unicorn40d

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1. Accredited or not Accredited ?

   unicorn40d replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

   There are various accrediting bodies, but it is a very good idea to go to a school that both the school and the nursing program are accredited.

2. Taking the time to educate the families

   unicorn40d replied to jeannepaul's topic in Hospice

   I am transitioning from long-term care to hospice nursing right now. I did recently in my ltc position come into a shift where a resident had a sudden change and was actively dying. Luckily I had a slow shift and was able to spend time with the fam...

3. Newbie hospice nurse, newbie agency

   unicorn40d replied to Stella1688's topic in Hospice

   after 13 years in long term care i have just changed (all most a monthnow) to hospice nursing. i have wanted to get into hospice nursing ever sincenursing school. so far i am enjoying it and learning a lot. i see a post abouthpna and certification. c...

4. Newbie hospice nurse, newbie agency

   unicorn40d replied to Stella1688's topic in Hospice

   After 13 years in long term care I have just changed (all most a month now) to hospice nursing. I have wanted to get into hospice nursing ever since nursing school. So far I am enjoying it and learning a lot. I see a post about HPNA and certificat...

5. Elder Care attitudes of educators and students

   unicorn40d replied to unicorn40d's topic in Educators

   I feel that nurse educators attitudes have an impact on the attitudes of the nursing student. If the instructor presents instruction related to care of our elderly in an enthusiastic and compassionate manner, then the student may be inspired to also...

6. Elder Care attitudes of educators and students

   unicorn40d replied to unicorn40d's topic in Educators

   There is a misunderstanding here. This is not a homework paper. The assignment itself is to participate in blogs about topics that are relevant to ourselves. The grading is based on our paricipation in blogs, our post topics and type of comments r...

7. Elder Care attitudes of educators and students

   unicorn40d posted a topic in Educators

   I am an EdD student and a nurse. I am interested in whether anyone has information or opinions related to whether the attitudes of the nurse educator (positive or negative) affect the attitudes of the nursing student related to care of our elderly.