Beck1956

Beck1956

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  1. Paralyzing Fear!!!

    Beck1956 replied to rlpmnp's topic in General Students

    I am teaching dosage calc to a new group of students now. We teach several different methods to solve these problems because, usually, at least one of these methods makes "sense" to a student. Whether...

  2. Feeling dumped on as new PRN

    Beck1956 replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo to your attitude! If morepeople in carge acted in this manner, there would happier nurses, and happier patients. Members of the float pool at the large hospital I worked at got dumped on, plain...

  3. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    Beck1956 replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    We all have our own ideas on how to handle such situations. Our students sign an acknowledgement of these rules prior to beginning clinicals. So the written warning/counseling puts them on notice....

  4. Feeling dumped on as new PRN

    Beck1956 replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to that!I worked floatpool and we always got "challenging" pts as our manager called them. That is manager speak for BOHICA (if you don't know the acronym, ask around.

  5. Will NCLEX ever REQUIRE BSN???

    Beck1956 replied to butterflykissesxo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is more likely that indivual employers might institute a BSN policy, one such policy is the "BSN in Ten" initiative. Nurses without a BSN would sign an agreement that they must complete a BSN...

  6. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    Beck1956 replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    I am a nursing instructor, my problem with this email is that it avoided directly dealing with the individuals who were not in compliance with the dress code. Unfortunately, many instructors, and...

  7. Perfect App for Nursing Students

    Beck1956 replied to JulietGause's topic in General Students

    This could (and probably should) be reported to the app marketplaces where it is marketed. The marketplace might also be held accountable for the privacy violations in a

  8. Perfect App for Nursing Students

    Beck1956 replied to JulietGause's topic in General Students

    Using an image of a patient without their express written consent is a violation of that patient's right to privacy, even if identifying information is removed and the face is blurred. Would, you be...

  9. Perfect App for Nursing Students

    Beck1956 replied to JulietGause's topic in General Students

    Good advice! People ruin careers by posting inappropriate things on social media.

  10. Not treated fairly

    Beck1956 replied to ntvan07's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Unfortunately, no matter where you are, or what you do, you will come across people like this evaluator. Moving to another department and making a fresh start might be a blessing in disguise. Learn...

  11. Clinicals and stethoscope?

    Beck1956 replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    I usually recommend that my students purchase a decent stethescope, but that doesn't necssarily mean expensive, or a Littman. People new to nursing often have dificulty hearing with a double lumen...

  12. I just got accepted into LPN school!!

    Beck1956 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Many of my students have chosen to do the same thing. Most of them are either CNA's or PCT's. Becoming an LPN first will allow them to make more money while working fewer days while getting through RN...

  13. Western Governors RN-to-BSN: My First 6 Month Term (Almost)

    Beck1956 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    Good luck! One word of warning, make sure you know what type of program you are signing up for. I know someone who went into an RN to MSN program, she wanted to teach and figured she could be a...

  14. Western Governors RN-to-BSN: My First 6 Month Term (Almost)

    Beck1956 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    I am getting my EdD from Argosy University online. One third of the way done!

  15. Western Governors RN-to-BSN: My First 6 Month Term (Almost)

    Beck1956 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    I graduated in 2 years from the WGU MSN (Education emphasis) program. There were some objective exams, more papers than exams. I had to prepare a powerpoint and defend my capstone project. The paper...

  16. What can I do to prepare NOW (Jan 2015 nursing school start date)

    Beck1956 replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    Someone else mentioned practicing NCLEX questions. Good advice, but don't start too early. I am an nursing instructor and I have seen students get very discouraged because they can't answer these...

  17. Anyone a Chamberlain graduate?

    Beck1956 replied to Wgbem's topic in Chamberlain College

    You're welcome! Already having a BA should really streamline the process for you and get thru the program quickly. Good

  18. Anyone a Chamberlain graduate?

    Beck1956 replied to Wgbem's topic in Chamberlain College

    It took me one year. I always knew I would eventually get a BSN so I took a few courses at the community college over a couple years that cut down the time. College algebra, art history and two...

  19. Can I lose my license???

    Beck1956 replied to Staceyface65's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I sat in on 2 days of my state BoN and heard a ridiculous number of disciplinary cases. A nurse from the University hospital was in front of the board for taking zofran out of the pyxis and...

  20. FAQ on WGU and their pass/fail grading, and transcripts

    Beck1956 replied to klone's topic in Western Governors University

    I completed my MSN-Ed at WGU in two years. You have to be self motivated to stay on track, but it is well worth it! And economical, but well

  21. Anyone a Chamberlain graduate?

    Beck1956 replied to Wgbem's topic in Chamberlain College

    I graduated in June of 2009, and my degree was readily accepted by employers and peers. Two years later I enrolled in an MSN program at Western Governors University and completed my degree in 2013. My...

  22. What can I do to prepare NOW (Jan 2015 nursing school start date)

    Beck1956 replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    I agree, relax and enjoy. I suggest you make sure you have a place available where you can study comfortably and, hopefully, without interruptions.

  23. Desperate for advice/motivation

    Beck1956 replied to rnash2836's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know you are discouraged, but don't give up! I teach nursing, and have tutored many of my students who have failed NCLEX, inbetween teaching classes. It took one of them multiple attempts during the...

  24. Finally passed 3rd attempt, after 8 years

    Beck1956 replied to pnpmycallin2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!! I teach nursing school and even though students attend paid reviews, I still offer them reviews and tutoring until tey pass. It took one student 4 attempts, but she finally passed....

  25. I just got accepted into LPN school!!

    Beck1956 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! I teach an LPN program and many of my students use this as the first step of their nursing career; it allows them to have a better income as they work their way up the nursing ladder. There...