BigRussKCMO

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1. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

   BigRussKCMO replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

   I'm an emt and do that for less. Quit griping. Crap.

2. First week of nursing school and I am already freaking out...

   BigRussKCMO replied to lilbutterfly1's topic in General Nursing

   Anything is manageable if you work on time management skills. Its not an issue of 25 hours of work or the class load. This is very manageable for you.

3. I am SO Depressed....

   BigRussKCMO replied to SoCalMom0499's topic in LPN/LVN

   Think of it as an opportunity to further your schooling. That's not a bad thing

4. Gift for a preceptor?

   BigRussKCMO replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

   I think a new car sounds appropriate

5. Should I just call it QUITS?

   BigRussKCMO replied to Reallyconfused0160's topic in Pre-Nursing

   2012 is a ways off. Lots of great things could happen between now and then. Don't let this one issue decide your fate.

6. How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

   BigRussKCMO replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

   I have a buzz cut

7. What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

   BigRussKCMO replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

   If I am at the hospital for any family (esp mom and dad) members and the nurse is rude to them esp post op...better be finding some boxing gloves because its game on.

8. Grad school grades

   BigRussKCMO replied to ghillbert's topic in Post Graduate

   Graduate school is easier in my MBA and M.ED programs as well. I am starting to believe if you can get admitted you will pass

9. The word NO

   BigRussKCMO replied to SBehanna's topic in General Nursing

   No means Yes

10. MBA/HM VS MSN/MBA/HM

    BigRussKCMO replied to sachuvarkey's topic in Career Support

    First off MBAs from anywhere other than an Ivy League will not do you a bit of good. Myself and so many others will attest to that. MBA is a dime a dozen. If you want a healthcare management emphasis find a state university and use their hospital....

11. I have a major dilemma CNA or EMT certification while waiting for RN to start?

    BigRussKCMO replied to wifey08's topic in Student Assist

    First off an EMT course is lots of time and energy. A 2 week course is not the best bang for your buck. You will learn a great deal in an EMT course but not in that short of time. Secondly, 1500 bucks is the cost of some Paramedic schools. An EMT...

12. I have a major dilemma CNA or EMT certification while waiting for RN to start?

    BigRussKCMO replied to wifey08's topic in Student Assist

    A 1500 dollar EMT Basic course is robbery. But EMT is the way to go

13. what is considered a normal respiratory rate

    BigRussKCMO replied to firstyearRN's topic in NCLEX

    For an adult 12-20 is "normal"

14. Man Considering Career Change To Nursing - Questions

    BigRussKCMO replied to MaciakRA's topic in Men

    My opinion is get your EMT Basic certification (about 6 months) which costs roughly 700 bucks. A great way to decide if nursing is what you want

15. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    BigRussKCMO replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get all these NO comments. 40K annually is not to shabby. I've got an MBA and right now would work with less just get me a job. A 36 hour work week is fantastic. But whatever...