jeanbeth MSN, DNP, RN

Oh no no no. A sliding scale like this (usually written 0-100; 101-200; 201-300, etc.) is not safe because the MD specifically ordered a call-out if the blood glucose level is above 400 and a nurse following the order AS WRITTEN could be endangering ...

My school uses pass/fail and we evaluate student progress each week, looking for just that - progress. Our students go to different clinical sites so it is deemed unfair to grade students on practice skills when some students may have more opportunit...

I left bedside nursing for the reasons exactly as you describe them - "It was about requesting certain days off and not having it approved. It was about not being reimbursed for a conference that improved your line of work. It was about workplace s...

I don't understand why it's okay to say "boomers are entitled" or "millennials are entitled". Would it be okay to say "blondes are entitled" or "blue-eyed men are entitled"? Please don't overgeneralize about people based on their year of birth. Kind ...

I asked my supervisor if she could recommend an instructor who might have valuable tips for me. I also asked if I could shadow another clinical instructor. There are probably forms, evaluation documents, and policy manuals that you should review. Goo...

This didn't irritate me as much as hearing Hawley say "irregardless" in his speech.... https://www.cracked.com/blog/6-words-made-up-by-stupid-people-we-should-learn-to-accept/

This is an interesting post because it reflects what my new grad students say to me when they come back to visit me on campus - in reverse. Last week a newly hired grad texted me, "why don't the experienced nurses want to work with me? I know I need ...

Resolution: log onto allnurses.com more often. You guys give me hope and make me laugh.

Try to take this as a minor blip in your nursing career. There are so many different paths in nursing and you may find yours on the next attempt. I agree with other posters that your former employers don't care about why you were unsuccessful, and as...

The woman who was shot at the protests has died. Reminder to the people that Ivanka has referred to as "American Patriots": It's possible to be charged with first-degree murder under the felony murder rule even if there's no intent to kill. All that'...

Are you concerned about the long-term effects of COVID if you or your family contract the virus?

I am an instructor in a nursing school and a verbal attack in class happened to me. The student quickly sent me an email of apology, which I appreciated. However, the class seemed to continue to shun the student (no responses to her questions/comment...

I can't help thinking about the students - how sad and discouraging to hear this kind of talk from people you had hoped to learn from. The professors' disrespect and lack of support for their students is so hurtful and harmful.

Absolutely no regrets

I teach in a technical school (for profit) in an LPN program. I was surprised the salaries are better than non-profit state schools. You might want to check that out in your state too.

Yes this does seem reasonable. Our requirement is 75% test average and the math test is the same as you describe. Three tries to earn 100%

I pursued the DNP for several reasons but the 2 main reasons: 1) I wanted to be able to teach in an MSN program and all programs that I looked in to require a terminal degree. I currently teach in a RN program. 2) While pursuing my MSN I wo...

I always always always document "called out to MD at 1100, 1200, and 1300 hours. Awaiting callback. Supervisor updated." because it's the same old thing - If you didn't document it you didn't do it.

Pass/fail at my school. None of my students would earn a passing grade in clinical - they are students who have no healthcare experience with live patients. We bring them along slowly and carefully and watch for their development. At least we did, un...

The eye roll emoji was not meant as a slight? Pretty clear to me that if not an attack on nurses it was a sign of disrespect.

63 years old, Nurse since Feb 2012, so 8 years

We would be at bedside if the LTC facilities had not been ordered to close to visitors. We are visitors, not essential workers, and the LTCs have notified us of this.

On the campus-wide "wait-and-see" email I responded - I expressed my concerns for the health and safety of staff and students and cited the DPH, Governor, and accrediting body actions and pronouncements. I have received many private email responses ...

I teach at a private (for-profit) practical nursing program. The Governor's state of emergency declaration prohibits social groups above 250, the DPH prohibits LTC visitors (our clinical sites), and our accrediting body is requesting a plan if we hav...

Without knowing what issues your patients will have I suggest you watch some youtubes about Foley insertion and straight cathing, IV monitoring, guaiac testing, and tube feeding. These all greeted me on my first day. Otherwise, just go to work with a...