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  1. Handling the "R" word

    bookwormom replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I agree that the phrase "mentally retarded" has negative connotations, but I don't think that the words are inherently offensive or ignorant. The designation is still used in certain contexts....

  2. HESI, ATI, KAPLAN?

    bookwormom posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It looks to me like just about every nursing school is using tests like these. I have two questions: 1) Do any nursing schools eschew standardized testing? 2) Do faculty find one particular testing...

  3. HESI, ATI, KAPLAN?

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

    I did find this:

  4. HESI, ATI, KAPLAN?

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

    I would like to know more about NCSBN discouraging Exit Tests. Do you know where I could read more about

  5. I have a large soft watery lump on my back

    bookwormom replied to mummysteph's topic in General Nursing

    You won't be able to stop worrying until you see your

  6. Handling the "R" word

    bookwormom replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    In promoting the use of "intellectually disabled", we are substituting one euphemism for another: "retarded" which means slow, ( but which probably was considered kinder than even older terms:...

  7. do you need pre reqs before entering a bsn program?

    bookwormom replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    Usually a BSN would include the pre-requisites in the 4 year program. With a BSN curriculum, however, you may not start your nursing classes in your freshman year; you may have to apply to the...

  8. HESI, ATI, KAPLAN?

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

    Thanks for these comments. I concur that the HESI predicts NCLEX success. But I do have concerns. One is that testing(especially testing scores required for graduation) adds a lot of anxiety for...

  9. Hearing impaired nursing student

    bookwormom replied to AFwife727's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I'm not sure how you would manage without using the telephone, but an amplifying stethoscope might help you with auscultation. I had a deaf student who was able to buy one with the assistance of...

  10. Diversity.. at what price?

    bookwormom replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I hope I'm not getting off track here, but here is a patient perspective: In the rural area I live in, many of the doctors have been educated in other countries. They come to us for a few years...

  11. Possible termination for HIPAA violations

    bookwormom replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't mean to disagree with anything that has been said, but I would like to observe that on nights, especially if there are periods when you are the only RN on duty, you may benefit from being...

  12. Types of Nursing specialties such as Holistic Nursing?

    bookwormom replied to NenaRK's topic in General Nursing

    If by Holistic Nursing you mean attending to the whole person, then you might be able to work in many settings very happily. (In my opinion, this is a mindset of the nurse, rather than a specialty.)...

  13. Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

    bookwormom replied to itthybitthythpider's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I recommend Orthaheel shoes. I have the athletic style shoes and they are great. They do run about a half size large. They run about $100, but well worth the price. You can google them to find places...

  14. Question about home - birth infant assessment

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Follow-up. Baby is doing well, about 10 months old, normal

  15. Question about home - birth infant assessment

    bookwormom posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's been while a while since I have worked with newborns... Yesterday I went to visit a friend's 10 day old baby--home birth, lay midwife. Nine pound baby, feeding well q 3h, very slightly jaundiced...

  16. Insulin Med Error

    bookwormom replied to ea274's topic in General Students

    Everyone makes mistakes. And every mistake is a learning experience. The important thing is that your patient wasn't given the wrong dose. This does highlight the importance of double checking. In...

  17. Wrinkled Ear Lobes means....

    bookwormom replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I believe the crease in the ear lobe is a marker for coronary artery disease. Here is one of several links:

  18. Lactation Consultant/Specialist

    bookwormom replied to freesia29's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know if the program is still in operation, but for several years I was a lactation peer support counselor for WIC. It was a lay position, and they gave the training. You could call the WIC...

  19. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    bookwormom replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    "Bottom line -- Mysticism is not something that should be part of nursing. If we want to be respected as professionals, we should choose something far away from shamanism and faith healing, and closer...

  20. Diet in long term care

    bookwormom replied to xmaxiex's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Regarding the cardiac dessert: I recomment Banana Bread made with raisons instead of nuts. My recipe calls for no shortening. Fat free vanilla yoghurt is nice with

  21. How many committees do you serve on?

    bookwormom posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I was counting up my committee memberships yesterday (in my free time ) and realized I am on 10 work-related committees which actually meet on a fairly regular basis. This is not counting serving on...

  22. How many committees do you serve on?

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

    oh my

  23. 3 clinical outcomes for different issues that we are facing as nurses

    bookwormom replied to rawkfist's topic in General Nursing

    I went back over Bloom's taxonomy; http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm You might want to consider the use of some of the higher level terms. Also, the infection rate isn't...

  24. Question about home - birth infant assessment

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good suggestions, but... 1) Very rural area, home visits not available from health department (just one nurse for the county, spread thin) 2) Family strongly resistant to any governmental agency being...

  25. Question about home - birth infant assessment

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I called the Mom and told her I was a bit concerned, suggested she visit doctor. She told me the midwife suggested a visit in two weeks -- this Monday. (I think she will do so.) Said the baby had...