Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Record Year for Acanthosis

    Golden_RN replied to OldDude's topic in School

    I just have to say, I am not a school nurse, but I love to read the postings from the school nurses because I learn so

  2. nursing concepts, death and dying,

    Golden_RN replied to monkey3369's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think it is presumptive to say that hearing is the last sense that we lose. I think a better premise is that patients in a coma, vegetative state or other condition that warrants them seemingly...

  3. Advice for changing my major. Leaving nursing?

    Golden_RN replied to Nursls21's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 SW friends. One retired from CPS (Masters degree), one works in a skilled nursing facility (Bachelors degree), one works for a big hospital system in a neurology clinic (Masters degree)....

  4. Trying to decide on nursing school

    Golden_RN replied to Acraeinae's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, shyness makes nursing more challenging because you will have to speak up for your client in very stressful situations. You will have to advocate for your patient to doctors, families, admin etc....

  5. Med error...need to vent!/suppoet

    Golden_RN replied to clh8987's topic in General Nursing

    YES! A handful of years ago this occurred at a hospital in Oakland, CA. As a result, my hospital had the tube feeding vendors give an in-service on using their products correctly. We were all...

  6. Med error...need to vent!/suppoet

    Golden_RN replied to clh8987's topic in General Nursing

    We've all made errors! I would check your facility's policy about using outside pharmacies' meds. At facilities where I've worked, if a medication comes from an outside pharmacy/hospital, the...

  7. Are you a "Sister?"

    Golden_RN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse in German is Krankenschwester, which literally translates to "sick sister". Judging from the other comments, calling other nurses "sister" may have European roots. In what part of the U.S. are...

  8. trying to pass nclex .. three times already

    Golden_RN replied to futureLVN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan has an LPN test prep class. I used to teach the RN NCLEX test prep and it's a good program. There were foreign trained nurses that used the program many years after they had

  9. I don't feel like a real nurse

    Golden_RN replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    We learn SO MUCH and are exposed to so many different areas in nursing school that none of us remember everything we learned. I think a lot of nurses are over achievers and have Impostor Syndrome....

  10. Teaching at a Tech school?

    Golden_RN replied to rn3052's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    About 4 years ago I interviewed for an instructor position at a private LVN school. I was offered the job, but I decided not to take it when I found out how much they were charging for tuition. I...

  11. Getting orders noc shift

    Golden_RN replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is not right. The DON should stand up for the nursing staff and let the MD know that the nurses will contact him/her when they need to. I do understand the intention to not call for every...

  12. Therapy dogs and Allergies

    Golden_RN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    You may find the information on this website helpful: cci.org | Our

  13. Therapy dogs and Allergies

    Golden_RN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I'm a volunteer service dog trainer for a national organization. Please check your state laws, as they vary. If the dog is an actual service dog (extensive training), it IS an extension of the...

  14. Unsure if this is right for me...

    Golden_RN replied to hannahkathy123's topic in Nursing Career

    I was going to say almost the same thing! With your BSN you may qualify for public health, school nurse, informatics or other job that will get you on the same schedule as your spouse and a much...

  15. RN MGR Told me I'm too old.

    Golden_RN replied to gumbi_12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If it was a phone interview, how did she know your age? Someone correct me if I am wrong, but any info that may lead to discrimination should not be made available to the hiring manager or interview...

  16. 3 Signs it Might be Time to Leave Bedside Nursing

    Golden_RN replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Great article! I hear/read about nurses complaining about the nurses that find themselves far away from the bedside, but someone needs to get all of the background work done (including educating,...

  17. Dear coworkers, I'm not your mom (or free PCP)

    Golden_RN replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Thank you for posting this! I am not a school nurse but I work in a large office building and am the only nurse in my department. I get asked to look at people's scabs that aren't healing, teach...

  18. MSN in Nursing and Healthcare Leadership jobs

    Golden_RN replied to Linzie0406's topic in Nurse Management

    Teaching, writing, quality management, infection control. Even if a job requires only a BSN (as my current job does), an MSN will give you an edge over competitors. School nurses in my area are...

  19. MSN In Leadership Programs

    Golden_RN replied to Success2011's topic in Nurse Management

    Look at the state universities in your state. I attended CSU Dominguez Hills in Los Angeles. I paid state tuition fees, which were very affordable. The regular classes were online, and we had to go...

  20. Tattoos in the workplace

    Golden_RN replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    You are not just dealing with the hospital in which you currently work, you will probably deal with other employers and other policies in the future. I did work at an acute hospital that required all...

  21. Loud Cartoons for Elderly Patients

    Golden_RN replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree with this! By playing cartoons, the facility is not allowing the residents to choose their own activities according to their preferences. And isn't the facility afraid of surveyors...

  22. Nurse educator? Nurse practitioner?.. help!!

    Golden_RN replied to bmward0807's topic in Nursing Career

    A few years ago (right after finishing my MSN) I worked part time at a hospital and taught clinicals at a community college at the same time. So it is totally possible! Unfortunately, the teaching...

  23. Nurse educator? Nurse practitioner?.. help!!

    Golden_RN replied to bmward0807's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you need to think more about what kind of job you want. The roles of the NP and NE are completely different. I have an MSN in Nursing Education, and when I finished, I had so many...

  24. 2 full-time jobs?

    Golden_RN replied to anna225's topic in General Nursing

    That's interesting! It took me 2 years full time to finish pre-reqs in CA. All of the science classes you mention + the general

  25. Gift for Nursing Student

    Golden_RN replied to Golden_RN's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much! I think this is perfect! I totally forgot about using