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  1. Adn's Who Don't Care

    mamason replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think not wanting to persue our/your Bsn is LAZINESS. School is hard and takes much dedication. I for one am not willing to go through that process again. From most of the posts here I...

  2. Lower back pain anyone?

    mamason replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hot bath with Epson Salts and a heating pad behind my back when I would sit down at home. Helped

  3. Are you paid when you clock out, or end of shift?

    mamason replied to lovemylab's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much same system where I worked. Started getting repremanded for clocking out late. OK....so don't send me a new admit that's a train wreck at 6:55pm when I'm suppose to clock out at...

  4. Question about Mandated OT

    mamason replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe it should be mandatory for RN''s to work overtime. But, unfortunatley it is required at some facilities in this country. Could you check with your state's BON to see what type of rules...

  5. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    mamason replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A pair of rubbery clogs that I found on the internet for $10.00. Cheap version of croc's. Even wore them while I was pregnant and bedside nursing. Still wear them outside. Light as air and...

  6. Adn's Who Don't Care

    mamason replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    I believe I read another thread about mandatory BSN to practice as a RN. They stated that RN's currently holding a ASN or Diploma degree would be grandfathered in should this occur. Sorry can't...

  7. Patient is a famous star

    mamason replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes................:redbeathe

  8. Adn's Who Don't Care

    mamason replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to meet ya! I was beginning to feel as if I was the only Diploma grad on this site. Srry don't mean to get of the

  9. Volunteer and Community

    mamason replied to leeniebeanie_2767's topic in General Nursing

    Oh...I forgot...Do they have a "Nurses for Newborns" in your area? You could probably earn some clinical hours through them if it is approved with your

  10. Volunteer and Community

    mamason replied to leeniebeanie_2767's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what S.P.N stand for? Could you try Salvation Army, Catholic Social Services,Women Crisis Center, Big Brother/Big Sister. These are all organizations that work with families in my...

  11. Question about Mandated OT

    mamason replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Mandatory overtime....Hummmmmm...And they wonder why there's a nursing

  12. Does your hospital require someone to check the car seat for newborn???

    mamason replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my daughter a year ago, during pre admission, the hospital stated that we had to have a car seat/pmpkin seat to take the baby home. When it came time to leave, the nurse stressed the point...

  13. Fifty Ways to Leave Your....

    mamason replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    REAL REASON: Unsafe, Unsafe, Unsafe............. STATED REASON: I wanted to be a stay at home mom where I was currently needed the most at this time. (new

  14. Adn's Who Don't Care

    mamason replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a RN who graduated from one of the few diploma schools left in the country. Chose it because it offered more clinical hours compared to the other programs around where I live. At this point, I...

  15. Live and learn...my med error!

    mamason replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Ttriage, I read your post and commend you on sharing. What a horrible situation to have to deal with. I believe scenerios such as this a are contributing factor as to why we have a nursing shortage....

  16. View disciplinary actions?

    mamason replied to geniann's topic in General Nursing

    I know in Illinois the Professional Board of Regulation posts them on their web site. Maybe you could try your state's BON web

  17. Disclosing Depression in A Nursing Job Interview

    mamason replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY!:wink2:

  18. What a day!

    mamason replied to augigi's topic in General Nursing

    :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: WAY TO

  19. Disclosing Depression in A Nursing Job Interview

    mamason replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they need to know that. Unfortunatley, it could work against you. I always think it's a good idea to keep my personal life away from my

  20. Finger Sticks

    mamason replied to nursingirl2007's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught the one-handed scoop also in nursing school. We were told to use it if there wasn't a sharp's container near

  21. New nurse here and I need a little help

    mamason replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. Documentation is very

  22. Children's Hospital

    mamason replied to bcskittlez's topic in General Nursing

    i must clarify that I meant the Children's Hospital would offer the additional training in their

  23. New nurse here and I need a little help

    mamason replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I think mixing my own potassium drip would make me uncomfotable. I would still ask another nurse to double check that one with

  24. Children's Hospital

    mamason replied to bcskittlez's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhh... and yes, I believe you get paid while completing your

  25. Children's Hospital

    mamason replied to bcskittlez's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they have programs for RN's wanting to get into the field. I'm sure additional training through the hospital is needed. You might want to contact the hospital you are interested in and ask...