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peripheral IVs that we pull blood from and flush every 5,10,15,30min and again at the 1,2,3,6,8,12 hour marks. I know that this is incorrect to do in ones practice but I want to teach this person the correct way rather than dictate to him what he will be doing.. I beleave this will benifit him as well as our unit and out patients... Thanks for the replys!!!!!!!

I am a newly appointed supervisor in a medical research clinic and I have an emplyoee who flushes his clotted IV's to "get them working again". Where would I find data on this practice ( or shall I say malpractice)??? I would rather confront him with solid data than with simple reason. Thanks in advance!!

No I mean teaching nurses at a college.. I am already an RN and am going back to school to do an RN---->MSN program and the pathways are education, admin, Nurse Practitioner, etc,etc. I am balancing the pro's and con's. Financial reward is ONE of the reasons for me wanting to go back..I would hate to find out that 3+ yrs and $15,000 later I would make the same money as I am now..

What would a MSN level classroom teacher make in cntrl FL?????????? IM thinking about making the leap back into school and am wondering if its worth the time,effort and being away from my family..

$20-$23/hr with benefits in a critical care setting..

Thank you for the reply... You mentioned a CNS program. Is this clinical Nurse specialist?? What fills your days?? What did this training entail??How much time per day/week would you say you spent working on these degrees?? It seems that I cant get a clear answer from any school on how much will it cost (soup to nuts). About how much have you spent so far?? It seems a range of 20,000-30,000 is about the average. Is there any reason to picking one school (cheaper) over another (closer). Also if I was interested in NP wouldn't I have to travel a bit to complete requirements? Most of the research I've done so far is on the teaching/management side.Thanks againCF

Hello all Another forum to consume my midnight surfing sessions.. I recently have been thinking of furthering my nursing education and expanding my pocketbook. Rather than countless hours spent surfing at night I could be doing something more constructive with my time. I have a few questions for people enrolled or for people who have completed an RN-MSN program. What is your basic week like during one of these programs (please be very descriptive)? We (my wife and I, both working RN's) have two young children and somewhat of an active lifestyle. Is there much of any travel required?? What are the clinicals like and how time consuming are they. I have 10+ yrs experience in emergency medicine and would love to stay in the field but with a typical nurses back I cant do what Im doing until I retire ( in 150 or so years). Simple car rescues are killing me. Also what do you plan to do with your newly acquired degree? Im sure more questions will come along so thanks in advance for your comments and look forward to chatten with ya!! CF:pumpiron: