organichombre

organichombre ADN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

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  1. Interesting Situation (Thoughts?)

    organichombre replied to asneakyseal's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Curious about any other infusions and

  2. faculty not practicing as staff nurse

    organichombre replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    There is a major difference between teaching clinical and lab vs. the didactic portion of nursing school when it comes to keeping current. At clinical I see new things everyday and can help integrate...

  3. Preparing for CNE

    organichombre replied to Tolos's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Take the test already!! No really, I am trying to get ready for the exam myself and you have prepared well I would imagine. When I took the certification exam for CCRN I took a similar tact and it...

  4. Recording of Class Lectures by Students

    organichombre replied to D.Larry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It's been a while since I was in school but I recorded lectures once when my writing hand was injured and then later on for patho. Students learn how they learn and I think it is a disservice to not...

  5. Pt family pocket narcotic

    organichombre replied to pikachu715's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. No other comment

  6. Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    organichombre replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    True that...I was trying to be

  7. Such a DUMB thing to get so upset about!! (rant)

    organichombre replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    cURIOUS? wHY ARE YOU THE ONLY ONE HAVING

  8. Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    organichombre replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Being a guy I know the routine. We reveal ourselves in bits and pieces yet depending on how long and intense the relationship, we eventually figure out that she is the best person for us and we dive...

  9. Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    organichombre replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    How about having Education come up with a 1-2 page document for those patients whom are aa&0x4 that tells them all their tests results, orders, plans for the day, etc. Give them it late in the...

  10. Please help, this is complicated.

    organichombre replied to Cruella de ville's topic in General Nursing

    My wife has been a nurse for 30 years. This spring she lost her daughter and grandson. Grieve as you have loved and please if you feel the need, find a grief support group and attend. God bless

  11. Issues with nursing staff

    organichombre replied to lifeisgood516's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You are obviously committed to your students...wonderful. Students learn baths in their first quarter and beyond that most do not need a refresher. Like I tell the staff and students, if there is a...

  12. MSN: Education vs. Specialty Degree

    organichombre replied to starryx2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Starry x2, What do you want to do with your life? If you want to educate and educate only, get the Educational doctorate, if you want to still work in the field finish the NP requirements and in your...

  13. June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    organichombre replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I've been in nursing school for 2 years now, broke and without a life. Yesterday I had to drop my car insurance, so this morning on the way to the bus stop, I saw this in the neighbors' yard

  14. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    organichombre replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    This was both gross and mortifying to me some 30 years ago and still makes me queasy! I was caring for a cirrhotic patient in the ICU who was dying yet determined to be the most obnoxious and...

  15. Galen College not accredited? HELP

    organichombre replied to BrittBritt's topic in General Nursing

    Frankly it is irrelevant who I work for because of my knowledge of schools and hospitals around town. Bellarmine, Spalding, Galen, JCC, ATA, University of Louisville, Brown Mackie, Spencerian I look...

  16. Galen College not accredited? HELP

    organichombre replied to BrittBritt's topic in General Nursing

    Norton does for sure, I'm not sure about the other two. And I would post this on the student page as well. I don't know about the pay scale. Good

  17. Galen College not accredited? HELP

    organichombre replied to BrittBritt's topic in General Nursing

    Last semester was at 98% pass rate so yes that is what I meant. And today it was confirmed that Galen is now ACEN accredited, which looks good on a resume! And I am aware of Galen in a professional...

  18. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

    organichombre replied to DatMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    I gotta say the drama is the biggest thing that sets me apart. And telling someone you are a nurse despite having a shaved head with a fu manchu and gold earrings. The shock and realization that I may...

  19. Galen College not accredited? HELP

    organichombre replied to BrittBritt's topic in General Nursing

    Galen grads are working all over the Louisville area in acute care, long term rehab and elsewhere. The recent staffing shortage has left employers scrambling for new nurses and Galen is producing...

  20. Failing student in clinical

    organichombre posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yesterday I had to fail my very first student in clinical An ADN student who was an LPN but had never worked as a nurse. A single mother in her 40's whose mother and father both in their 80's had...

  21. Staff / Student relations

    organichombre replied to organichombre's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yes I have heard all of those before and what gripes my ass is that clinical instructors, clinical liaison and those staff colleagues allow it to happen! I would be ashamed of my fellow colleagues who...

  22. Staff / Student relations

    organichombre posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Staff and student conflicts continue to pose a problem at clinical sites; limiting student access and interaction, poor evaluations by student of the facility and limiting student experiences. Are...

  23. Galen Louisville Roll Call July 2014

    organichombre replied to alysbella's topic in General Nursing

    I'm seeing this a few months late but I would bet anything that this student does really well in school. Why? Because of the reflection comment. Nursing school is much more than remembering a bunch of...

  24. RN moving to Kentucky NEED HELP!!!!

    organichombre replied to GodMinistryNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Louisville is a great place to be a nurse. There are a number of health care facilities and colleges as well. What is considered the best and worst...well for benefits the VA is the best when it comes...

  25. Simulation

    organichombre replied to suni's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree with the above comment. Depending on what level of simulation you are doing, preparation is key and it does take a lot of