RENAISSANCE RN

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  1. Magnet Status And Adn Nurses ** Not Another Adn Vs Bsn Thread**

    RENAISSANCE RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I live in Massachusetts and Grad. ( god willing in May with an ADN). The word on the street in Boston is that the major teaching hospitals are not taking new ADN grads and are only taking BSN's...

  2. Good Looking Enough to be a Nurse?

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to casey1988's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Just a thought. could the stress of your schooling be starting a reocurrance of your ED. keep an eye on it. Sometimes we formulate scenarios in order to back up or back in to a behavior. I know...

  3. Dumb Question: About A Trach- What Am I Missing?

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    most people when they do a wean, with pmv or not have a trach mask with humidifier. ( the strait o2 is very drying). It all depends on the situation. I have seen o2 piped into the side port of a...

  4. Section 12

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know what you are talking about, it happens all of the time. On a transport they send emts not paramedics. I would complain to the ambulance company you use. I am sure they want your business....

  5. anxiety or just crazy?

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to gospursgo07's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I feel for you. Sorry you are having such a hard time. Anxiety is awful and terrible to deal with. Although nursing is incredibly unpredictible, it sounds as though your floor is total chaos. I...

  6. BSN to MSN or LMHC/LISW

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to truffles111's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I hate to tell you what to do, however I feel that if you want to do Mental Health, there would be much more opportunity as a psych NP. Including medication management. 1. The first question is...

  7. Psych CNS's and NP's, Fee for service pay ranges in the northeast

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to MApsychCNS's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    anyone have any info?

  8. Quincy College - clinical hrs. question

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to rnu09's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Never heard of this from anyone.. I can see if they were having you make up clinical hours. Quincy College has a very tough AD program, then again they are all tough. good

  9. Problem getting a job in hospital as a new grad?

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to cathleenmermaid47's topic in General Nursing

    I heard that in maine the shortage is severe. I know in Massachusetts it is tough. Tell her to contact

  10. Do you have a probational period at your job when you got newly hired?

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Bala Shark's topic in First Year After Licensure

    6 months. I think that is a little

  11. Nursing and Depression

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    not only would there be no nurses if you eliminated people, there would be no MD's. I think it is responsible to take care of yourself. It is just like taking insulin for

  12. Nursing and Depression

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    arent you covered by the ADA if you are

  13. PLEASE give me some encouragement:(

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Mrs.Nurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I understand how dejected and sad you feel. I would feel the same way. Give yourself time. See if you get on Suzannes study plan. The only way that you are going to get that house built is if you...

  14. Geodon?

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to NurseErica's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this type combination of meds before in psych. Sometimes the atypicals can be used for off book reasons, not always psychosis. The medication can sometimes make the SSRI act quicker or...

  15. need advice please....pregnancy & nursing programs

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Tealeaf72's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know that other colleges do not have this policy. I sent you a

  16. Moving to Mass in a Month

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to teejayrn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Waltham is nice. It is about 45-30 minutes north of boston. It is not far from Leahey Clinic, and alot of the North Shore Hospitals. I am not sure of any good agencies in the north shore. Just...

  17. Does anyone have puppy or kitten that they care for while in Nursing school?

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to atwtrn's topic in General Students

    kittens are easy, if you have 2 and dont mind the destruction of your home. I think with a puppy, you should wait. Dogs need people for good

  18. RN Refresher programs in MA???

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to KARENRNBOSTON's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, If you dont want to go to a formal one. I know Leahy Clinic has a RN reentry

  19. I had to take care of druggies today, and was disgusted!

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Very Frustrating.. I guess you just have to say that he is a human being and you did a very good job of treating him like one. You will run into many more like him, I am afraid. I know of a case...

  20. Post Nursing School Blues

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    I am not out yet, but I think I can understand. I think transitional periods are full of unknowns. Unknowns create anxiety. I think Nursing school is like that preverbial bottle that constantly is...

  21. Stranded without psych meds!

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    hi, if the meds are with a chain of stores. ie cvs or walgreens. Sometimes they will give you enough to get through the weekend. We did that one time with my mothers thyroid pills. it is worth the...

  22. Yay! I finally found a job!

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Go out and

  23. boston medical center new grad program

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to adrenaline197's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Lena, I think that BIDMC since this is your 2nd interview, is a great sign.. Usually the 2nd interview means that you passed your first... God bless you, you are positive... Sending you good interview...

  24. Personality Type and Nursing

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    infj-- I am glad to be

  25. "Lazarus Maneuver"

    RENAISSANCE RN replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it has something to do with abnormal posturing.. see GCS. who knows............ Another strange thing about the dying, it is so spooky when people know they are going to die, when they...