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  1. Student supervision

    1Tulip replied to 1Tulip's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Possibly. But she was doing really basic stuff. I find it unlikely that she was a senior. But, I wonder... forgive me if this is a bone-headed question: For regular clinical instruction, is it...

  2. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    1Tulip replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    She and another faculty member recently put two theories together that they thought were COMPLETELY unrelated...(kind of as a joke) and thought it was *hilarious* that it was accepted for publication...

  3. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    1Tulip replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    There are indeed theories and theorists that are helpful. I believe you can distinguish these from the gnostic ones because they do NOT preclude the use of other fields of science (or philosophy) and...

  4. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    1Tulip replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Before saying anything, let me admit that I believe nursing theory has been hugely detrimental to our growth as a science and a profession. That is an absolute bias of mine. You are entitled to take...

  5. Medsurge Nurse?

    1Tulip replied to Cik's topic in General Nursing

    You all almost have it right. It sounds like Medsurge when you hear it, but it's really short hand for Med-Surg, obviously medical or surgical patients. In some areas of the country, and in some...

  6. Define Nursing

    1Tulip posted a topic in General Nursing

    It seems everyone (scriptwriters, politicians, doctors, editorialists, etc.) has an opinion about what nursing is. I don't know that anyone ever asks us. I know nursing THEORISTS wax on and on about...

  7. student nurse with a neuro icu/neuroscience question

    1Tulip replied to Gennaver's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Exactly PaPaw John. And here I thought I had this really cool secret technique! There seems to always be just a little bit of malocclussion in the front where you can slip the first two tongue blades...

  8. student nurse with a neuro icu/neuroscience question

    1Tulip replied to Gennaver's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Dear Gennaver, I don't know exactly what "head breath" is. The term is new to me. But I worked ICU for a long time and I think any patient who is obtunded and can't manage their secretions, who...

  9. lemmon swabs

    1Tulip replied to juliette's topic in General Nursing

    So why can't you brush the teeth of a comatose or delerious patient? I don't want to sound like a smart__s, but I have a thing about patients with scummy mouths. I worked ICU for a long time. I...

  10. A branch of the heart doesn't work???

    1Tulip replied to Nurse-To-Be-Joy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My guess he's talking about Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB). He should be sending a report to your regular doc. Your regular doc should be able to answer your questions and give you some sort of...

  11. mind body connection:Emotional effect of having a serious physical illnes

    1Tulip replied to coolwater's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Rule #1 with assignments like this: Narrow the topic down. What patient population? Children? Elderly? Parents with dependent children? What is a serious illness? Pick one. Breast cancer post...

  12. Magnet Hospital Status

    1Tulip posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    (I posted this question on the site for Nurse Administrators, but would be interested if any educators can contribute.) Is anyone out there part of a Magnet hospital? Were you involved in the...

  13. Should I take Math?

    1Tulip replied to TiffanyA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is a tough question and there isn't a universal answer. As an undergrad, I would have told you I was not competent in math. BUT, I'd picked up some basic abilities in an Organic Chem class,...

  14. Help/advice about Algebra

    1Tulip replied to ladybugj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi... You may not like my answer... but If you call the math dept. (I'm assuming this is on a college campus?) and ask for a list of private tutors... who you are willing to PAY for individual...

  15. School Pins?

    1Tulip posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone still wear their school pin? Or is the pin just a throw back to an earlier

  16. Not expecting to get in...?

    1Tulip replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi y'all. I feel a little guilty "reading over your shoulder(s)" on this thread, since I've been an RN for (Sheesh!) 35 years!!! (Can it be that long?) But I want to tell you how great I feel when I...

  17. Anyone heard of the "DPN"?

    1Tulip posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    American Assn of Colleges of Nursing is promoting a degree (Doctorate in Nurse Practice... I think.) Anyhow, it's a four year post BSN program that is supposed to become the educational requirement...

  18. Anyone working at Washoe Medical Center?

    1Tulip replied to SanFranSRNA's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Good luck either way. I'm sure you will like Reno. Generally great climate. Small enough to be able to get around easily, large enough to have all the ammenities. A good University and Community...

  19. Apnea test and norepi

    1Tulip replied to HillaryC's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Yeah Hillary, I know what you mean about weak respiratory effort but still the pt. is "dead"??? But remember that cardiovascular control AND respiratory control centers are in the brain stem. Thus...

  20. Need help in wording

    1Tulip replied to maskp4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When you're a student you have to jump through the hoops and play the instructor's silly games. In your position I'd probably start writing stuff like; Patient with deep facial creases about eyes and...

  21. I Need Your Feedback

    1Tulip replied to Robin382's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Whoa! Huge question. Can you narrow it down? When I was in school we talked about a concept called "self actualization". I'm not sure I ever understood what that meant. But in general, health was...

  22. Student nurse looking for Online Interaction with a nurse

    1Tulip replied to Skiziks's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey Sharon. I'm older than a lot of the RN's that will no doubt respond to your query. When I was finishing HS, women either 1) got married and started a family...hopefully in that order, 2) went...

  23. Copd

    1Tulip replied to GoofieRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good questions. I'm sure some pulmo nurses with more recent experience can do better than me, but here are some things that come to my mind. Severe dyspnea: I think first in terms of airway...

  24. Group project rant

    1Tulip replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

    This is a great issue to raise. I've been on both sides. As a student, the EXACT thing happened to me... many times. I was always furious at the slugs that road on the coat tails of those of us who...

  25. Muscle Filament Theory

    1Tulip replied to bckthuzs1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you talking about the step by step process by which a myofibril contracts and then relaxes? I'm not sure this is "theory" any more, but pretty well established. In any case, there is a really...