SarahEAW

SarahEAW

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  1. Date, Time, Initials on IVPB

    SarahEAW posted a topic in Patient Medications

    We are having some hand-off issues between pre-op nurses and OR staff who need to know what time antibiotics were hung. In my previous institution we always timed, dated, & intialed any IV bag we...

  2. Is Your Workplace Healthy... really...

    SarahEAW posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    When was the last time you went to the cafeteria and found healthy, fresh food... Is there an exercise facility that you have access to at work, that is easy to fit into your workday? One of the main...

  3. On probation for being too "anxious"

    SarahEAW replied to fskye's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are alternatives to meds. To cope w anxiety. Perhaps some positive affirmation recordings, cognitive therapy, etc. Many nurses "shake" and have confidence issues, so don't beat yourself up. In...

  4. DNP or PhD How did you choose?

    SarahEAW posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am interested in how people chose the DNP program instead of PhD. When I went to graduate school the DNP programs were just getting started. They seem to be the more popular program. People...

  5. DNP or PhD How did you choose?

    SarahEAW replied to SarahEAW's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Yes, I think they are just different; and that both have a place in the future.

  6. DNP or PhD How did you choose?

    SarahEAW replied to SarahEAW's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I would agree that nursing has been struggling a bit from an identity standpoint. As I mentioned in my first post, nursing is a young science. I believe a lot of this is about that growth. The early...

  7. Is Your Workplace Healthy... really...

    SarahEAW replied to SarahEAW's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I really feel like LPNtoRN is on to something. We are non-smoking, which I love,,, cause I don't like the smell and the breaks .. etc. But, I see a day when your BMI will have to be below a certain...

  8. Critical Review of an Instrument*

    SarahEAW posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Critical Review of an Instrument* by Sarah E. A. Woolsey, BA, BSN, RN Psychometric instruments help researchers gather information for scientific study. A well-constructed instrument uses items to...

  9. DNP or PhD How did you choose?

    SarahEAW replied to SarahEAW's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    psychgirlRN, I think you bring up a lot of valid points. I understand your feeling about the "confusing" state of nursing education. I guess when the DNP came along, I thought it would be primarily...

  10. Staying Positive in Nursing

    SarahEAW posted a topic in General Nursing

    Admittedly, we all discuss a lot of what is wrong in our work worlds... But what is going right? For me today, it is great staff that I work with. How about

  11. DNP or PhD How did you choose?

    SarahEAW replied to SarahEAW's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think part of the push for the Doctoral level Nursing Degree DNP is to keep pace with other health professionals like Pharmacists, OT, PT, etc. I also believe eventually, if it is already not the...

  12. Following the Rules ... Broken System

    SarahEAW posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is something wrong when those of us "following the rules" and dutifully purchasing healthcare insurance are penalized by mail order pharmacies for preferring using a local pharmacy with a real...

  13. DNP or PhD How did you choose?

    SarahEAW replied to SarahEAW's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thanks for your comments. It sounds like you have a very intriguing area of research interest. I do think one has to consider the financial impact. My children have started on graduate programs, and...

  14. Is Your Workplace Healthy... really...

    SarahEAW replied to SarahEAW's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It sounds like they are making a good effort. I have sometime thought that physical training time should be built into the workday for nurses.... in my dream world..

  15. Following the Rules ... Broken System

    SarahEAW replied to SarahEAW's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Pharmacy> If you don't use the mail order they will make you pay a higher co-pay. The mail order company wants you to have 90 day Rxs, but they won't let you fill a 90 day Rx at a retail pharmacy....

  16. How do you get use the new hospital feeling?

    SarahEAW replied to RunawayN's topic in Travel

    Be flexible and focus on the patient care & giving excellent care in the specialty that you work in.. are you certified? are you in your professional organization? Being involved there can help...

  17. Working through ABD 4 PhD

    SarahEAW posted a topic in General Students

    I have been on this PhD journey for almost 7 years now. As they told us in orientation, it has had its highs and lows. When I think about how I can keep going, it really amounts to just doing a little...

  18. IV and phlebotomy course practice on each other?

    SarahEAW replied to timmac98's topic in Canada

    Like, no ... that is really "old school"... not a standard practice since like a long , long , time ago as far as I am

  19. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    SarahEAW replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    With Pediatrics and Psych patients/families. yes... Do I think it should be "mandated" by the government or added to the "canned" patient assessments..

  20. new nurse thinking of leaving hospital job

    SarahEAW replied to n1wgmp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with Libby below. I would try and talk to his last nurse to ask her about the job. Has the job had a lot of turnover? 12,000.00 is a huge pay increase. What are your long term goals? If you...

  21. How do you explain the DNP?

    SarahEAW replied to FreudianSlip's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I try to describe it as an applied doctorate. There are other health fields with similar degrees pharmD, physical therapy, etc. I also point to the differences between like MD & PhD and describe...

  22. Educator pay

    SarahEAW replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Many teaching jobs are poorly paid. Pay is better in hospital educator roles. I taught clinical and health assessment one semester. It was enjoyable, but it took a lot of time to grade care plans,...

  23. Has anyone ever created a poster presentation?

    SarahEAW replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I used a power point template and had it printed at a local smaller university with a nursing program. The print dept. did it for $45. Be sure you get some advice on font sizes and arranging the...

  24. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    SarahEAW replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Do you have a nursing congress/practice counsel or nursing practice department. I would speak to my Nurse Manager & go up chain of command from there. Nurse Director> Director of Nursing. I...

  25. How do you get promoted in nursing?

    SarahEAW replied to RegularNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    I have continued my education, but I also got involved in the nursing congress where I worked, assisted others in developing their talents via clinical advancement (ladder). Also got involved with...