takniteze

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1. Solution to ADN vs BSN--Revamp Nursing Education?

   takniteze replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   I absolutely AGREE with you that all nurses should be taught in the hospital setting. Theory is wonderful, but it is just that ,"theory". Put these people to work and see if they can handle the routine. I find it amazing that a school/ college would ...

2. Solution to ADN vs BSN--Revamp Nursing Education?

   takniteze replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   Marie, LPN's ARE Nurses! The biggest argument my father in-law ever got into with his Aunt was IF an LPN was a nurse or not (little did he know SHE was an LPN and had been since the very early 1930's she could have been Grandfathered to a RN status, ...

3. Solution to ADN vs BSN--Revamp Nursing Education?

   takniteze replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   The only problem with the LPN part is that LPN's ARE NOT used efficiently or Effectively AS a part of the Nursing Team and IF Someone would reallize that LPN'S are VALUABLE AND USE THEM CORRECTLY, the Nursing shortage would be a little lighter.

4. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

   takniteze replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

   BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!! I am so sick and tired of hearing a child laughing and giggling throughout the E.D. just because Mommy or daddy didnot want to miss their favorite TV show in order to take the kid to a M.D.'s office, or they "couldn't get an appointm...

5. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

   takniteze replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Sounds to me like you are a wonderful Nurse! Bless you for being the person you are, I too have had patients like that, unfortunately for them I was/am not quite the patient person you are. I quickly informed the patient and the family members that t...

6. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

   takniteze replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   How about 3 back to back 12 hour shifts on a Med- Surg. floor with 2 NEW RN's and a couple of Experienced LPNs and 36 Patients 16 of whom are 1st day post-op 3 Trans in and 9 releases.

7. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

   takniteze replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   I wish it was just grotesque, it was humiliating and demeaning. I amazed that these student did not have enough education to even keep the most basic vulgarities out of their "song". I am a Nurse that is employeed in the Department of Corrections, a...

8. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

   takniteze replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your assistance you are exactly right in you interpretation of what I was responding to and what I meant to say.

9. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

   takniteze replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   I fully understand how ALL of US Nurses feel, but unfortunately, IGNORANCE comes in ALL fields, as does tolerance, patience and kindness. I WAS EXTREMELY angry and disgruntled by the apparent LACK of respect shown by a bunch of upstart, pea brained ,...

10. Next PRN dose on Bridge. Do you have a window?

    takniteze replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you are coming from and in most facilities there IS a 15 minute window which allows for the medication to be given up to 15 minutes PRIOR to the hour of accepted delivery for a Narcotic. (e.g. original dose was 0900, med ordered wa...

11. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    takniteze replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just read the "song lyrics" needless to say these are the same type of potential "Doctors" who will be amputating the wrong limb or treating a patient for an M.I. when they are actually having a seizure. Let's ALL pray that there is a NURSE around t...

12. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    takniteze replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    The Young Lady who spoke out against this so called song should be commended! Hoorah for the bravery she has shown! She will be an asset to her field of work!!!

13. Need Info on Life Experience schools and State Boards

    takniteze replied to takniteze's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks for the repky: That's what I have tried to tell her but as we all know some people just will not listen. I will show her this maybe she will get the clue.

14. Need Info on Life Experience schools and State Boards

    takniteze posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi everyone, I am seeking information on the so called "life experience schools" Are the really LEGAL diplomas? Can they be used to take state boards? One of my friends who is also a LPN has just ordered one of the "Life Experience Diplomas for her A...

15. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    takniteze replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire :angryfire i wonder if the idiots who expressed their opinions of nurses this way could do our jobs? i find it amazing at the amount of m.d. and interns who actually feel this way about nurses. if only they would stop and think... nurses ...