rmd47

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1. Continuing Education Units(CEU's)

   rmd47 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone....hope all is going well for you. My question is this: does anyone have a reputable website that they use for CEU's. There is so much out there and it is causing me anxiety and confusion. I found one website where you take as many credit...

2. New Grad Boston Rn's Making $55/hr??!!

   rmd47 replied to lisa41rn's topic in Massachusetts

   SarahBeth~I am with you 100%. I began my search for a job after graduation 9/08, got my license in 12/08. After 2 months of looking(I mean I applied to Worcester, Boston, and RI hospitals) with no luck whatsoever. First of all, noone wants a new Grad...

3. Outpatient Jobs for New Grad

   rmd47 replied to cb0027's topic in Massachusetts

   Congrats on your achievement!!!I am in the same boat. Got my license in 12/08. Started a job in Feb(LTC/Nsg Home) and left in March. It was too depressing and crazy for me. It was the only job that came up. I applied to soooo many hosps, agencies, ns...

4. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

   rmd47 replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! I would be all over this one. This person thinks she is a nurse. She should not be Dx'ing anyone. She is not qualified to come to such conclusions(let alone the incorrect Dx). In fact, nurses can't even make Medical Dx. Be sure you follow-up on ...

5. which is priority in the post-op pt

   rmd47 replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

   So typical of Nursing tests.....I would go w/O2 because that temp if high would=infection. Not the case here, 94 is hypothermia which as indicated above can occur w/surgery. It is not uncommon, however, all efforts must be made to elevate this temp a...

6. I failed out of nursing school my last semester....help!

   rmd47 replied to talker1584's topic in Career Support

   Hello talker1584. Yes, I know there are others out there like you. I am one of them. I became an RN(12/08) and it took me 20 yrs(after an illness, trying to have children, learning issues and yes, failures). The point is I am here! Please be sure yo...

7. I passed :)

   rmd47 replied to ncgatorgirl's topic in NCLEX

   CONGRATS ncgatorgirl! What a great feeling and sigh of relief(for now)! Enjoy that feeling as there is more to come. Take care.:bowingpur

8. Aggressive Nurses

   rmd47 replied to Moneypitt's topic in General Nursing

   may i ask- did you stick up for this nurse? This is a type of "bullying" if you will and gives our profession a bad rep. We need to help one another by supporting each other!

9. I failed out of nursing school my last semester....help!

   rmd47 replied to talker1584's topic in Career Support

   I've been there many times....first try not to be so hard on yourself. I understand all that money and you feel it was wasted. It wasn't...sometimes you can be in the "wrong" program/school-I was. It has taken me 25 yrs(a marriage, 2 kids, depression...

10. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    rmd47 replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

    I too am a recent RN. I can relate to your being nervous,but remember we got through school, so we can get through anything that comes our way. I am an "older" nurse, but I will ALWAYS ask questions if I have to....better to be safe than sorry

11. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    rmd47 replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

    I am an "older" RN(brand new) and I really appreciate all the advice I've been reading. Thanks. I have seen alot already and know what exists out there, so I am a little more prepared.