michellebsn

michellebsn specializes in CCU, Trauma and forensic, Home Hospice C.

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1. nursing signing doctors Rx's

   michellebsn replied to curiousgeorge38's topic in General Nursing

   no way. they have to sign their script as they are liable to the DEA as well as responsible for the meds proper usage.:nono:Its just like if you signed another nurse charts....BUT WORSE! You could probably lose your license!

2. any suggestions??

   michellebsn replied to lisalpn's topic in New Nurse

   the nclex review book is great. just review the sections you feel you need too, then apply commom sense and logic. Remember your ABC's and Maslows Hierarchy's. The get a good nights sleep. Think positively.YOU will pass! BREATHE!!!!! Good Luck!!!! yo...

3. Real-World Nursing Assessment

   michellebsn replied to BirdFeederLady's topic in General Nursing

   I really can't see a good reason for it either. Sounds like you did what was supposed to be done. Then again, some preceptors have their own arcane reasons.

4. Work While In School?

   michellebsn replied to MmacFN's topic in CRNA

   Its a lot to do on top of clinicals etc. but a p/t CNA or tech job might actually help clincal proficiency.Just mke sure itr doesn't cause you to lose sleep or have low energy levels for clinicals!:Melody:

5. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for your very wise advice!

6. Medics vs Nurses in the ER

   michellebsn replied to fire_911medic's topic in Emergency

   as an EMT/Tech now ER nurse I do agree with a lot you are saying,However the ER nurses where i work are extremely qualified for the ER. Many were EMTs at one time, others have to do a critical care/ICU rotation for a year to get considered for the ER...

7. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

   michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in ADN/BSN

   Thank you ! I got a lot of flak from a few people for saying the 80% thing.It was actually told to me my a mentor of mine, a doc who had worked with Debakey, Colley et al, on the first human and artificial heart transplants. He also said any one good...

8. Felony Conviction in TN

   michellebsn replied to Imajean's topic in General Nursing

   I don't get it.I know that misdemeanors are not counted against you and that charges of violence or moral terpitude( like soliciting etc) can keep you from being an RN but CNA? Are you in a BSN program because after the first two years and level ones...

9. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

   michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in ADN/BSN

   Again and again this go round with rn versus bsn. They both take the same tests. Dividing us up is not the way to stay unified and focused on patient care as well as safety. We are all RN's.WE need to unite and stay together!

10. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    michellebsn replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree! Every other profession regards a bachelors as a sign of true education.Some RN's do resent us but it shouldn't be that way.Unfortunately i have had similar experiences to yours.Change is not always readily accepted.I for one will be pr...

11. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    michellebsn replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    yes a big difference in areas like complex care, hospice, pain management , forensics etc. Also a huge emphasis on the body, mind ,spirit, aspect. Each program is a little different.

12. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    michellebsn replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Thats why here its RN-BSN. Its the RN that means you passed the board.The BSN just means we have a bachelors.WE are still RN, s when licensed anmd that is what they want to see.

13. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    michellebsn replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    many do but some don't.besides its the RN thats important to pts.They really don't care about the educational level as long as they know you have the RN. Same as a clinical nurse specialist or APRN. they do put those on badges but many patients dont ...

14. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in ADN/BSN

    you are so right.Great points.Instead of dissing more education we should be embracing it.Our profession is one of lifelong learning and some of these so called "BS book learnin'" is not a waste.The more educated you are,the more in sync with the Dun...

15. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in ADN/BSN

    I really wish yoiu would look at more than one programs srtucture.Lacking in clinicals is not a fact. our program is heavily based on clinicals.As i said before there is one class in management the rest are clinical rotations or research. Not all BSN...