mydogboo7

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1. Syringes with no needles - garbage or sharps container?

   mydogboo7 replied to Hoozdo's topic in General Nursing

   I put them all in....if housekeeping sees a syringe (with a needle or not)in the trash, they freak out . If the syringe is in the trash, then the needle could be in there too, according to some. Of course the irrigation syringes do not go in. I do no...

2. 35 year old mom wants to become a nurse ...

   mydogboo7 replied to tatularu's topic in General Nursing

   HI, You can do anything you set your mind to. A couple of suggestions: First, check out what level you have to be in order to practice in :flowersfoa specialty unit like L&D in your state. (In Massachusetts, many hospitals do not hire LPN's into ...

3. Nursing Faculty Shortage

   mydogboo7 replied to Shane_in_Arizona's topic in Educators

   What we are hoping is that with a masters, several years experience in education, and Nursing educator certification, we can change the requirements ( Bypass the DOE requirements) and pave the way for others. The CNE exam is new this year, and there ...

4. Nursing Student with DUI

   mydogboo7 replied to excuseyhoo's topic in General Nursing

   The DUI might not affect your ability to continue in the program, but it certainly could impact your ability to apply for licensure. In Massachusetts, (as I imagine in most states) there is a CORI check done witht he application for state licensure f...

5. Nursing Faculty Shortage

   mydogboo7 replied to Shane_in_Arizona's topic in Educators

   HI, I am from Massachusetts, and I have taken a position teaching at the LPN level. We use space located in the tech high school, so not only do I need to have my nursing credentials, I am certified by the Dept. of Ed. as well. The trouble is, the DO...