In this episode, Nurse Erica welcomes Dr. Julie Siemers DNP, MSN, RN to discuss the critical issues surrounding nursing education, patient safety, and the alarming trends in new graduate nurses' preparedness. The NCLEX pass rate has dropped to an all-time low and only 9% of new graduate nurses are deemed safe and competent. They explore the impact of recent and upcoming changes to the NCLEX exam and the phenomenon of diminishing experience among new grad nurses since COVID-19. The conversation includes the integrity challenges of cheating in nursing programs and nurses failing to perform patient assessments. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for reform in nursing curriculum to ensure new graduates' clinical judgement and patient safety.
 

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Chapters:
00:00 Show Introduction
01:21 Cocktail of the Week
02:59 Guest Introduction - Dr. Julie Siemers
05:30 The Impact of NCLEX Changes on New Graduates
06:29 Competency Concerns Among New Grad Nurses
08:24 The Phenomenon of Diminishing Experience
11:12 Failure to Rescue
13:20 Lowering Standards in Nursing Schools
19:14 Teaching to the Test: Implications for Nursing Education
24:10 Nurse Bullying or Gaps in Critical Thinking?
29:10 The Future of Nursing Education and NCLEX
33:25 The Cheating Epidemic in Nursing School
36:34 NCLEX at Home
41:40 The Importance of Patient Assessment
53:03 Enema of the Week Award
55:30 Wrap Up
 

Cocktail of the Week: 

Vodka Cran with Red Bull:
1 1/2-2oz Vodka
2-3oz Cranberry Juice
Stir and pour over ice
Add 3-5oz Red Bull
Pour over drink and lightly stir
Garnish with lime or orange slice

 

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