Psqrd

Psqrd

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  1. disruptive students

    Psqrd replied to gigi15's topic in General Students

    wow that was an ugly post...not sure how that

  2. disruptive students

    Psqrd replied to gigi15's topic in General Students

  3. I hate bedmaking

    Psqrd replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    We had to learn the mitered corner for NS but I already had it down from the military. All bunks were made up with 45 degree on the corner. The funny thing was that in the Army we rarely slept IN...

  4. Hospital reputation in North Calif

    Psqrd replied to arys1075's topic in California Nursing

    If its bene's that you want no one can top UC hospitals...the retirement is tops. Pay= tops is KP second down Sutter, Third down CHW bottom of list UC Davis. Not sure where shriners slides in... I'm...

  5. Does anyone know of an online school that CA accepts?

    Psqrd replied to ginab4u's topic in California Nursing

    Regents is accepted by CA BON if they are still doing it, which I believe they are. You do clinical rotations in San Fran...thats who they contracted with, not sure which hospital. I have heard that...

  6. question about getting into a nursing program

    Psqrd replied to hushpupgrl's topic in General Nursing

    It was just a suggestion...I believe in evaluating all options available.

  7. question about getting into a nursing program

    Psqrd replied to hushpupgrl's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a degree already and its a bachelors, one suggestion I have is to check into masters programs. Here in Cali you take the NCLEX I believe after about 1 and half years (the nursing course...

  8. Tattoo's and nurses

    Psqrd replied to Blackspirit86's topic in General Nursing

    I was student nurse on a Neuro floor when I noticed that the nurse that was also assigned to my patient had a chinese character on the inside of her wrist, I asked her what it stood for? She blurts...

  9. Why dont YOU wear a helmet??

    Psqrd replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, thats the answer when we hurt ourselves doing something then make whatever safety items available (whether or not they work) mandatory! Very soon in our society it will be illegal to do anything...

  10. places RN's can work that are not hospitals?

    Psqrd replied to lakerette01's topic in California Nursing

    Have you considered a blood donation center? I used to work for a blood center, the positive things are that your clients are healthy volunteers and you are making a contribution to health care. Some...

  11. Being denied employment because of a credit check :(

    Psqrd replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    Your financial plan is so bad, I can't even bring myself to comment!

  12. Is not ordering a 2nd level strep test normal?

    Psqrd replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago I used to work in a hospital lab as a lab assistant. Our lab police was that we would perform the rapid strep and then we would plate it in case it was something else. I once had a bad...

  13. What are the best BLACK PENS

    Psqrd replied to dark10gable's topic in General Students

    Montblanc...expensive but a dream to write with. The pen is extremely well balanced in the hand.

  14. What hospitals in Northern Cali?

    Psqrd replied to Neferet's topic in California Nursing

    I have worked for mercy for about 6 years in lab and rotated through mercy gen here in sacramento, I have to say that I would never work for them again. Sutter Gen on the other hand is an awesome...

  15. Steth tubing length

    Psqrd replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    I like enough length to keep my face away from the patients. I have been called in a couple of times for patients that have turned up positive AFB tests. I know its only a skin test but its another...

  16. Is It a Bad Idea To Stay in a Bad Marriage Until School Ends?

    Psqrd replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Students

    Cheryl, if you decide to stay until you are done with nursing school, you better prepare yourself for a very ugly divorce. I say this because my first wife and I divorced just after her getting her RN...

  17. Becoming An Rn Online....!!!!!!!!

    Psqrd replied to FutureRN_05's topic in General Nursing

    I have done a little research in an online company called Regents that has an online program. I am not sure if they offer it in Floriday but its worth a check. They have contracts with different...

  18. Starting Nursing School in Fall 07

    Psqrd replied to lashonda-123's topic in General Students

    The first days for me where pretty intense as we didn't go to the hospital for the first 4 weeks. Our instructors called in nursing boot camp, as we front loaded alot of information with every day...

  19. Army Nursing

    Psqrd replied to armymatt's topic in General Nursing

    Matt, thanks for service, I am thinking about going back in but to the reserves. They are giving commissions to ADN's, I only need 12 more years and will be eligible for the retirement beni's....

  20. Is arrogance normal??

    Psqrd replied to StocktonNurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ladies are always welcome to post...sometimes a different perspective is exactly what is needed.

  21. How do you remember all the symptoms

    Psqrd replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    I look for the difference in symptoms, when the question is asked on the test I'm almost 100% sure that is what the question will include. I did the same for my fluid and electrolyte test. This the...

  22. Army Medic to Nurse? Anyone have experience?

    Psqrd replied to dust_off75's topic in General Nursing

    I live in California and now in an ADN program for RN, but I do have experience with what you are asking about. I unfortunately did not research the requirments needed for Medic to LVN to challenge of...

  23. Student male Nurse today in L+D

    Psqrd replied to Thedreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What I learned from that is that CI's don't really want you to make waves. We as students come and go but the CI's have to see these nurses over and over again. The situations are usually handled...

  24. Student male Nurse today in L+D

    Psqrd replied to Thedreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes Tiffy, that was a learning experience for me as well. Ian, I would definately check out this thread. I posted several comments about sexual discrimination and prejudice...I must admit that I was...

  25. Student male Nurse today in L+D

    Psqrd replied to Thedreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with you as well Mark, my experience was less than positive and was lucky to get my objectives accomplished. We were assigned to L&D for 2 days and are required to observe and write...