NurseKnope BSN, MSN, RN

Hi guys! I'm a fairly new nursing instructor and still learning the best way to do a traditional lecture that students can learn from. I was wondering what everyone else's lecture style is like, including if you post notes or hand outs for students t...

Sorry if this has been posted before, I tried searching but couldn't find anything. I'm having some confusion over CPAP and BIPAP, specifically in regards to ordering and ventilation. On our ventilated patients, if they are on CPAP trial they ar...

Thanks for the responses, you guys. It was really helpful!

Sorry if this has been asked a lot, I’ve tried searching but couldn’t find anything. I’m having a hard time differentiating between a fib with rvr and svt. Is a fib always considered rvr if the rate is greater than 100? Does it become svt if the rate...

Advice in terms of what?

Here we are again!! It's planning time for fall. With all the COVID stuff going on, what are nursing programs in your areas doing for hands-on clinical experiences? Are hospitals still allowing students in your areas? Are schools allowing students t...

I'm learning about residencies for NPs after graduation. Has anyone been through one? Did you think it was worth it? I don't have any in my geographical area, so would it be worth it to travel to another state for one? Are they paid or more like unpa...

Ahh yes "fellowship" does sound a lot more NPish. Thanks for sharing that list! As I suspected, my state doesn't have any fellowship programs, but this definitely gives me something to go on!

I've seen a few posts about residencies post graduation, and I had no idea those existed but I am very interested now! Is anyone thinking of doing one or has gone through one? What was your experience like and would you recommend? There are none in m...

Are you trying to apply for a DNP degree or a post master's MSN? I am currently enrolled in an ACNP post master's MSN with my first MSN being in nurse ED. I received credit for the classes I'd already taken (I was required to take the 3 P's for both ...

I've had a few NP instructors tell me in the past they have "cookbooks" they like to carry with them - pharmacology books they've found helpful when they are prescribing a medication they don't prescribe super often as a refresher to know the correct...

Is there any plan for if a second wave comes in October? Here we are concerned they may close hospitals to students again when there is another wave (though it seems we never left the first one ?). We are trying to decide between doubling up on clini...

Thanks for all the comments!! I have downloaded the epocrates app and it's pretty awesome!

Hi! I don't know much about informatics, but I have an MSN in nursing edu! I love this degree... I love teaching! I have several friends that are in NP programs and I've successfully converted one or two of them. And there's a really good job market ...

I had this question about switching when I was in school. My school basically told me I'd have to apply to the program I wanted to switch to, and then I would be considered along with the rest of the candidates. I agree with the person above who said...

Hi guys! I just found out I was accepted into an adult geri/acute care NP program for my post MSN. My other MSN is in nurse ED, so I'm a little nervous about going into a more practice type setting. I've done critical care for around 3.5 years and me...

My school has decided to extend Spring break and move to online format after that because of the covid pandemic. Our clinicals have been cancelled as well, so we are to create "clinical" activities for students to complete at home in their place. The...

I'm a full time instructor and still work part time at the bedside. I could easily work 4 shifts a month, if I wanted to, even more when I think about how many breaks we have (Spring break, easter, Summer, fall break, Winter, etc.). The burnout in ac...

I'm not really sure and no one has been able to tell me, other than to say they feel like the students may not pay as much attention because they already have all the notes they need. It really is pointless, however, because our topics come straight ...

Hello all! First time poster to the main forums so let me know if this post should be in a different place! I am a new nurse manager (just finished up first month) on a neuro/med-surg overflow unit. Coming in to this new role I am seeing there is a ...

Thanks for the input!!

Sorry you are having such a hard time! I've been working in neurology for about 3 years now. Medical, surgical, trauma, spinal injuries, ICU, I've done it all and I can tell you it is not for the faint of heart! Sometimes it feels like people confuse...