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I put them all in....if housekeeping sees a syringe (with a needle or not)in the trash, they freak out . If the syringe is in the trash, then the needle could be in there too, according to some. Of course the irrigation syringes do not go in. I do not think they could even fit....... Any glass vials from meds also go in there, as well as the plastic adaptors that are not needles, but could still puncture skin if handled incorrectly.:monkeydance:

HI, You can do anything you set your mind to. A couple of suggestions: First, check out what level you have to be in order to practice in :flowersfoa specialty unit like L&D in your state. (In Massachusetts, many hospitals do not hire LPN's into specialty units, they require a minimum of associates in nursing- RN level). I would go directly into an associates degree program....begin taking your prerequisites one or two at a time, depending on what you have available for time and resources. I did complete my BSN with UOP, but you must be an RN with at least two years of clinical experience before you can begin a program like that. Also, a bachelor's in another area does not equate to a BSN, so check carefully into the requirements if that is your ultimat goal. A bachelor's degree in nursing certainly does open up more opportunities for a nurse, but it depends what you want to do with it. There are plenty of opportunities for associates prepared nurses as well. good luck!

What we are hoping is that with a masters, several years experience in education, and Nursing educator certification, we can change the requirements ( Bypass the DOE requirements) and pave the way for others. The CNE exam is new this year, and there are only a handful of nurse educators that have taken it. My director has, and is trying to back us up with this quest for changing the credential requirements. I have a few years leeway, so I am just taking it one year at a time. As educators for nurses, we have the most requirements of any of the "tech" fields in the school. Of course, if we were freestanding or in a community college, we would not have to worry about it at all. I know we share the high scool space, but it is a secondary program for adult learners, so I do not agree that the DOE should reign. I think it should strictly go by the BORN requirements. Thanks for your input!

The DUI might not affect your ability to continue in the program, but it certainly could impact your ability to apply for licensure. In Massachusetts, (as I imagine in most states) there is a CORI check done witht he application for state licensure for your RN. In order to avoid any surprises next year, I would certainly find out the specifics from the BORN as well as your school's policy (Check your student handbook). I do not know how the language affects the school or the states decision....such as arrested/charged vs. convicted. Once you do your homework, then you will know better how to proceed.

HI, I am from Massachusetts, and I have taken a position teaching at the LPN level. We use space located in the tech high school, so not only do I need to have my nursing credentials, I am certified by the Dept. of Ed. as well. The trouble is, the DOE requires a certain number of credits for profesional certification (39 to be exact) that do not apply to a Masters in Nursing Degree. Talk about frustrating! SOOOO, the frustration, financial commitment, long hours of lesson planning, and foolishly low salary all contribute to the lack of available nursing faculty. I would like to get my Master's degree and then take the CNE exam ( And never mind the DOE certification), but right now that is so far off in the future. I spend so long preparing to teach that I do not know how I am going to fit classes in for myself so I can achieve my goals. I think that the position of nurse educator needs to be made a bit more attractive before there is a surplus of candidates. :flowersfo