Misty1

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1. Did I do something horribly wrong?

   Misty1 replied to Silverbird501's topic in General Nursing

   No you didn't do anything wrong and your instructor is probably and insecure...... oh never mind I won't finish that sentence. Its just a personal pet peeve of mine how our students are treated. I get students all the time that are afraid of speaki...

2. The Politics of Mgmt Cleaning house

   Misty1 replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Geriatric

   That is why I'm not loyal to any hospital.

3. The Politics of Mgmt Cleaning house

   Misty1 replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Geriatric

   "The new guy wanted to "bring in his own people" who would kow-tow to him." You hit it right on there. I think it is more about power and obedience then money. Its too bad patient care isn't the priority.

4. The Politics of Mgmt Cleaning house

   Misty1 replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Geriatric

   It seems that this is happening a lot this last year. I applied for a job went to the interview and was told "Oh we just got rid of a bunch of nurses". Didn't accept the job.

5. How common is Valley Fever?

   Misty1 replied to Misty1's topic in Arizona

   Thanks. I understand about not giving medical advise got a call into my husbands Dr right now. She can't talk to me about him I know but I'm going to see if she'll talk to me about an immunosupressed person going to AZ. I don't remember if I mentio...

6. How common is Valley Fever?

   Misty1 replied to Misty1's topic in Arizona

   Thank you. I did some research online that is a good site. Have you taken care of anyone with this disease?

7. How common is Valley Fever?

   Misty1 posted a topic in Arizona

   I just moved to the Peoria area and my husband plans on joining me soon. Someone just told me about Valley Fever I've been a nurse for 15 years never heard of it until yesterday. Here is the problem my husband is immunosuppresed and I'm wondering i...

8. Faking Seizure in ER

   Misty1 replied to Toquay's topic in Emergency

   That is so funny

9. Help? Broken hearted & sad...

   Misty1 replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Crystal, You know everything your counselor said about nursing is true. It is emotionally draining at times and high stress and you do need a good grip on math and chemistry. You also do need to be self assured. I'm not saying you shouldn't go i...

10. Relocating

    Misty1 replied to chicagobearfan's topic in Arizona

    Sorry took so long to reply. I'm moving to Sun City. How is the house selling going? We decided to rent our house

11. Relocating

    Misty1 replied to chicagobearfan's topic in Arizona

    Your from WI and a Chicago Bear fan!! Shame on you!:) I'm just kidding. I'm from Wi also, took a travel assignment in TX told someone that I didn't drink beer and not a Packers fan. His response was "Oh your the one!" :) Seriously considering mo...

12. Which parameter is elevated in right-sided heart failure?

    Misty1 replied to Misty1's topic in CCU

    Thank you highlandlass1592 for that website. You guys were all right of course it was CVP and the fact I didn't know that tells me I have a lot of studying to do. Thanks

13. Which parameter is elevated in right-sided heart failure?

    Misty1 posted a topic in CCU

    A. CVP B. Left-ventricular end-diastolic pressure C. PAWP D. Cardiac output I'm trying to brush up on my Cardiac knowledge because it is a weakness of mine. I got this question on a self test wrong and just want to see if anyone else said th...

14. What is the normal amount of credits required for a BSN.

    Misty1 replied to Foley6's topic in General Nursing

    You will probably get 60 to 70 credits from your Associate Degree program. Thats what the University told me when I applied.

15. Anybody taking ADN to BSN online through UW system?

    Misty1 replied to Misty1's topic in Wisconsin

    No you won't have trouble finding a job as an ADN. That being said ADN programs are kick- butt. The ADNs come out ready and running.