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  1. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    gerinurse10 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello! Nice to meet all of you. I have just been accepted to an MSN program with a concentration in education & community/public health nursing. My ultimate goal is to teach in a BSN/MSN program...

  2. To llg

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Now I am curious. You have a PhD but choose to work in the hospital. Any reasons that you would like to share? How was teaching? Was it worth going for your PhD? Was this even the reason for...

  3. Can you be a nurse if you're not outgoing?

    gerinurse10 replied to Natalieboo's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad I went into nursing. This profession has changed my personality drastically. It all started when I accepted a position in the ER as a tech. You learn really quick how to speak up for...

  4. To llg

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you llg for taking the time to explain your background. It opens my eyes to alot of things. The reason I asked you for more info on the PhD is because I was curious why a person would spend...

  5. Nursing Home Inspectors

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone out there a nursing home inspector? Are you employed through the state? What are your qualifications? Pay rate? Any info helpful.

  6. Questions to fulltime educators?

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would like to be a nurse educator in an ADN or BSN program. I have been a homecare nurse for 10 years. My present position is Supervisor of Assisted Living. Geriatrics has been my main focus...

  7. educator pay

    gerinurse10 replied to berry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi: I have been researching this and found that here in CT salaries range from 43k-60k. The 43k is for a nursing instructor at a 2 year college, 10 month contract, you need to have an MSN. Approx....

  8. Do you think a nursing instructor should have acute care experience?

    gerinurse10 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please help: I have a nagging question regarding becoming a nursing instructor. Do you feel that nursing instructors should have acute care experience? My experience is in geriatrics and community...

  9. Do you think a nursing instructor should have acute care experience?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Vicky for the info. It's nice to hear that instructors do have varied backgrounds. Now that I think about it one of my best instructors was one who only had L&D experience but taught us...

  10. Do you think a nursing instructor should have acute care experience?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Vicky: just curious do you teach in a college setting? I do tend to sell myself short because I haven't stepped foot in a hospital. I know my strengths but just don't have much to compare them...

  11. Do you think a nursing instructor should have acute care experience?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't dream of trying to teach an acute care class. I want to stay in my area of expertise. I have gone back and forth on the acute care issue. Almost had myself convinced to go work a year in...

  12. Do you think a nursing instructor should have acute care experience?

    gerinurse10 replied to gerinurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! You are already making me feel better. I have my application out for a MSN program with an education concentration. I'm excited. Just hope there is a job for me when I

  13. I made a difference today!

    gerinurse10 replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    Great job! Stick up for your patients. That's why we are there. Always use your outside resources. Homecare can really keep an eye on this lady and teach her everything she needs to know, can even...

  14. Malpractice Insurance

    gerinurse10 replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    I have had malpractice insurance since the day I became an RN. It's cheap. I pay around $80/year. Why not, it can't

  15. homecare nursing

    gerinurse10 replied to interested's topic in General Nursing

    I've always loved homecare nursing. I went back to hospital nursing (child psych) for one year while I was still doing homecare and it was very difficult to go back into the 4 walls. I felt like a...

  16. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    gerinurse10 replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Tiona: Yes you can do a safe med pass for 30 residents. Take your time, you will finish it. Every day that goes by you will get faster. You will get to know the residents. Don't forget to ask...

  17. techs in the ED

    gerinurse10 replied to RNLex's topic in Emergency

    I was a tech in ED for 5 years before I went to nursing school. Loved that job. I was the nurses eyes in the back of their heads. I originally went and got my EMT license, that's how I got hired....

  18. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    gerinurse10 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    How this ticks me off!!!! I work in an assisted living setting. I've had families stare at me blankly when I ask for some help. Especially if the client has deteriorated quickly. The answer is...

  19. Time Management Charge Nurse Need Advise

    gerinurse10 replied to violetrose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Delegate, delegate, delegate. I found if you do this effectively and fairly your life will be much easier. Why do you have to call the MD's? Why can't the LPN's do this? Look at specific jobs that...

  20. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    gerinurse10 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    #1 pet peeve in long term care are families who could care less about their mother or father. They don't want to take responsibility for anything and feel that they are your problem now. How...