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  1. ADN or BSN

    RNfaster replied to LV2BME's topic in General Nursing

    What do the financial scenarios look like for both options? How competitive is admission to the BSN program (are you 99.9% likely to get in)? What are the time requirements for the ADN vs. BSN? In my...

  2. Lots of reactions to the flu vax this year

    RNfaster replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the vaccine this year and for the last few years....no problems. In 1976 I had the vaccine via a jet injector. As we left the facility, my younger sister and I were sick (vomited), likely...

  3. Rio Salado CC questions.....

    RNfaster replied to AlishiaRN77's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Multicollinearity and other posters, you all reminded me of how often I was disgusted with Rio Salado's biology classes. I had forgotten about the essays in the human biology class. My teacher would...

  4. Dang Dry Hands

    RNfaster replied to RheatherN's topic in General Nursing

    I like Moisturel best as it has a good amount of dimethicone. You might try jojoba oil for your

  5. Rio Salado CC questions.....

    RNfaster replied to AlishiaRN77's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've taken a lot of classes at Rio Salado. I really think of it as self-teaching. It has increased my discipline. To do really well in those classes, you should study a little every day or at least...

  6. Drowning in BIO 202..What to do???

    RNfaster replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Study several nights a week and answer the questions in the back of the chapters. Buy the study guides and use them. Make flashcards. Repetition is

  7. Obesity - Implications For Nursing

    RNfaster replied to starshine07's topic in General Nursing

    Additional impacts bc of obesity - hospitals need to stock larger pull-ups and other sorts of briefs, larger gowns. Another worry is if a strong and obese patient were to get violent, they might be...

  8. Obesity - Implications For Nursing

    RNfaster replied to starshine07's topic in General Nursing

    Pam, Do you have to turn and roll patients into Hoyer pads as SueSquatch noted? Or are there devices to help? I am waiting to attend nursing school and have worked as a nurse assistant. I have hurt...

  9. I got a job!At an abortion clinic?

    RNfaster replied to rrandle02's topic in General Nursing

    Do what you feel is

  10. Yea or Nay on NCLEX review course

    RNfaster replied to boomerfriend's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I probably wouldn't take the class. I'd just review on my own. BUT --if you think that the class will offer you the structure you need to actually get the studying done over the holidays, then it...

  11. Did you once feel uncomfortable with blood, needles,vomit etc?

    RNfaster replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I am waiting to get into nursing school, but I recently worked as a nursing assistant. During that short time, I actively worked to conquer my phobia related to MY vascular system. Years ago, when I...

  12. Which medical dictionary is best???

    RNfaster replied to peaches023's topic in General Nursing

    I am pre-nursing and love Taber's. I have it in hard copy, but I think that it would be nice to have it for the PDA. It was very helpful with prerequisite classes to the nursing program. I could see...

  13. BSN right away or ADN + RN-BSN bridge?

    RNfaster replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    Wow....thank you all for all the input. I appreciate it. My long term goals include a masters degree someday. I am career-changing and would like to increase my earnings capacity ASAP. The ADN would...

  14. Chandler-Gilbert CC

    RNfaster replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I talked to someone from the district office for the Maricopa Community College System today about how applicants are selected. She said it is based on your time-and-date stamp. She said that...

  15. labor law and nursing

    RNfaster replied to canoehead's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think you will have to look at the state level for laws regarding mandatory overtime. Here is some information regarding the state of Washington:...

  16. labor law and nursing

    RNfaster replied to canoehead's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was curious about breaks and 12-hour shifts. I learned that my state, Arizona, does not legally require ANY breaks for adults. The breaks received are the organization's choice. I have lived in...

  17. Received job offer for the OR!!!

    RNfaster replied to Beannie01's topic in General Nursing

    I am waiting for a slot in nursing school. I think it would be neat to work in the OR. I mentioned this to a friend of mine's brother who is a nursing manager. He said he felt OR nurses were a bit to...

  18. nursebidonline, other registries... comments?

    RNfaster posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Does anyone have any comments about www.nursebidonline.com? I am waiting to attend nursing school, so I don't yet have any experience wiht the aforementioned site or even regular registries. Here is a...

  19. RN versus Dental Hygienist

    RNfaster replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety, good points. Per the poster that questioned the rationale behind the OP's question, I disagree. I think the OP has a good question backed by sound reason. Both careers are high growth and...

  20. RN versus Dental Hygienist

    RNfaster replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think dental hygiene can be a good career. I considered it once I realized how long the wait was for a nursing school slot in my area. Here is why I am currently planning on nursing and not dental...

  21. Do you make more money if..

    RNfaster replied to tremblelina's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospitals will pay more for language interpreters who have proven via testing their ability to accurately translate medical information. I speak Spanish. But I have not been certified in my...

  22. Profit Vs Non profit hospitals

    RNfaster replied to radbird's topic in General Nursing

    Check out http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/58749.php "Patients are more likely to receive high quality of care in not-for-profit hospitals and in hospitals with more registered nurses and...

  23. "At will employment" have you heard of this?

    RNfaster replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    I have been taking a healthcare policy class and your post caught my eye as I recently did some reading on "at will" vs. contract/union. Here's some history on the term "at will": The site timslaw.com...

  24. How to deal with MRSA patients?

    RNfaster replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    okay...one more definition and back to homework. --this is per science only. http://physics.ucr.edu/~wudka/physics7/notes_www/node7.html "what is the difference between a fact, a theory and a...

  25. How to deal with MRSA patients?

    RNfaster replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    tazzi, when writing, writers must consider their audience and how they will take your words. on the other hand, the reader also must consider where the writer is coming from. languages are complex -...