SHGR MSN, RN, CNS

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    PhD with nursing education focus or EdD?

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

    Thank you! I had heard that too about the EdD but I see that one of the higher-ups at the NLN has her EdD from Columbia; our Dean has her EdD also. I would only get one that was specifically focused...
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    Sentinel event

    SHGR replied to Jordym919's topic in Patient Medications

    I have a question about these-- If pharmacy mixed and labeled the bag, how would the nurse know if this was incorrect? I guess I don't understand this either- why would you prime into the...
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    Bedpan Changing Question

    SHGR replied to rnk1712's topic in General Students

    I am laughing so hard I think I am going to
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    New nurse working 50/50, not going well

    SHGR replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was thinking this. I did straight nights for a long time. Have you tried that? Your unit would love you for it, you will settle into a better routine. Or are straight PMs an option? Your unit...
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    Got my first ever RN job, need advice afraid I forgot all my clinical skills.

    SHGR replied to carebear1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would be up front about this, but not use it as an excuse. Can you go back to your school's skills lab for a couple brush up sessions? Get a Perry and Potter skills book (the step by step one)....
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    Got my first ever RN job, need advice afraid I forgot all my clinical skills.

    SHGR replied to carebear1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is an example of a brain sheet. My PM clinical students like this one a lot. There are a lot of variations on this. The units usually have examples too. Find one you like, or create your own,...
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    SHGR replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Ixchel, sorry for your TB scare/burnout-beginning week. That is rough, when the work we do is so detrimental to our own health. This week, I learned, that even though the hospital toilets flush with...
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    New Grad RN... is this patient load safe?

    SHGR replied to new.grad.rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The unit in which I "grew up" had a similar staffing pattern on noc shift. Four RNs, no CNA. The other option was 3 RNs and a CNA and you can see that having the other RN would be better. The RN...
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    Nurses, do you feel respected by NPs

    SHGR replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I wonder if you just have a toxic culture where you work which is the issue rather than NP vs RN (or any level of team member). When I worked clinic the provider would give an order, and either...
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    Breastfeeding vs Formula Fed babies and Childhood Obesity

    SHGR replied to nursedeena's topic in General Students

    Doing correlation research is not at all the same as blaming. Not at all. FWIW there is interesting research showing that just a couple of decades ago, controlling for caloric intake and activity,...
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    How to 'Sell Oneself' to a New Specialty

    SHGR replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad you responded to this, TheCommuter. I was actually hoping that this was an article you had
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    WHAT TO DO...Nurse is refusing to give PRN medication

    SHGR replied to purplenurse1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, nausea can be considered a subjective symptom. I agree with scheduling the
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    Which CNS certification?

    SHGR replied to mursej's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Yes, that is the book. The authors are Lubkin and Lorificen. I used the eighth edition. It's an excellent
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    Which CNS certification?

    SHGR replied to mursej's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I know you directed this at a different member, but I took and passed this exam in June '15. I used the book list that is provided with the exam blueprint. So I didn't take a course, but spent a lot...
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    PhD right after FNP-MSN?

    SHGR replied to SaintlyJ's topic in Post Graduate Students

    SaintlyJ, where are you applying? University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seems to have a strong HIV/AIDS research focus (one reason I personally did not want to apply
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    Help!

    SHGR replied to esl1993's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Agreed with Justbeachynurse. You will breeze through skills you know, but there will also be ADL skills to learn (are you by chance a CNA also?). The theoretical base is very different. Since nurses...
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    Elephant in the China Shop

    SHGR replied to hcworker's topic in General Nursing

    Do I like putting in Foleys? YES. finding an elusive urethra, navigating a prostate, relieving urinary retention, yes, yes and yes. Do I find this sexy in any possible way? HEAVENS
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    Should I tell the truth before I begin my program?

    SHGR replied to tambat's topic in General Students

    THIS ^^ plus what Organized Chaos said. Do you have a family member or friend that will allow you to practice with gait belt and changing linen on occupied bed? That might help you gain
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    Gay student attending Christian Nursing school?

    SHGR replied to gpark32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, if I were in your position, I would be reluctant to enroll in a school that didn't have some kind of LGBT office or club. But I know I need writing and research support and would not...
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    Auditory learner - how to study for subjects like Pharmacology?

    SHGR replied to swimgrl554702's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What might help, besides the above excellent suggestions: rhymes, mnemonics, songs, silly but memorable stories you can make up about the side
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    Are care plans valuable?

    SHGR replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This was my thought, as
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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    SHGR replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Really? It provides immediate results, somehow satisfying. This list is fascinating- every nurse is
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    Graduate Nursing schools with no GRE

    SHGR replied to kamododragon's topic in General Students

    I agree. Nursing school involves a LOT of timed tests. If avoiding these is a top factor for a person, nursing school is just not the right
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    Hi! I need three nurses to answer a question for an assignment.

    SHGR replied to allylorell's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think this post is the definition of
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    Quit during orientation

    SHGR replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    We don't clean poop because we LIKE poop. We clean poop because we want our patients to be clean and dignified. We want to avoid skin breakdown. We want to assess our patients' skin and GI...