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  1. Good books on psychiatric nursing?

    metfan posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone. I just transferred to psych nursing from the PACU unit. It is so different but I love it. I am learning so much from he wonderful staff but I need to review mental conditions, medications...

  2. Has anyone attended Suny Delhi's online RN-BSN program?

    metfan replied to libra.rn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And please ask any questions. I am doing the program with 3 other nurses so we share books. This works great. They also agree that it is a good program. I really do not have any bad things to say....

  3. Has anyone attended Suny Delhi's online RN-BSN program?

    metfan replied to libra.rn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When you start the program, you are given an advisor. You work with her the entire program. You do a personal learning plan which outlines exactly what you need to take. You fill it in each time you...

  4. Has anyone attended Suny Delhi's online RN-BSN program?

    metfan replied to libra.rn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I almost did 2 classes at a time a few times but chickened out. Many students do it though. Usually they do a nursing class and an elective. Many times the students ask via their questions forum what...

  5. Has anyone attended Suny Delhi's online RN-BSN program?

    metfan replied to libra.rn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry I have not kept up with this post. I still have 3 classes left for my BSN through Delhi. It is a good program. Very doable. I have been taking one class at a time. Usually 5 classes a year. They...

  6. Anyone have a Thinklabs electronic stethoscope?

    metfan posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am desperate. I am in my last semester for my RN and my electronic stethoscope bit the dust. I have an ADC electonic scope that my previous school gave me. I need to get a new scope quickly for...

  7. VIP treatment. Ethical dilemma for paper?

    metfan posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have to do a paper on an ethical dilemma for my BSN program. It seems lots of students are doing end of life care and patient autonomy. I want to do something different and maybe a little newer....

  8. VIP treatment. Ethical dilemma for paper?

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your input. I think you are right, it would be hard to do a paper on this topic. I will have to think of something else.

  9. VIP treatment. Ethical dilemma for paper?

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    In my situation, The VIP was a big doner to the hopital so we were told to cater to every need he/she had. We moved patients all over so we could give him/her the room they wanted. We have one room...

  10. VIP treatment. Ethical dilemma for paper?

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Classicdame, I was thinking the same thing. I am just in the thought process right now. I do know that when I took care of this patient, I was asked to put the neighboring room patients on dial a...

  11. Upstate NY Question

    metfan replied to Madra's topic in New York Nursing

    Not sure if this is much help but I live and work about 30 minutes south of Albany. I work at a small, community hospital that works for me. We do hire frequently. I believe we are hiring right now....

  12. Has anyone attended Suny Delhi's online RN-BSN program?

    metfan replied to libra.rn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently in the Delhi RN-BSN program. I am only on my second course but I can give you some information. Each class is 7 weeks long. There is a small break and then another class starts. I...

  13. Violence against nurses law.

    metfan posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hurt a nurse, go to prison under new law Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Hurt-a-nurse-go-to-prison-under-new-law-797349.php#ixzz1Jr9OzR8Z A patient in Long Island broke a wooden...

  14. RN to BSN Delhi online starting Oct 29.

    metfan posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone else starting the online program at Delhi on Oct 29, 2011? I am starting the UNIV 300 course. Orientation to RN to BNS online. I am nervous and already confused. Anyone already take it...

  15. Your Most Heartwarming Moments in Nursing

    metfan replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    I was shopping at a dept store a few weeks ago and a woman came up and hugged me. I took care of her after a recent surgery and she thanked me with a big hug. It was so nice. Plus, my teenage son...

  16. Two med errors... I'm sick!

    metfan replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in LTC before getting my RN and I can tell you that med errors often happened on hold meds. Because we used paper emars, it was easy to miss where the arrow is especially at the end of the...

  17. Drug error

    metfan replied to coneartist's topic in General Nursing

    I really, really wish the doctors would just tells us they put a stat order in. It always seems to come down to communication. If they would take just a second to mention it, I would be greatful. I...

  18. Thank you...

    metfan replied to Mommy&RN's topic in General Nursing

    To my supervisor who said I give a very thorough, complete report. This meant so much to me. When I was a new nurse, giving report was difficult for me. I worked hard to improve. This comment meant...

  19. stethoscope for severe hearing loss

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am happy to say I am now a working RN. I work at my local hospital in the med surg unit. I chose a Littmann 3100 electronic stethoscope. It is great. It was expensive but worth it. As I got...

  20. stethoscope for severe hearing loss

    metfan posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am very concerned. I have always had hearing loss but in the past year it has gotten very bad. I have severe loss in my right ear and moderate in my left. I am now wearing bilateral hearing aids....

  21. How Far Do You Travel For Work?

    metfan replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    I am very fortunate. I walk across the

  22. gift ideas for nurses I have clinical with...

    metfan replied to ldutton2's topic in General Nursing

    One of our nurses wanted to thank us all for giving her a baby shower. She brought in a bucket of pens that have nurses sayings on them. The saying change every time you click it. Like "making a...

  23. HOH nursing student applying for jobs. Do I tell?

    metfan posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am a fourth semester student who is about to apply for jobs. My question is do I have to reveal my hearing loss to possible employers? I wear bilateral hearing aids. I have a special stethoscope....

  24. Mild Hearing Loss

    metfan replied to VSBlonde's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I just graduated with my RN and passed the NCLEX. I also have moderate/severe hearing loss. I rarely had to tell anyone during school. I wear hearing aids that are very small. Most people did not...

  25. Discouraged new grad

    metfan replied to JJKT1018's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in upstate NY and just got hired at my local hospital as a new grad. Actually, they hired 13 new grads from my class. I here they will be hiring again in