PickyRN

PickyRN

LTC, Med/Surg

Member

  • Content

    45

  • Visitors

    2,119

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by PickyRN

  1. Why do so many of you hate working med/surg?

    PickyRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    There is a "med-surg certification", but it isn't required for my department. I believe med surg nursing is a "specialty", but unfortunately it is often viewed as a "dumping ground" for nurses. While...

  2. Why do so many of you hate working med/surg?

    PickyRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I work med-surg. Here's my thoughts: I decided to work med-surg right out of nursing school. I got job offers from a cardiac floor and orthopedics at this hospital. But I decided to get at least one...

  3. does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    PickyRN replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I place myself along with the Western thinkers in the group, and say that therapeutic touch, reiki, etc, may have a placebo effect, but nothing more. As a Christian, I cannot discount the possibility...

  4. help.... mt test shut off at 75 today!!!

    PickyRN replied to danielleward's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my boards last August, and I only got 75 questions. I felt the same way that every single nurse I have ever talked to does: I was sure that I failed. But I didn't. I know it's tough these...

  5. Question And Answer!

    PickyRN replied to shall's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was in nursing school, one of my fellow students walked up to me where I was standing with our clinical instructor. She asked the instructor, "ok, so if I am going to give this drug out of the...

  6. insulin med error

    PickyRN replied to flyladynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have seen both sides. I worked at a nursing home and we didn't have to have two people sign off on it. I felt that this was ok, because nobody was on a sliding scale, and we gave the same dosages...

  7. Is 'E.R' the tv show accurate?

    PickyRN replied to AussieJack's topic in Emergency

    What really gets to me is when these shows portray the doctor as doing something that is "the nurse's job". Like last night's episode of Grey's Anatomy had one of the doctors "drawing blood" on a...

  8. Commissioning Process

    PickyRN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Ok, so here's a question I just thought of for those of you military nurses in general, and Navy nurses in particular (I would appreciate input from any branch): How long does the commissioning...

  9. Commissioning Process

    PickyRN replied to PickyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, I guess those who are in a traditional BSN program join the NCP at the end of their Sophomore year. Then they graduate and have to pass boards before they can go to OIS. Thankfully I have...

  10. Commissioning Process

    PickyRN replied to PickyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Ok, talk to the recruiter. I have so far just talked with him on the phone, but I may go in during the next few weeks at some point. I realize my commission doesn't happen until after my BSN. I...

  11. Commissioning Process

    PickyRN replied to PickyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Ok, thanks, but this wasn't my question. My question was, "how long will it take until I receive my first installment of money." I have yet to sign up for the NCP. Here's my timeline: 1. Lose...

  12. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    PickyRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Ok, so in case people don't read all the posts, here's my intro: ASN RN degree from a college in Iowa, passed my NCLEX last summer, working med-surg at a hospital in Indiana. Working on getting in...

  13. Will Military take an ADN/Diploma nurse with BSc. in another field?

    PickyRN replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Government, Military

    I have a BS and a MA in another field (theology) and I have my associates RN degree. I have checked into the same thing (can I be a nurse in the military with a combination of these degrees) and what...

  14. Considering - Navy Nurse Candidate Program

    PickyRN replied to fry.girl's topic in Government, Military

    I became an RN last summer, and I am about to start an RN to BSN program (since I have my Associate's degree). I am planning on joining the Nurse candidate Program in the Navy as soon as I get under...