GOMER42

GOMER42

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  1. Preceptorship where I work!

    is a preceptorship a student nurse position? we have paid student nurse positions at my facility- just curious if this is the same thing
  2. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    Is it not the instructor's job to oversee that the students are doing things right? At least she caught it- eventually- but... double fail!
  3. Should I call?

    Go for it! You'll either be found annoying or determined. Flip the coin and take a chance. At least you'll get your name out there.
  4. Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

    First- take a bite of humble pie. Second- no unit is going to dumb down anyone. You are simply becoming more proficient in the care of that type of patient. If you want to expand, then go elsewhere. But realize, going elsewhere isn't necessarily a st...
  5. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

    If you really want it, take out student loans. Use them for daycare.
  6. Pulmonary Artery Occlussion Pressure (Wedge)

    pacep.org
  7. Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    Somebody trying to feel superior by kicking someone while they're down? Your lack of empathy is unflattering. I never once felt she resonated "poor me." Have a heart or keep your callous, albeit unhelpful, thoughts to yourself. Moving on- MissKitty,...
  8. Nurses who also work as Paramedics??

    I fear you will have a year or more of schooling ahead of you. Many states don't allow RNs to challenge the exam and a medic program is a year in length- if you already have the pre-reqs AND an EMT-B certification.
  9. Transition from Student to RN

    Be prepared for it to go UNsmoothly
  10. What dangers would I be facing??

    90% of lung cancers are due to smoking. Really, the threat is minute (as compared to all the other interesting bugs we are exposed to)
  11. Ugh! Had a Munchausen pt today

    Why was his family informed? I doubt he approved that information to be released.
  12. My Two Cents

    Ha! And, I bet you would like it if it were as easy to complete a nursing program as it is to complete a CNA program. Maybe we should all just buy a degree. Really, the standards are high for a reason. If you think it is hard to get in, just wait unt...
  13. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    Not if you weren't hired as an RN. You are to work within the scope of the position in which you are hired. Sorry about your difficulty. But, I believe going back for an MA will be a waste of your time and money. I know you are getting desperate, b...
  14. Med Surg Tech Orientation from Hell!!

    I would say that if you don't work while in nursing school now, you better be looking for something before you graduate. It is getting harder and harder for new grads to get hired, so having student nurse or unit tech experience can open doors. Many ...
  15. Uniforms and dress codes

    We have a dress code with the different colored scrubs differentiating roles and I love it. It makes it fast and easy to find who you need.