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  1. Career Advice - Thanks for any help!

    random_nurse12 replied to twoboysandadog's topic in Nursing Career

    Just to be honest with you, it does not sound like from your description that you want to be a nurse. As you have noted, you will have to do all of this in nursing school and in your clinical...

  2. IV starts in nursing schools

    random_nurse12 replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    Just to expand on the liability issue.... In one school of nursing I have taught in, students had to be 100% supervised by the instructor. This means I could not send them with an ER nurse or Pre-Op...

  3. IV starts in nursing schools

    random_nurse12 replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    I am an instructor. I have worked at 3 different schools of nursing. The schools taught IV starts on model arms and students were permitted to attempt IVs with supervision in the clinical areas....

  4. in order to teach, will any MSN specialty do?

    random_nurse12 replied to msa9179's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    There is a serious shortage of faculty in many areas. Yes, large research universities can be picky, but other schools cannot. Remember, they are paying less than an experienced bedside nurse's...

  5. Newbies Who Want to Pay ZERO Dues Schedule-Wise

    random_nurse12 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a nursing instructor and a former night shift nurse. I am always surprised at my students who want to work M-F in a doctor's office after nursing school! Shocked. I think that I make it clear...

  6. A poll, regarding nurses' opinions on Magnet status

    random_nurse12 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    My experience has been that the hospital makes the improvements necessary for Magnet, treats their nurses well, staffs appropriately, etc. to get their nurse satisfaction high. Then after the Magnet...

  7. How does a nursing instructor spend their day?

    random_nurse12 replied to stablesystole's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My program consisted of base classes like you describe (research, theory, etc.) and then the education core was curriculum, instruction, program evaluation, etc. The most important class for me was...

  8. student loan forgiveness

    random_nurse12 replied to brett3xx's topic in General Nursing

    HRSA has a loan repayment program. It is very competitive and there are certain qualifications you must meet. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment

  9. Want to get into LVN program but with medical condition

    random_nurse12 replied to kbL05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked in LPN, ASN, and BSN programs. Each of them had technical standards that had to be met. This is an example Nursing Programs Technical Standards I do not think you would be able to...

  10. Why are the review courses gear only towards RN scopeof Practice?

    random_nurse12 replied to tmann2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ATI offers LPN review in a virtual format. It's intense and has a good success

  11. NELRP 2014

    random_nurse12 replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    I had to go back and find my original reply to remember the dates. I was supposed to receive funding in Aug, but there was a delay so I received double payment in Sept. The majority of my loan debt...

  12. NELRP 2014

    random_nurse12 replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    I received my first payment this week. I have a question, also about using the funds, and maybe I am just misunderstanding what others are saying? Those saving it up to pay a lump sum at the end: are...

  13. NELRP 2014

    random_nurse12 replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    You are suppose to receive funding 30 days after your Welcome Packet. However, I was supposed to receive funding in August, but there was an error and instead will receive a double payment in...

  14. Injured Nurse, Can I still teach?

    random_nurse12 replied to NoblePath's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think it would be more realistic for you to find a job as an educator in a hospital setting, rather than teaching nursing students. Most schools will require you to teach clinical, is that...

  15. What's your Myers-Briggs personality type?

    random_nurse12 replied to bekahinpink's topic in General Nursing

    INTJ ICU nurse, now an educator Everything I have read about the personality type is that it is very rare for females and not all that compatible with nursing. Most people would see me as an...

  16. NELRP 2014

    random_nurse12 replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that you have to show documentation that you are using the money for your student loans. I don't think that you can save it up. That is my understanding. My plan is to use mine for my...

  17. Urgent!Practical Nursing, Humber and Centennial

    random_nurse12 replied to ElaineWang's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Have you tried the Canadian Board? Canada Nursing

  18. Did anyone find that their previous degree was harder that nursing school?

    random_nurse12 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Students

    I am an instructor. Most students find that nursing courses are more demanding of their time than other courses. I don't know that it is about the difficulty, it is more the time involved. Also,...

  19. NELRP 2014

    random_nurse12 replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    What does your status say if you log into the application portal? My understanding is if it says "under review" there is still

  20. nursing & tattoos

    random_nurse12 replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    As the "shortage" disappeared in many areas of the country, many employers were able to become more particular with the dress code. Yes, a hospital where I live terminated several nurses for visible...

  21. Where are the online adjunct nurse educator positions?

    random_nurse12 replied to Confused9999's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Adjunct online positions are hard to find, because everyone wants one! Most positions require previous teaching experience. Many of the positions are teaching at the Master's level, so a doctorate...

  22. nursing & tattoos

    random_nurse12 replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    I would wait. Some environments do not allow long sleeves under scrubs and require no visible tattoos. Hospitals are becoming more strict with their dress codes. And it will be a giant pain to...

  23. NELRP 2014

    random_nurse12 replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak to my process as faculty, but my base salary is what was reported by my point of contact (employer). It was my base salary. I don't know whether there are finalists that don't end up...

  24. NELRP 2014

    random_nurse12 replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    I also got my official welcome letter today! edited: I received the finalist email 7/1 and the official welcome letter 8/1. Tier 1, faculty, 113%

  25. Critique of Nursing School

    random_nurse12 replied to NormaSaline's topic in General Students

    As an instructor I want to comment on a few things. -finding experienced nurses with Master's (now doctorates) who are not only knowledgeable, but also good teachers, is extremely difficult. This is...