husker-nurse

husker-nurse LPN, LVN

med-surg

Member

  • Content

    230

  • Visitors

    4,894

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by husker-nurse

  1. Do we HAVE to address docs by "Dr.--"

    husker-nurse replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    I just figure that anyone who pursues the education required to hold the title deserves to be called "Dr. So-and-So" if that's what he or she prefers. Whatever makes for an easier shift, I figure....

  2. LPNs who are jealous or resentful of RNs??

    husker-nurse replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I, too got my ADN from a tech school, and had to take LPN AND RN Boards. Several LPN's chose, for whatever reason, not to return and get their ADN; I think they had plans of working in a LTC facility,...

  3. Late Start for Nursing?

    husker-nurse replied to nodaknurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    mike, you are waaaaay funny; I bet your patients just love

  4. Late Start for Nursing?

    husker-nurse replied to nodaknurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    I realize that this is a GUY forum, but I have to answer; I graduated with my ADN at 46 and have been working med-surg since and, I might add, keeping up with the youngsters.......I think the computer...

  5. Homesickness in my first year

    husker-nurse replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better; I cannot imagine being away from my own country! It looks as tho you have a lot of support in here; please count me among your...

  6. changed my preceptor-did not go well with the manager

    husker-nurse replied to anfe's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, anfe, I applaud you in your effort TO actually LEARN, instead of showing off all your new-found knowledge to the tarnished old nurses or finding the most comfy chair.... WE NEED RN's LIKE YOU! I...

  7. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    husker-nurse replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm an iNFj, like a lot of you; it

  8. Anyone ever take NCLEX right after school & no extra studying? And Pass?

    husker-nurse replied to happygrad06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I always was the first to finish tests, I certainly am not RECOMMENDING my philosophy here, it's just the way that I work.....I think I got lucky........ and I really CAN spell

  9. Anyone ever take NCLEX right after school & no extra studying? And Pass?

    husker-nurse replied to happygrad06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took my NCLEX 4+ years ago, I REFUSED [EVIL][/EVIL] to study for the big one. No way, no how. Got stuck with 265 questions; took 63 minutes to answer. Carefully selected answers and DID NOT...

  10. Hey

    husker-nurse replied to alilar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to the

  11. does anyone else feel like a glorified maid?

    husker-nurse replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Fakebee, God Bless you pea-pickin little heart, comin from a med-surg RN who, last night, started with 5 and picked up 2 more pts midway thru the shift on the cardiac floor(?????????). I work the...

  12. Almost 80 working RN on med/surg??!!

    husker-nurse replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    :yelclap: :yelclap:

  13. subQ narcotics?

    husker-nurse replied to khine2mn80's topic in Patient Medications

    We give Nubaine IM occasionally; once it was ordered on a pt with running heparin; I showed it to the Doc and he changed it ASAP to

  14. Nurse Practice Committee

    husker-nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've just been appointed to the NPC by my union and I guess I should consider it an honor. I'm not at all sure what to expect, although I hope to start to research just what it entails when I go back...

  15. Almost 80 working RN on med/surg??!!

    husker-nurse replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Which opens a whole other thread; not everyone can AFFORD to stop working at 60; if you're able to, GREAT! I plan on (mostly) retiring @ 62 and working part-time so I can spend some time with my kids...

  16. does anyone else feel like a glorified maid?

    husker-nurse replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dorimar, thank you for putting into words exactly how I feel about nursiing. I hope that you're able to leave all that stress at work at the end of your

  17. does anyone else feel like a glorified maid?

    husker-nurse replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are so many days I feel this way....but when I stop and wonder of maybe I made a mistake by choosing nursing, the answer is NO. I feel that I'm doing what God wants me to do, even tho some days...

  18. does anyone else feel like a glorified maid?

    husker-nurse replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    FelixFelix, it's not always as bad as it sounds; I think mostly what we're discussing are a few nurses who either think they hate med-surg or just can't handle it; give it a chance and please enter...

  19. does anyone else feel like a glorified maid?

    husker-nurse replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I first responded to this poster, I was not nice, so I'll edit my post. As a med-surg RN, I am caring for your (uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters, grandmas and grandpas and parents, friends,...

  20. hi from a newbie

    husker-nurse replied to mom2maddynsky27's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi, Sara, you're smart to use the CC for your pre-reqs and save money...welcome, and the best of luck to

  21. Advice for RNs who are still wet behind the ears

    husker-nurse replied to suture_self's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that this is the very best advice that I've seen; the part about appearing unhurried and concerned with your patient is RIGHT ON THE MONEY; I work the same magic on my patients (for the...

  22. Failed...

    husker-nurse replied to Focker13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What a GREAT

  23. Failed...

    husker-nurse replied to Focker13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, Guys, put the past behind you and the best of luck in your FUTURE!!!!!! It's tough to see all the "I PASSED" posts, but, I guarantee you both, there are a lot of people in the same boat as you!...

  24. does anyone else feel like a glorified maid?

    husker-nurse replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please tell me that you are not seriously considering this!!!!!! Nursing is, unfortunately, not for everyone. After 2 years, I think you should know whether it is the career for you. But, if you are...

  25. Almost 80 working RN on med/surg??!!

    husker-nurse replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    If RN's start getting disciplined for giving dirty looks, OUR HOSPITAL would be completely