island40

island40

ICU, School Nurse, Med/Surg, Psych

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  1. Psychiatric Nurse Education Path?

    island40 replied to DoveBunni's topic in Psychiatric

    no extra training required in IA- just an RN degree and a desire, when you interview they will have you demonstrate therapeutic communication to assess your skill level. Now PMHP that is a different...

  2. CPR on a person who is in rigor mortis?

    island40 replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    Some states don't allow nurses to pronounce death- you call the provider and say pulseless, no BP, fixed and dilated pupils- same thing as dead. 911 operators are not trained to determine what is...

  3. Why don't employers start lowering wages for nurses?

    island40 replied to hcer4507's topic in General Nursing

    Look at areas where the pay is low and you will find high medication error, low motivation, and generally care that meets the standard of care and that's it. I live in IA- one of the lowest paid...

  4. Cognative disfunction

    island40 replied to Dayray's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    There are lots of other areas to continue being a nurse. It is not any less a contribution to sit behind a desk than it is to work the

  5. I'm being reported to the state over a joke...

    island40 replied to CaLVN530's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately it take most BON so long to act that you can give yourself an ulcer stewing about it. You took responsibility for what you did, you can make amends by apologizing to the client or just...

  6. Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

    island40 replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    what are my 4

  7. Should an RN accept CNA/PCT job for now

    island40 replied to meikauw's topic in General Nursing

    Any place that would hire an RN to work as a CNA is a BAD place to

  8. No Waiting List And No Entrance Exam RN

    island40 replied to Dionyonce's topic in New York Nursing

    wake up...you're dreaming. Entrance exams weed out the ones who couldn't possibly make it through the program, wait lists tell you how good the program is (or how far away another program is). To get...

  9. Weekend Package Nursing Positions?

    island40 replied to CountryLogCabin's topic in General Nursing

    How far do you want to

  10. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    island40 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I also believe that the tank top or tshirt should be mandatory for women- I am tired of seeing things when people bend over- by the way pull up your pants or buy a larger size you are not a plumber....

  11. Vaccinations & Opinions on Them.....

    island40 replied to robynnelpnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I always encourage people to get informed before they make a choice. Not just take the opinion of one person- no matter what their credentials. I shocked my daughter's office nurse by asked her why...

  12. How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

    island40 replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    I'd take it in a heartbeat. This is not a calling and I am not a nun. I would love a decent paycheck. Oh, to be middle-class

  13. Patient to Nurse Ratios: What are yours?

    island40 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    State- Iowa City- Cedar Rapids Unit worked- Outpatient Chronic Mentally Ill Home Health Patient load- 45-50 clients Shift- 8am -4:30 weekends & holiday

  14. Reciprocity: California to Nevada

    island40 replied to RNindmaking's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Get online with the NV board of nursing and use the website to get all the info you need. not tech savey? call information and get their phone number. Usually a little paperwork and some

  15. why they say the REAL NCLEX is not what they expected

    island40 replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLExRN 16 years ago. Seems it is a lot different now. (I took it the first year that it became computerized.) What the heck is SATA?? good grief, no wonder students don't feel prepared if...

  16. Career as a School Nurse

    island40 replied to texancanadian's topic in Texas Nursing

    I loved my job as a school nurse in Arizona! I was able to design and implement teritary, and secondary care for kids 2 1/2 years old (pre school) through 8th grade. You are part of the department of...

  17. San Angelo TX versus San Antonio TX Hospitals

    island40 replied to FutureNurse1016's topic in Texas Nursing

    Does the AF base have anything to offer in San Angelo or does that aspect make it

  18. Using "RN" After Your Name

    island40 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    I've used RN and MSN when I thought it would persuade the other entity to do thing my way..ie health insurance company denied claim. didn't

  19. Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

    island40 replied to romie's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I would add is that you really should not wear your stethoscope around your neck- c6-7 injury that could plague you for the rest of your life. Put it into a pocket or hang it on one of...

  20. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

    island40 replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't give up! Find a job where the staffing is adequate for you to have assistance while you learn! Not the night shift- unless the other nurses are regulars and very willing to...

  21. I'm about to lose my MIND!!

    island40 replied to kemkem's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Calm down, read the question carefully so that you know what they are asking, eliminate the answers that you can and pick the best one left. Studies show that chewing gum increases a person's ability...

  22. Critical Thinking Examples

    island40 replied to nurseebol's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You both have helped me to make teaching the nursing process ADPIE to new student nurses a little more interesting. I am

  23. Uniform Question For Seasoned Nurses...

    island40 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    There are some religions that ban women from wearing men's clothing and thus require women to wear a dress/skirt. Schools that receive federal funding have to make accommodations to these students and...

  24. How can I prepare for my first teaching job?

    island40 replied to TooterIA's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you, I am going to try and get another teaching job after having failed the first time. (MSN nursing ed

  25. Staff development to Nurse Faculty

    island40 replied to NursewithHeart's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'd like to move into your job. I have an MSN in nursing ed... any