nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Older professional just starting out

    nurse2033 replied to MrKP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I got my RN over 40 and it has worked out very well for me. Don't get too hung up on long range goals yet as you might find another area of nursing that you like, or an opportunity might come your...
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    What do you say if you don't pray?

    nurse2033 replied to BusyBee91's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Is there a universal definition of prayer? I think not. Anyone who prays has their own idea of what it means. If you do not pray, you can create a definition that fits your comfort zone. If that means...
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    asn-bsn-medical school

    nurse2033 replied to nstillwaggon's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nursing is not a path to medical school. They are very different models of providing care. There are ways to make good money as a nurse (but not brain surgeon good). I think you should pursue what...
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    Triage Practices

    nurse2033 replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    What an opportunity! There is a lot of room for improvement. You should take this forward as much as you feel
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    Do you think Working as an Adjunct Professor is a good second job gig?

    nurse2033 replied to MrLungvent's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Teaching requires a Masters, I would think that should be your priority. After your Excelsior ASN you could enroll in their MSN program. They would accept your BS as a prereq for the MSN (this is...
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    Can you really teach what you don't know?

    nurse2033 replied to MommyJoy's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have to agree that you can learn what you need to know. Don't forget, you know a lot more about patho now than your students. If you look at the gap in their knowledge between what they know now,...
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    Commissioned as an RN but doing something else

    nurse2033 replied to Raider 3/1's topic in Government, Military

    I have a friend of a friend who is a nurse, but got offered a pilot slot and is in flight training now. I'm not sure how it happened but it is
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    Air guard

    nurse2033 replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    If you want to join the Air Guard find a unit near where you live (hopefully there is one not too far away). Find out what medical units they have. Call the unit directly and ask if you can talk with...
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    Sharing cardiac rhythm tracing without any evidence of pt identification...violation?

    nurse2033 replied to heather in ohio's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It is not a violation as long as there is no identifying information such as a name, room number, or patient ID number. (BTW- HIPPA is a female hippo, HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and...
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    Military and Nursing

    nurse2033 replied to MarineNurseKTaguba's topic in Men in Nursing

    When you apply for schools and jobs, be sure to stress the organizational, leadership, followership, stress management, and task driven skills you have learned in the Marines. There are a lot of...
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    HELP! New ED RN Off of Orientation Soon

    nurse2033 replied to meghanlyn's topic in Emergency

    Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Being comfortable is not required for you to do your job. There is always a patient that can push the comfort zone of any nurse. Focus on doing your job. I...
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    What gives??!!

    nurse2033 replied to lecavalier4's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    OK, sorry, you have lots of nursing experience. What I meant was professional certifications like CCRN, CEN, and so on. There is a CNE (certified nurse educator) which is next on my list. It might...
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    Is this a common attendace policy?

    nurse2033 replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    "The beatings will continue until morale
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    Are men not as neat as women nurses?

    nurse2033 replied to LVN_Soon2Be's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would report the instructor to the administration and place her comment in quotes. That kind of unprofessional comment should be addressed.
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    Questions about RN pay in CO

    nurse2033 replied to Mommagrissom's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You should be concerned, it's never enough. Hospitals here don't have short term contracts that I'm aware of. But you could work for an agency or travel agency and they do supply short term contracts....
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    Former Cardiac Patient Entering Nursing

    nurse2033 replied to LarryBarnette's topic in Men in Nursing

    Your plan sounds fine. But instead of LPN why not enter an ASN program? You will have more career options sooner with an RN. Good
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    Is this a violation of HIPAA

    nurse2033 replied to sdj73's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree, not only not a HIPAA violation but something that should be
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    Who loves their job as an RN in the ED?

    nurse2033 replied to SHANNONDESIRE's topic in Emergency

    What I love is the variety of aliments, and the personalities. Saints to sinners all at the same time. It's always a
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    Who loves their job as an RN in the ED?

    nurse2033 replied to SHANNONDESIRE's topic in Emergency

    Oh if I could write all the comebacks that come to mind for that one! How about "thank you ma'am, I'll sure try. Will you be out driving later? Maybe we could meet up at an
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    Given a warning

    nurse2033 replied to canche's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's always better to be incompetent versus insubordinate. Meaning, it's better to say you will do something and muck it up, than refuse to do it (assuming it's an appropriate request). Mrs. Johnson:...
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    RN Assaulted by MD

    nurse2033 replied to Lulu2RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think you owe it to your patients, coworkers, the public, and yourself, to press charges. Does the hospital care about you? What if next time he beats you to death? The hospital cares about their...
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    Working in the hospital setting

    nurse2033 replied to lefrench123's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Your pay will probably be better working in a hospital than as a full time teacher. You will also be in closer contact with current clinical practice, which can be a problem over time if you only...
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    What gives??!!

    nurse2033 replied to lecavalier4's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think it has more to do with your experience. It seems like you have little teaching experience. You also don't give us your length of nursing experience. I would visit a resume doctor for a review...
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    Scrub print fabric

    nurse2033 replied to freeeire1916's topic in Men in Nursing

    There are Hawaiian print scrubs which are
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    RN Who Wants To Become A Paramedic???

    nurse2033 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Career