by Hillary Gamblin | Sep 24, 2021 | Featured, Nursing Ed
A head-to-toe assessment is a staple in the nursing profession. A NCSBN survey found that newly licensed RNs performed 3.98 physical assessments during their last shift. But are newly minted graduates prepared to do a head-to-toe assessment? Not many. According to a...
by Hillary Gamblin | Sep 21, 2021 | Nursing Ed, Featured
After four decades, the theory-practice gap in nursing still plagues us. Four decades! And after those four decades, today only 23% of new nurses are considered competent and ready to practice. It’s safe to say we haven’t made much progress. To address the...
by Hillary Gamblin | Aug 11, 2021 | Featured, Nursing Ed
Math drills or memorizing patient rights won’t fix med administration errors. They’re too messy and complex for any single solution. That’s why your nursing program’s medication administration training requires a comprehensive approach. This medication...
by Hillary Gamblin | Jul 26, 2021 | Featured, Nursing Ed
The unquenchable demand for nurse educators continues. It’s an uphill battle against increased student enrollment, budget constraints, retiring faculty, and faculty burnout. With the odds stacked against nursing programs, it’s more important than ever before to...
by Hillary Gamblin | May 28, 2021 | Featured, Teacher Ed
In a teaching methods course, you cover a lot of material. With so much to go over, it can be difficult to squeeze in enough time for your student teachers to effectively practice implementing the methods they’re learning. If you want to carve out more...
