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Strange interview question

Music in My Heart replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

I think that sometimes these out-of-left-field questions are intended to probe how easily you're thrown off stride. Some people might respond with an attitude or simply be dumbstruck... or respond...
USF CNL for the Non-Nurse Summer 2010

Music in My Heart replied to ebowman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I think your Peace Corps and public health stuff is very compelling. If you've got good grades then I think you're quite likely to get in. (ps - former Peace Corps stint in Zaire... long before it...
Anyone Else a Fan of Dr. OZ?

Music in My Heart replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

I, too, like Dr. Oz. My only complaint is that he doesn't confront Oprah on some of the whacky stuff that gets promoted on her show. I'm actually more a fan of Dean Edell,
Getting Pigeon-holed

Music in My Heart posted a topic in General Nursing

As new grads we often hear, "Get any job you can, anywhere you can, just to get some experience. Med-surg is preferred and even LTC is a great place to start. After you get a year or two of...
Nursing programs for those with Previous Bachelors? Other questions too!

Music in My Heart replied to dalsor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

You can download from the AACN website a list of postbaccalureate nursing programs at this link: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/FactSheets/AcceleratedProg.htmTo be competitive, make sure you've got...
RNs are #1 "hot job" for 2010

Music in My Heart replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

Were that my belief then I would've stated so explicitly. No, what I believe is that rather than propagate the MYTH of any sort of current shortage with its concomitant implication that jobs are...
RNs are #1 "hot job" for 2010

Music in My Heart replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

And I think it's offensive when people speak as though there IS a nursing shortage when the reality is that there is a PROJECTED shortage which MAY or MAY NOT ever come to pass.The uncertainty of the...
BIOPATCH

Music in My Heart replied to lbeauplan's topic in General Nursing

Our regional medical center found that their rates of cath-related infections dropped substantially when they went to dedicated teams changing PICC dressings. The problem is that now the floor nurses...
RNs are #1 "hot job" for 2010

Music in My Heart replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

Oh yes, the projected jobs. Unfortunately, my mortgage, insurance, and kid's tuition aren't projected, they're real. I don't know why we'd expect the public-at-large or the media to see the truth...
My Preceptor Hates Me (need advice)

Music in My Heart replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

I'm sorry and I don't have any idea on how to make things better other than to study and work hard, and - to whatever degree you can - try to relax and get into a groove that works for you. Also try...
Baby Boomer 1st Semester Nursing Student Feeling Discouraged

Music in My Heart replied to Emptynstr2's topic in General Students

I'm a 45-year-old new grad and I can definitely relate. I, too, don't learn nearly so quickly as I did when I was younger but I have matured and learned how to study effectively and to use my time...
Swine flu vaccine link to killer nerve disease: Guillian-Barre Syndrome

Music in My Heart replied to H_2_O's topic in Disaster Preparation

I think it would be more accurate to say that the vaccine was associated with some cases of GBS. So far as I'm aware, causality was never determined and they're not sure why those folks acquired GBS....
What to keep and what not to keep?

Music in My Heart replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in First Year After Licensure

I digitize most things (scanner) and then keep electronic copies. Textbooks are a challenge, though. I'm fortunate in that I purchased electronic copies of a number of books so they're similarly...
How do you handle cheaters?

Music in My Heart replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

With that, I could not agree more. I think the NCLEX was a marginal assessment. I mean really, 75 multiple-choice (OK, with a few SATAs) questions and no skill assessment? I think it's a little...
Multiple Test Takers

Music in My Heart replied to MsDiva812's topic in First Year After Licensure

Wow. I think I like that, actually. I wish they'd post scores.One other thought that I had was that if there's a long gap between your grad date and your license date then they're likely to realize...
Multiple Test Takers

Music in My Heart replied to MsDiva812's topic in First Year After Licensure

Nope, only whether or not you have a nursing
How do you handle cheaters?

Music in My Heart replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

I'm of the opinion that it's the instructor's responsibility to quash cheating. If they're not doing their job then it really is not your problem. If you do want to report it, set up a temporary...
Nursing calculations...HELP

Music in My Heart replied to abbiegail's topic in General Nursing

If I were her, I would begin by contacting the university to solicit details on what exactly they mean by "nurses calculations" and then go from there. I presume it's some sort of basic math test that...
please HELP ME!!

Music in My Heart replied to ssroadrunner's topic in General Nursing

Your other option would be to see if you can find a school that will let you challenge certain courses in pursuit of a second graduation. You could also go get your BSN and thereby graduate again....
Beginning Nursing Question

Music in My Heart replied to Johnny B's topic in General Nursing

Not necessarily... there are still plenty of diploma grads around and a few diploma programs still
Beginning Nursing Question

Music in My Heart replied to Johnny B's topic in General Nursing

To be succinct: You will be doing the same jobs as an RN with a bachelor of science degree as you would as an RN with an associate of science degree or a hospital-based diploma. The key is the RN....
Do We All Need To Have a BSN Now?

Music in My Heart replied to NurseStudentYay's topic in First Year After Licensure

Just so we're clear, I've got nothing against "blue collar." After all, I've deliberately chosen to leave my decidedly white collar (suits and ties, even) career in favor of nursing.The comparison...
Racism at clinical site...what to do?

Music in My Heart replied to ybstressed's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

oops, my advice came too late. I didn't figure figure this would go anywhere that you wanted it to but at least it seems to not have blown up in your face so that's a good thing. nursing...
Do We All Need To Have a BSN Now?

Music in My Heart replied to NurseStudentYay's topic in First Year After Licensure

It's sort of the difference between blue collar and white collar. Certainly my BS in engineering mandated many, many subjects which were not directly applicable, even - given the specialties in which...
Nurses with tattoos, is it acceptable?

Music in My Heart replied to sweetlyn_violet's topic in General Nursing

Tats are becoming the new normal... Those of us who are un-inked may soon be the ones looked at askance. Ditto - If it's covered by short-sleeve scrubs then you've nothing to be concerned

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