beachbabe86

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  1. Is now a good time to go into nursing? I would be leaving my well paying career to pursue this

    beachbabe86 replied to Divalish918's topic in General Students

    Don't do it....stay where you

  2. Where to go as a nurse if you dont want to work with patients at ALL?

    beachbabe86 replied to guest1074618's topic in General Nursing

    Just so YOU know, a CMS surveyor has many other skills that are applied to ESRD, Hospitals, Pysch Hospitals, Group Homes , LTC , Assisted Living, Pysch under 21, among many others. I was certified by...

  3. I want to be a nurse, but have a possession conviction

    beachbabe86 replied to LD1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    There is no reason why it can't

  4. Genuine question that I know is going to make me sound like a TERRIBLE nurse...

    beachbabe86 replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely know this territory. My DH and both of our daughters are MDs. They all three know the ropes of the way it works. While they are not happy about certain calls, it is just the way life in...

  5. I want to be a nurse, but have a possession conviction

    beachbabe86 replied to LD1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Good, some time has passed. Best of

  6. Need help with syringe test question?

    beachbabe86 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It seems to me you are confusing mg and ml. Milligrams are the concentration of the drug in the particular vial. Ml is the amount of fluid. The posters above are correct in saying one ml is the...

  7. I want to be a nurse, but have a possession conviction

    beachbabe86 replied to LD1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You mostly likely will be able to get into school and get your license simply because of the age you were (17). How old are you now? Just make certain that this never happens

  8. Genuine question that I know is going to make me sound like a TERRIBLE nurse...

    beachbabe86 replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Actually the nurses don't have a choice. They must follow their policies and procedures. It's really quite simple. Read their protocols and if you and other midlevels and physicians want to make...

  9. Genuine question that I know is going to make me sound like a TERRIBLE nurse...

    beachbabe86 replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    This is why Medical Assistants or Medication Aides are not to give insulin in my

  10. Should I disclose arrest without conviction?

    beachbabe86 replied to nurseama's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I truly believe that you don't have to disclose an arrest, just convictions. Good heavens,...100K for school?

  11. Pennsylvania and BON background check question

    beachbabe86 replied to FutureNursingDude's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The Board does not care about any other licenses, certifications you may have. Just look at their restrictions, rules ,and regs and please don't be confrontation. It will not be a positive approach...

  12. Pennsylvania and BON background check question

    beachbabe86 replied to FutureNursingDude's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Who ever told you that from the Board is incorrect. A criminal background is just that. Although actually, I'm not really certain you have that in your background. I did look up the rules and regs...

  13. Famous person as patient?

    beachbabe86 replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone else remember during the Gore v Bush campaign, a news story about 2 everyday dudes in Texas? One was a George Bush who was a Democrat and Al Gore, a Republican. Never had a VIP as a...

  14. So H&H are 2 different labs: why only say one value?

    beachbabe86 replied to COVIDNURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate (again). In the same SICU as a brand new RN, we had several DIC cases and I have never forgotten the horror of

  15. So H&H are 2 different labs: why only say one value?

    beachbabe86 replied to COVIDNURSE's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!, that's a new

  16. So H&H are 2 different labs: why only say one value?

    beachbabe86 replied to COVIDNURSE's topic in General Nursing

    YES! It is ancient to me and obviously made a lasting impression as I remember it so clearly after all this time. I appreciate the time and effort on your part to explain this critical situation to...

  17. So H&H are 2 different labs: why only say one value?

    beachbabe86 replied to COVIDNURSE's topic in General Nursing

    thank you bringing up an ancient teaching case. When I was a new grad in SICU, I noticed hct changing in a renal patient and asked the other nurses and his doc about this very same situation. So...

  18. So H&H are 2 different labs: why only say one value?

    beachbabe86 replied to COVIDNURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I first heard this when moving to a different part of the country. I was thinking, hmmm, wonder if we are talking about the same

  19. arom by residents

    beachbabe86 replied to nursingthings's topic in Ob/Gyn

    THANKS!

  20. arom by residents

    beachbabe86 replied to nursingthings's topic in Ob/Gyn

    what is

  21. arom by residents

    beachbabe86 replied to nursingthings's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is anyone else confused by this question and answer? Please inform

  22. Felony conviction/ OIG list

    beachbabe86 replied to nursejenand6's topic in Nurses Recovery

    don't bring it up in the initial interview. Wait for them to decline your

  23. Pennsylvania and BON background check question

    beachbabe86 replied to FutureNursingDude's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Good to hear. Being untruthful is never a good look. You will never regret

  24. Two dui' 6 and 9 years old

    beachbabe86 replied to ALmadain's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm impressed with Texas! It is far better than being told by the Board "we handle things on a case by case basis "after you have completed

  25. Felony conviction/ OIG list

    beachbabe86 replied to nursejenand6's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know, I am trying to think of places for you. Maybe some private adult day cares, private assisted livings, maybe even a veterinarian if you are an animal lover. Private duty or as a sitter. It...