RutgerskidBSN

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1. Is a Public Outcry Needed?

   RutgerskidBSN replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism

   I totally agree with you. At my school they only accept professors who have a doctorate degree (PhD or DNSc). And it is so hard to make tenure at Rutgers that the turn over rate is ever 5 years. Only one professor has tenure and that is our dean. Wit...

2. Men Nursing students a ??

   RutgerskidBSN replied to jdomep's topic in General Students

   Being 1 of 6 male students in a class of 41, i do feel as though i am singled out. I have consistantly been the only guy in my clinical group until this last one in OB/Gyn. My clinical instructor does single us out trys to embarrass us in front of ot...

3. Severe uncontrolled N&V

   RutgerskidBSN replied to Pammy's topic in Hospice

   Working In Hospice Pharmacy i can recommend a great med. Someone had mentioned it before, but i just wanted to add. A compound med that can be made at a special pharmacy is ABHR: Lorazepam (ativan) 0.5mg/Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 12.5mg/Haloperidal ...

4. Hospitals paying for schooling?

   RutgerskidBSN replied to Kimberly_1999's topic in General Students

   oh, I forgot to mention. I got a full ride to school for the first three years, so any money after that is pure spending money.lol. (probably a nice car). Scholarships pay in more than one way. Good luck searching...

5. Hospitals paying for schooling?

   RutgerskidBSN replied to Kimberly_1999's topic in General Students

   For anyone in NJ, Virtua Health Systems is offering BSN students up to $8,000 dollars for each year of college then put in from Sophmore to Senior year (they dont count freshman year as nursing classes). They will give you the full amount of your tui...

6. Dilaudid Question

   RutgerskidBSN replied to Y2KRN's topic in Medications

   Working for a hospice pharmacy I have seen Dilaudid Iv push up to 10mg q1-2h. This not often seen in most pt's. This particular pt had Lung Ca with mets to Brain and Bone, and was admitted back into the hospital. Besides end of life care, i have neve...

7. Need info about becoming a hospice nurse

   RutgerskidBSN replied to Litalya's topic in Hospice

   I work with over 400 hospices all over the U.S. If you are in Philadelphia here are some numbers: Wissahickon Hospice:(215) 247-0277 Jefferson Hospice:(610) 526-3265 Chandler Hospice:(215) 860-4000 VITAS Philadelphia: (610) 260-6020 These are just a ...

8. Choosing clinicals

   RutgerskidBSN replied to UWECfuturenurse's topic in General Students

   What I would do is start out small! I would do my extended care to start. This will serve as a introduction to the nursing process. I am under the impression that this is your first clinical. I would then progress to the more difficult clinical; med/...

9. Trying to survive. need tips on how to do well.

   RutgerskidBSN replied to RutgerskidBSN's topic in General Nursing

   that was very encouraging. thanks.

10. Trying to survive.......

    RutgerskidBSN posted a topic in General Students

    hey, I am junior at Rutgers and trying to survive my first clinical semester. I was wondering if anyone had any tips making it through this program. I feel like so much of the stuff is dry and boring. I am also looking for some words of encouragemen...

11. Trying to survive. need tips on how to do well.

    RutgerskidBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    hey, I am junior at Rutgers and trying to survive my first clinical semester. I was wondering if anyone had any tips making it through this program. I feel like so much of the stuff is dry and boring. I am also looking for some words of encouragement...

12. Upper divisional BSN programs

    RutgerskidBSN replied to Tigger100S's topic in General Students

    Rutgers is a upper level BSN program. They have 3 locations and it is very afordable. The professors are great and really enjoy being there. I am very happy with the program and would recommend it to anyone! Any questions just ask. -kevin