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  1. is this unethical?

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

    An update... The class went fine. Because of the nature of the room, I don't change my position much, but when I did, I didn't notice any change in behavior. The students seemed pretty focused. I...

  2. Questions: Designing a new nursing program

    bookwormom posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Our school presently participates in a BSN program. The students complete part of the course work with us and then transfer to a different campus a considerable distance away. Because of a number of...

  3. Ny Rn School With No Nln And Entrance

    bookwormom replied to Dionyonce's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me that if you're passed Chemistry and other pre-requisites and feel like you did pretty well, you have a shot at passing an entrance exam. I agree that some schools now sound like they...

  4. Microbio Pre-Req Emergency!

    bookwormom replied to Mmmkay's topic in General Nursing

    Mountain State University in WV is an accredited school that offers microbiology by independent study. I doubt you could finish it in less than a semester, but you might want to take a look:...

  5. Healthcare-Bad economy

    bookwormom replied to angelstrings's topic in General Nursing

    Has he looked into being a pharmacy tech? There seems to be pretty steady demand in my area. I think some pharmacies train you on site, but there are certification programs available in vo-tech...

  6. Dental Cleanings in Long Term Care

    bookwormom replied to missjennmb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess part of the question is, who is going to pay for routine dental care. I don't think Medicare pays for this, nor Medicaid. I agree that mouth care is a big problem. I also suspect that some...

  7. Healthcare-Bad economy

    bookwormom replied to angelstrings's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... This might be a topic for a new thread, but I don't think McDonalds necessarily pays more than LTC for CNAs. Not in my area, anyway. I worked at McDonalds many years ago, and also as an aide,...

  8. Bed Sores & Contractures

    bookwormom replied to missjennmb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I take my sophomore students to a nursing home for their first clinical experience. I consider it to be well run. However, some patients have contractures, even with daily range of motion. I believe...

  9. Hesi Exit Test

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

    I would be interested in hearing how faculty in other schools are helping students deal with the stress associated with HESI and other similar tests. The tragedy described above suggests the...

  10. Vent..Cheating Students..and my bad test grade!!!

    bookwormom replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

    I am concerned about your classmates who cheat. If their grades are high, it makes the instructor think the whole class is doing better than it actually is. It makes a diffierence in the instructor's...

  11. what is the pathophysilogy of....

    bookwormom replied to mragko's topic in General Nursing

    I have always considered microcephaly more as part of an array of symptoms associated with certain chromosomal abnormalities, prenatal infections, fetal alcohol syndrome, etc. If I were looking at...

  12. Should I be upset? Or am I making a big deal out of nothing?

    bookwormom replied to redhead09's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm.... It seems to me that end of semester course evaluation is pretty standard in any college course. Does anyone else have experience to the

  13. Should I be upset? Or am I making a big deal out of nothing?

    bookwormom replied to redhead09's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to actually understand what motivated your teacher's actions, but I think if I were in your place, I'd be upset, too. Your instructor may be inexperienced in dealing with students, and may...

  14. Unlicensed Psych tech supervisor over R.N.???

    bookwormom replied to mytoon38's topic in Psychiatric

    Is the psych technician making clinical decisions? If so, I'd consult with my board of

  15. I have been trying to contact the BRN in CA

    bookwormom replied to Orthonurse's topic in General Nursing

    At first when I read your post, I thought you had a question about nursing practice. I wouldn't send a letter at this time asking about something that isn't really an issue 'til next year. I'd just...

  16. I have been trying to contact the BRN in CA

    bookwormom replied to Orthonurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you really really want a response, send them a certified letter with your (polite) concern. Be careful to state your overall need for info; I wouldn't give the details in the letter. Ask the post...

  17. Wife with BSN with NO drive, what to do??

    bookwormom replied to Tony1790's topic in General Nursing

    You've really shared a lot here. It is easier to see where you are coming from and easier to see where your wife is coming from. You sound like you have really given your situation a lot of...

  18. Questions: Designing a new nursing program

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

    Thanks you so very much. I'm interested in the prerequisites. How do people feel about basically doing a semester of so of college work just to be admitted into a two year degree

  19. Mental Stability of Elderly person

    bookwormom replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would base my decision on whether or not to report on whether she is in actual danger. Being forgetful is one thing, leaving the stove burners on is another. If she is being abused or taken...

  20. Questions: Designing a new nursing program

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

    Thanks for the

  21. Wife with BSN with NO drive, what to do??

    bookwormom replied to Tony1790's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like you two may have issues which can't fully be addressed on a forum like this. How about

  22. Giving IM Injections

    bookwormom replied to mare4322's topic in General Nursing

    In 33 years of nursing I've seem blood in the syringe for an IM injection only twice. The second time it was a student injecting (red) B12. Quite a surprise, but definitely blood. Yes, discard the...

  23. ATTN Nurses: How do you use writing on an everyday basis?

    bookwormom replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a nursing instructor, I use writing skills in numerous ways: construction of syllabi and clinical exercises construction of tests and quizzes communication with clinical agencies communication...

  24. I am horrible with Math should I even try to get into a nursing program?

    bookwormom replied to 123xs a lady's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I always considered mself weak in math, and took three tries to pass my math test for meds in nursing school (a long time ago)! When I got my first job, we learned "ratio and proportion", and suddenly...

  25. Lying Foley bag on floor?

    bookwormom posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I was teaching foley skills today and told the students to never lay the catheter bag on the floor. One of my students who works in OB/GYN at an area hospital says the aides aretold to always lay the...