lzerby

lzerby specializes in operating room.

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1. Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

   lzerby replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I work in the OR. It is not completely poop free, but the occasions of "code brown" are relatively rare. Now, managing the care of a patient in the OR is very different than a med-surg patient on the floor. We get only a few minutes a conscious time ...

2. Can't even get on a residency in WA. What happened?!

   lzerby replied to darkwavesurfer's topic in Washington

   As a new grad I can empathize with you on this topic. I also have plenty of experience outside of the student experience, it counts for nothing. Even the LTCs are asking for 1-2 years of experience here in Washington! We are currently flooded with n...

3. Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

   lzerby replied to aidensmom403's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I just graduated last month and I am 44. DO IT! It's hard, but the rewards are amazing.

4. HELP! Social question-over the line?

   lzerby replied to jlove1821's topic in Relations

   If you have to ask the question "Will this cause me to lose my license?" I would tend to think that even you have doubts as to the appropriateness of this action. You formed a close social relationship with this client during a professional relations...

5. Can a hospital legally force you to get your bsn if you are an adn

   lzerby replied to lv2brn's topic in General Nursing

   Depends on a number of additional issues. In Washington state, the Master Plan for Nursing Education is proposing that the entry level nurse be a BSN. Current RNs will be given 10 years to complete their BSN when this goes into effect. I am not sure ...

6. Tips on surviving through nursing school

   lzerby replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

   If you like to study with others, try forming a study group - sometimes you can break up the work or reading and share your summaries. Most of all: manage your time!!! Take time to organize (even if that seems like it is cutting into the study time ...

7. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

   lzerby replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am 44, will graduate in December...in my class we have a gentleman in his 50s...another lady in her 50s...several others in their 40s... Your friends and family misled you (though probably not maliciously). You are not too old, and I would've str...

8. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

   lzerby replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am 44, will graduate in December...in my class we have a gentleman in his 50s...another lady in her 50s...several others in their 40s... Your friends and family misled you (though probably not maliciously). You are not too old, and I would've stron...