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  1. BSN to PhD as a New Grad

    dianacs replied to AMC347's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Another question you may have to answer along the way is--given your desire to enter a BSN to PhD program ASAP--why nursing as your chosen discipline? It seems that clinical practice is only a...

  2. Nurses with a masters don't do beside nursing ?

    dianacs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    After receiving my MSN, I remained at the bedside. One, I enjoy it, and two, as a staff nurse, I still had the time to either teach and/or continue my own education. Now I am only per diem because I...

  3. To suction the ETT, or not?

    dianacs replied to CactusFlower's topic in MICU, SICU

    What is their rationale for not suctioning in general other than not wanting to break the circuit? Or do you mean that at your facility, suctioning is seen as an RT responsibility rather than a...

  4. New PhD Student

    dianacs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Technically, I am not "new"--I took a couple of statistics classes last year. However, this semester I am a full-time student in the program. I am so excited about it and so grateful for this...

  5. Organizing research articles

    dianacs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Like many of you, I have a ton of research articles to read. I prefer to print them out so that I can write my own comments on them. Then they sit in a pile. Surely there must be a better way. I...

  6. Organizing research articles

    dianacs replied to dianacs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The file folders look like a good idea, especially with being able to have them in different colors. And yes, I do need to get EndNote. Do you know if there is a difference between the student...

  7. Forgetting things...

    dianacs replied to mcknis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are cell phones permitted in patient care areas where you

  8. Anybody Turn Down an Assistantship?

    dianacs replied to BBFRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    BBFRN, have you reached a

  9. Anyone in PhD program?

    dianacs replied to babyNP.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am in a PhD program too, though only a little ways into it. Thank you marachne for your comments--they are very informative and insightful. Regarding having a topic in mind for your dissertation,...

  10. Do you discuss lab results/x-ray or other test results with patients?

    dianacs replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a pet peeve of mine. I have no problem doing so if it's something routine, like a BMP that subsequently calls for electrolyte replacement. But many of the patients I work with require blood,...

  11. Scratching your head in wonder!

    dianacs replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I hear that a lot too. Ah well...I'm sure at one time I might not have realized it

  12. MSN at the bedside

    dianacs replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your encouraging replies. My work at the bedside means a lot to me. And it is nice to have other options open to me if I

  13. MSN at the bedside

    dianacs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've had my MSN (nurse educator) for almost a year now, and while I have been doing some adjunct teaching, my main job, per my personal preference, remains that of a regular bedside staff nurse. Some...

  14. Does your hospital have a "Thanks to my Nurse" form?

    dianacs replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Do any of you think that these types of things tend to emphasize and reward the touchy-feely stuff? It seems to be the aspect of nursing that is most visible to the public. Think about it--would a...

  15. Rush University.....no more??

    dianacs replied to ICUclerk12's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It is CNL; see below: http://www.rushu.rush.edu/nursing/degreeopt.html Perhaps someone more in the know than myself can clarify the roles of CNS/CNL. No wonder it is confusing to people, the names...

  16. Anyone here plan on a PhD,DNP, etc...?

    dianacs replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am just beginning work on my PhD. My MSN specialization was in nursing education. And like you (I'm assuming) nursing is a second career for me too. And I have only been a nurse for a little over...

  17. Any St. Louis University out there?

    dianacs replied to yellow finch's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I know a couple of people who are doing the online ACNP at SLU. They seem to be satisfied with the program so far, though we haven't had any in-depth discussions about it. I myself am a fairly new...

  18. Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

    dianacs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    That sounds really interesting. How did you initially come into the

  19. Bkat

    dianacs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am interested in examining the BKAT as part of a grad school assignment. One, does anyone know where I can get a copy of the test + answer key? Two, does anyone have experience administering this...

  20. Rural vs Metro

    dianacs replied to aerorunner80's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have an acquaintance who works 3 10-hour days/week, no call. She works at a hospital but as an independent

  21. ADN vs. BSN for Entry Level Nursing

    dianacs replied to pattycakebaby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Getting on the soapbox...physicians have a medical doctorate (or a DO). This is a clinically-focused doctorate. A PhD is an academic/research-oriented doctorate. Two different things. Off the...

  22. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    dianacs replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hear, hear! I totally

  23. Do you think this will improve staffing?

    dianacs replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can someone provide a link to these

  24. If You Could What Halloween Costume Would You Wear?

    dianacs replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I would wear my regular scrubs along with this button: http://www.cafepress.com/buy/nurse+costume/-/pv_design_prod/pg_1/p_storeid.73978852/pNo_73978852/id_14416532/opt_/fpt_/c_666/ I think it's funny...

  25. nursing podcasts

    dianacs replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing Spectrum has podcasts