NurseMMM

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1. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

   NurseMMM replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I must have hit a nerve or something? So how many hours have you practiced in your BSN program this year taking care of a patient? As opposed to an ADN program that focuses on clinical care? I...

2. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

   NurseMMM replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Going back and getting your BSN is not usually a factor for making more money. It is usually because of wanting a higher education with the ability to advance to management in nursing. ADN programs...

3. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

   NurseMMM replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

   Pediatric patients restained in their beds by nets and or wrist restraints, both day and

4. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

   NurseMMM replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I don't need a vacation, thank you. And find your remark insulting. Guess you are one of those nurses who get a chucle at someone elses expense? huh? What I need is respect. Or atleast someone to...

5. Never Again

   NurseMMM replied to bshaw96's topic in Agency Nurses

   Agency nursing simply stinks. Don't do it. Its not worth the extra

6. I made a med error today

   NurseMMM replied to AuntieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You are a new nurse. You are bound to make mistakes. Your human. Just try to be more careful next time. Check and recheck, twice if you have to. They should be giving you extra time for it,...

7. They did a c-section without anesthesia

   NurseMMM replied to Mrs.S's topic in Ob/Gyn

   At our facility, we have a response time of 20 minutes for the MD's to come to the hospital. Which sort of makes me uneasy most of the time. Alot can change in 20

8. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

   NurseMMM replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Oh, unless you work at the medical center where I live. They short staff you if you work thru an agency. I did this for extra Christmas presents this year. They gave me a shift working a step down...

9. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

   NurseMMM replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Ginger! Wow! Cause in NY, or atleast where I live in NY- the pay at an LTC is absolutely lousey! I checked a nursing home close to where I live and they offered me $20/hr! I almost choked! I am...

10. Is it always better to die at home?

    NurseMMM replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Dying at home versus Dying in hospital? It depends upon the patient who is dying and the factors surrounding the eventual death. For most people, dying at home is more dignifying for them. They...

11. Should I go back tomorrow morning or not??!

    NurseMMM replied to luckyduck7's topic in General Nursing

    A union would definately stop the nurse abuse out there. A strong

12. Getting ahead or where do most people fail

    NurseMMM replied to Huscarl73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before I took my NCLEX, I took a medication preparation review course. It helped my confidence. I went in a without fear and came out knowing I aced

13. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

    NurseMMM replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe LTC nurses don't get respect because the pay is usually less. The care is not acute. And the requirments for certification, etc less difficult to obtain than such as CCRN. Not that you...

14. Should I go back tomorrow morning or not??!

    NurseMMM replied to luckyduck7's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever researched the reasons why a nurse loses her license or is suspended at any state licensing site? Alot of them are LPNs who probably worked in a nursing home. Do you think they will...

15. Enraged (venting)

    NurseMMM replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    I don't believe most people realize what we have to endure sometimes as a nurse. And be expected to remain emotionally and physically intact after such an incident. Why were you left alone with him...