Kokomo

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1. Tips for New Nurse Educators

   Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   I taught for the first time last semester at a ADN program. I have my BSN and 10 years of nursing. My experience includes critical care, home health, consulting for a large insurance corporation and various other clinical exposure. It is my belief th...

2. What Do You Think About the "Nurse Generalist" Movement?

   Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   I think this is an excellent idea to structure nursing in the same format as MD's. Not only would this guide the students to their area of interest but it could also prevent nurses from becoming frustrated in working in areas of nursing that just doe...

3. What do instructors think of PDA's in clinical?

   Kokomo replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in Educators

   I think the use of a PDA encourages growth and stimulates the student to seek out information in their nursing education. It is the wave of the future and will only enhance the future nurses knowlege base and profession.

4. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Well I do wish you luck. I am so glad that you have support, as I think this is so very important. Yes, challenging it is, but also most rewarding. I have just begun teaching in an ADN program and do clinicals. This also has been a challenge! I do no...

5. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Paranurse, I just began teaching freshmen ADN program this semester. So far it has been "learn as you go"for me. I have never taught before so this is a challenge. What did you mean about the difference in teaching on a University level? It sounds li...

6. Tips for New Nurse Educators

   Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Thanks Barbara for the words of encouragement. My first day is this Friday and I am nervous. I do not have a mentor or know anyone from the faculty group. I am adjunct clinical. Will try and plan the best I can and pray all works out well. I am excit...

7. smoking students

   Kokomo replied to vickynurse's topic in Educators

   Amen... I can't count how many times nurses would sneak off the floor to grab a smoke. I also used to smoke but being "AR" I would never leave my patients long enought to endulge

8. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Hi Jan, I recently spoke with an old friend who is a methodist minister (retired now). He received his phD in philosphy later in life. I spoke with him today long distance and he was so proud that I had chosen to become an instructor. He knew me befo...

9. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Hi Lalorac, Welcome to the nursing forum. I also found it by mistake and am so glad that I did. I have received alot of feedback and support regarding my shift in nursing careers. Can you tell me alittle about yourself and how you became an instructo...

10. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

    Thanks Jan, Am nervous however excited for ths change. I attend orientation for the students next week. I will take your advice and expect the best. Kokomo

11. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

    Dear Vicky, We have spokwn before via email. I start my first educational position at a community college soon. I will be doing clinicals and assisting in the skills lab. I am very excted for this opportunity. I presently have my BSN with 9 years cli...

12. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

    I am interested in pursueing my MSN and would like more information, if anyone would care to send it my way. Thank you. I have been informed that it is so much easier now then when I was in school 9 years ago. Much can be done via internet. WOW!

13. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

    Thank you for the replys. This is my first teaching position, should I choose to except it. It is a ADN program. I will do clinical instructing with 1st and 2nd year students. Even though I have had alot of experience with hospital nursing I must co...

14. nursing educator advice

    Kokomo replied to 1styear's topic in Educators

    Actually, there was a ad in the paper and I called the director of the program and set up a meeting. Since I do have my BSN and a variety of nursing experiences (most recently ICU) she felt that I would be an asset to the program. We also discussed p...

15. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Kokomo replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

    Dear VickyRN, Thank you for the words of encouragement. I have decided to pursue a career in the educational field. I think this would be rewarding for me at this time in my life. Please feel free to pass on any advice you may have. Thanks, Animalang...