LaborNurse1

I'm not going to argue whether RN's should be diploma, 2 year, or 4 year, but what I have a complaint about is that for those of us with a BS with a major in nursing get left out of the loop. Many times we are just given the title BSN because we hav...

I was wondering how difficult other students are finding clinical sites and preceptors. I have little luck. My program has students doing most of the foot work as far as locating a site, but I have contacted MANY CNM's with no response. Any suggest...

I've seen the way WitchyRN describes used at one hospital. The pack used is betadine based and has a sponge on a stick and a 5x5in square sponge. The circulator has to wear sterile gloves to prep with this kit. We use Chloroprep sticks that we just...

That's great!

Please don't feel like a loser about this. Every nurse I know has encountered a physician who wasn't nice to them. I actually had a similar situation where I was prepping the pts belly for a c/s when I was new to the unit. The doctor was watching ...

That's really sad, BabyNurselsa, about the 10 year old! Really sad. The oldest I've cared for: 55 Youngest: 13

Not sure if there will be any direct newborn discharge stuff here, but check out AWHONN's website: http://www.awhonn.org

They are not any easier...remember, students graduating from ADN programs take the exact same boards as BS/BSN students....so the nursing content is virtually the same. The 4 year programs have more community and management, but they aren't any hard...

If you are looking for a modest house in the $350k range then the Merrimack Valley area (Lowell, Tewksbury, Billerica, Dracut, etc) is around that. Albeit, the $350 is on the low end but its a good area for commuting. It's close to NH (tax free sho...

How about an activity assistant in a LTC facility? I did that during nursing school. I had fun and it made me more comfortable interacting with the elderly, families, staff, dementia, and being in front of a crowd. I also worked in medical records ...

Hi everyone, I am very PDA-illiterate but was thinking that I would find one very useful during my clinicals. What PDA's would you recommend? What programs do you use? I was looking at the PDR for pda's but it costs $100... or free to already pres...

Oh my goodness, these little devices and the programs are pricey! How do we poor grad students afford such luxories? And to think I was also considering a laptop as well! Thanks for the advice and tips!

Ok... so when you say the "full boat" what do you mean? What does this program offer?

I've never heard or seen these z coil shoes. Can someone provide a link to where I can see them?

Dankso! Dansko! Dansko!!!!!

The University of Cincinnati also has an online CNM program. http://www.nursingonline.uc.edu

Well, I certainly don't envy the stress you must be experiencing! Your college should have a grievance policy in effect where you have the right to appeal this decision. Also, most colleges will have a designated person on staff (not associated wi...

Athena, that's a good question. I am currently in school for an MSN, and the BS with a major in nursing was never an issue. Makes sense given that many graduate programs are now accepting non nursing bachelors.

Wow, I think this gets you more upset than me! I was just posting my frustration with the lack of awareness and assumptions, is all. I was never stating one degree was better than the other, just different. Yes it does aggravate me but clearly not as...

Good point you have there. I am sure it is disguised as a patient safety issue, but clearly these types of orders allow a nurse to use her/his assessment skills to decide which dose would be appropriate for the patient; the new method takes that abi...

Thanks for including me and compiling the list!

This person clearly is unaware of what nursing is about. I've had that exact statement said to me and I fumed! I was insulted just like yourself, and in my opinion-rightfully so!

I think it depends on the practice. Many CNM's I have worked with do a 32-40 hour week. A day or two in the office with one day of call per week (24 hrs). But I am sure others do put in 80 plus hours.

I'm in a CNM/WHNP dual track right now, and find that most who do a dual track like this utilize it to be more marketable. Perhaps one field doesn't have many openings in your area, the other might, and vice versa, and I think that the credentials s...

I'm not sure if flight nursing requires a 4 year degree, but I would guess that they do given that it is a competetive field. However, I did the ADN, began working as an RN while continuing on for my BS. I highly recommend that route, so long as pe...