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Actually practicing bible principles can help you to be humble to all people. In other words, do not think you are above others or you are above taking on certain assignments. If you see a CNA needs help, offer your assistance etc. In addition to being religious, you must have the desire and compassion to be a nurse, and having those two important qualities will help you to differentiate whether you consider nursing as just a job or a career. If it is just a job, you are only working for a paycheck with no interest of improvement. But, if it's a career, you would want to make things better, not only for you but for the patients on a long-term basis. Also, loving what you do, will help you to overcome certain issues or challenges that might arise. I know as a former staff nurse, you have to work with different types of personalities that can instill fear, lack of confidence, accusations of being antisocial, and even having an attitude that is unknown to you. But those two attributes called "desire and compassion" that guide you in becoming an RN will make you triumphant, while others might quit. So, you have humility based on your statement that, "everyone is special and not just a chosen few." You have that special quality called humility to be a great nurse, and that's what will separate you from the rest. Matt 18:4- Jesus says, "we have to humble ourselves as children." So go out there and make the profession stand out by your fine examples

I couldn't have said it better. Too many skilled nurses, and not enough critical thinkers to save lives

The pay is what? It has the worst pay rate for hospital nursing, similar to all the deep southern states. There's no union, and about 90% of the nurses have 2yr degrees. After relocating here from New York, I finally discovered that an advanced degree in nursing has no value in Florida. Knowing someone at the hierarchy level has more weight than your degree. Nursing students are treated like they are in the Florence Nightingale era, wearing all white uniforms and even hats depending on the instructor, 10 - 12 hours a day of training in health care facilities with half hour lunches. I think they are being used as free labor, to fill the nursing shortage. Currently, I know nurses who are making $19/hr in Florida with BSN degrees. This is called abuse and is shameful in this state. This is the main reason, these southern states do not want unions around.

To be a substitute teacher, they need a bachelor's degree. To teach as a licensed professional they are mandated to have a master' degree. This should be in all 50 states. In my opinion, there's no excuse for higher education in nursing, to improve critical thinking and evidence-based practice

This is so sad to see how nursing education is watered down to a level of pure incompetence. Nursing is the only profession that have such low educational standards for clinical practice. Teachers, social workers, psychologists etc, all have to obtain a master's degree to practice with their license. Speaking as a nursing professor, many of the students are using the profession as a tool, just to get ahead. The desire and passion are absent, which can contribute to inadequate care. I want all licensed registered nurses to acquire a BSN to practice. This higher level of learning can enhance the level of the profession by enabling nurses to integrate research and theory into their level of practice. If all 50 states would enforce this law, you would see a change in the delivery of care for the better.

I too am a part-time nursing instructor

Hope i'm not responding too late. 1. having the desire to teach is crucial, because it will give you the zeal to continue putting your best forward. 2. know the subject you are teaching and prepare a lesson plan 3. be knowledgeable in the subject and research for updated material that might be relevant. Updated material is crucial for improvement in clinical practice. 4. be cultural sensitive by having some basic understanding on different cultures in the classroom 5. before starting, engage the students in the classroom by asking them questions on subject, and receiving feedback. This will give you an idea on the depth of their knowledge and how to structure the lesson plan 6. observe those who need extra help, and offer support 7. let the students know the time, and dates you are a available in your office to address concerns. 8. let the students know on the first day of class what you expect of them as students, and the importance of complying with the rules and regulations of the institution

hi registered professional nurses, i believe it is time to take control of our profession, by putting our brilliant minds together and come up with some solutions that will be helpful in HEALTHCARE REFORM. After all, who knows more about how the health care system works than us. We are the patient's advocate, we listen, educate, assess, observe, implement treatment, provide homecare visits, we work as a interdisciplinary team. No other profession can match what we do, and yet we are under payed. so lets put on our thinking caps and go. when we have enough ideas, someone can put all of them together and send them to the whitehouse. HOW ABOUT THAT. EACH NURSE CAN PUT HIS OR HER IDEA, AND GIVE THE RATIONALE WHY YOU THINK IT SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED. 1) MORE URGENT CLINICS SHOULD BE PLACED ACROSS THE STATES, ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS. THIS WILL PROVIDE HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION NEXT----

no msn program accepts a gpa of 2.5. it has to be 3.0 or higher to be accepted. that is in all 50 states.

