KnoxWarEagle

KnoxWarEagle has 12 years experience and specializes in ICU, ER, Surgery, Med-Surg, Pediatrics.

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1. What's your holiday bonus?

   KnoxWarEagle replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

   I work for a physican for 4 years and got a bonus of $200. I left the practice and worked Pharmaceutical Sales for 3 years and just left that to come back to nursing. Because I left and have only been there for a month I only got $50. It's more th...

2. I know I've asked this before....

   KnoxWarEagle replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Students

   That is awesome MBA!!!!! Congrats!!! I basically STALKED the dean of the nursing school to get in (12 years ago...UGH!). It paid off. I hope you love it! Just know there are so many different areas to work. If you get tired of one just switch!

3. I know I've asked this before....

   KnoxWarEagle replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Students

   Depends on the school and if you are utilizing class credits from your prior degree. I got a BS in Biology and then went back and got a BSN. I used the initial credits from Biology to count towards my BSN. I graduated with a 2.9(4.0) in biology (h...

4. Do you regret being a nurse

   KnoxWarEagle replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

   Jadegypsy...Have you thought of working an outpatient surgery center? I went from surgery to endoscopy. You can't beat not having to be "surgically" connected to a pager. The pay is less but the sanity is worth it. Merry Christmas!

5. STUPID PARENTS!! (vent here)

   KnoxWarEagle replied to tgb3rn's topic in General Nursing

   I have a friend whose dog was shot with a BB gun by his neighbors 9 year old son. John went to the family and their answer "boys will be boys." John, being the patient person he was, noticed the boy loved to play in the backyard with his dog. John...

6. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

   KnoxWarEagle replied to okie2's topic in ADN/BSN

   I am a BSN that has to laugh whenever this comes up. We are nurses...period! I have practiced in three states. I have worked with LPN's that could run circles around me and I have worked with FNP's that actually learned alittle from me. It all de...

7. A&P without Bio and Chemistry????

   KnoxWarEagle replied to Hope2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Anatomy is all "stuff and chuck." Memorization! Physiology is how it all works together. If you have a basic understanding of biology you will do fine. It is easier to take bio first but the chemistry is not necessary.

8. Hiv In Adolescents

   KnoxWarEagle replied to MsLady06's topic in General Nursing

   I actually worked with AIDS patients in the mid-nineties. I was on a pulmonology floor dubbed "deaths doorway." Nurses would cry when they were pulled there. The youngest was an 18 year old hemophiliac. There were all walks of life. Gay men, a r...

9. Pregnant but Negative Urine Preg?

   KnoxWarEagle replied to RunnerRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Both pregancies I had negative tests. I had low progesterone and had to take suppliments. I don't know if this had anything to do with this but I was WEEKS late!

10. New Grads - Rotten Shifts?

    KnoxWarEagle replied to MililaniMom's topic in General Nursing

    If you are willing to go to Med Surg then there or more open positions in all shifts. There are many options. If you like nursing make the jump. It will all fall into place

11. My results are in...I failed!!

    KnoxWarEagle replied to Trini James's topic in NCLEX

    Hang in there! This is not too uncommon. I am not sure about the days but go to your state Nsg Board web site. It is on Tennessee's so I am sure you will find it for New York. Good Luck

12. stethoscopes

    KnoxWarEagle replied to RNshark's topic in Student Assist

    I love my Littman. My father bought my first one as a nursing gradution present. I love the single tube, it makes it lighter and less noise is noted. The single bell is nice because you can change what you are listening to without changing the bel...

13. bevel up or down?

    KnoxWarEagle replied to majestix's topic in Urology

    First of all, What is substantial? Was this noted in a reputable journal with a substancial study group (ie: 12 is not substancial)? Over how long was the study and did the p value suggest reproducability? Never go against the grain without the p...

14. How are you judgemental?

    KnoxWarEagle replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I get tired of patients who are dead set on having an antibiotic for their runny nose. Even worse, they don't want to come in to be seen. They want you to call it in for them. The doctor I work for was formally know to call an antibiotic in when a...

15. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    KnoxWarEagle replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

    When I worked urological surgery it wasn't uncommon for the Anethesilolgist to change the patients anesthesia before surgery. Many times a patient would have an epidural instead of a general esp if the patient might need lithotripsy for the stone re...