MidnightTang

MidnightTang

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  1. Doing favors or giving gifts for patients: Unacceptable?

    I do agree about not creating friendships outside of work. We have one, very motherly, older nurse who is facebook friends with several former patients. This has always struck me as crossing a line.
  2. Doing favors or giving gifts for patients: Unacceptable?

    I don't know what the rules are, but I can think of two cases when we did big things for a couple patients on my neurology floor, who were long term residents (1 month or more) due to insurance/finances/lack of support. A couple techs were recognize...
  3. Is an NP program possible for me?

    I do still feel pretty stongly that I will do my np. I just can't see myself away from the bedside forever. I'm just unsure about how feasible it is with my work schedule.
  4. urinary catheterization

    I agree with others that the sidelying position is best with severe contractures. Easier to keep a sterile field and it's much more comfortable than trying to pry open legs.
  5. Is an NP program possible for me?

    I'm tentatively about to start a new job (just finalizing some details) that requires me to start a Master's program. The job is in the realm of patient education, not direct patient care. I have been doing bedside nursing for the past 7 years. I ...
  6. Ridiculous quote about nurses featured in a sociology book..

    Just want to say that being a teamster doesn't guarantee anything. My husband has been a teamster machinist for ten years and I have been a nurse for seven and he makes a couple bucks less than me. His insurance is comparable and his pension was di...
  7. How much is too much when you catheterize

    That other thread supports what I had been starting to lean towards, that this is one of those old nurses tales that hang around. While there may be some risk, it can't be that great if there is no documentation or research to back it up. It seems ...
  8. How much is too much when you catheterize

    Seems like a reasonable explanation for what is supposed to happen, but if that is really an issue, why is there not more documentation of it? I looked in my nursing school books and didn't find anything and I did a few database searches and came up...
  9. I have been a nurse for about 7 years and I remember in nursing school hearing that when you straight cath or put in a foley you should clamp at 1000 mL and wait a while, to prevent bladder spasms. Another, more experienced, nurse was told in school...
  10. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, FNP

    Thanks for the reply. I hope there aren't so few seats/so many applicants! I have good grades, but that competition is stressful. I'm going to probably apply at a couple more places, too, just to cover all my bases. I think I can still handle it ...
  11. I'm in consideration of applying to the FNP program at SIUE and am having a hard time finding any info out about it. I have seen several topics about the CRNA, but not the FNP. Can anyone give me some info about this program? Are there any negative...
  12. Well, 2 interviews down and I think I have a shot. Your post really helped me to be prepared. Thanks.
  13. Thank you, that is so helpful.
  14. I have an interview for a position as a staff nurse educator next week. I'm curious what qualities are valued in that position. I would also love to know if anyone has interviewed for this sort of position recently. What kind of questions should I...
  15. Finding the right NP program

    That's why I'm having such a hard time with this decision. I want to find a good school for a reasonable price. I have such a hard time figuring out what schools will provide a good education and are well-respected by employers. I would love it if...