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  1. Does anyone know of a perioperative NP or CNS program?

    Guest717236 replied to LuvTheOR's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Have you approached a university in your area that has an advanced degree program to see if there is an interest in offering a APN degree in this specialty? Some universities in our area are...

  2. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    Guest717236 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for your loss. The years go by way too fast,and they sure become one of the family. In Feb 2011, I lost my Old English Sheepdog at 6 yrs 10 months to an autoimmune disorder and the...

  3. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    Guest717236 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Female,RN- I have been cared for by 2 beautiful Old English Sheepdogs. I just lost my 2cd OES in Feb 2011 to an autoimmune disease at the age of 6 yrs 10 month. He was a gentle , loving and fun even...

  4. Companion Animals

    Guest717236 replied to Dorman's topic in General Nursing

    This article is from 2000, but this nursing educator may be a resource person for you-- http://www.uthscsa.edu/opa/issues/new33-31/nursing.htm Best

  5. Daily workout check in

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The guilt trips, the guilt trips...... If only someone had given me support and motivation---------- as defined by us grabbing that Hostess Twinkie and Devil Dog out of your hands while you were lying...

  6. Appropriate to ask for schedule switch?

    Guest717236 replied to none the wiser's topic in General Nursing

    If these are 8 hour shifts for 4 days, work the four. I would not be asking for changes on orientation. If they are 12 hour shifts, that is alot, so ask for the

  7. School nurse position @ my children's school

    Guest717236 replied to rukiddingme's topic in School

    Hi Tara, My vote is apply for the position. You should have the support for consult with the other nurses in your school system. Be aware that some systems have the school nurse travel to more than...

  8. Sore Shoulders

    Guest717236 replied to kristen38's topic in Operating Room

    For core strength- You may also want to try Pilates. Best to take a class initially so an instructor can correct your technique. Once you know the exercises, you can do the series effectively at...

  9. I love bones, muscles, and joints!

    Guest717236 replied to blueberrybon's topic in Orthopedic

    Best wishes to you Blue! Sounds like this is an interesting job to grow in. I joined NAON a while back and I love the Journal and all the updates. They have an upcoming Congress in Baltimore,MD . The...

  10. students who don't seem to study and do so well

    Guest717236 replied to italy's topic in General Students

    In the final analysis, it is you against the nursing license exam. Focus only on your studies and clinical. What you do on exams and clinical affects you, not what others are doing. The issue is...

  11. What do you read to keep current?

    Guest717236 replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, join your specialty organizations. They have Journals with ceu articles to stay current. Try to attend a yearly Congress that is hosted by the specialty organization. Recently, I signed up...

  12. Sore Shoulders

    Guest717236 replied to kristen38's topic in Operating Room

    Hi Kristen, A good series to try is by Miranda Esmonde White, called Classical Stretch. There are various series available on dvd. I found series 4 very helpful, and she also has a dvd on back...

  13. Discouraged in nursing school now

    Guest717236 replied to Nicole74's topic in General Students

    Stay in school! Stay focused and finish. Things can and do change. I graduated in 1983,no one was hiring new grads. I worked part time at our hospital through school on weekends, and was very lucky to...

  14. Put down for ADN program

    Guest717236 replied to all4ofus's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not that it my business, but what about her patients? How is it she has so much time while on duty for peer

  15. RN feeling discouraged, can't find niche

    Guest717236 replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I think that my be outdated. Due to the economy, many people are changing jobs often. In this day and age, no employer will think twice about cutting jobs no matter how much seniority you have...

  16. Need prayers please

    Guest717236 replied to BSN75's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with your son, you and your family. May God's loving presence be with you all at this

  17. Pet Nurse?!

    Guest717236 replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    Well, having in the last month my sweet Old English Sheepdog take ill suddenly, I have been in and out my vet office and vet specialty hospitals. He spent 4 days in the vet ICU. He received excellent...

  18. Have you been afriaid of a pt?

    Guest717236 replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, when a patient revealed they had a delusional system and one of the enemies was me. We had to shift staff assignments around so she would not escalate. I also worked outpatient and all the staff...

  19. Overwhelmed

    Guest717236 replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for letting us know about the Livescribe pen. I had seen it in Best Buy and had wondered if it was

  20. Help i need patient education handouts

    Guest717236 replied to ajohnson8407's topic in Patient Education

    Try the Society of Pediatric Nurses

  21. Overwhelmed

    Guest717236 replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    Take each day as it comes. You need to learn to place a boundary around yourself. You will see many new upsetting things in nursing, like death, codes etc. Your instructors, nurses you work with in...

  22. Versant or the money?

    Guest717236 replied to Aloha RN3's topic in Nursing Career

    I would go for the best training versant option, you are correct because later on you can move to where you want to live/specialize in. I say this because it would make you more competitive in hiring...

  23. Can NPs do bedside nursing?

    Guest717236 replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the NPs I know started in bedside nursing or outpatient services so I do not see why not. The would work within the scope of practice for the bedside nursing but not the added NP functions is...

  24. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    Guest717236 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    To amend my post- here is an example

  25. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    Guest717236 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Ayvah, It does not sound right does it? It is similar to what happened to us in a State job setting. The union had great benefits etc, everyone thought things were stable. Not sure how legally...