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  1. Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    APRN. replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I came across this posting while procrastinating instead of studying and had to reply even though the thread is a little dated. I find it very curious that we can say that a DNP is not a Doctor,...

  2. Still don't get the BSN ADN thing...

    APRN. replied to tarotale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The ADN & BSN educated nurses are the same regarding clinical expertise. This is evidenced by passing boards. Questions like whether to Insert this tube or that. If Hazel starts slurring her words...

  3. ccrn

    APRN. replied to jpj7's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The Lara Gasparis Vonfrolio DVD's were very helpful. She also has a 1000 question databank with detailed answers given for rationales in a book you can order off of her website. You can sign up for...

  4. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    APRN. replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes. It is probably nice to have a debate when you feel like debating. However, I believe the OP intended to talk with other conservatives without side bar conversations with folks who wish to...

  5. RN to MSN, skip the BSN?

    APRN. replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Students

    I would like to suggest going straight for the RN-MSN degree in CNL. Despite what many think, you do not have to "go back" and take the "filler classes" like American Government, World History, etc,...

  6. Going from Clinical Nurse Leader to a NP?

    APRN. replied to xInspiredx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have recently enrolled in an inaugural Masters degree CNL program that allows ADN's and BSN's alike to merge in during the last year of the program. Being an established university that primarily...

  7. Anyone applying to Touro College Nursing 2012?!

    APRN. replied to Madras's topic in New York Nursing

    Please be advised; there is now a nursing program in California - Touro University California, MSN-Clinical Nurse

  8. Get your BSN or "Get Out"

    APRN. posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The entire nursing staff at my facility received word from management and HR that the ADN/RN staff have less than ten years to get at least a BSN degree. All RN positions by "D Day" will be required...

  9. FIVE family members in a crowded ICU rm all night long!

    APRN. posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Last night I took care of a very young adult patient who is basically donor material now because of a rather unfortunate combination of cocaine and a heart condition. The family was approached...

  10. Salary comparison

    APRN. replied to oriellyk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Around San Francisco RN. ICU. Have been with current employer for almost 5 years now 60.00/hr Bay Area = VERY high cost of

  11. Wow They Are Really Serious - smokers not hired

    APRN. replied to LemonIndiscretion's topic in General Nursing

    Dangers of "Third Hand Smoke" revealed. The Dangers of Third-Hand Smoke Revealed | LiveScience "...A new study reveals that the residue of nicotine that lingers on surfaces can react with another...

  12. Your method for analyzing lab values

    APRN. replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    OH MY GOODNESS!! We're Same-ies! I've always done that too. Works like a

  13. Dealing with nosey nurses

    APRN. replied to Aviationurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    I used to work Agency. A Lot. It's like having to learn the street smarts of nursing 101 in a crash course. The one thing I learned was to NEVER give an answer to a question until you knew the...

  14. Why RNs cannot say 'That's not my job'

    APRN. replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in General Nursing

    I must be the only exception to that rule. I spent 10 years going between six different CNA hospitals in the Bay Area and giving them my 89.00 per month to watch all the complaints continue. Now...

  15. How much do experienced ICU RN's make in Riverside County, CA, and San Diego, CA?

    APRN. replied to stephaniegrasko's topic in California Nursing

    Probably NOT enough! (LOL - please forgive my flippant answer....I'm feeling especially sarcastic today - and wish that I could think that someone would be posting a high dollar

  16. Defining nursing with a single word...

    APRN. replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is:

  17. So irritated!

    APRN. replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    I always say that's it's better to be pis**d off than pis**d on. Also, I've found that what usually follows from a shift like that is an occurrence/something that happens that makes me feel REALLY...

  18. giving iv argumentin

    APRN. replied to obonye's topic in Pediatric

    This is a total hijack of this thread, and I apologize, but I really want some 'Ar'gumentin for my husband and want to know if it is available on an outpatient basis?

  19. For the love of Pete.....Where are you?!

    APRN. posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm from California. The Board of Nursing in California has their own way of defining nursing as it relates to professional practice in the State of California. Each State has their own uniqueness...

  20. Why did you pick your username?

    APRN. replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    I was really surprised that the user-name wasn't already taken! All of my fellow Registered Nurses out there and no other " ® Nurses"

  21. Horrific Write Ups? Has it ever happened to you?

    APRN. replied to NonieJuice's topic in General Nursing

    I would offer you this advice; I would NOT sign the write up. I would not write on the form. I would not make any acknowledgement upon the hospital forms of a bogus write up. What I WOULD do would...

  22. Need a new perspective here....

    APRN. replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had nurses who I've admired in the past get short with me when I've not been a perfect nurse. What I've found helpful, is to look 'em in the eye and say "I value your input, and recognize your...

  23. Favoritism in Nursing?

    APRN. replied to xenabsnrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have been party to a situation that describes itself as being non-conducive to advancement. To put it another way; If you try to plant flowers in a certain area and they don't grow, it's time to...

  24. The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    APRN. replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Patient in room 4 just got extubated and keeps trying to get out of bed, oh...and you're getting an ETOH'r in room 20.

  25. Showing off my vent experience

    APRN. replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    I would make statements such as "I have reached an expert level of knowledge in the use of (insert types of vents you are familiar with here), as well as being able to function as a resource to others...