AOx1

AOx1

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  1. The Mockery of Nursing

    AOx1 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What do I need to get into school x? It's been two days and I haven't heard back about my application yet. Plz respond asap! I failed all my tests in all my classes. Am I meant to be a nurse? EVERYONE...

  2. How do I get out of being a nurse?

    AOx1 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, this is not the case unless you only teach online or lecture. I teach lecture and clinical. I have ten students each day, with 2-4 patients each. I am in each room at least once, barring some...

  3. New educator feeling a little discouraged

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

    I see a few ways in which to help make a future in nursing education easier. First, consider adjuncting at other facilities, perhaps taking a clinical group in your area of expertise. This will help...

  4. How do you teach the nursing process?

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

    A major issue is that we try to teach nursing process as an entirely separate entity, when in reality it is integrated into our daily care routines. Students should not think "First I go to clinical...

  5. Another one, or two, bite the dust!!!

    AOx1 replied to clandestine-approach's topic in General Students

    There will always be some who is more/less of something than you are. There will be someone who is more intelligent, someone who is less. Someone who is more beautiful, someone who is less....

  6. failed my clinical rotation? very worried..

    AOx1 replied to mursetudent25's topic in General Students

    As an instructor, I set my ground rules and expectations up front. Students know how they can succeed, and what could lead to failure. I give them specific guidelines, and what to do on slow days. If...

  7. Student feeling hopeless and needing some motivation

    AOx1 replied to nikkole318's topic in General Students

    I would sit down with my manager and say how much I've learned at Hospital X and how I hoped to continue employment with them after licensure. I would ask about my prospects of future employment. I...

  8. What do I do if the patient's family member is very fresh because I am a sitter?

    AOx1 replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse should not have let this occur without comment. The son's ignorance could harm the patient. What if you hadn't understood the importance of your role and the oxygen, and had agreed to leave?...

  9. Questions to ask potential schools before you apply

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cortisol, externships are a great option. I've had many students start in nursing school as a tech on scholarship, participate in summer externships, and have the first pick of jobs. In this economy,...

  10. Questions to ask potential schools before you apply

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you're very right, it is important to ensure that the programs goals and student outcomes align with your own focus and goals. This can ensure the "right fit" between student and

  11. Educate a dinosaur :D

    AOx1 replied to xtxrn's topic in General Students

    As many have noted, there are several types of entrance tests. TEAS is a proprietary test created by ATI, HESI also has an entrance test, and so does NLN. TEAS looks at reading, English, math, and...

  12. Getting through Research/Theory Class

    AOx1 replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would like to see a dual focus on evidence-based practice and medical research in general with nursing theory. The two should not be mutually exclusive. I do feel that an exclusive focus on nursing...

  13. Questions you should ask a school before you apply

    AOx1 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Thanks, cuddleswithpuddles. I saw a post of llg's saying that more students should ask about clinicals and thought it might help prospective/new students. Anyone else have suggestions of questions to...

  14. Questions you should ask a school before you apply

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    Here are a few questions to ask a nursing program before you apply: Clinicals- what sites are offered? How many total clinical hours do students attend snd how does this compare to other similar...

  15. Kicked out of nursing school for leaving a bed in the high position...

    AOx1 replied to rocketsurgeon87's topic in General Students

    Concur with mazy. OP, the choice to quit or not is yours, but develop a checklist or system to use if you do return. For example, a safety checklist with things like armbands verified, rails up/bed in...

  16. Am I crazy, because this seems VERY WRONG...

    AOx1 replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

    3 years of experience! Scary! At the school where I teach, those

  17. Am I crazy, because this seems VERY WRONG...

    AOx1 replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

    llg, GREAT plan. I will start a new thread on questions to ask a prospective

  18. Am I crazy, because this seems VERY WRONG...

    AOx1 replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

    It is much more likely, from the sound of the post, that the school has too many students for the availability of clinic sites. There are areas with WAY too many nursing programs, and too few sites....

  19. Kicked out of nursing school for leaving a bed in the high position...

    AOx1 replied to rocketsurgeon87's topic in General Students

    We do make mistakes as nurses. But we can't just cancel them out by doing other things well. Errors can and do kill people, and the damage sometimes can't be undone....

  20. Kicked out of nursing school for leaving a bed in the high position...

    AOx1 replied to rocketsurgeon87's topic in General Students

    Theantichick, you've summed it up beautifully, and show a true understanding of what it means to learn & grow from experiences. I can see your insight & maturity taking you great

  21. Kicked out of nursing school for leaving a bed in the high position...

    AOx1 replied to rocketsurgeon87's topic in General Students

    What is your rationale for "going straight to the board of nursing?" Reports to the board are meant for instances in which licensed personnel violate the State's nurse practice act or standards of...

  22. Are you doing fecal transplants very often?

    AOx1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Of course we do fecal transplants regularly! In fact, it is a required part of the employment process for all high-level administrators. Right after they are hired, they are sedated and their brains...

  23. Cheating classmates

    AOx1 replied to jrt71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As an instructor, I hope you report it. I normally hate it when students fail, with the exception of cheaters. I enjoy catching them and throwing them out of school. They make a mockery of honor, true...

  24. Coverage of evidence-based practice

    AOx1 posted a topic in General Students

    Students, what has been your experience with evidence-based practice in the classroom and clinical settings? Have your courses covered the rationale behind nursing interventions? Have you received...

  25. Teaching/modeling the value of evidence-based practice

    AOx1 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello, fellow educators. I have noticed over the years the importance of keeping up-to-date in the field. I want students to recognize that graduation does not mean learning is over, and to continue...