sorry, this quote was meant for a different post. please forgive me

this student had two clinical issues from what i read 1. poor infection control habits- forgot to remove her gloves 2. inadequate physical assessment. these two skills are crucial in clinical practice and yes, critical thinking skills are pertinent for competent clinical practice. however, critical thinking is not just getting something right-it focuses on continuous improvement. some instructors do not emphasize the latter. critical thinking skills develop from knowledge, experience, and repetition. it then becomes a habit to nursing students who will hopefully mature into expert nurses. some students are slower than others in a clinical setting, due to their previous knowledge or cultural background. clinical instructors have to take those things into consideration. if the student is truthful in her statement, i envisioned that the instructor's feedback was sporadic. maybe consistent feedback and support would have been helpful in her clinical performance, rather than instilling fear and doubt. from her statement, no one showed any concern or try to understand the cause to her actions. some nursing instructors have an authoritarian leadership style that punishes students rather than upbuild them. this style of teaching is bad for the profession. on the other hand, if her poor clinical performance was due to an attitude problem (not listening, doing things her own way, or even after offering support and practice repeatedly), then the dismissal is relevant. things can be done to promote critical thinking. the student can anticipate questions that others might ask -(why the scretions is yellow, rather than white). -get a second opinion (med calculation, or an assessment) -try and learn more to improve clinical reasoning (research, observe, ask questions). -be inquisitive (find out why things can and cannot be done) practicing these skills can enhance a student's level of clinical practice

As a clinical nursing instructor, i have nothing but love and compassion for you. Each state have its own set of rules and regulations in nursing. If you are telling the truth and only once you failed the clinical part, then they should have allowed you to reapply without any problem. This has happened to many students in the past and even today, who have moved on to become directors of nursing, professors, supervisors, and or charge nurses. So my friend you are not alone, and do not consider this as a failure. Remember, any one can teach but it takes someone with special skills to reach students. Please move on and start over again. To improve your clinical skills, take extra time and go to the school lab to practice. Maybe you can even become a cna, so you can have that extra edge. Develop a professional relationship with a nurse and he or she can help improve your skills. Ask questions to open up your mind and understanding, practice, practice, practice, and always have feedback from a professional. To be a professional nurse, you must have a sense of purpose to succeed. What is your motivation or driving force that will help you achieve this goal. So go forth and take charge. Good luck

No, you will not have any problem getting into a graduate program. That is a B grade. Colleges and universities accept a GPA of 3.0 or above. Once you are admitted in the MSN program, it cannot go below 3.0. If it does, you would be placed on probation and given the opportunity to improve your GPA by taking some courses. GOOD LUCK

study tip of the day: form a study group to help divide and conquer large volumes of information, and to provide mutual support and encouragement! to say that nursing programs are challenging is an understatement. the sheer volume of information you need to learn and the demands on your time can feel overwhelming. how have others managed to get through school with their sanity intact? nurses who have been there say there are several things you can do to increase the efficiency and efficacy of your studying. the simple suggestions below will make a world of difference. don't do it alone the most important thing you can do is to form study groups with your classmates. studying with others incorporates one of the basic principles of learning trainers use: tell, show, do, review. your teacher tells you the information you need to learn, and shows you how it works. relying on this alone, you will only retain 20% of what you were taught. when you go over it again on your own, your retention increases to 60%. it is only when you add the "review" factor - sharing the information with others - that your retention skyrockets to 90%. study groups help fill in the gaps - others may have information you missed, or may be able to explain a concept in a way that makes more sense to you. with study groups, members learn from each other, reinforcing key concepts and critical data. additionally, study groups provide encouragement and moral support - everyone benefits! prepare ahead of class this may sound crazy, but it really helps you in the long run. use your course outlines and read material the day before it will be covered in class. this way, concepts will be familiar to you and you can focus better on what is being taught. you will retain more information, ask better questions and you will find your note-taking is more focused. you can spend class time clarifying what you didn’t understand in the assigned readings. use repetition no one likes it, but it works. some students type their notes up after class - it gives them a chance to streamline information and add things while still fresh in their memories. other students tape lectures, then play them back in the car or on their ipod for reinforcement. still others use the tried and true method of flash cards - quick, easy bites of information written on index cards, or flippable question & answer cards. make time for yourself this cannot be stressed enough. set aside a little time each day, or a chunk of time each week, to pamper yourself. read a good book that has nothing to do with nursing; take a long walk at dusk; relax in a bubble bath with some soothing music and an aromatherapy candle. everything else really can wait - you deserve at least 30 minutes a day to take care of yourself. it is all too easy to reach the burnout level if you eat, drink and sleep school. your studies will be more effective if you allow for some time to relax and recharge. making time for yourself will, in the long run, help you be a happier, more balanced, whole person (and a better student, too!). respect the beliefs and values of others = caring learn about cultural diversity from your classmates. exchange information about each other's culture, and take a cultural course if available. these steps will have you better prepared for the changing trend in health care. good communication listening is the most important therapeutic technique in the process of effective communication. sundeen and coworkers (1994, p.118) state listening transmit the messages "you are of value to me" and "i am interested in you." concern for others it is not sufficient in itself to form a professional purpose, yet it is needed to show genuine warmth and compassion for others. motivation: what is the driving force that will help you reach your goal committment: how much time or energy do you devote to nursing this will determine your accomplisment

