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organichombre ADN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

critical care, med/surg
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organichombre has 34 years experience as a ADN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN and specializes in critical care, med/surg.

Semi-retired since 2013, teaching ADN and BSN nursing student in clinical and SIM lab

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    The Stigma of Men in Nursing

    organichombre replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurses

    "What do we do to make the profession more attractive to men (and women) as we are short of nurses in many areas with the projection that the shortage will only get worse. Emphasize the valuable nature of the work, stop referring to it as a calling (we aren’t priests and nuns), emphasize the good schedules and pay, the transportability of the profession, and the ability to change specialties and advance into leadership, education, or advanced practice specialties if one desires. " Absolutely Fly Guy! I see a lot of people coming into nursing school (for profit) and I see a lot of people not making it. For some, nursing school isn't that hard if you've had a good science background or you just test well. Others, make great grades in college but nursing school blows their minds! Many kids are not prepared in high school for the demands of nursing school. While nursing is not necessarily a calling to most, there is that aspect of nursing that still perseveres. And how do you explain the answer: "I just like taking care of people"?
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    What does the floor really think of nursing students?

    organichombre replied to superduper's topic in Nurses

    So what happens if you refuse? Is this a standard of practice for your floor? Are you designated a preceptor? Have you been trained to precept students. Does the instructor have any contact with you aside form the initial "drop off"? Are you being compensated? And even more importantly, do you have a problem with students in general? Or just the lack of communication?
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    What does the floor really think of nursing students?

    organichombre replied to superduper's topic in Nurses

    I totally get this and appreciate the feedback. I am an educator in a Trauma 1 facility with ADN students who are about to gradate. Too often over the years I have heard that instructors drop off the students and don't see them until the end of the day. Not only is this wrong from the staff's point of view but it is usually in stark contrast to what our job descriptions are. Instructors anywhere are required to make rounds, assist with meds, procedures and generally be available anytime during the shift. Faculty vs. preceptor led clinicals are the standard and with drastically reduced numbers of true "preceptors", instructors need to maintain close contact with students while on the floor. More and more we are assigned to more than one unit which is logistically challenging but we are responsible none the less. I encourage staff to address this discrepancy and for instructors to do right by staff and students! Merry Christmas!
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    The Stigma of Men in Nursing

    organichombre replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurses

    Bottom line folks...what will it take to get more men in nursing or...are there already enough? Discuss
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    Am I too young in experience to teach?

    organichombre replied to frequentFLyER's topic in Educators

    You have the advantage of having been exposed to the most up to date information in nursing, via your school. That replaces years in experience if as someone said, "are you passionate"?
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    Work hours per week for nursing instructor?

    organichombre replied to Kaelif2015's topic in Educators

    Where do you live that there are no teaching positions?
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    Failed Nclex after 2 years now what?

    organichombre replied to Ilovelife1234's topic in NCLEX

    Did you have accommodations in nursing school?
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    Job Opportunity or Relationship

    organichombre replied to ctruon1's topic in Nurses

    Bottom line you have a job already. As others have said if you want to wait and then relocate that's cool. However, in response to the person who spoke of the "government job with excellent benefits", all VA's are not the same. Most public hospitals offer 4-5 weeks paid vacation these days, the VA's retirement matches what you put in which is common practice, pay rates are variable as they are in the public, governmental red tape ties your hands in unbelievable ways, tuition reiumbursement is regional as well, depends on how scarce nurses are, sure once you get over the 2 year probation period, you'd have to kill someone to get fired! not really kidding...too much, on the other hand, we Vets love nursing students, you are serving your country in many ways, and once a VA nurse you can transfer to any state in the Union with your one license. I know I got off target, but life is short and relationships come and go...what does your heart tell you? Good luck!
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    Patient safety in nursing

    organichombre replied to winkiebob's topic in Nurses

    As RN perdiem said, get the patient back in bed with the first person who showed up. Stabilize the patient and then write up the entire floor. Along with filing an incident report and documenting what happened. If you pull that cord you have announced to the unit that you need help immediately. Then give your two weeks notice.
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    Can We Talk About Nurse Suicide?

    organichombre replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurses

    We don't talk about suicide period. From Veterans who experience horrific incidents to the nurse here and Jack and Jill on the street. Depression is hidden very well by some people. Throw in some drugs and life events and...BAM!
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    September 2019 Caption Contest

    organichombre replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    I'm sorry sir, I told them Robert Smythe"!
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    Ohio Hospital Fires 23 After Fentanyl Overdose Deaths

    organichombre replied to J.Adderton's topic in Headlines

    What's sad is that a culture was created where many thought it was all well and good...we provided those palliative patients with a way out. Nurses, be aware of the embedded culture wherever you may work, it does not happen by accident.
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    July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    organichombre replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    Please wake up, I have all these wires to hook up before we start the sleep study!
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    PXYIS

    organichombre replied to Kenny Gee's topic in Nurses

    PYXIS is unforgiving! I had to go into slooowww mooottiioonn while at the PYXIS to keep myself straight!
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    Should I renew my license?

    organichombre replied to guest218's topic in Nurses

    What's difficult about Ca.? Just curious here in Ky.
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    July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    organichombre replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    Nurse blaq nailed that one...ROFLMFAO!
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