mkoonrn

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1. Distance learning RN degree

   mkoonrn replied to DARLENEDOT's topic in General Nursing

   I chose to go through Regents College (now Excelsior) to obtain my RN. I had already done my pre-req classes (except micro) at the local college. I had to complete 6 nursing classes and micro, and the clinical weekend. I believe there are 7 nursin...

2. Would u recommend Surg Tech?

   mkoonrn replied to Freebird's topic in Operating Room

   Bird-- I am an RN who works in the OR. I am also a certified surgical tech. I was an LPN, then LPN/tech, then got my RN. That aside--you asked about risks. The most common risk is a needlestick or a blade cut. You also asked if there are jobs-...

3. What Freaks You Out?

   mkoonrn replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   There are just a few things that really gross me out: 1. The sound of someone hocking up snot--the worst-one day a pt. spilled 1/2 an emesis basin of green thick snot down my leg onto my shoe!!!!yuk!!!! 2. I work in the OR and the only thing I can'...

4. Can Nursing be Lucrative?

   mkoonrn replied to MQ Edna's topic in Humor

   I really did think the original question was kind of funny, but the answers were even funnier. If you choose to live in W.VA. the wages are very, very, very low. I have been a nurse for 9 years, almost 4 in the OR. Rn's start at $13.00 here. We ...