SecondGenRN

SecondGenRN

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  1. Nursing school and working full time

    SecondGenRN replied to js408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just because a person wants a specific level of education for themselves doesn't mean they think less of those who want different levels. The poster never said anything about people with associates...

  2. Nursing school and working full time

    SecondGenRN replied to js408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently in my fourth year of the regular BSN program and I have been working full time throughout the program. I wouldn't recommend it becasue it is extremely hard. I would not have been able...

  3. Is there ANY department in nursing that I can avoid cleaning up poo?

    SecondGenRN replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    try community health nursing, nursing research or a similar job... as far as hospital positions, I can't think of any that would be "poo free"

  4. i got a needle stick today need prayer

    SecondGenRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with you! Were you given any medication / prescription afterwards? At our hospital it is standard that if any staff member gets a needlestick injury they get the...

  5. Enraged (venting)

    SecondGenRN replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    OK I realize that this is a VERY old thread but I just need to add my two cents. lol I think the OP did what was necessary and NOBODY is paid to take abuse or be assaulted, regardless of their...

  6. I think we need a second degree student section...

    SecondGenRN replied to touchhealth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree!!! Let's see, took my first degree is Psychology, had a great time, but unfortunately, I'm now WAY in debt and don't have a lot to show for it. I don't regret taking my first degree though...

  7. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    SecondGenRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes I get distracted by trying to learn all these new skills and procedures... yesterday I was caring for a very confused pt in the ED. I returned from break and he stopped me, took my hand and...

  8. Scrubs to tight? How do you tell someone?

    SecondGenRN replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    this thread was intended as a discussion about those people who refuse to wear appropriate clothing in the workplace. You obviously have issues stemming from when you were overweight and I am sorry...

  9. Prep course for CRNE....

    SecondGenRN replied to mgill32's topic in International Nursing

    Hi again, I've been doing some looking and was told that these are good review texts as well.... Mosby's Prep Guide for the Canadian RN Exam Mosby's Canadian Comprehensive Review of Nursing Text...

  10. Prep course for CRNE....

    SecondGenRN replied to mgill32's topic in International Nursing

    you can take a practice test online through CNA... I believe its about $43.00 to take it. They mark it and let you know the areas you need to focus more on. I was thinking of taking that one about a...

  11. er visitors...a funny

    SecondGenRN replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    HAHAHAHA

  12. Prep course for CRNE....

    SecondGenRN replied to mgill32's topic in International Nursing

    I won't be taking mine until Feb 09, but advice I was given was to know your standards inside and out.... FYI CRNE is m/c ONLY until 2010.... how much does that

  13. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    SecondGenRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I live in Ontario, Canada and the required level of education needed to write the registration exam was changed to BSN in 2005. Those who were already registered are not required to get their BSN's...

  14. ER tips??

    SecondGenRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi everyone, I am a fourth year nursing student about to start my placement in the emergency room... Does anyone have any tips or advice for me before I start? This is where I want to work when I...

  15. ER tips??

    SecondGenRN replied to SecondGenRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much for the advice! I'm already looking up the meds and making a list of procedures I want to do lol! CAN'T

  16. Eww white uniforms??

    SecondGenRN replied to jla623's topic in General Students

    I have no problem with white... at my school we wear royal blue. Everyone complains about the colour and style. I think that will happen with any standardized uniform. As far as I'm concerned I'm...

  17. Most RN's first borns?

    SecondGenRN replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    My mom was the eldest but no alcoholic father... I am the youngest of four and again... no alcoholism around

  18. Patient is a famous star

    SecondGenRN replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    I

  19. Having a boyfriend while in nursing school....

    SecondGenRN replied to sheridan3456's topic in General Students

    Well it's sad to say, but many of the girls in my class (myself included) split with their long term signifigant others during first year of the program. Nursing is a very intense program and...

  20. Is Drug Addiction a Disease?

    SecondGenRN replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    hi, I work in an addiction centre and I personally believe that addiction is a chronic mental illness. That being said, I also believe that mental illness is just as important as any "medical"...

  21. Dating for Men in Nursing/Nursing School

    SecondGenRN replied to Raymond CA's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Opposite gender here but I had to see what your guy's opinions on the topic were lol. Anyway I agree with you nurseguy and it's nice to see that so many people understand the time training takes in...

  22. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    SecondGenRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi, I think you misunderstood... I wasn't saying that an ADN nurse was unporfessional or less professional than a BSN nurse. I meant that when I asked the question of what is the value of the BSN...

  23. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    SecondGenRN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm currently on page 12 of this thread... some of the grossest and funniest stuff I've ever heard... I'll be sure to add my own

  24. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    SecondGenRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello:) I am currently in my second year of the BSN program. I live in Ontario and it is now required here to have a BSN. My instructors tell me that the BSN program better prepares students to be...

  25. Posters that are not nurses

    SecondGenRN replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone:) I am in my second of the 4 year BScN program at my local college. In response to the original post, I have seen students and new grads with the attitude that they know more than a nurse...