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1. lidocaine for IV starts?

   RiderRN replied to NativeTexan's topic in Emergency

   Screw the Lido! We work in the ED not the freeking PACU or Same Day Surg. Our patients are here because they are SICK, and have life threatening issues that need urgent interventions. Lido is a luxury, not a necessity. If you are sick enough for an ...

2. University of Phoenix, Diploma Mill? Do you respect the school, and view it equal?

   RiderRN posted a topic in School Programs

   I'm considering University of Phoenix's ADN-BSN for it's convenience. I want to start school ASAP, as in not wait for "spring" or "fall" enrollment and I want a 100% online curriculum. My husband works in HR, and is all into the prestige of schools,...

3. University of Phoenix RN-BSN program-cost?

   RiderRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in School Programs

   Someone said this is the more expensive of the RN-BSN programs,... what is there out there that's cheaper, but still all online? I'm almost done with the admission process @ University of Phoenix, and I was quoted 22k, and a BSN in 19 months. I have ...

4. Becoming a Nurse after becoming a Doctor

   RiderRN replied to LMiller2010's topic in Career Support

   I considered medical school when I was considering nursing school and the cost kept me from pursuing it. Also, now that I am a nurse, I would never want to be a doctor because of the amount of responsibility they have. It's so much stress! I work in ...

5. Opinions: Best scrubs?

   RiderRN replied to raebabelvn's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Just found the Koi Lindsey pants :heartbeat - OOOOOH! So comfy, the fit is modern, with a low, loose elastic waist with a cute drawstring, lots of pockets, a hook for my tape, and did I saw comfy? I could sleep in this pants:p! Lots of cute colors to...

6. I am a Recovering Anorexic

   RiderRN replied to TX_ICU_RN's topic in Recovery

   OMG, I'm recovering from bulemia... In my recovery I have found it easier to not eat than to deal with food drama. Especially while at work. It's so easy to forgot your own needs when you are focused on everyone else's. I've gone through 13 hours at ...

7. Er Tech?

   RiderRN replied to DS930's topic in Emergency

   Hey DS930! I just wanted to share my experience and hope to inspire you! I just transitioned from ER Tech to ER RN this month! When I realized I wanted to be a flight nurse, I got my pre-reqs for nursing school completed and still faced a 1 and a hal...