Whispera MSN, RN

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    Cheating in Pre-Reqs

    Whispera replied to xxyyzz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm an instructor. It's part of my school's policy that if a student knows about cheating and does nothing about it, he or she is as guilty as the cheater. I know it's hard to report someone else,...
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    CNA job scam? Please help

    Whispera replied to magalipastor60's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did you give your social security number and/or bank account numbers? If you did, along with the other info., you could be in trouble. If you gave these numbers, alert your
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    Question about student nurses

    Whispera replied to shortNsweetRN's topic in General Nursing

    Theoretically, a student works under his or her instructor's license and the instructor should co-sign everything that's done, as well as observe and instruct each new skill that happens. Then the...
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    CNA job scam? Please help

    Whispera replied to magalipastor60's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    read and believe! SCAM!!! He has an accountant. He could pay the travel agent directly for his grandma's expenses or his accountant could. In fact, why isn't he doing this? What travel agent would...
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    Nursing and Emotions - Need advice/encouragement

    Whispera replied to NurseSara0214's topic in General Nursing

    It's normal to feel emotions, no matter what they are. When it becomes a problem is when showing them becomes more about you than about your clients (patient and/or family). If it comes to this...
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    who is at fault?

    Whispera replied to pink_shoes99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think she should get another provider (or a loved one should help her with this since she's recuperating). All she needs to say is that she has a history with this provider and would prefer someone...
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    Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    Whispera replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Employers check Facebook to see what potential employees post. It's a common practice. Multiple accounts on Facebook are somewhat linked to each other, and the system isn't flawless, so if you have...
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    Question regarding Ivy Tech Nursing program

    Whispera replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Ivy Tech does keep one sort of waiting list. Let's say there are 20 spaces for students in the ASN program, but 25 people applied. The extra 5 would be placed on a waiting list, for that semester...
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    pupil assessment for detox protocols

    Whispera replied to grrArrg's topic in Addictions

    It would be good for you to be able to tell how many millimeters a person's pupils are, without having to look at any sort of gadget. When I first began, I drew the measurement on my index finger, so...
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    Lifting in hospice?

    Whispera replied to gorgenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Maybe they can give you something to do that won't require lifting, until you're fully
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    Quitting 74K RN job for a 30K vet tech job? Advice please!

    Whispera replied to RNCDN's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you should sit down and figure out if you can afford to live on a vet tech income, bill-by-bill, so you have a realistic idea about it. I wonder if you could skip some of the vet tech...
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    Wrong side/omitted procedure

    Whispera replied to guest64485's topic in Operating Room

    Never sign something that isn't correct. If you signed it and they did it incorrectly but you had given the ok, you would be up a creek without a legal leg to stand on. Remember the old, "if it's...
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    Do I need Malpractice insurance?

    Whispera replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    You can be sued for anything that happens, whether you did things totally correctly or not. That doesn't mean the one sue-ing you would win, but there would still be a suit. Your malpractice...
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    payscale for nursing educators

    Whispera replied to eharrison's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I was a nurse educator (depending on where you work, it might or might not require an advanced degree) in a hospital, for a hospice, and for a few universities. Pay at the hospital and hospice were...
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    What would you do?

    Whispera replied to nursalicious's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Some HR departments are slower than a turtle walking backwards. They have to go through "the process." Try to be
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    Small eye examination light- help!

    Whispera replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they're supplied by the unit! At any rate, those that have them surely could tell you where they got
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    Interview appropriate? Opinions needed please

    Whispera replied to A~L~B's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Some cultures deeply frown on the shoulders (and knees) not being covered. So, in case someone who interviews you is of one of those cultures, you never know what subconscious thinking might be in...
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    My Conundrum

    Whispera replied to bearsnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Can you change your Friday teaching day to
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    "bad" evaluations given by students of faculty

    Whispera replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    When you get negative evaluations, consider how many students are evaluating negatively. If it's only a couple and those are the ones that had difficulty with your course, take what they say with a...
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    Can you imagine having Spiderman as a patient?

    Whispera replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Gitano, you had patients who could stick to the ceiling!
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    Defiling the test room

    Whispera replied to Catzilla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My husband got a bloody nose all over a scantron sheet when he was taking an entrance exam...it was a kodak
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    Do I need Malpractice insurance?

    Whispera replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer's insurance only covers you while you're employed. What if something happens that doesn't hit the court until you've moved to another job? Also, your employer's coverage favors the...
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    I'd kill you

    Whispera replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your charge nurse was definitely inappropriate. Is this how he/she usually talks to people? If it is, the manager should address it, and I'd make it a point to talk to the manager about if talking...
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    Science classes for CRNA school

    Whispera replied to Candyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Candyn, we can't tell you what particular schools will require, since different schools require different things. You need to contact the schools directly and ask
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    Science classes for CRNA school

    Whispera replied to Candyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some schools require that a particular portion of the pre-reqs be taken at their school. Check with the schools of your choice to see what their requirements are before you sign up at other