WolfpackRed

WolfpackRed

Nurse Anesthesia, ICU, ED

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  1. Protect your profession...

    WolfpackRed replied to markdanurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Are you sure about this? I may be taking this out of context, but there are more than "a few credits" difference b/w an associate prepared RN and a bachelor's prepared RN. Granted, the nursing...

  2. What is with some residents in hospitals????

    WolfpackRed replied to KellieNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the best line was "I've done this many many times..." Uh, you're a

  3. Going To Nursing School

    WolfpackRed replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your acceptance. My advice is to leave yourself open to the clinical

  4. Why can't RN take LPN positions?

    WolfpackRed replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    The only problem I see is that staff RN don't work under a charge RN's license, the way that LPN's and UAP's work under the RN license. If a staff RN makes a mistake, its their license that is in...

  5. Nurses children and vaccinations, how do you feel?

    WolfpackRed replied to Mistify's topic in General Nursing

    This is OT, but in talking to our vet, she suggest getting titers drawn annually to determine ab levels, and if low to give the vaccine. I can understand that repeated annualy vaccines could be...

  6. Why can't RN take LPN positions?

    WolfpackRed replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    But in this scenario, your friend is licensed, and working, as a PA. The OP is licensed as an RN and is thinking of taking a job as an LPN. It would be as if your friend was a licensed physician, but...

  7. Why can't RN take LPN positions?

    WolfpackRed replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about these scenarios, I, and others, are just saying that if you are in the LPN position you are still accountable to the standards of your RN license. Therefore, if something happens to a...

  8. What is a nurse?

    WolfpackRed replied to Tiwi's topic in General Nursing

    this was passed on to me from a nursing instructor. kinda long, but i passed this out to everyone who asks me why i want to be a nurse. what do nurses really do? suzanne gordon topics in advanced...

  9. Why can't RN take LPN positions?

    WolfpackRed replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Because you hold a license, as an RN, you are help accountable to the standards of that license, even though you may not be in an RN position, i.e. you cant use the defense that "its not in my job...

  10. after all that...I amy not be able to maintain my commission!

    WolfpackRed replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Also, your school loan repayment should not start until ~6 months after you graduate (if these are Stafford loans, or unless you consolidated your loans during

  11. NC Hospitals w/ Good New Grad RN Internship/Orientation Programs

    WolfpackRed replied to ems2scrubs's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If your are looking to stay in the VA system, the Durham VAMC (VISN 6) has a good orientation program; last ~4 months IIRC (used to be 6 and was shortened). DVAMC is across the street from Duke...

  12. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    WolfpackRed replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted first time, but had to decline for personal reasons. Reapplied one year later and was reaccepted. Most of the CC's have lists of 2+

  13. Insight & advice on Critical care(ICU) VS. general Med-Surg floor?

    WolfpackRed replied to RUcon08's topic in General Nursing

    To the first part, make sure you know what it is you are allowed to "do" during your externship. In my experience, most students are limited to CNA II level tasks and responsibilities, and even that...

  14. Insight & advice on Critical care(ICU) VS. general Med-Surg floor?

    WolfpackRed replied to RUcon08's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree with antidote that more med/surg experince that you bring to a critical care setting, the better, I think the OP would be better served by following the externship that puts him, or her...

  15. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    WolfpackRed replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Had an interview last week with a nurse recruiter in the Winston-Salem, NC area. I was told that the starting salary for new grads, at this particular hospital, was ~$19.85 with $4 differental for...

  16. Male CNA seeking advice from a nurse

    WolfpackRed replied to manch's topic in Nursing Career

    Once you get your license, either LPN or RN, you will have very little problem getting a job without

  17. Tips on Talking with Nurse Recruiters?

    WolfpackRed replied to Amxixi29's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same situation as the OP, however it has been my experience that you get the best results by calling them and telling them that you enjoyed speaking to them at such and such job fair and...

  18. New grad about to Quit - what to say & do??

    WolfpackRed replied to amy0123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Give two weeks, or whatever is stipulated in your employment contract. If they need a reason, tell them it you need to be closer to your family. In my experience, work will always be thereand I would...

  19. Nurse tracking devices

    WolfpackRed replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I did clinicals at Duke Hospital, the nurses there wore these types of devices. They also functioned as "walkie-talkies" to allow the nurse to communicate with the nurse's station. They did help...

  20. OT pay

    WolfpackRed replied to VANCNurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Don't know if this is quite the answer you are looking for, but some places may offer comp time off instead of paying OT. In that sense, they can get out of paying time and a half or what ever the...

  21. Recommendations for nursing schools?

    WolfpackRed replied to sherri2500's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, we get plenty of hands on experience during our clinicals working in every imaginable setting. The simulator has only been used once by the students during maternal/newborn to give us an idea of...

  22. Recommendations for nursing schools?

    WolfpackRed replied to sherri2500's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As hard as it is to set foot on "that" campus, I have to think that going to "Dook" will be

  23. Recommendations for nursing schools?

    WolfpackRed replied to sherri2500's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am at UNC-CH as a senior. I can tell you that we have an excellent BSN program, beautiful campus ( the school of nursing was recently renovated and includes a robotic patient simulator)and...

  24. a better deal

    WolfpackRed replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    You don't need to do either to become an officer after graduating with your BSN. Most services will take you off the street and make you an officer with minimal training.If Army, check...

  25. Pre-nursing self study?? Would this help me?

    WolfpackRed replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know that new medical treatments and breakthrus happen constantly, but do the basic nursing concept practices stay basically the same? Or am I wasting my time reading a 5 year old book? You won't...