joenp

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1. GRE exam-Do all good MSN programs require.....

   joenp replied to rndiva1908's topic in General Nursing

   I think that many more grad schools are omitting the requirement for GRE's. I went to Concordia university in Wisconsin. They have a distance learning model where you can study at home and do clinical placement for NP in your hometown. They grant ...

2. Is this patient suicidal?

   joenp replied to ceecel.dee's topic in General Nursing

   I think that alcoholics do not stop when they have had enough, because they probably have little concept of "had enough." He did drink too much and did he do it because he did not know when to stop, or was he trying to make an attempt at stopping hi...

3. Advice for a latebloomer needed

   joenp replied to Rosemary4126's topic in General Nursing

   Do not underestimate yourself. We all get to be over 40, if we live that long. I am over forty and I can still start IV's and do all the things I did as a younger person. It is never too late to start, it is only too late not to start. Good luck ...

4. 2 questions, most "medical" and most "positive" field

   joenp replied to nurse_gigolo69's topic in General Nursing

   anyone who works in a free clinic without any resources would be the response to both of your questions. We have to use our skills and not rely on tests which we do not have access to. I think that a job well done is a reward in itself. I have bee...

5. Would you classify this as a med error? I think it is.

   joenp replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

   YOU GO GIRL!!!!! We are all behind you, because you have been doing something to protect your rights. I hope everything comes out well for you. Keep the faith, especially in yourself! joenp

6. Mario experiences PT death for first time

   joenp replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

   Mario, because you have a heart that can love and a spirit that moves you to do things, you will have these feelings. I too remember my first patient death. I think that I learned alot about life from that patient. I have continued to learn alot a...

7. Would you classify this as a med error? I think it is.

   joenp replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the others that this was a gross error. What if you had been allergic to the contrast. I do not think that you should be embarrassed because you did not know the fact that they should have injected you. They are supposed to be the pro...

8. help!

   joenp replied to heatherh's topic in General Nursing

   One person's comment does not mean anything. I think that if I had listened to people and their comments, I would not be in the good place that I am in at this point. We all meet people that are memorable, for good or bad reasons. You have just me...

9. What is the appropriate way to address a Nurse Practitioner?

   joenp replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in General Nursing

   Ratched, thank you for asking. I am often mistaken for an MD, because I am a guy and wear a lab coat. I am quick to tell my patients that I am a Nurse Practitioner. Their usual response is: "It does not matter, you are my doctor anyways." I am usu...

10. Nursing schools- PLEASE HELP

    joenp replied to NurseWannaBe123's topic in General Nursing

    It just depends on how much time and money you have. You can go for the two year degree, and begin to work as an RN, and also go back for your BSN while working. You are therefore practicing and going to school at the same time. If you have the ti...

11. nursing uniforms

    joenp replied to nmb's topic in General Nursing

    I like simple dark colors: navy, black, brown. Being me, I do not like patterns or loud colors. I do not put down other men who may like the patterns. I would be hard pressed to try and convince people that I am a professional, if I were wearing fro...

12. Euthanasia/Spirituality

    joenp replied to BBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Death is a part of life and the final stage to our time on this planet. I am not for assisted suicide, but I am for respecting patient's wishes, to stop treatment. I know that many of them do not want to suffer, as I would not want to, and keeping ...

13. Crazy, abusive patient? What do u do?

    joenp replied to Anagray's topic in Relations

    I am sorry that you had that bad experience. I agree with Ratched, a psych consult would have been a good idea. I am also wondering if some type of sedative could not have been ordered with the morphine that could have been given. I understand that...

14. But she's not a nurse!

    joenp replied to flowerchild's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed reading all the postings, and I do agree with what is being said. A nurse is a nurse is a nurse. We are not CNA's, MA's, RRT's, etc. We go to school for a defined period of time and go to nursing school. I am happy that Judy is very goo...

15. Why aren't there more men in nursing?

    joenp replied to joenp's topic in Career Support

    thanks to all of you for your insightful comments. I am new to this and have found many of the topics very valuable to me and all the comments I have received as helpful. I do agree that nursing is put down, by many of us, because it is a female dom...