starryx2

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1. MSN: Education vs. Specialty Degree

   starryx2 replied to starryx2's topic in Educators

   I am curious if there are any duel programs in education and a specialty. I know there are some midwifery/FNP programs out there. I have been trying to do some research on such things.

2. Creative, cost effective teaching strategies needed, please!

   starryx2 replied to nicola64's topic in Educators

   Curious how did you secure the food coloring in the noodles? This sounds like an interesting idea I just need a bit more explanation. Thank you! Do you have a picture?

3. MSN: Education vs. Specialty Degree

   starryx2 posted a topic in Educators

   Hello, I am looking for some input from all you wonderful educators. When thinking about pursuing a masters degree with a hope of teaching in the future what is the recommendations for education. Is it better to go for an advanced degree such as nur...

4. Is it too late for me?

   starryx2 replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

   I dont think you are ever to old to do anything. If you want to go into nursing the same as anything else, go for it. It doesn't matter how old you are when you graduate from nursing school it just matters if you are a good quality practitioner.

5. Possibility of EMT after nursing??

   starryx2 replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

   So there are just so many places to start but.... First off it depends on what state you are in and what the rules are for what you would like to get into. If you want to just go and take an EMT-B class thats fine. You will be able to practice as an ...

6. Can a doctor write you up or fire you??

   starryx2 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   Epona, Being new is never fun. We have all been there. Unfortunately, when you are new it takes some time to get used to the doctors, routines and orders. As the other posters stated, yeah it seemed like the conversation was a bit prolonged and some ...

7. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

   starryx2 replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

   I must say I spent 6 years trying to find the right shift for me. I also spent my whole school carreer trying to figure out why I was so tired all the time and didnt feel like a normal human being, I cant get up in the morning Im always tired and had...

8. Any new LPN's near sarver looking for a job?????

   starryx2 replied to 247's topic in Pennsylvania

   If you are interested in a hospital setting, Alle-Kiski Medical Center is not to far away from Sarver, PA. Its in Natrona heights, and I know they are currently looking for LPN's. Just a thought.

9. feelings about double rooms

   starryx2 replied to starryx2's topic in Safety

   oh yeah, I forgot to add to my little addtion, what about the dying patient, or very very sick not doing very well patient, with the patient and family and patient next door, im sure that is very uplifting while in the hospital setting, and im sure...

10. Private vs. Semi-private rooms

    starryx2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How does the nursing community out there feel about semi-private rooms vs. private rooms? How do you feel about in regards to patient safety? Medication Errors? Communication? Cleanliness? Confidentiality? Any other pros or cons? Infection control? D...

11. feelings about double rooms

    starryx2 replied to starryx2's topic in Safety

    Ok, I wanted to add in some more comments to the thread. What about the younger patient, middle adulthood, that gets put in with an eldery patient, not necessarly confused, but definitly different needs, toilting ect. maybe a fall risk, and the young...

12. Hello and I have a question

    starryx2 replied to TAM01's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh, how horrible for this to happen to you, especially after all you have been through to get that degree. I ask too what state you are from, and ask if you have spoken with your state BON. I never knew that a school can exist that is not ac...

13. Hair color--is it that big of an issue?

    starryx2 replied to SaintSybella's topic in General Nursing

    Hair color shouldnt matter, but I think in basic interview practices, a bright "odd" hair color might be a strike against you. I do believe that patients remember how you treat them and how much compassion you bring to them, not what color your hair ...

14. Looking for support and respect with little to no results

    starryx2 replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Melanie, I think that you are in right place, and you shoudn't call yourself a "vet nurse" just to keep the public straight but becuase you are care taker of those in need and their families. The only difference is that the ones you take care o...

15. Breastfeeding at 2 1/2 years???

    starryx2 replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing

    To the MOMS out there that our BF GOOD JOB, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! YOU ARE DOING THE BEST FOR YOUR BABIES AND THEIR IS SCIENTIFIC FACT TO BACK IT UP. I think that breastfeeding should be done as long as the mother and child are able to do so. I thin...