RNBSN1

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1. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   RNBSN1 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   Army medic (91 C) for 6 years in the 80's.

2. question for RN's who started out as LPN's

   RNBSN1 replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

   Yes

3. Best shift to work with teens at home

   RNBSN1 replied to RodeoLP's topic in General Nursing

   This is a delimna. Day shifts would seem to be a safer choice, although difficult and inconvenient. Childcare costs incurred by working night shifts would be more expensive, and teenaged parties and weird goings on are more likely to occur as a resul...

4. LTC staffing problem - may I have your opinion, please?

   RNBSN1 replied to anndoodle's topic in Geriatric

   I used to work the night shift in nursing homes through the registry, my patient loads ranged anywhere from 24-114, and I routinely faced staffing problems. The most bizarre experience I had was being the lone licensed nurse, with 114 patients on a...

5. Funniest real orders you have seen in a chart?

   RNBSN1 replied to nilepoc's topic in Humor

   Epogen ( This was the complete order)

6. What does your screenname mean?

   RNBSN1 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

   RN with a BSN

7. Nurses caps!

   RNBSN1 replied to FERTMYRTOBRN's topic in General Nursing

   No way! I haven't worn one since the 80's, and didn't like it then.

8. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

   RNBSN1 replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

   Yes

9. Would you want your children to go into nursing?

   RNBSN1 replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

   Nope!

10. Would you recommend Valerian to promote sleep?

    RNBSN1 replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Students

    A strong cup of chamomile tea also promotes sleep.

11. New overtime law "myths and facts" Yes, hourly RNs are affected

    RNBSN1 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Activism

    Neither would I.

12. Who "Owns" the "nursing shortage?"

    RNBSN1 replied to Norbert Holz's topic in General Nursing

    I don't live very far from that hospital, and am familiar with that article. Granted, the nurses have made progress by having their benefits and compensation increased (comparable to the area), but the working conditions haven't changed, and they a...

13. Who "Owns" the "nursing shortage?"

    RNBSN1 replied to Norbert Holz's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, it'll never happen.

14. What's the hardest shift to work in?

    RNBSN1 replied to 91WhiskeyM6's topic in General Nursing

    7 Pm - 7 Am

15. Least favorite subject?

    RNBSN1 replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

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