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  1. Involuntary Psych Ward Commitment

    Guest717236 replied to SugarBabe99's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo! Great advice, best wishes with your nursing journey. Let the past stay in the past. That said, if necessary, the best thing you can do for yourself is to go out of town, but within your state...

  2. thinking of dropping out of RN program for Radiologic Technology

    Guest717236 replied to mttzakr87's topic in Nursing Career

    You will be working for a long time, if nursing is not a good match for you, return to Radiology. Sounds like you have a good plan to get certifications in MRI and CT . You are also seeing nursing at...

  3. "That's where they keep big needles to stick bad little boys."

    Guest717236 replied to raianne's topic in General Nursing

    I have no answer for this question, except it shows what type of environment a child is living in. I had a Mom in the Pedi practice states to her 5 year old," here comes that mean nurse with the...

  4. Psychiatric RN Vs. Counselor

    Guest717236 replied to SugarBabe99's topic in Psychiatric

    This is true in many areas, counselors and social workers do not make very good money for all the important work they do.The psychologist who is a doctoral preparation does make better money and has...

  5. Is pounding the pavement worth the effort?

    Guest717236 replied to 3bellesdad's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with the above and if it is a second career do not limit your search to just the hospital, there are other opportunities as well. Good

  6. nursing and recreation therapy

    Guest717236 replied to neonate20's topic in Nursing Career

    How about Dance Therapy? It is a dance masters degree with psychology, but your nursing background would be a compliment to the

  7. Pursuing nurse practioner degree without RN experience

    Guest717236 replied to huangsoRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    first, are you planning to work totally solo? like it or not you will interact with experience rns who will have more knowledge than you. the above posts are correct, practice is not like the book...

  8. MSN Education Programs bizarre range

    Guest717236 replied to finchfamily4's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    That's true! And they have a very steady job teaching. I agree with the OP the program differences are varied and with the current economy and lack of jobs I have placed a hold on continuing my...

  9. how quickly someone can go downhill.

    Guest717236 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for the family. When things change that fast, difficult to cope with that news. Please get the support you need for yourself, even with experience we all encounter situations in which we...

  10. Fed up with poor management

    Guest717236 replied to apn2013's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If this is the case, document carefully. When things go wrong, mgmt will blame staff and point at you and your team. If it is really out of control, start looking for a place where safety and good...

  11. How is the economy effecting Massage Therapy?

    Guest717236 replied to samirish's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have an esthetics diploma and here in many parts of the Northeast, there is little work even in plastic surgery. Same for massage therapy. See if you can find the massage therapy association in...

  12. New Grad RN offered Hospital Position & Dr.'s office Position Need Advice :-)

    Guest717236 replied to kaylynnd06's topic in Nursing Career

    I vote for the clinic job if Pediatrics is your passion. With some experience you could always ask the MDs you work for to give you a reference to work per diem Pedi inpatient (general, not acute...

  13. How to Cope With Job-Related Anxiety

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

    At the college, see if they have a student mentor program. You can get together with a tutor who can help you with not only the material, but ask you questions on the material so you can feel more...

  14. Are LPN's being phased out?

    Guest717236 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Easy to say, but many RNs with experience, in the current economy have trouble financing more education to graduate and receive in our location not a dime more for a BSN. From a personal growth...

  15. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

    Guest717236 replied to pfb85's topic in Nurse Registration

    Good luck to all the applicants, please update us and let us know about your experiences working in

  16. Prankster patients

    Guest717236 replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    My middle aged business executive patient, who announced, nurse , my delivery is here! I just passed the kidney stone... Please announce the birth in my chart- Father and stone are doing

  17. Tired of being 2nd choice.

    Guest717236 replied to aellisrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Keep up your confidence and enthusiasm,this can be difficult after coming close to getting the other jobs. Make a list of why you are right for the job, and sell yourself in positive terms..Give them...

  18. responsibility to report threats?

    Guest717236 replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    Let me clarify Additionally, they may be in violation of the law. In many states it is law that if a threat has been made to an individual, that person must be directly and immediately notified and...

  19. Good gifts for a doctors office .

    Guest717236 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    They have them in peppermint flavor for the holidays...limited edition. There are a few Lindt outlets in my area, so I am right up to

  20. responsibility to report threats?

    Guest717236 replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    File the police report yourself. If the patient stated a specific death threat against the Doctor and , give the exact quote. Since you have a witness, have the nurse also file a police report ....

  21. Will the stress of nursing be too much for me?

    Guest717236 replied to SoCal student's topic in General Nursing

    Make no mistake, Psych nursing can be very stressful at times. That said,talk with your personal treatment team. They are in a good position to help you decide how to manage increased stress on the...

  22. should nurse managers wear scrubs?

    Guest717236 replied to rebeccalee83's topic in General Nursing

    Why would the nurse manager have to refer to a customer service book about whether scrubs are appropriate? In the days of whites and caps , seems nurses had more control not only of uniform choices...

  23. should nurse managers wear scrubs?

    Guest717236 replied to rebeccalee83's topic in General Nursing

    Quote from Mr. Chicago, "Nurses are the heart and soul of everything you do. Pay close attention to their wants and needs, and take meaningful steps to address them, and you can transform your...

  24. What kind of nurse does it take to be a pediatric nurse?

    Guest717236 replied to Coolbean12's topic in Pediatric

    You need courage and lots of it. You will see things from a different point of view after working in Peds , but its worth it. Good luck and keep us

  25. Personnal lives or reckless?

    Guest717236 replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Horseback rider and Clinton Anderson fan here............ (updated to reflect favorite