GInurse

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1. Distance learning RN degree

   GInurse replied to DARLENEDOT's topic in General Nursing

   I agree Jared. I was an LPN and put off going back to obtain my ADN degree for 5 years. I still wouldn't have been able to do it if it were not for the distance learning program. I took ALL my pre-req's via telecourse or internet, with the excepti...

2. Average doseage of conscious sedation while doing endoscopy's

   GInurse replied to lmbv55's topic in Gastroenterology

   I work for a gastroenterologist and assist with endoscopy daily. I am the one who administers the conscious sedation and I determine how much medication is enough. He has given me that responsibility. While I do agree with the above post, there IS an...

3. Declining Pass rates for first-time takers of the RN licensure exam.

   GInurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in Humor

   Me too! What's the deal with moving things around on us anyway?!? Oh well. I too am a "New grad" although I have been practicing as an LPN for the past 7 years. I am competent, bright, and insightful, but never the less worried about passing the ...

4. Christian Nurses

   GInurse replied to panda_181's topic in General Nursing

   A little off the subject, BUT do any of you watch, or have any of you seen "CROSSING OVER WITH JOHN EDWARD" On the Sci-fi channel? It certainly opens your mind and makes you ask some long overdue questions regarding your religious beliefs. I would lo...

5. Funny Names for Nurses

   GInurse replied to randomnamees's topic in Humor

   We recently had a patient named B A pickle and last year we had a patient named Bud Fuchs! WE also have a cardiovascular surgeon named Dr. Hartsuck.

6. Is nursing a "calling"

   GInurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in Career Support

   Do I feel that nursing is a calling? Well I have to agree with all the other posts and say yes, and no. My story: I was 23 years old, a high school dropout, in the middle of a divorce, had 2 small children ages 3 and 5, living in a 2 bedroom h...

7. My 9 year old working on an ulcer!?!?

   GInurse replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

   As a Gi nurse, I feel that there are several ohter things you need to know. From his symptoms, having abdominal cramping since Saturday, exacerbated whenever he eats anything. He has been a little constipated, has had a few small BMs, nothing exciti...

8. What are you worth in pay?

   GInurse replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

   I agree nurse4kids! RN/LPN pay should be different, but based on performance and experience. I am an LPN, have been for 7 years, just finished my RN program and I just got a raise in pay, $1.00 per hour for now, and then another $1.00 per hour when...

9. DISTANCE LEARNING ANYONE???

   GInurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have just completed my education by way of distance learning. I successfully completed the program, but feel that it is not for everyone. My questions are: 1. Has anyone else obtained their degree by this means? 2. What are your opinions regardin...

10. NO LUNCH BREAKS ?*!$??

    GInurse replied to mulder's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a gastroenterologist and we schedule from 8 am to 430 pm. We NEVER take a lunch break. We are either rounding at the hospital, seeing patients at the office, or doing endoscopy. One of the office girls is responsible for retrieving the ...

11. Not FDA approved

    GInurse replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    You have a liscence that requires you to give safe and effectve care. If you are administering a drug via a route that is not FDA approved for that drug, you are responisble, no matter what the order is. Period. It is ALWAYS a nursing judgement cal...

12. IVIG INFUSIONS IN THE OFFICE

    GInurse replied to cjp's topic in General Nursing

    Explain to me what an IVIG is.

13. Why do we eat our young?

    GInurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have talked with nurses of all degrees and certifications at various settings about this, and I cannot seem to figure out why we are so brutal to one another. If our main goal is to be a proficent healthcare provider/teacher, what is the point of ...

14. Casual Days

    GInurse replied to NurseAllen's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your concerns and share your professional views. We as nurses are required by law in most states to identify ourselves, with at least a name badge, when we are "on the clock". I work in a physician's office and asssist with endoscopic p...