. We need nurses desperately. I think the problem with many...

  18. Hints on Pharmacology

    AOx1 replied to intuition's topic in General Students

    Are you a visual learner? If so, you might find these books helpful: Mosby's Pharmacology Memory notecards: visual, mnemonic, and memory aids for nurses Illustrated Pharmacology Memory Cards:...

  19. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    AOx1 replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    graciee77, I agree. No matter what instructional method you use, it is very important to point out both a student's strengths and their opportunities for improvement. I have yet to interact with a...

  20. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    AOx1 replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    The key with care plans, as with any other assignment, is to make them realistic. I guarantee you will not, as a practicing nurse, go in the night before to assess your patient, look at the chart, and...

  21. Hesi Exit Test

    AOx1 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I encourage my students to avail themselves of all the resources they can possibly use, BUT not to cram. I have them start first semester, and gradually build up how often they practice NCLEX...

  22. Hesi Exit Test

    AOx1 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I am afraid that part of the problem we see is due to several factors. I went to nursing school in a rather horrific environment. I determined I would become a nurse educator so I could try in some...

  23. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    AOx1 replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    I am also an instructor, and my thoughts on care plans are as follows. 1) NCLEX doesn't test on NANDA terminology. NCLEX questions are developed by reviewing new graduate practice (what new grads are...

  24. IV Meds

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

    Our students may start IVs after they have been checked off on that skill in the lab. They may do IV push, etc, with an instructor or RN staff member present. Due to state law, they may not have any...

  25. Ideas for a special "thank you" gift for clinical instructor?

    AOx1 replied to amjowens's topic in General Students

    I am an instructor, and I completely agree with Natingale. I put so much effort into helping my students realize their potential, encourage them to believe in themselves, and dream big. I save EVERY...