Mymimi

Mymimi

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  1. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    Mymimi replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Excellent advice, and good luck to those of you going into the nursing education field. This is my second year as full time faculty in a BSN program. It is extremely difficult to go from being an...

  2. A few minutes meant difference between life-or-death...or something

    Mymimi replied to Dinith88's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would like to pose a question in the midst of this discussion. As nurses we are liasons for our patients, their advocates. In my almost 20 years of practice have encountered many situations in...

  3. Online Nurse Educator Programs???

    Mymimi replied to OBRN24/7's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I receive literature from Walden, I am so glad to hear that it is a great place to get an education. I have steered away from out of state tuition, due to high tuition costs.

  4. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

    Mymimi replied to camillan2604's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks!!

  5. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

    Mymimi replied to camillan2604's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I, too am anxious to get into a DNP program. It is my understanding that some of the programs will be organized for MSN candidates and it will not be necessary to obtain a NP prior to admission....

  6. Online Nurse Educator Programs???

    Mymimi replied to OBRN24/7's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Just a thought, be sure and check out what is available in your state, considering out-of-state tuition. Good Luck!

  7. A few minutes meant difference between life-or-death...or something

    Mymimi replied to Dinith88's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Great story!! A reminder of WHO is REALLY in control. Things happen for a reason, and there were many guardian angels on duty! Thanks for sharing, I will be able to use this example with my...

  8. propofol infusion syndrome

    Mymimi replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I have not heard of this syndrome! We use propofol routinely. How do you like the intesivist in your hospital? We have discussed using them, but are not using them at this time. thanks,

  9. Post clincal conference topic ideas

    Mymimi replied to vickie0117's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    At a conference I attended in Memphis, TN, several suggestions were made for post conference. One program assigned each of the students a medication to discuss at the end of the day. Each student...

  10. Resources for Nurse Educators/ Strategies to Enhance Critical Thinking

    Mymimi replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks for your tips on critical thinking. I just attended a critical thinking workshop and the things you suggested were exactly what was talked about in the workshop. Many of the clinical...

  11. Student supervision

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

    I am also from Texas, and we are limited in the number of clinical sites, with a 30-40 student increase from last year! The Texas BNE does limit the number of students per instructor as mentioned...

  12. CCRN-based weekend classes....

    Mymimi replied to papawjohn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Robin Denison is from Kentucky and has written the "Pass CCRN" http://www.robindenison.com (I'm not sure of the website), my book is at work. She is excellent, and takes the test every couple of years...

  13. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    Mymimi replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Vicky, Great advice! As a new educator, I, too needed to hear your words. Thanks so much.

  14. Teaching Cardiac medications

    Mymimi replied to Gramea's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    http://www.aacn.org is also a good place to go for critical care literature. At our hospital, we use their program for orientation to critical care areas. It is also an excellent resource for...

  15. smoking students

    Mymimi replied to vickynurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Our time in the clinical area is soooo valuable, I don't want to let the students off to go smoke. They need to use every minute to learn. I totally agree with the smell. I am very thankful that I...

  16. Lovenox IV & Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Mymimi replied to pricklypear's topic in Cardiac

    Would you mind to give me the website, or e-mail me the pdf? Thanks! lvc

  17. Teaching Cardiac medications

    Mymimi replied to Gramea's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Vicky, These are great websites, thanks. As a new educator for BSN level, this will be a great asset. Great way to teach cardiac drugs!

  18. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    Mymimi replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi, I just graduated with a master's degree with my major being nursing education and administration. I went to a private, church affiliated school and it cost about $487/semester hr. I am working...

  19. tips when you have a student nurse

    Mymimi replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    When I have students, as a nurse in critical care, I try to remember that I once was a student, and had to learn. The students have feelings, too, and they are there to learn. As an educator, I see...

  20. Lovenox IV & Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Mymimi replied to pricklypear's topic in Cardiac

    I put the question on a website: http://www.globalrph.com to find out. Until recently, I didn't know that it was given IV. Our ED is using it frequently in ACS.

  21. Have a Question for the Educators

    Mymimi replied to 2nddegreeNursewanabe's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello, I completed my BSN on-line in 1 year, and Vicky is right, it was brutual, working full time. My theory is how bad do you want to be a nurse? BSN programs will more than likely give you credit...

  22. Question of the Month: What are Your Favorite Educator Journals?

    Mymimi replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I also just graduated with my MSN, YEAH! Congrats Vicky, I like Nurse Educator, Journal of Nursing Scholarship, and My Love, Critical Care Nurse. The nursing school I will be working for subscribes...

  23. The Scope of Practice for Academic Nurse Educators

    Mymimi replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    great resource. you can sign up to receive the nln e-bulletin for free. that's how i heard about the book. do yall (i'm from the south!) think that becoming certified as an educator, along with the...

  24. Need help teaching leadership course

    Mymimi replied to iteach's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree that the senior students should do the baths, but it seems in a senior leadership clinical the emphasis should be on leadership. What about having them "shadow" a nurse...

  25. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Mymimi replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Vicky, I read your comments about loving education. I will be starting a full-time position in August at a 3 university consortium nursing school. We (the university) and I negotiated my salary. I...