suni

suni BSN, RN

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  1. How many nursing rights?

    5 rights of delegation
  2. Prioritization Exercise

    Always your ABC's but if the fall patient were unconsious, had hit her head had a deformity, there are so many varibles, bottom line chest pain and breathing difficulties are
  3. Prioritization Exercise

    I think chest pain is always seen first, however you do not say if he is currently having pain or if he had pain and the nitro resolved it, or does the beginning of your post mean you are just...
  4. Sad, sad case today

    What is PIH for us non OB
  5. University of Phoenix RN-BSN program-cost?

    I finished my UOP BSN last year and figure it cost me about 20,000., finished it in 2 years. I think the price has gone up since
  6. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    I think 2 classes would be very difficult to do and learn effectively. There are people who can do it, I am not one of them. The other thing is that those students who did this did not complete the...
  7. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    jenbea I finished my BSN from UOP. As you know they are very expensive, the upside is it is convenient and I really bet you could finish your MSN in a year. It has been a year since I finished my...
  8. My facility is conducting an 8 hour educational day for all CNA's. What topics of ideas would you be interested in if you were attending? We decide to review Isolation Technique and Fire Safety. We...
  9. More education after 50

    I also just finished my BSN about 8 months ago. It has opened a few doors already that would have been closed had I not had the degree. I think about an MSN but financially it is not beneficial at...
  10. Need Advice

    I would check your job description and see if scheduling is part of the job. I certainly think that infection control would be one of your responsibilities. Guidelines also needed to be set for the...
  11. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    I finished my BSN from UOP last year and have 12 credits towards my MSN. The problem is that at my age, 50, I am not sure I want to continue for my MSN. Also I am not sure what I would want my MSN in...
  12. Day Planner

    Thanks for all the replies. I looked on line for refills but cannot find the size I need. I think I will check out Palms at Office Depot or Circuit City no Best Buy where I
  13. Day Planner

    I just moved into a position where I will be splittinig my time between the unit (40 hrs) and Wound CLinic (40) hours. They recommended that I get a day planner to keep track of all the meetings,...
  14. Day Planner

    I am not great on the computer but not terrible either, or they fairly user
  15. Continuing Education Requirement

    I personally am happy about the CEU requirement. I work in a rural area and only 5 nurses belong to the PSNA. It is amazing to me the grumbling that has started already about this and "How could this...
  16. NRS Karen, While I am aware that the bill passed it is my understanding that it will not realy impact those of us renewing our license this year. The licenses that start renewing in 2007 will be...
  17. I am on a committe trying to implement retention and recognition measures . Any input as to what your facility does would be appreciated. We are discussing a flexible benefit package, staffing issues...
  18. New to Staff Development

    So far, the most challanging has been that my work is not finished at the end of the day. When I work as a staff nurse, for the most part, my work is done, meds are given, documentation is completed,...
  19. New to Staff Development

    I also am new to Staff Development, just started 6 monthes ago and am on a learning curve. I have found that the nnsdo website is helpful. I am talking to anyone in the hospital that I can to network...
  20. Anyone working on thier MSN?

    oldnewnurse, I finished my BSN and am now working as a staff educator. Like you I am getting too old to be on the unit full time but cannot retire. How is the Wheeling program set up and what is the...
  21. Anyone working on thier MSN?

    I have thought about my MSN but the truth is there is little financial incentive for me to pay out the money to complete it. At this time I have 12 credits towards an MSN. I have a child who graduated...
  22. Cardiac Exam Study Help!

    Daytonite I would be interested in EKG sites if you could please post them. I am new to staff development and am looking for
  23. Lazy Student Nurse Preceptors!

    my whole thought is it is not up to the nursing staff it is up to your instructor who is gettingpaid a lot more than a staff nurse to instruct you on new skills, when your a gn the responsibility to...