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  1. Is nursing a good career?!

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

    Nurses need to organize withthe current business oriented environment. This is correct the system is getting worse and worse. But the nurses who love nursing continue on,they find happiness in caring...

  2. Deciding whether or not nursing is right choice

    Guest717236 replied to Scott715's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Scott, With the current economy you are smart to look at all options. With the market tight for nursing jobs, your firefighter background would be an asset. That said, take a real good look at...

  3. My Dog Undermines My "Nursing Authority"

    Guest717236 replied to TheCareerStudent's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks so much Kris. This is a recent development, he was a healthy and happy guy in October. We just have to support him on this journey, and we are lucky to have a great vet team and their staff. It...

  4. My Dog Undermines My "Nursing Authority"

    Guest717236 replied to TheCareerStudent's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for sharing! They just love ear drops. Right now, I am caring for my Old English Sheepdog who had developed some very serious medical issues. I can only wish for the days when he would run...

  5. Opportunity-rural hospital or urban hospital

    Guest717236 replied to DesiderataRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the commute were shorter, I would favor the teaching hospital. I found the environment more interesting because of the interaction with house staff and attendings . Many of the medical house...

  6. sialadenitis

    Guest717236 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update! Now go for a bike

  7. how to learn another language?

    Guest717236 replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    Vinster, thanks for sharing your study plan. Now I am inspired to dust off my Portuguese text and study guide and press on with

  8. Advance nursing needs revamping !!

    Guest717236 replied to reeya's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    smart move ! (off the nursing education merry go round) best wishes to her whatever she

  9. Is nursing a good career?!

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

    Realize that this is a unique and challenging time in nursing. There are many different factors currently like the economy and health care administrations cutting staff and other costs. If you truly...

  10. how to learn another language?

    Guest717236 replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    Lisa, There is a book Spanish for Health Care Workers by william c Harvey,MS that has some good reviews. You could most likely find it at Borders or Barnes.Noble to see if it would be helpful. Good...

  11. PearlsReview for nursing

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just signed up for the PearlReview-will let you know how the course are for reviewing. Lots of specialty reviews to choose

  12. Nurse Refresher Vacation

    Guest717236 replied to TexasNurseEducator's topic in Retired Nurses

    TexasNurseEducator, Have a wonderful vacation and let others care for you! Leave that BB and laptop home. And I hope you are headed for warm sunny beautiful weather. (Please don't take the plane to...

  13. PICU or Ortho to start?

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

    I always favor ortho-lot to learn in this specialty and I agree with everyone the skills you learn you apply in many other specialties. That said, ortho is demanding physically day in and day out. It...

  14. Daily workout check in

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

    Great to see you here Dave! Thanks for the post! Drop in from time to time and give us an update. I have been staying on an every other day schedule, but have not posted here in a while. Hope a few...

  15. staying in shape as a nurse?

    Guest717236 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    dance :dancgrp: i found taking dance classes and working out at home or in the dorm worked best for me. did barre exercise, ballet, international dance like middle eastern dance, flamenco,...

  16. Degree vs Diploma?

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

    Hi Elkpark, Above is a quote from another thread. Why would it have been wrong to use the strengths from diploma programs and keep nurses working who are experienced and knowledgeable. Not everyone...

  17. I want to work in the VA!!!! Well anywhere, honestly...

    Guest717236 replied to NewbieNeedsHelp's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try Rhode Island Hospital. I am an experienced but a semi retired RN. A few weeks ago I received a call that they needed nurses in a number of specialties. There was no mention that it was for...

  18. Degree vs Diploma?

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

    That is great. Unfortunately, that is not the case in many areas. Experience in clinical and administrative experience is not honored here without the BSN. It seems to vary by region and perhaps...

  19. NP's at Walgreen's, and CVS clinics?

    Guest717236 replied to btlrcthy's topic in Advanced Practice

    My experience as a patient is that their scope of practice is very limited. My family practice MD hit the roof when they did not treat a common complaint that his NPs treat routinely. My sense is that...

  20. Would working in a small plastic surgery office be easy?

    Guest717236 replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    "esthegirl23;I began school to become an RN last fall, with the intent of working in the field of plastic surgery. I find a lot stigma, misconception, and the need to defend my choice of specialty....

  21. How did you know Nursing was/is for you

    Guest717236 replied to scrubs92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    at 12 years old, ortho doc reduced my broken right arm after falling on one roller skate. my right arm hit the bottom stone step at my uncles house which left my arm in a question mark shape. i...

  22. Dual Careers

    Guest717236 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, psych nurse full time/ medical aesthetician part

  23. Nurses who are also Veterinary Techs

    Guest717236 posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have such a diverse group here, I am wondering if there are any nurses/nursing students who were or are currently vet

  24. Nurses who are also Veterinary Techs

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in General Nursing

    First, I am not talking "high tech need a vet order" type of stuff. I am talking about having someone stay with him for a few hours so I can do errands with the peace of mind that he is not alone due...

  25. Nurses who are also Veterinary Techs

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in General Nursing

    :paw::balloons::balloons::balloons::balloons::paw: Thank you so much for the replies. As a "Mom" of a beautiful 6 1/2 year old Old English Sheepdog who is for the second time is going through a major...