MUUGUZI

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1. Nurses in France

   MUUGUZI replied to BarbaraBee's topic in International Nursing

   What is the website you are referring to? I speak French, so I may be able to

2. Any Psych NP's with advice???

   MUUGUZI replied to elbumphis02's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   LMGTFY ---- Translation,

3. What do you get from BSN?

   MUUGUZI replied to DC Collins's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   are more intelligent, taller, better groomed, multi-lingual, better dressed, better in bed and just generally more wonderful!!! wow... all of this describes me perfectly...only I have an ADN! just...

4. Do you still use your old nursing school textbooks??

   MUUGUZI replied to werkinit's topic in General Nursing

   I have kept most of my books, but have thrown away all of my notes because of the clutter they were causing. I like having the books to refer to and, sometimes, to go to sleep while reading them as...

5. ISFJ/ESFJ and specialties

   MUUGUZI replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Nursing

   DaFreak 71~ Thank you for the detailed explanation and the link. I enjoy learning something new everyday. I can't believe I've not heard of this before. mia13~~ For kicks and grins, I took the test in...

6. ISFJ/ESFJ and specialties

   MUUGUZI replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Nursing

   Could you please explain what the acronyms stand for? I've been in/around nursing for 20 years and have never seen them before...maybe then, we'll be able to better help you

7. Alzheimer resident made me laugh !!!

   MUUGUZI replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree with kathy313 and Kaiasunshine~~ anytime I worked in the dementia unit (we called it Memory Lane) I knew it was going to be fun--they say and do some of the funniest things. I miss working...

8. certifications

   MUUGUZI replied to hack_ley's topic in General Nursing

   Hello Hack_ley: Here is a website I refer to frequently: http://www.nursecredentialing.org/ . It lists all the specialties nurses can earn and procedure/requirements to obtain their certification...

9. LPN or RN which did or would you do?

   MUUGUZI replied to kksmum's topic in General Nursing

   I started off in an LPN program because I couldn't get into an RN program d/t long waiting list. I also wanted to be licensed nurse ASAP. Turned out to be a blessing because I learned so much more in...

10. Made a scapegoat by administrator?

    MUUGUZI posted a topic in General Nursing

    My mom is an LPN and works in a group home for mentally retarded (MR) clients, all of whom are in wheelchairs. Recently, one of the clients got out of the home and was found outside tipped over in the...

11. Writing times on bubble packed med cards?

    MUUGUZI replied to 4x4country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't believe there is any regulation for writing on the pak. As long as you don't write on the actual pharmacy label, potentially obscuring any of the information on it, you should be ok. I also...

12. Terms we will not admit to using

    MUUGUZI replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I worked in the nursing home, we had a resident who was morbidly obese, frequently incontinent of urine, and perpetually reddened between her buttocks. A nurse aide with a warped sense of humor...

13. Things You Wish You Could Tell Managers that Love to Short Staff

    MUUGUZI replied to Martinette's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Happyloser--our profession really needs to band together and let "the powers that be" know that there could be some serious repercussions if they don't improve staffing. About a month...

14. Is your facility warning staff for overtime, for missing lunch breaks or other?

    MUUGUZI replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Emmanuel Goldstein: Believe you me!! I have been complaining about it for a while now, but the other nurses basically just accept the situation. I have yelled, been nice, tried cajoling, and...

15. Is your facility warning staff for overtime, for missing lunch breaks or other?

    MUUGUZI replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my situation r/t this topic. I work in a LTC. I work 3p-11p on the skilled in unit and am the only nurse on that hall. I almost never have time to take any type of break, because I have to...