michellebsn

michellebsn specializes in CCU, Trauma and forensic, Home Hospice C.

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1. nursing signing doctors Rx's

   michellebsn replied to curiousgeorge38's topic in General Nursing

   no way. they have to sign their script as they are liable to the DEA as well as responsible for the meds proper usage.:nono:Its just like if you signed another nurse charts....BUT WORSE! You could...

2. Real-World Nursing Assessment

   michellebsn replied to BirdFeederLady's topic in General Nursing

   I really can't see a good reason for it either. Sounds like you did what was supposed to be done. Then again, some preceptors have their own arcane

3. Work While In School?

   michellebsn replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Its a lot to do on top of clinicals etc. but a p/t CNA or tech job might actually help clincal proficiency.Just mke sure itr doesn't cause you to lose sleep or have low energy levels for...

4. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank you for your very wise

5. Medics vs Nurses in the ER

   michellebsn replied to fire_911medic's topic in Emergency

   as an EMT/Tech now ER nurse I do agree with a lot you are saying,However the ER nurses where i work are extremely qualified for the ER. Many were EMTs at one time, others have to do a critical...

6. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

   michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Thank you ! I got a lot of flak from a few people for saying the 80% thing.It was actually told to me my a mentor of mine, a doc who had worked with Debakey, Colley et al, on the first human and...

7. Felony Conviction in TN

   michellebsn replied to Imajean's topic in General Nursing

   I don't get it.I know that misdemeanors are not counted against you and that charges of violence or moral terpitude( like soliciting etc) can keep you from being an RN but CNA? Are you in a BSN...

8. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

   michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Again and again this go round with rn versus bsn. They both take the same tests. Dividing us up is not the way to stay unified and focused on patient care as well as safety. We are all RN's.WE need to...

9. Title of "BSN" on badge?

   michellebsn replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

   Totally agree! Every other profession regards a bachelors as a sign of true education.Some RN's do resent us but it shouldn't be that way.Unfortunately i have had similar experiences to yours.Change...

10. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    michellebsn replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    yes a big difference in areas like complex care, hospice, pain management , forensics etc. Also a huge emphasis on the body, mind ,spirit, aspect. Each program is a little

11. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    michellebsn replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Thats why here its RN-BSN. Its the RN that means you passed the board.The BSN just means we have a bachelors.WE are still RN, s when licensed anmd that is what they want to

12. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    michellebsn replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    many do but some don't.besides its the RN thats important to pts.They really don't care about the educational level as long as they know you have the RN. Same as a clinical nurse specialist or APRN....

13. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    you are so right.Great points.Instead of dissing more education we should be embracing it.Our profession is one of lifelong learning and some of these so called "BS book learnin'" is not a waste.The...

14. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I really wish yoiu would look at more than one programs srtucture.Lacking in clinicals is not a fact. our program is heavily based on clinicals.As i said before there is one class in management the...

15. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    michellebsn replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    thank you! Sometimes when the future comes knocking it's not an easy thing.I am told that a similar law proposed here in Hawaii split the Hawaii Nurses Association apart. It is unfortunate because it...