The lawyer would take her money and run. Bad advice. If she willfully withheld information from the application, especially if it asked about any mental disorder, she has no legal ground to stand on. That is considered misleading or even fraud. Face book is like a public record, and anyone can have access. If she wanted to keep her mental condition a secret, she should not have mentioned it on face book. (If it is true) Remember, the school also have a lawyer of their own that they consult with, and the dean would not have made such a decision on blind faith. She should not be prevented from attending another school. If that happens, that is when a lawyer will be necessary.

even over the counter meds (OTC), and dietary supplements should be recorded to be on the safe side. A study of 161 prescription and OTC meds showed 65 of them produced false positive results in urine tests. "It is better to be safe than sorry."

if you withheld evidence or give false information on an application, it can be grounds for dismissal from the program. It is up to the dean to show some type of discretion. On the other hand, posting information on face book becomes public view. So, if you did that, they have the legal right. the school should not use the information, to prevent you from pursuing your goal. That is when the lawyer can intervene. Next time be honest because you will have a better chance of legal protection GOOD LUCK

hi registered professional nurses, i believe it is time to take control of our profession, by putting our brilliant minds together and come up with some solutions that will be helpful in the health care reform bill. After all, who knows more about how the health care system works than us nurses. We are the patient's advocate for the insurance companies, we listen to their complaints, we educate, we assess, observe, and apply treatment, we visit their homes to continue the medical care that is necessary, we collaborate with the doctors and all other professionals involved in the care. No other profession can match up to what we do, and yet we are under payed. so lets put on our thinking caps and go. when we have enough ideas, someone can put all of them together and send it to the whitehouse, with our signatures. HOW ABOUT IT NURES. "IT IS TIME WE GET FIRED UP" EACH NURSE CAN PUT HIS OR HER IDEA, AND GIVE THE RATIONALE WHY YOU THINK IT SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED. 1) MORE URGENT CLINICS SHOULD BE PLACED ACROSS THE STATES, ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS. THIS WILL PROVIDE HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION BY, 1) THIS WILL BE GOOD FOR ROUTINE CHECK-UPS (COLONOSCOPY, MAMMOGRAMS, BLOOD WORKS, WOUND TREATMENTS, MILD SYMPTOMS-FEVER, SORE THROATS, CHILLS, COUGHING, INFECTION ETC) OVERCROWDING OF EMERGENCY ROOMS WILL BE AVOIDED AS WELL AS REHOSPITALIZATIONS. THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE COST EFFECTIVE. ALSO THE CLINIC SHOULD BE RUN BY AN MD, A NURSE PRACTITIONER, 4 NURSES/2 NURSING ASSISTANTS. TRANSPORTATION SHOULD BE ALWAYS AVAILABLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

or 0.67 dependent upon the type of syringe you are using (tuberculin syringe can give a more accurate measurement)

as a clinical nursing instructor: before you are tested in nursing math, you have to be given a class on pharmocology. this will involve dosage calculations (po meds, injections, intravenous, topical etc). on the other hand, you must have some basic understanding in math. if you are not taking the nursing pharmocology test as yet, giving an explanation to your question will further confused you. The pharmocology test is vital for the nurse to assess and understand the information on her own. this will determine if the nurse is competent enough to provide safe practice to the public. Example: 1) rounding answers for non-parental meds (pills, capsules, unscored tablets, or suppositories should be rounded to the nearest whole number (1.8 =2). 2) scored tablets or suppositories should be rounded to the nearest half (0.47 = 0.5. or 1/2, tablet). 3) problems involving oral, liquid medications, it is accurate enough to round to one decimal place (7.46 = 7.5) 4) parental injection medications (intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal) can be rounded off to either one or two decimal places. Remember 0.7 or 0.75ml of FLUID can be drawn into a syringe. No need to round it to the nearest whole number. 5) Intravenous calculations answers are always rounded to whole numbers (31.3 = 31) or (31.5 = 32) YOU CAN COPY THIS AND USE IT AS A GUIDE ALSO, GET A NURSING PHARMACOLOGY BOOK FROM AMAZON OR EBAY. HOW ABOUT NURSING PHARMACOLOGY FOR DUMMIES, STUDENTS FIND THIS BOOK VERY USEFUL. GOOD LUCK

what kind of depression do you have, this is important to know in order for any particular medical approach to be effective there is a july awake magazine entitled - "depression" help for sufferers. website: www.watchtower.org hope it will be helpful.

All nurses in home care whether RNs or LPNs should have at leat 1-2 yrs of clinical experience. The rationale is that the nurse will be working alone without any supervision, and he or she has to rely on that experience to make critical decisions. Yes, the nurse will be oriented for about 4-6 weeks but that is hardly a substitute for adequate clinical training. Also, an LPN has to be under the supervision of an RN in the health field, and In some states they are not allowed to work in home care. The LPN is putting her license at risk, because she will be held fully responsible for her mistakes, no matter what.

I feel the same way

Hi there, my name is favflu, and I am new to this forum. Nurses should be the driving force behind this health care reform. After all, we spend more time with the clients than any other professional. Until we have a major part in this reform, it will be nothing but headaches, less pay, and more work for the dedicated nurses that are left.