YEGRN

YEGRN

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  1. About transgendered patients

    YEGRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, In addition to "working the floor" I also teach nursing, and two of my students this past week posed an excellent question. I had my (second year) students working on taking patient health...

  2. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    YEGRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I actually said this ... mother brings kid into examination room; kid is eating cheezies and drinking Coke ... when I asked what the problem was, mother said "She's sick" ... my reply: If you're...

  3. nurse educator

    YEGRN replied to FN89's topic in International Nursing

    I forgot to mention that the criteria may vary depending on the "kind" of nurse educator you'd like to be: CNE, nurse educator in an academic institution, or a nurse educator who specializes in a...

  4. nurse educator

    YEGRN replied to FN89's topic in International Nursing

    Hello there, As long as you graduate with either a BN or a BScN, you may be able to get a start as a lab instructor at a community college or university. That's how I got my foot in the door. I adore...

  5. Where can I get some more of this? TNCC rocks!!

    YEGRN replied to pedsrnjc's topic in General Nursing

    What a great thread! I just passed my ACLS and wow, I felt s. uper-confident about code situations afterwards. I only wish I had done the course earlier on in my career. After having read your...

  6. How did you get started as a nurse educator????

    YEGRN replied to edrnbailey's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    lkwashington's answer is great, too ... consider teaching in LPN programs as well as RN programs.

  7. How did you get started as a nurse educator????

    YEGRN replied to edrnbailey's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi edRNbailey ... want to come to Canada? I got my start as a lab instructor ... which I still am and loving it. I have the option of working full-time as a nurse educator, but I'm working on my MScN...

  8. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    YEGRN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SDtoKY -- way to go! Best of

  9. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    YEGRN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    DinaMarie -- hooray!!! All the best to you in your new nursing

  10. Can a nurse report a MD for being rude?

    YEGRN replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely. I had a "situation" with an attending MD when I was a new grad and he chewed me out in front of patients, colleagues, everyone right at the nurses' station. I admitted my wrongdoing, but...

  11. Tips for a new nurse

    YEGRN replied to car2614's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Car2514 ... I'm thinking that the best tip I can give you is to get your charting done whenever you have a free moment so that you don't fall behind. I see that you're working permanent nights (I'm...

  12. Your Favorite Job?

    YEGRN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Day surgery on a gynecology unit. Most of the procedures are simple (except for "TVT day") and your patients for the most part are healthy. It could be incredibly fast-paced at times, but I became...

  13. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    YEGRN replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey Newboy, My first job out of nursing school was in LTC, too. I was the only RN in charge of 30 residents, so I hear you re: workload issues. My advice: you've put in your time, you now have...

  14. Which Nursing Jobs are the Least Stressful?

    YEGRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi BurntOutRN, I hear you and sympathize as well as empathize. If you have a nursing degree, why not consider becoming a lab (not clinical) instructor at a community college or university? It's VERY...

  15. Any Jewish nurses worked in the Arab states?

    YEGRN replied to YEGRN's topic in Travel

    Many thanks, Caroladybelle ... one of my classmates and I were discussing applying to teach in Qatar once we finish our Master's degrees. I appreciate the

  16. Any Jewish nurses worked in the Arab states?

    YEGRN posted a topic in Travel

    Hey everyone, I'm looking for some feedback from Jewish nurses who might have gone abroad to work as staff nurses and/or educators in countries such as Qatar and the UAE. If so, would you be willing...

  17. Cheap steth with good sound?

    YEGRN replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The Littman Lightweights really are neat stethoscopes ... they're not as clunky as the Classic II (which I notice many students buy) and I've always had good clarity of sound with mine. On EBay the...

  18. About transgendered patients

    YEGRN replied to YEGRN's topic in General Nursing

    Orange Juice and ResumeCPR, I really liked your answers -- many thanks! Again, thanks to all for your replies, as your information will make for a very "teachable moment" discussion when I meet with...

  19. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    YEGRN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you SURE you failed? I got "cut off" at 75 questions on my first try and cried all the way across the border (I'm Canadian and did the NCLEX in Montana). I've never had good vibes after writing an...

  20. Cheap steth with good sound?

    YEGRN replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi, I absolutely love my Littman lightweight, and you can get them CHEAP on

  21. About transgendered patients

    YEGRN replied to YEGRN's topic in General Nursing

    Firefighting RN, I also want to thank you for raising an interesting issue about room assignments, especially if the individual is placed in a four-bed all female room with the patients (just...

  22. About transgendered patients

    YEGRN replied to YEGRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, Thank you so much for your replies, all of which I thought were very respectful and well-thought out. Above all I always teach my students respect, respect, respect for your patients...