RN1989

RN1989

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  1. BLS or ACLS?

    RN1989 replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    You must have a valid BLS (AKA CPR) card in order to take

  2. VMI Exam

    RN1989 replied to preoprn's topic in Legal

    When I called to get the authorization number needed to schedule the exam they told me 3-4 weeks but I got everything within about 10

  3. I Hate Managers!!

    RN1989 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Managers aren't your problem. I see so many system wide problems that I would have gotten fired already for pointing them out and trying to fix them. Sorry you have this problem. This is the exact...

  4. Need help with contact info for Medical Center of Plano

    RN1989 replied to giRNfl's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know exactly what you are talking about. It seems there really is no correct answer. You don't dare answer the way you really feel or they won't hire you at all. They want someone who is willing...

  5. An answer to them calling everyday!

    RN1989 replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that many people understand that the hospital MUST contact everyone to ask them to work everytime it is short. As a manager, I spent many hours making lots of phone calls knowing that...

  6. Need help with contact info for Medical Center of Plano

    RN1989 replied to giRNfl's topic in Texas Nursing

    A lot of the hospitals in the DFW area are using those little testing modules now. I also found it difficult to get anyone in HR to want to talk on the phone. Some of the facilities are refusing to...

  7. Perinatal Education Business

    RN1989 replied to nurturing_angel's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Only you can answer that one. If you really want this dream badly enough, you will be willing to make

  8. An answer to them calling everyday!

    RN1989 replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    Caller ID with answering machine and turn off the ringer. All three together work wonders. You'll never change the system so you have to change your response to the

  9. Lack of leadership in management

    RN1989 replied to starkest's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have observed the same thing. I believe part of it can be attributed to the overall poor healthcare system. True leaders, ones with the skill, knowledge, and integrity can't work for long in...

  10. "A BP of 70/30 is normal"

    RN1989 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me you charted your butt off. What a jerk of a

  11. CNA Educator

    RN1989 replied to kc319's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Look to your state's cert board for specific topics, etc. As far as I know, the only credential I have ever seen needed is to be a nurse. I've never seen specific training modules but haven't looked...

  12. Help New and Nervous

    RN1989 replied to suni's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It has to be fun. If it is a required course and it isn't fun, you are going to lose the audience. Did you have specific comments? That will help you figure out where your strengths and weaknesses...

  13. Do nursing students know what they are getting into?

    RN1989 replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I doubt it. Otherwise this forum would not have so many "interesting" questions from people asking about nursing school and nursing. We also wouldn't see so many postings from new nurses ready to...

  14. Do nurses do...

    RN1989 replied to twinkerrs's topic in General Nursing

    If we did full assessments like you are taught in nursing school we'd never get anything else done. The purpose of teaching that long assessment is simply to teach you HOW to do it. When you are on...

  15. Scrubs to tight? How do you tell someone?

    RN1989 replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    Stay away from this! Whether your point is valid or not, being male, they will want to know why you are noticing when you are supposed to be working. Perhaps ask your facility to institute a fashion...

  16. plastics

    RN1989 replied to fit2nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Have worked in OR and had plastics but did not work specifically for the surgeon. Plastics cases can be very long. It is tedious if you are circulating and tiring if you are scrubbbing. Plastic...

  17. Too Busy to.....

    RN1989 replied to DesertRoseAZ's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2:

  18. Policy & Procedure for Telemetry

    RN1989 replied to Texas Transplant's topic in Cardiac

    Hey TX Transplant - bear with me. I think I still have some P&P but it has been packed away. Am looking through boxes and papers to find what I'm looking for to send you. Haven't forgotten

  19. role of charge nurse

    RN1989 replied to midwest40's topic in Nurse Management

    I made up an entire charge nurse book for my staff. It included the charge nurse competency checklist, the charge nurse performance eval, and various leadership info sheets that I felt had helpful...

  20. Healthcare Educators--CPR/ACLS etc. with Medical Directors

    RN1989 replied to bobnurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    When you teach any of the AHA classes - BLS, ACLS - you are required to teach to the standards that they set. Your contact is the person that checked you off on your instructor exam - the person that...

  21. *Sigh* How do I tell my family?

    RN1989 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Kiyasmom, don't even give it a second thought that some people got their panties in a wad. You asked for opinions, you got them, and you made your decision based on what is best for your family. You...

  22. Policy & Procedure for Telemetry

    RN1989 replied to Texas Transplant's topic in Cardiac

    What policies do you have in place now and what are you looking to improve/expand

  23. How far would you travel?

    RN1989 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Agency Nurses

    I drove 1.5-2 hrs one way (hwy driving 65 mph) for several years doing agency. Got up early and came home late. Worked 12 hr shifts. The money was better than where I was at but more importantly,...

  24. Houston vs. Atlanta or FL (Mia/Ft.Laud)

    RN1989 replied to fazeila921's topic in Texas Nursing

    I left TX immediately after graduation and worked in FL. It was a major shock to come back to TX. They were way far behind the times in EVERYTHING. The staffing was worse, the medical care was...

  25. Can my husband come with?

    RN1989 replied to grnmtngirl's topic in Government, Military

    We lived in the area where ever my husband's ship was in port and moved when it changed home ports. The above posters are correct that you must be very independent to be able to live without the...