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  1. Advice on Med-Surge 1 !!!

    pvjerrys replied to rayofsunshine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Time is precious! Use it wisely. It's better to get the syllabus and read the objectives for each module. Read the objective, go to the text index, and note the page number next to the objective. That...

  2. Where have all the experienced nurses gone?

    pvjerrys replied to mharrah's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Being on a med/surg unit is hard labor, physically exhausting, emotionally draining, back breaking work. The RNs, LVNs, CNAs, & WCTs I worked with were great. I lasted about 5 years as a staff...

  3. What is the difference btwn. a bachelors vs. an associates?

    pvjerrys replied to selulion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It doesn't matter whether you're in an ADN or BSN program, critical thinking is taught in both. Critical thinking is one core of a registered nurse. Asoldierswife05 gave excellent descriptions of...

  4. Care plans + finding Nsg articles: 2 really good websites everyone should know about!

    pvjerrys replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    I have checked out the NCLEX questions from the above site. They're great for practicing "Knowledge & Comprehension" situations. However, keep in mind that NCLEX questions are "Application" and...

  5. Need Help For Student Liability Insurance

    pvjerrys replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Legal

    Ask your program what is required before you proceed. Our program REQUIRES and specifies the liability amount that students must

  6. Percent of men in class?

    pvjerrys replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    Spring 2006 - ADN Program. More and more men are applying to our program. This coming semester - 82 students admitted with approx 35 - 40% male

  7. Wearing Gloves for Injections

    pvjerrys replied to BGSRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I wholeheartedly agree! It's not about having lack of caring or compassion. It's about safety for the health care provider & the patient. If You have the potention of being exposed to blood/ body...

  8. care plan rationale?

    pvjerrys replied to shock-me-sane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great posts from Daytonite & VickyRN. Loved the links! Thank you very

  9. help!making Nursing Care Plan (short term goal)

    pvjerrys replied to dekciwozzehs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Another Nsg Dx: Fluid Volume Deficit r/t dehydration as manifested by diarrhea x3 weeks and vomiting. Short term goal: Pt will have balanced intake and output in 24 - 48 hours. Implementation:...

  10. I don't think I want to be a nurse

    pvjerrys replied to caholbr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was just thinking of another role for you, Allison. How about being a case manager? With your degree in Finance (and having a logical organized thought process??), this field may be up your alley....

  11. I don't think I want to be a nurse

    pvjerrys replied to caholbr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely take your NCLEX, get your RN license, then make up your mind about what you really want to do. I suggest at least one year in Med/Surg for all new grads. After that experience & with...

  12. Interview Help

    pvjerrys replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    more help practice with a partner. anticipate these questions and think up the most positive attributes about yourself. dress as if you were going to a business interview. this would include: solid...

  13. Interview Help

    pvjerrys replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    more interview questions for you. practice your answers! good luck! questions 1. tell me about yourself. 2. what is your greatest strength? 3. what can you offer us that no one else can? 4. what are...

  14. evaluating students in clinical

    pvjerrys replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    PRACTICE - PRACTICE - PRACTICE. When you are in the lab or at home, pretend knocking on the door, and practice saying, "Hi, my name is Tx Angel, I'm going to be your student nurse today." Say this...

  15. evaluating students in clinical

    pvjerrys replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think the hardest thing for new nursing students to think about is that there is a human being behind the procedure. Students performing new skills/ procedures concentrate their efforts on the...

  16. Wearing Gloves for Injections

    pvjerrys replied to BGSRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    BTW, we have non-latex gloves for those students who have latex

  17. Wearing Gloves for Injections

    pvjerrys replied to BGSRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    What are your module objectives and your text references state? Ours state that when there is riskof being exposed to blood or body secretions, glove up. Programs cannot perform procedures based on...

  18. evaluating students in clinical

    pvjerrys replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Programs must have evaluation criteria for the clinical area that are objective, rather than subjective. Some (not all) of our evaluation criteria include: 1) Verbal communication with instructor...

  19. Please Give Me Good Advice

    pvjerrys replied to hoping's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am an ADN faculty. One of my best students was a male in his mid 50s with TWO master's degrees (engineering & math). He had retired & decided to go into the nursing profession for altruistic...

  20. Please Give Me Good Advice

    pvjerrys replied to hoping's topic in Men in Nursing