Conqueror+

Conqueror+ BSN, RN

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  1. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    Conqueror+ replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I actually see why they feel that way. Even as an LPN at the ripe old age of 20 I was making 20+ dollars an hour in 1994. Nowadays I earn almost twice the "average" pay for the US and I haven't even...

  2. Passed this weekend in Madison at St Mary's Hospital!!!

    Conqueror+ replied to MSNMPHPhdNMD's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good for you. Congrats !!

  3. Spin off: how do you deal with DNP haters.

    Conqueror+ replied to linearthinker's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The reason for the negativity falls on a meter that fluctuates between jealousy and ignorance. I think many MDs/DOs feel their territory being threatened by none other than those lowly nurses. You...

  4. Tattoo Piercings cover up help?

    Conqueror+ replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    I have noticed that the large bandages can make patients a little antsy. They assume you have an infected ulcer or flesh eating bacteria under there or something.

  5. Nudity?

    Conqueror+ replied to tlp514's topic in General Students

    Had to do a sports bra and boyshorts. I was 19 and fit. It was still a challenge with a female partner and a pulled curtain. It did teach me about being considerate of my patients feelings. And it...

  6. Senior RN Student w/ Jealous Husband!!!

    Conqueror+ replied to mommalumps's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you have made up your mind to leave you may want to get it finalized before you pass your boards and get a nursing job. That way any support granted won't be based on your new higher salary. thats...

  7. Passed CPNE

    Conqueror+ replied to zoeyzoe's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats chica ! Nice journal. It was well written and

  8. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    Conqueror+ replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Its true that something different works for everybody. No one knows you better than you. So who should be looking after your health and dietary needs?....YOU. Not doctors or society or the school...

  9. 88 Hours, tired, what was your highest week? how did you recover?

    Conqueror+ replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    The legal cap that I know of is 16 hours at a stretch with at least an 8 hour break between

  10. LPN Program Easier than RN Program?

    Conqueror+ replied to Donald11's topic in LPN to RN

    I am completing my RN now. My LPN program was far more INTENSE. It was 40 hours a week of non stop information with daily quizzes the first semester as a weeding out process. You have to really want...

  11. failed my first test lifespan 2

    Conqueror+ replied to gjoh411's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you know why? If the answer is yes then you will pass next time.

  12. Can LPN's give Morphine??

    Conqueror+ replied to RNFinally12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have started/maintained more IVs than I care to remember. IV push?

  13. Things you wish you knew when you were young?

    Conqueror+ replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    It never ceases to amaze me the crap "adults" say to children. Which reminds me of an addition to my list. The person with the big desk and big title doesn't know everything Stevie Wonders teacher...

  14. Things you wish you knew when you were young?

    Conqueror+ replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    That graduating from nursing school at 20 means nothing when you're 35. I should have continued my education right after that. Save more $$. Travel is great but so is a home you own outright. Lose...

  15. 88 Hours, tired, what was your highest week? how did you recover?

    Conqueror+ replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    My personal record is 96 hours. It was the week of Christmas in a union facility so ALL hours Christmas eve/Day/Day after were time and a half so I ended up doing 6 doubles that week. I did work with...

  16. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    Conqueror+ replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The lack of responses to this topic is a great indicator of what is wrong with nursing as a profession. It ain't me so I don't really

  17. did not pass the cpne for the third time

    Conqueror+ replied to jadakisslpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am so sorry that you are going through this. The CPNE is a real monster and non EC nurses often underestimate it's complexity. You failed an exam it does NOT make you a failure as a nurse. Thank you...

  18. Will NP salary increase b/c of health care reform

    Conqueror+ replied to Wed03's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe that whatever "reform" brings that it will include more/same care for less money. In other words there will be more jobs for NPs but not more pay. I'm a little loopy so I hope that makes...

  19. is it possible to work as an NP w/o MD's hours?

    Conqueror+ replied to phosphorus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The medical group that I work for has a Monday-Friday 8-5 schedule for all providers (MD/DO/PA/NP) and NP's do not take call at all. We also have floats that work per

  20. Proper salutation for a NP?

    Conqueror+ replied to heatherhammy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It was my understanding that physician was a distinct clinical title, not Dr. I was always under the impression that Dr. referred to ones level of

  21. Are all Excelsior Grads "Super Smart" ?

    Conqueror+ replied to dbarnes2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You cannot become licensed as an RN in California if you graduate from

  22. Getting RN while working FT

    Conqueror+ replied to SarahOrtiz's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It can be done but you have to really want it bad and lay out a plan. It can be done without a spouse if you have other support (parents,siblings) to help you. Otherwise, this may not be the best...

  23. Are there JOBS in the Army Nurse Corps?

    Conqueror+ replied to justlisamarie's topic in Government, Military

    BSN for active duty. ASN for reserves. Ellekat, the Army will actually take you for AD up to age 42. After that they have a special program for nurses aged 43 to 60. Just food for

  24. On vacation..can't stop studying!

    Conqueror+ replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    BEEN THERE. If you are truly overdoing it the only thing that worked for me was mailing my books to my mom. I knew I would be seeing her before my semester started and could retrieve them. I have also...

  25. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    Conqueror+ replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am from Florida(right to fire state) but after working in union facilities for 5 years in Pennsylvania, I see the difference in how unionized nurses are treated and it's like night and day. The fact...