MALE*RN*777

MALE*RN*777

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  1. Is the english exam IELTS / TOEFL required for the licensure exam in any state?

    MALE*RN*777 replied to narsbing's topic in International Nursing

    Maryland

  2. nursing question

    MALE*RN*777 replied to greenr06's topic in Nursing Career

    Schools are adding more classes not because it will make you a better nurse but it will make their pockets bigger. Don't waste your money on LPN school if you want to be an RN (no offense) because...

  3. What would you do re Wandering Patient?

    MALE*RN*777 replied to TraceyJ's topic in International Nursing

    Angie has some good points and there should be a code for an elopement pt. like she explained. The hospital could also have something like a "Wanderguard" which is a device (armband) that will lock...

  4. Is anyone in Pharmocology

    MALE*RN*777 replied to gdsgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Its alot of information thrown at you. When you get into your field of nursing you will focus on those drugs and have just some rememberance of the others. That is why we have nursing drug books....

  5. Corrections Nurses: Have You Been Hit Like This?

    MALE*RN*777 replied to Sheri257's topic in Correctional

    This is nothing compared to some of the things that go on in a Psych Hospital. The prisoners walk free around the

  6. Getting the most from my practicum

    MALE*RN*777 replied to Shawnina's topic in Psychiatric

    First, what part of psych nursing is not nursing. You are to treat the body, mind and spirit. As a psych nurse do I not, give medication PO and Injections? I may not do IVs anymore but neither does...

  7. greetings and informations

    MALE*RN*777 replied to mary1974's topic in Psychiatric

    Foods containing tyramine must be avoided while taking MAOI antidepressants. These include avocados, yogurt, aged cheese, smoked or pickled fish, meat, poultry, processed meats, yeast, overripe...

  8. Ok RNs, give it to me straight! =)

    MALE*RN*777 replied to *Andrea*'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nursing school is your fundamental learning of all aspects of nursing which you will always hopefully remember or use no matter what specialty you decide to go into. Just like stated before you could...

  9. help with psyche med

    MALE*RN*777 replied to melanie1126's topic in General Nursing

    I have several pts. with that dosage who receive this amount Q2weeks. The 37.5mg sounds like a Risperdal Consta injection dosage. Be sure that you are giving the decanoate and not the regular...

  10. How many guys in your class?

    MALE*RN*777 replied to Scrubz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Started with 20 students. 4 of us male then I was the only one left. 1 male with 19 females with boyfriend/husband problems = keep a low profile. HA

  11. Roll Call

    MALE*RN*777 replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Better late then never....

  12. I REALLY want to be a psych nurse, and i'm close to graduating with some questions!

    MALE*RN*777 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Psychiatric

    Should have no problem getting a job, especially in a state facility although you are usually the last stop for many psych patients and can't discharge patients as quickly as you could in a private...

  13. Foreign nurses

    MALE*RN*777 replied to blondie1289's topic in Psychiatric

    We have heard rumors that some nurses from other countries are allowed to slap patients in their country and seem to bring that with them. We had an inservice from a doctor who states that your psych...

  14. What is ur fave area in Psych

    MALE*RN*777 replied to ellieRN06's topic in Psychiatric

    I have to say the schizophrenic elderly patients are my cup of

  15. Switching nursing fields

    MALE*RN*777 replied to fluffette36's topic in Psychiatric

    You sound just like I did. I worked for about 8 months between Extended Care and Med/Surg before going to Psych. Its the true psych pts. I love, I could do without the drug addicts, criminals, and...

  16. "hospitals won't hire psych nurses"

    MALE*RN*777 replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Psychiatric

    You go to nursing school to get the fundamentals of nursing. You get a short rotation, mainly med/surg, of each type of nursing then you choose what type of nursing you perfer. If you keep learning...

  17. security guards?

    MALE*RN*777 replied to fidelio's topic in Psychiatric

    Security only helps when requested. They do respond to all codes but look for prompts from the charge nurse and unit staff before putting

  18. MDS Coordinators/ RN or LPN Assessment Coordinators

    MALE*RN*777 replied to RN 4 Life's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I was just thinking of becoming a MDS/RAI Coordinator. I have also done some when I first became a nurse working on an Extended Care Unit. Who can I get in contact with to take the certification...

  19. Lots of Lifting.........

    MALE*RN*777 replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked with 60yr old CNA women. The secret is you get help. If you work in a good environment, you help, they help, we are all there for each other. Now I'm 6 foot 2 and 215lbs and do alot of...

  20. Mental Health Rotation....

    MALE*RN*777 replied to Sunshine0425's topic in General Students

    Mine was at the state hospital I'm working at now. Schizophrenia is the most common

  21. Need humor on death and dying

    MALE*RN*777 replied to Agnus's topic in Nursing Humor

    A family pastor once said at a funeral. "Ed is like a cracked walnut, the shell is here and the nut is

  22. Lunch and Dinner Breaks

    MALE*RN*777 replied to AussieKylie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depending on how the day goes depends on when we take lunch. Not the exact time everyday but we try. Some always go no matter and other like me take it when we can but I like my later (1300) to make...

  23. RAI and insanity

    MALE*RN*777 replied to garciadiego's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    http://www.mdstraining.org/upfront/u1.asp This web site will take you on a great tutorial of the MDS process including

  24. Health Care Whistle Blowing: Caught between a rock and a hard place

    MALE*RN*777 replied to Whistleblower's topic in General Nursing

    Was this something used for all patients or just for those who acted out and attempted to hurt themself and or others? MD has an internet listing of the COMAR regulations that can be looked up by...

  25. Charting Bloopers

    MALE*RN*777 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a doctor ask me about a monthly note that stated "Pt. continues to be on coking precautions" and wondered if they perferred Pepsi.