NorthernRN

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1. What smells?? ER!

   NorthernRN replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with Heather - come on folks - it's a TV show. There are SO many other issues that nursing needs to address, ie short staffing, poor pay rates, long shifts w/o breaks. Let's put our energies towards those issues.... :)

2. BSN or ADN?

   NorthernRN replied to Iwant2banurse's topic in General Nursing

   Here's my 2 cents~ I got my ADN first, then worked as an RN while I completed my BSN. I got some excellent experience, while getting both degrees. It was well worth the time and effort as I was able to write my own ticket when talking with hospita...

3. cord care

   NorthernRN replied to obnurseinNW's topic in Ob/Gyn

   "So what do you do do if there are s/s of infection?" If there are s/s, then Peds is called (we're a teaching hospital and have residents). Typically, if no systemic s/s exist, then the cord is thoroughly cleaned w/ etoh and watched. If systemic s...

4. Can Nursing be Lucrative?

   NorthernRN replied to MQ Edna's topic in Humor

   Bonnie, it depends on your definition of lucrative. I make over $47,000/yr as a BSN, working as a Nurse Health Educator and I anticipate that my salary will increase after I complete my MSN-FNP program and hang a shingle. In addition to a nice sala...

5. cord care

   NorthernRN replied to obnurseinNW's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi...in the unit I used to work in (and this is still policy), the clamp is removed after 24hrs, as long as there are no s/s of infection. If the cord is still moist after 24 hrs, you need to be looking for s/s. You should have significant drying a...

6. Track To L&D Nursing?

   NorthernRN replied to dawnreeves's topic in Ob/Gyn

   As an experienced high risk L&D nurse, my advice is this: get a solid foundation in med/surg nsg, at least one year, and then look into OB positions. You get a wealth of experience in m/s that is necessary for your entire career, ie, various dr...

7. Effects of "Safe Haven" Bills on RN's

   NorthernRN replied to princessRN4's topic in General Nursing

   Being a L&D nurse, and a mom, I have two opinions on this subject, which is now a law in TX. As a L&D nurse, I support the law in that anything we can do to encourage young women NOT to leave their babies in trash cans/dumpsters is a good th...

8. Favorite Nurses

   NorthernRN replied to Phantom2U's topic in General Nursing

   Phantom ~ I can't give you specific info about that agency or Boston, but I can give you gen'l info about agencies. I work for one right now and I LOVE it. The pay is great ($4-5/hr over what other staff RN's are making), full benefit package, and ...

9. Nursing pay

   NorthernRN replied to firegirl_27's topic in General Nursing

   I'm practicing in Texas, and I make $22/hr as a Nurse Health Educator. My counterparts in my specialty (OB) make $18-$32/hr in the local hospitals..... Don't knock TX off your list too quickly...

10. Did you see Hopkins 24/7? What did you think of it?

    NorthernRN replied to oramar's topic in Safety

    I thought the show was very good. I would have liked to have seen more nursing, but I did like the honesty about managed care, especially about the 1-2% of people who will pay the ultimate price, death, in order for managed care to make a profit. I...

11. Am I wasting my time

    NorthernRN replied to Lynn Sams's topic in General Nursing

    That rumor has been floating around for years! With the impending nursing shortage, that program isn't going to be phased out. Have you considered doing a 2 year ADN program?? As for doing an RN v LPN, that's a personal decision you'll have to make...

12. MSN student - please help with research topic

    NorthernRN replied to TBoltRN's topic in General Nursing

    "I am interested in finding out if nurses feel that indigent patients or those with limited insurance (medicaid, medicare) are entitled to the same medical care and diagnostic testing as those with substancial insurances." As a nurse, without quest...

13. confused student

    NorthernRN replied to Ms.Manicure's topic in General Nursing

    Although there are a number of factors that will determine whether you do an ADN or BSN program (cost, family, time committment, etc), here's my 2 cents..... I initially did my ADN, working as a unit clerk through out, then working as an RN after gr...

14. Need advice-should I work between ASN & BSN degrees?

    NorthernRN replied to Kim-rn's topic in General Nursing

    Without question, take your boards and work! It is possible to continue working while doing your BSN (I did it as a single parent to a toddler) and the experience will be invaluable. And, having just looked at approx 10 different grad schools, expe...

15. Regents College/College Network

    NorthernRN replied to PCav's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever you look into ANY nursing program, ALWAYS check out their accreditations!! I may be incorrect, but it is my understanding that Regent's Master's program is NOT accredited. In looking at their site, only the ADN and BSN programs are NLN-acc...