RN29414

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  1. Does anyone here go to Thomas Edison of NJ?

    I graduated from TESC in December 2010 from the RN to BSN program and it was fantastic. No online exams but tons of papers required. Some self scheduled "clinicals" requiring research and interviews. I really enjoyed the program, learned loads of...
  2. Iv Versed Given Po

    In outpatient settings, such as physician's offices, IV versed is mixed with tylenol for pediatric sedation. You can do an internet search and find the formula. It is important to use the 1mg/1ml form and not the 5mg/ml. It is not bad practice, ju...
  3. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    PoppaD, You took the words right out of my mouth. I, too, am in SC and it is definitely illegal to portray yourself as a nurse if you are not one. It can be reported to the BON. I worked for a dermatologist who called all his assistants (scrub tec...
  4. What is better and why - Salary or hourly?

    Hourly is better in my opinion. Not only because you can get overtime but, if you are in a state with a union you can participate. Salaried nurses are considered management and cannot negotiate with the union. I do not consider salary pay more pro...
  5. It is okay to cry. When I worked in the PICU I cried with every death. I cried with every dressing change along with my burn patients. I cried when kids got sicker and when they were well enough to go home. It is okay to cry and I can tell you th...
  6. Terrible night--mean, mean nurses....

    Many nurses bolt a few months after starting their first job. I would not recommend this unless you really dislike the unit. Do you have a mentor? If not, get one. You can use your preceptor from your orientation for now. Go talk with him or her...
  7. RN to BSN online

    I am currently attending UOP online. It is very time consuming and expensive but, not that hard. I have taken 6 classes and received A's in all of them. Most of my instructors have been good, had one awful one but still got an A. Classes are 5 we...
  8. RN to BSN online

    I just took the Pathophysiology test 7/14/07. I received an "A". I used pathophysiology made incredibly easy and found tons of sites on the internet to study. I also ordered a CD on ebay. I did not buy the book recommended by Excelsior. I studie...