santhony44 MSN, RN, NP

FNP, Peds, Epilepsy, Mgt., Occ. Ed

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    Re: Potential Employers and your not wanting them to contact previous employers

    santhony44 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I think that saying "HH wasn't a good fit for me" is fine. However, I'd be prepared to answer questions like "And how do you think this job would be a better fit?" So, you could answer "One of the...
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    Taking prereqs for RN while in an LVN program?

    santhony44 replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's been a long time ago now, but I went into an LPN program with a BA degree already behind me. I did start taking prerequisites for the ADN program before I finished the LPN program. However, I...
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    LPN/RN Rumble

    santhony44 replied to BellaItalianaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I started out as an LPN and when anyone asks how long I've been a nurse, I definitely include those two years in my count! Back then I did work with some RNs who didn't like to be asked any questions....
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    Complete and total disregard for Visiting Hours! (vent)

    santhony44 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    But in the OP's post, the husband was causing a problem- the roommate was upset and worried he was going to stay all night. Private rooms would solve that problem, but that's not always feasible in...
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    When should enough be enough?

    santhony44 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. You are sure having a hard time right now! If it's at all possible to tough it out, do so. As Rita says, "this too shall pass." It really will!! Remember that this is your future and your child's...
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    Nurses who are MOMS, what job would you take?

    santhony44 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    When my kids were little, night shift worked better. Most of the time I was home before they left in the AM (their dad got them up and ready) then I was up when they were home in the evening. Going in...
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    starting a nursing career at 55??

    santhony44 replied to deb2mirabelle's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Exactly! If it's what you want to do, then go for it! Good
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    RN and CRNA

    santhony44 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why you couldn't. However, it's my understanding that when you are educated at the level of an advanced practice nurse, you are always held to that standard, no matter what role you're...
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    How did you know "your calling"?

    santhony44 replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely never wanted to be a nurse! I went to college and got a BA in English. Wasn't sure what to "do" with it so decided I'd teach. Hated the education classes and student teaching with a...
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    Nervous about Clincals

    santhony44 replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, nervous is much preferable to know-it-all. Try to practice BP's on people who might be easier to hear on than your friend. Get a good stethoscope, and make sure you've got the...
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    Nurses: Who came from a dysfuntional family?

    santhony44 replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    I knew a nurse who was a psych CNS who claimed that most nurses did come from dysfunctional families. I don't know if she based this on research or it was just her opinion from having been in nursing...
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    Police officer or RN

    santhony44 replied to cyb's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, it's not your decision. You definitely don't want him to paint himself into a corner. He might do that, if you push. Encourage him to do the best he can at whatever he does, and...
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    Application help.....quick!

    santhony44 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oops, I just read that this interview isn't the one the recruiter got for you. Is this possibly going to happen with that interview, too? You might still be able to run the question past the recruiter...
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    Application help.....quick!

    santhony44 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably say yes to everyone but the last employer; say "no" about contacting them. Then, during the interview, explain the situation to them. It might be a good idea to decide how you're...
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    Ideas to help friend who is having double mastectomy

    santhony44 replied to bigsyis's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the American Cancer Society. They may be able to get her in touch with women who have been through all this who can offer her support. And I agree, she is very fortunate in her friends. That...
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    Silvadene-HELP

    santhony44 replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a clinic, and I try to remember to ask patients, particularly new patients, what happened to them when they had the "allergic" reaction to a med. It is very common for people to report...
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    Slow Codes

    santhony44 replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    I think "slow codes" and "chemical codes" were much more common 20+ years ago than they are now. i remember most of these being written as "just in case" measures until the physician could get...
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    Co-workers doing your work behind your back?

    santhony44 replied to RachelRN25's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, the appropriate response is to thank God every single day you have been so blessed!! And, of course, to help them out whenever
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    HELP with this question, please!

    santhony44 replied to sweetieann's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A hemoglobin of 9.3 is low, but not life-threatening. The neutropenia could very well be life-threatening. Putting him on precautions immediately could do a lot to help protect him from infection....
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    Smelling Cancer?

    santhony44 replied to MikeyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I can't "smell" cancer; I wish I could! However, I really don't doubt that some people can. I think all of us have different smelling abilities. In one hospital where I worked, one of the urologists...
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    How can I say Thank-you to a professor?

    santhony44 replied to Laura77598's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    :yeahthat: This advice is just perfect! I can't improve on it at
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    BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    santhony44 replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I read something once I think is very true: Some people have twenty years' experience. Others have one years' experience, twenty times! I think your co-worker fits into that category. Experience is...
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    ABC or 123

    santhony44 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Room number! Every place I've ever been has arranged things that way. Alphabetizing would probably mess things up worse than that poor guy in the Visa commercial paying with cash! I did work on one...
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    Illnesses and calling in sick

    santhony44 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    It's always seemed odd to me that health care is so lacking in understanding of illnesses in workers and their family members. Often, though, it's individuals and not necessarily the institution. In...
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    How to say Thank You?

    santhony44 replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Nursing

    I think the basket of goodies and the personal note are both great ideas. If you are at all handy in the kitchen, you could make some sort of homemade goodies. If you know what people particularly...