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  1. LPN vs RN - serious question about differences

    APRN. replied to jjjoy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check out the following links for some information that the federal government has listed for the differences between RN and LVN/LPN. Bureau of Labor Statistics for RN:...

  2. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    APRN. replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    It has been my experience that grades are highly subjective. Is an "A" in Microbiology at Harvard higher than an "A" in Microbiology at your local Community College? Is an "A" in clinicals with...

  3. TN Nurses Against Proposed Bill (SB 0009) for "Certified Medication Technicians"

    APRN. replied to ccuRNinTN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    When a Dr. makes a medication mistake - there's a WHOLE lot riding on the line. Took a LOONG time and effort to get that license. Makes one very reverent of one's own tush on the line. Grandma's...

  4. RN to BSN Online Programs. Let's hear some recommendations

    APRN. replied to pdaddy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thomas Edison State College is 100% online, and is (very) approximately about 300 per credit hour if you're out of state, and less if you're in state. TESC is regionally and nationally accredited,...

  5. Consequences for terminating contract early

    APRN. replied to leemali79's topic in Travel

    Sounds like it's time to take some 'mental health'.....errr......sick call

  6. JCAHO and bedside medications...

    APRN. replied to RN*mommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Interesting post and comments. I work in ICU now, and have not floated off my unit for longer than I can remember. However, it always used to be okay to leave certain meds (such as eye gtts, etc) at...

  7. How do you handle an unprofessional nurse?

    APRN. replied to JavaMama98's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would throw the biggest hissy fit you've every seen in your life if you tried to depart without counting them narcs with me! If there is even one ml of narcotic missing during the next shift count...

  8. Crappy Nurses Day

    APRN. replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Your post makes me think that you've spent more time doing housekeeping than being a nurse........... I've had housekeeping walk in on me and give that "look", you know, the one that says "You...

  9. NURSES NOTES (AHHHHH!!!)

    APRN. replied to Vernie08's topic in General Nursing

    About 20 years ago, a nursing instructor taught me that the way to document nursing care is like "Painting a picture with words". I think it is still true

  10. Patient Allergic to Armband?

    APRN. replied to maxthecat's topic in General Nursing

    We've put socks on patients and put the "arm" band around the

  11. Grad party idea for my wife

    APRN. replied to acaringhusband's topic in General Nursing

    You should be able to get enema administration sets "over the counter" without any difficulty.....if you are unable to secure something that more closely resembles and IV administration

  12. How often can I say no?

    APRN. replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used to use what I lovingly called "Plausible Deniability" and let the phone ring to voice mail and then never answer the call. My response was "Oh really? You needed me to work? I'm sooo sorry,...

  13. COPD patient on 4 liters?

    APRN. replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends upon whether this COPD person is a pink puffer or blue bloater. Are they a C02 retainer? Do they have restrictive lung disease? the diagnosis of COPD incorporates many original...

  14. California RN license application for Hawaiian RN license

    APRN. replied to nurse-rachet's topic in General Nursing

    http://hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/nursing/application_publications/ Click on the link that talks about Nursing (endorsement only)...

  15. 40,0000 for RN program

    APRN. replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

    You have to take in to consideration your unique circumstances. When I went to school for my ADN, RN, I went to a private college which charged somewhere around 530.00 per credit hour. I had already...

  16. Best Joke of the Day!

    APRN. replied to Medic09's topic in Emergency

    I feel like I'm in one of those pictures that you see of Mexico City - EVERYONE wearing

  17. Best Joke of the Day!

    APRN. replied to Medic09's topic in Emergency

    Our two ER's have been SWAMPED for the past few nights. Everyone and their DOG have been showing up. People are at a panic already - sorry "Intelligent-Folks-In-Charge", the blister of public panic...

  18. HIPAA violation wanted more responses

    APRN. replied to pollyanna83's topic in General Nursing

    pollyanna - your thread posting sounds ripe for the input of an attorney that is familiar with HIPPA law. You're barking up the wrong tree if you're looking for legal advice on this website. May I...

  19. What's your favorite area of nursing and why?

    APRN. replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    At this stage in my nursing career, I have tried almost every different flavor on the ice cream cart. What I've discovered about myself along the way, is that I like VARIETY! autonomy, and action. I...

  20. BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    APRN. replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    To the original poster; Simba2241/ Sandra BSN RN I think you've done a pretty bang up job of tooting your own horn on this thread, and probably have managed to offend at least a third of the posters...

  21. Prayer @ staff meeting

    APRN. replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    Usual rule of thumb in HR handbooks pretty much everywhere state that you should endeavor to bring your complaint to the individual in question - unless you feel you would be in danger (sorry, lack of...

  22. Vent session..any advice?

    APRN. replied to augiebear's topic in General Nursing

    You've described a very toxic work environment. You've stated that "I am so fed up with this lady that I am unsure what will come out of my mouth next, and try with every ounce of me to keep my...

  23. Fat Lpn Student

    APRN. replied to MerrieCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm sorry that you've been experiencing that attitude from people around you in school. I'm sure that you amount to more than what meets the eye, and it's hard to defend yourself when the person to...

  24. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    APRN. replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    Still

  25. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    APRN. replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    i am at an almost total loss of words to politely explain how saddened and totally powerless i feel about people who allow that kind of transgression to continue. ma's know they are not