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  1. Conversion of Philippine BSN to US BSN

    bookwormom replied to rex_rn's topic in Nurse Registration

    Here is a site for the U.S. department of Education about evaluation of foreign credentials: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html I contacted...

  2. Need A School To Attend

    bookwormom replied to dave5668's topic in General Nursing

    Glenville State College/ West Virginia University Joint Nursing Program students passed NCLEX in 2009 with 100% pass rate. This may not be on the Board website yet, but you can call either of the...

  3. Need A School To Attend

    bookwormom replied to dave5668's topic in General Nursing

    The Glenville State/WVU program is accepting applications for the sophomore class. You would have to take some classes this Spring--notably chemistry, and meet all the prerequisites with at least a...

  4. Teach me how you get paid as fulltime faculty

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

    When I was a clinical instructor, I was paid as a full-time 51% employee. That meant I got benefits and was expected to be on campus or clinical 2 1/2 days/week. I taught a clinical group and taught a...

  5. Hesi Exit Test

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

    I am new to using EVOLVE (HESI) but my understanding is that there are resources for students to prepare for the test. This information should be available from instructors. I would advise all...

  6. Very confused about nursing programs

    bookwormom replied to SimoneWmson's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would help if you made an appointment to talk with your advisor. Usually when you are enrolled in a particular school taking pre-requisites, you are in a good position to apply for that...

  7. reference question HELP FAST PLEASE

    bookwormom replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    When I interview people in the academic setting, the interview committee often asks if it is okay to call the present employer. It is not unusual for interviewees to ask that the current employer NOT...

  8. Showing your respect to the Deaf patient

    bookwormom replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    To the online poster: I would be interested in advice for communicating with the very elderly who are visually impaired and deaf. (A different population than those who have lived with deafness for a...

  9. Student wants advice about professor from Nurse Educatiors

    bookwormom replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    How are you all doing? I have a suggestion to add-- check out the online resources that come with the textbook. I believe that these are often under utilized. Good

  10. Christian Science Nurses

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    "Back in Jesus' day, inn keepers called themselves nurses while they cared for wounded and fatigue travelers." Does the compassionate Samaritan call himself a nurse? Does the innkeeper call himself a...

  11. Christian Science Nurses

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    "Nurses were not always medically licensed clinicians. Back in Jesus' day, inn keepers called themselves nurses while they cared for wounded and fatigue travelers. A Medical Doctor has always been a...

  12. Christian Science Nurses

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a site for an Organization for Christian Science Nurses:

  13. Christian Science Nurses

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the great quotes! I also have some issues with the term "nurse" used by Christian Science nurses. I think the development of the web site I noted above is an attempt to clarify/justify...

  14. Hesi Exit Test

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

    As a nursing educator, I am not disturbed by students posting to this thread. It is illuminating to see student perceptions of the standardized tests we use, and I believe they raise some legitimate...

  15. Christian Science Nurses

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your perspective, and am in fundamental agreement. Clearly, however, Christian Science nurses are convinced

  16. PhD in Nursing vs PhD in Education

    bookwormom replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You might consider an EdD. These programs come in different varieties, but you might find one with an emphasis that appeals to your career

  17. How to tell if nursing program on probation?

    bookwormom replied to SoberGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think you would need to know if your school is on probation by the state board of nursing or by an accrediting body (such as

  18. Need help with a Next of Kin issue

    bookwormom replied to StudentBeccy's topic in General Nursing

    Have you asked the patient

  19. WVU RN-BSN program, how is it?

    bookwormom replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    The WVU RN to BSN program has been around for quite a while. I've never heard anything negative. I believe it is entirely online. The WVU library, which I assume you will be able to access, has good...

  20. Disqualification for Schizophrenia

    bookwormom replied to nursedreams11's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It seems to me that you might run a significant risk if you lie on your application about your health problem. I think your best bet is to tell the truth and send along a statement from your doctor....

  21. Is this true? Stopping to help at accident scene.

    bookwormom replied to Shannon82's topic in General Nursing

    How does one know if the scene is "safe"? A lonely stretch of road at night... A man waving his arms... could be a set-up. It certainly makes sense to call for help, tho, under any circumstances. ...I...

  22. Psychiatric Nurses Please Help.

    bookwormom replied to Mikerinhouston's topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago I worked at a state psych facility with these units: -Forensic admission (mentally ill men who were facing criminal charges) -Long term forensic (men and women "Not guilty by reason...

  23. Nurse with mental illness

    bookwormom replied to cutegalrx's topic in General Nursing

    The licensing application in my state asks: "Do you currently possess any condition which may in any way impair your ability to practice or otherwise alter your behavior as it relates to the practice...

  24. Nurse with mental illness

    bookwormom replied to cutegalrx's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should contact the state board. If your condition is completely controlled by meds, and you are stable over the long term, your illness may raise no more concern than any other...

  25. is this unethical?

    bookwormom posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am a nursing instructor who also teaches some psych courses at a small college. Yesterday, my son, who is in another psych class, taught by Professor X, told me that Professor X told his class that...