nurseaboveboard

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  1. Diversion- what are we missing?

    nurseaboveboard replied to happynursy74's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious. How does one fail a diversion program because of a paperwork

  2. Patient Care Tech??

    nurseaboveboard replied to nrsecarole's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This makes no sense to me. Why if you're an LPN would she want you to work as a Tech? Unless your desire is to get hospital experience and this hospital doesn't utilize LPNs, I'd stay where you are,...

  3. So, I finally got the Big envelope today...

    nurseaboveboard replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Jon. I am happy that at last you have the results. Like you I think that not knowing is worse than knowing, because now you can take action. I wish you luck in retesting and to you and your...

  4. Lowest Passage Rate in all 50 States for Nurses

    nurseaboveboard replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    This thread brings up something I have wondered about. Is there a central place to go to find out pass rates of different schools with dates? I'm sure many will know the answer to this, but I don't....

  5. My sister is on life support

    nurseaboveboard replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for you and your family. Losing a dear sister is very difficult, this I know and have been through myself. I was unable to be at her bedside when she passed, but she was surrounded by...

  6. Need help, Not Insults..

    nurseaboveboard replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Jon. I almost started to hyperventilate reading your post, and I'm slow, deep breathing for you now :). Many moons ago, when we had to wait to get our results by mail (no computer site to look...

  7. Two Questions.

    nurseaboveboard posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Question #1. Unless I'm missing something, do some states require a separate lic. to practice as an NP, but some just require your RN lic., but of course a degree from MSN/NP? Some posts on this site...

  8. Any 5th or 6th time test takers out there

    nurseaboveboard replied to iwannabarn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh my gosh, my heart is going out to all of you!!! Because I did pass the first try, I just can't imagine the degree of anxiety you may be feeling. I am sending the VERY BEST VIBES to each and...

  9. What to expect??

    nurseaboveboard replied to Littlek's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Somewhere in the great cyber space of this site are many posts from nurses stating exactly what they've overcome to get through school. I don't have time to research it, but if you can find them...

  10. "No, I am not pregnant"

    nurseaboveboard replied to Tysmommy's topic in Nursing Humor

    What a DORK! I'm 5'3" and currently weigh 148. Did you know this guy? You should have said, "yes I'm pregnant, and it's YOUR baby!" Don't waste a minute feeling anything about this guy except...

  11. Quit my program

    nurseaboveboard replied to 7starbuck7's topic in Post Graduate Students

    A few words of encouragement for you: Yes, I tend to do better in an actual class format, possibly because of my age. I'll never be too saavy online, but can get around OK at least (with a little...

  12. I passed!!!! My encouraging story

    nurseaboveboard replied to jessica19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So happy for you and others yet to come. Best of luck to you! Maybe someone will put up those clapping smiley faces I see here, but don't know how to do. I can give you this one though

  13. My first job offer!

    nurseaboveboard replied to rastanursern's topic in New York Nursing

    Great news! You go

  14. Is there any way?

    nurseaboveboard replied to Rowan91's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi. I agree with Jules. I'm betting that yes, you can be a nurse. My sister was profoundly deaf, but very smart. She wasn't a nurse, but she worked in accounting type employment and was a great and...

  15. Is it a HIPPA violation?

    nurseaboveboard replied to DixieNurse2244's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Howdy everyone! It's HIPAA (not HIPPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. I know, it's sooooo tempting to spell it HIPPA. I do think they crossed the line in that ER though! It will...

  16. Feacal Management Systems???

    nurseaboveboard replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Well nurses, you've done it again! I frequently manage to learn something on this site. Believe it or not, I have not heard about fecal management systems. Interesting and much appreciated.

  17. Neurosurgeon: "The radiologist said the CT scan was normal but it really isn't..."

    nurseaboveboard replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, medicine is NOT a perfect science. My sis had a hisory of ovarian cancer, surgeries, chemo, regular follow-up scans, etc. Before a recurrance was detected, she had at least two "normal" scans,...

  18. Nurses GET OUT AND VOTE

    nurseaboveboard replied to vivicaq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wild horses couldn't keep me from voting! I'm an election

  19. Teaching @ Brown Mackie

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    More Brown Mackie drama! I showed up ten minutes early for my 1:00pm interview. It seemed like a nice atmosphere, enjoyed seeing all the students, etc. The room where the interview was to take place...

  20. Two Questions.

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yikes! Thanks everyone, but now you've kind of frightened me! I scare easy:). I was not required to do any of this that I know of. I do not recall applying for any endorsement, just had to show my...

  21. The homless guy in room 12

    nurseaboveboard replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Oh absolutely, I totally agree. I don't lump them all together, but it's just been my experience and/or luck (ha-ha) to have dealt with the ones who are homeless due to a lifetime of poor choices. I...

  22. Fired for Yelling at Preceptor!

    nurseaboveboard replied to ladylikeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Ladylike, I'm glad this is all working out! And End Game RN, you sound like a SUPER preceptor! Hats off to

  23. Teaching @ Brown Mackie

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks sirI! Hopefully, someone has or is teaching for them and will post their experiences, good, bad, or

  24. The escapee

    nurseaboveboard replied to 123456yy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yeah, we had an old crusty patient escape in his wheelchair and with one of our O2 tanks. Called a cab and went down to the lobby to wait. He made it 50 miles, almost to his destination, when his O2...

  25. The homless guy in room 12

    nurseaboveboard replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'll jump in here too. The majority of homeless that I've seen in my career are in fact homeless because of poor choices. Yes, we all have occasionally made the poor choice or two, but I'm...