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  1. APACHE II info please

    1happygirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    1) Does any one happen to know of a site or articles pertaining to the apache II questionaire? 2) Does your hospital use this? If so, who fills it out. 3) Does your hospital or any hospital use this...

  2. RN Salary question.

    1happygirl replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    ditto 4

  3. Collegiality- Bedside Nursing vs. CRNA

    1happygirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just a quick question of the licensed nurses* out there. Does there seem to be more collegiality among bedside nurses or the more advanced practice nurses ie NP, CRNA, etc? I know people are people,...

  4. Collegiality- Bedside Nursing vs. CRNA

    1happygirl replied to 1happygirl's topic in General Nursing

    To clarify: 1. Yes, the asterisk meant only liscensed nurses need respond (no offense to the students) and 2. The question is about collegiality and camaraderie among co-workers/colleagues As several...

  5. Should there be a limit on trying to pass NCLEX?

    1happygirl replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN. My roomate (who by the way) is 30 and supported by her parents, has failed the nclex (took it the same say as me) is in an icu internship and has also been working as a preceptee until she takes...

  6. Are You Happy ?

    1happygirl replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    See my moniker. Seriously, happiness is not a state of being, imho. You get happy on a transient basis. When someone buys you a present, a hug from your child/husband/wife/aunt/uncle, etc. you get the...

  7. NOW does the public understand?

    1happygirl replied to FroggysMom's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read the article yet, but when I was in my 2nd semester classes all the nurses were busy and I got to help with a procedure. I was so excited the Dr. asked me to come and help. I don't...

  8. How many May graduates?

    1happygirl replied to summersbreeze's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Count me in!!!! I'm still numb. It's a done

  9. Tattoo's on Nurses

    1happygirl replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    My facility does not allow tatoos or piercings. However, many cover with bandaids (large and smaller bandaids) and take out piercings

  10. Has anyone ever had to go to court?

    1happygirl replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested also. As a new nurse coming into the profession, this is a

  11. Inventions we'd love to see....

    1happygirl replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    Very cool

  12. Urban legends in nursing

    1happygirl replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some of these need to be submitted to

  13. Acronym Hell

    1happygirl replied to natron20's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent sites for everyone! Great

  14. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    1happygirl replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    This is a great thread and all are very funny. Not ER specific, but in a hospital I worked in, the cath area and others (not especially funny, but..) crumped = deceased. I have my elderly parents...

  15. When do you plan to retire?

    1happygirl replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    Realistically, I figure I have another 30 yrs of working in me. When I start my nursing career is when I start my "real job(s)". My other degree being finance, but I was working in jobs for minimum...

  16. lpn license and felony

    1happygirl replied to rn2b45's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the kids in my class have had to do what is called a declaratory (sp?) order to the BON. This includes, but is not limited to, drunk driving, MIP (minor in possession), and all expunged...

  17. Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    1happygirl replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    Second the ZCOILS!!!!!!!!! Have done 16-20 hrs with just a 30hr break...They

  18. how long is your commute?

    1happygirl replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome!!! 22 Days till final

  19. Nurse dates doctor openly at work.

    1happygirl replied to castle's topic in General Nursing

    How sad there is so much emphasis on "things", vacations, homes, cruises. I am so sad we have marginalized children. Your original responsibility is to your own kids. I see this time and time again....

  20. Nurse dates doctor openly at work.

    1happygirl replied to castle's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, this is off the point, but HIS behavior stands on its own. If someone is rude to you does that give you the right to be rude, etc. etc? No EXCUSES. If he was so miserable, DIVORCE his wife and...

  21. Awesome ACLS Website !!!

    1happygirl replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, awesome site!!!! will renew acls in august and this is