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  1. Difference between ADN and BSN

    gitterbug replied to hotshot12345's topic in General Nursing

    Attn TWEETY: I knew your experience was vastly different from what we experience here with ADN vs. BSN. I wish the playing field here was more even. I have been in the middle of teaching trach care...

  2. Difference between ADN and BSN

    gitterbug replied to hotshot12345's topic in General Nursing

    In my humble experience, the ADN comes out of school with both feet planted in the sprint position. The ADN has to pick up the ball and get into the game faster, be more ready to switch modes from...

  3. Voting for Arnold?

    gitterbug replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    It sounds like the political system there is in just as big a mess as it is in the rest of the country. Many, many voters are finding very little choice on the ballots. Good

  4. Camden-Clark in Parkersburg to Develop Psychiatric Unit

    gitterbug replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Marie, I know you spent a great deal of your life here, I made that comment for those who happen upon this portion of the site and do not know much about the state. I still find it odd that no...

  5. I freaked out

    gitterbug replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    Where I am from, if there are patients in rooms, one side of the hallway MUST be open and accessable to staff at all times. JCAHO rules too. Where is it you

  6. Camden-Clark in Parkersburg to Develop Psychiatric Unit

    gitterbug replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, maybe the staff will have a place to go when they are "depressed and feeling overloaded." There is a closer psych unit, but it is in the state of Ohio, I guess the two states do not want to...

  7. Nurse Uniform Study: All Opinions Welcome!!!

    gitterbug replied to koala15's topic in General Nursing

    Some things I would like in a uniform: larger pockets that have some kind of closing device, not buttons or snaps but velcro? better blend of cotton with stretch and soil resistance treatments....

  8. new on forum and need help in north carolina!!!

    gitterbug replied to ekirkpat's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    May I suggest looking on Yahoo for North Carolina newspapers, clicking onto the classified section, going to medical section and obtaining info regarding names and addresses of facilities listed in...

  9. Do you know anything about the GRADS program for pregnant teens?

    gitterbug replied to lccougar02's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Your local BOE could give you info too. The Red Cross may have some ideas on the local needs. Teen pregnancy continues to be a problem in SE Ohio. I commend you on your desire to educate and assist...

  10. What are the hospitals hiring LPNs or RN's?

    gitterbug replied to Annabrasil's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I still think becoming a citizen takes quite a while plus all of the schooling. We have a friend who married a girl from Germany, beautiful, college educated, and smart, she is still going to school...

  11. Please!!!!Need some advice.

    gitterbug replied to tx esrun's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are attempting to formulate a plan. Read up on long term care, perhaps talk to a RN working in that role, and proceed as you are able. You have my best wishes on resuming your...

  12. I was made to feel like Dirt!!

    gitterbug replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Forgive the family member. Follow your dream, go to LPN school. You will mke the money they all do in your area and you will be doing a job you enjoy. Your are an adult, smile and make your own...

  13. Fired from job

    gitterbug replied to goingnuts's topic in General Nursing

    good

  14. Question about Mandated OT

    gitterbug replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree that some things can not be done to help out in these crunch times. There are often people setting in the break room in OR, sure they deserve some down time, but when rooms are clean, a...

  15. West Virginia CRNA Programs

    gitterbug replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Also WVUIT, and most all the prequisite classes from most school qualify to

  16. West Virginia CRNA Programs

    gitterbug replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    A little travel could pay off. Look into

  17. Ampules still being used, Ouch!

    gitterbug replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    Ampules are common here. Safety first with the 2 x 2, I use a filter when drawing up med too. Never know when even the tiniest sliver of glass got into the

  18. Near MIss! Evil Ex- NM rises from dead

    gitterbug replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You did the job, took excellent care of your patient, left him in good shape. I do not think you needed to see this evil person. Hold your head up proud and just know you are a good

  19. Is this true?????

    gitterbug posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    My neighbor just came over and told us he got his new prescription for Viagra filled. He says the pill is a different color, has "m's" printed on it, comes with a popsicle stick and a new roll of...

  20. LifePoint plans to sell 2 West Virginia hospitals

    gitterbug replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well when it was sold to HCA, I am sure the place was vastly changed. Low staff ratio, poor equiptment, more emphasis on paper work, less attention to patient care. But, there was a real push on to...

  21. Medication Aides

    gitterbug replied to M&MRN2005's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    My ex sil new wife is a med tech. She told my grandson that Ibuprophen was not taken for head ache pain. There was no tylenol in the house. I am sending her a print out for the uses of all of the...

  22. LifePoint plans to sell 2 West Virginia hospitals

    gitterbug replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Knew SFH was going local if possible. What is the inside info on

  23. Unethical behavior

    gitterbug replied to kirkwoodnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Agree this is terrible but no matter how hard we try, we cannot control other people's ethics or morality. This nurse is reportable to the BON of the state, but, from experience with working with a...

  24. The Today Show

    gitterbug replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I wore all white for years, liked going to colors and prints, but still have all white in the bunch. Cap is gone but will wear one if instructed, afterall, I went to school for them and was very...

  25. Looking for advice on getting back into Nursing

    gitterbug replied to RN93's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that a chat with the WVBON is necessary for you to have all the info needed for a license. Have you given Ohio a thought? There are quite a few facilities within easy driving distance. Just...