bennie

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1. Optic neuritis

   bennie replied to Gompers's topic in General Nursing

   I was diagnosed with optic neuritis 11 years ago. I got steroids to treat the condition. One of my eyes is still kinda blurry to this day.I have not been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis but my sister was - 2 years ago. Since MS supposedly has famil...

2. friendly kiss on the cheek

   bennie replied to bennie's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for that answer purplemania. I was curious to know.

3. friendly kiss on the cheek

   bennie posted a topic in Emergency

   In my ED I noticed an RN give a 13 month old a friendly peck on the cheek.The mother did not seem to mind but I just wondered if some parents find this kinda behavior inappropriate?

4. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

   bennie replied to geekgolightly's topic in Kansas

   RN2BLPN4NOW, Good luck to with school. My sister goes to Kansas City Kansas Community college. She will graduate next year.

5. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

   bennie replied to geekgolightly's topic in Kansas

   By the way, I love Kansas City!!! I was pleasantly suprised at how friendly the people are. ( Being that it's such a big city)

6. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

   bennie replied to geekgolightly's topic in Kansas

   RN2BLPN4NOW, I got a job at St Joseph Health Center, Carondelet. I am right now on orientation. I can tell I will really enjoy working here. I also got a job at Ku Med. I start Mon Dec 15th. I like the facility and the fact that it's a teaching hosp...

7. straight cath on anuric pt

   bennie posted a topic in Safety

   Last night I was taking report on an anuric pt who was receiving dialysis every other day. There was an order to straight cath qday. The past few days the pt had been straight cathed at 6 am for 0 urine( Dialysis at 8am every other day). When I asked...

8. Sharing Great News!

   bennie replied to LaVorneRN's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck to you in your new job!!

9. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

   bennie replied to geekgolightly's topic in Kansas

   RNMare, Thanks. I called Providence and I have a Job interview lined up. I also called Research Medical and St Luke's. Faxed my Resume to St Luke's. I have this feeling that I'll be very very happy in Kansas City.Many jobs to choose from.

10. I'm Done! I'm A Graduate Nurse!

    bennie replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    Cogratulations!!!

11. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

    bennie replied to geekgolightly's topic in Kansas

    Thanks RN2BLPN4NOW. I will definitely look into Research Medical Center first.

12. Questions about hospitals in Kansas City area and agency nursing

    bennie replied to geekgolightly's topic in Kansas

    I am glad this thread came up. I am moving to Kansas City in October of this year. I am looking at Research Medical Center, St Luke's Hospital or Providence Medical center. I want to be a staff nurse (not agency). Anyone know which of these hospitals...

13. RN or Second-Degree BSN?

    bennie replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    I found it easier to go for the BSN accelerated prog - 16 month program . The college I went to called it the second degree program. Find a program that will accept most of your courses from your previous degree and you may find a program that will l...

14. How much do you make?

    bennie replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    RN 3 Years Agency - ICU $37/hr