RENAISSANCE RN

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1. Good Looking Enough to be a Nurse?

   RENAISSANCE RN replied to casey1988's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, Just a thought. could the stress of your schooling be starting a reocurrance of your ED. keep an eye on it. Sometimes we formulate scenarios in order to back up or back in to a behavior. I know a lot of girls who got depressed and anxious duri...

2. Dumb Question: About A Trach- What Am I Missing?

   RENAISSANCE RN replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

   most people when they do a wean, with pmv or not have a trach mask with humidifier. ( the strait o2 is very drying). It all depends on the situation. I have seen o2 piped into the side port of a pmv. trach pts are neck breathers. so usually the si...

3. Section 12

   RENAISSANCE RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   I know what you are talking about, it happens all of the time. On a transport they send emts not paramedics. I would complain to the ambulance company you use. I am sure they want your business. Is there a reason why she wasnt medicated prior to ...

4. anxiety or just crazy?

   RENAISSANCE RN replied to gospursgo07's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I feel for you. Sorry you are having such a hard time. Anxiety is awful and terrible to deal with. Although nursing is incredibly unpredictible, it sounds as though your floor is total chaos. I assure to you that anxiety is not crazy. anxiety ...

5. BSN to MSN or LMHC/LISW

   RENAISSANCE RN replied to truffles111's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I hate to tell you what to do, however I feel that if you want to do Mental Health, there would be much more opportunity as a psych NP. Including medication management. 1. The first question is - Do you want to be a nurse? If so, then pursue it...

6. Psych CNS's and NP's, Fee for service pay ranges in the northeast

   RENAISSANCE RN replied to MApsychCNS's topic in CNS

   anyone have any info? BUMP

7. Quincy College - clinical hrs. question

   RENAISSANCE RN replied to rnu09's topic in Massachusetts

   Never heard of this from anyone.. I can see if they were having you make up clinical hours. Quincy College has a very tough AD program, then again they are all tough. good luck!

8. Problem getting a job in hospital as a new grad?

   RENAISSANCE RN replied to cathleenmermaid47's topic in Maine

   I heard that in maine the shortage is severe. I know in Massachusetts it is tough. Tell her to contact recruiters.

9. Do you have a probational period at your job when you got newly hired?

   RENAISSANCE RN replied to Bala Shark's topic in New Nurse

   6 months. I think that is a little excessive.

10. Nursing and Depression

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    not only would there be no nurses if you eliminated people, there would be no MD's. I think it is responsible to take care of yourself. It is just like taking insulin for diabetes.

11. Nursing and Depression

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    arent you covered by the ADA if you are treated?

12. PLEASE give me some encouragement:(

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Mrs.Nurse2b's topic in NCLEX

    I understand how dejected and sad you feel. I would feel the same way. Give yourself time. See if you get on Suzannes study plan. The only way that you are going to get that house built is if you pass the NCLEX and start working. Remember to bre...

13. Geodon?

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to NurseErica's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this type combination of meds before in psych. Sometimes the atypicals can be used for off book reasons, not always psychosis. The medication can sometimes make the SSRI act quicker or agitation or as a prophalatic for psychosis. She s...

14. What # of questions did u pass the NCLEX with?

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to teresab_2000's topic in New Nurse

    75 and passed. I felt like I failed as soon as I left. I think it is a normal occurance and feeling. It is all so stressful.

15. need advice please....pregnancy & nursing programs

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Tealeaf72's topic in Massachusetts

    I know that other colleges do not have this policy. I sent you a PM.