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  1. Talking to patients about the health care debate

    bluesnurse replied to bluesnurse's topic in General Nursing

    What some people don't seem to understand is that health care is *already* being rationed. Maybe I'm more acutely aware of it because I work in an OP clinic, and the insurance red tape is getting...

  2. What field of Nursing as a RN is the "BEST BANG" for the Tuition Buck!?

    bluesnurse replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Eddie, I'm not sure what qualifies as a "bang" for you salarywise. But I can assure you of one thing. You will never get rich as an RN. (Unless you play a pt's hepatic profile in the powerball and...

  3. Master's degree in Biology

    bluesnurse replied to mrhappy's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your question briefly ... no. What is your ultimate goal? Do you want to be an RN, NP, CNS, nurse researcher, or any combination thereof? Nursing is a completely different discipline than...

  4. Medical school vs Nursing School

    bluesnurse replied to faraday68's topic in General Students

    So many great posts here. I'm 41 and grew up wanting to be a doctor because I love science and wanted to help people. Finished all but a couple of pre-med courses in college. But a funny thing was...

  5. Decided to go back to the corporate world....

    bluesnurse replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK, to me it sounds like it's time to get to the bottom of this "no jobs available" clause. DEFINITELY, you need an attorney! If they are currently hiring nurses, there *are* jobs available. Have...

  6. moving to a different state after graduation

    bluesnurse replied to NurseyNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I went to school in CO and my hubby accepted a job in NC the day before I took my NCLEX in 2004, so I have some experience with this Definitely, get the licensing process over with before you...

  7. cardiomyopathy with ef of 10%

    bluesnurse replied to gentle's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing I'd be looking for is any and all available history on the patient. What's the baseline HR, BP, and EF? What home meds are they on? What's their level of function regarding ADL's...

  8. A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    bluesnurse replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know, I was just over reading the "Real Nursing" thread. You, sister, are a Real Nurse. You also write beautifully. Just a thought -- you might try some journaling to sort out your emotions...

  9. Why does the job process (hiring take so long)... I thought I had the job. Now I'm no

    bluesnurse replied to rainbowbright2's topic in General Nursing

    Relax. It's a bureaucracy. I once waited more than three weeks for a formal offer after a job hunt after two stellar interviews and being told with a wink "you're in" at the end of the second. We...

  10. "Atypical" Nurse? How discouraging...

    bluesnurse replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry :redbeathe For some women (including me!) 29 is NOT too "old" to be unmarried. I got married at 30 and still think that was too young. It's a lifetime commitment. You have to be sure,...

  11. MSN in Education vs. NP - any advice?

    bluesnurse posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'd greatly appreciate any input, pro or con, especially from nursing instructors! I've been an RN for 4 years and have always worked in cardiology, including tele, ACCU, and now an OP clinic. It's a...

  12. MSN in Education vs. NP - any advice?

    bluesnurse replied to bluesnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Wow, thanks for the responses -- lots of food for thought! Whispera, I hadn't thought of an MSN in a specialty area but that is another great alternative. So far I've only checked out one program in...

  13. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    bluesnurse replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    (totally off-topic...) Maine Coons ROCK ... I have four, they are my BAYBEES ... and one is very sneezy! He has awakened me more than once with a goopy sneeze in my face. Kitty head-butts from my...

  14. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    bluesnurse replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    WOW! You impress me more and more all the time! You actually got a **$150** grant, and therefore getting grants is a simple process??!! You must be an incredibly special and talented person. Why,...

  15. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    bluesnurse replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, first, thank you for the links. I'm sure these programs are have made a great difference to residents of a few cities and states who meet certain criteria. I do have one question: what about...

  16. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    bluesnurse replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Um, hello? Do you know me? If you did, you'd know that I do volunteer in my community. That's part of the reason I know that "less fortunate" people are human beings just like me. I made it...

  17. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    bluesnurse replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow, that's absolutely fascinating! Since there are "plenty of programs" that offer a "free college education," will you please post some specific examples? It would be immensely helpful to many...

  18. I hate direct admits

    bluesnurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear this. I'm a cardiology office RN and am stunned that so many hospital nurses are having to deal with problems like these. We have a protocol for direct admits in our office -- the...

  19. From where did y'all graduate?

    bluesnurse replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Colorado State University - Pueblo, BSN 2004 On my birthday

  20. Long Term Effects of Marijuana Use?

    bluesnurse replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Does your employer do any sort of drug screening? I'm not all that knowledgeable about marijuana, but I do know the residue can stay in the system for several weeks with habitual users. She could...

  21. shocked by ER nurse!

    bluesnurse replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    None of this really surprises me. When I was in my 3rd (of 5) semester in nursing school, my husband had to have emergent spinal surgery and wound up in the same hospital where I worked as a CNA in...

  22. What are some US cities where you do NOT need a car at all to live / work?

    bluesnurse replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Philadelphia, PA. Granted, I moved away in 1995 so my experience isn't very recent ... but it's got several great teaching hospitals and the transit system will take you about anywhere you want to go...

  23. Drug Calc. on the Job

    bluesnurse replied to Beachgirl1212's topic in General Nursing

    It depends where you work! Yes, in the hospital you have lots of backup. You can always call pharmacy and check with other nurses, and a lot of calculations become routine once you get experience...

  24. All nurses: Social work or RN?

    bluesnurse replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    LOL -- that is definitely one of the things that attracted me to nursing. I love "drama," if that's the word for it. Sometimes, when things get overwhelming, I just have to step back and look at the...

  25. Do you talk about allnurses.com at work?

    bluesnurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, no. I work with such a small group of people, and most of the time we get along great ... but I like to come here to vent, read about others' experiences, and share ideas that might be...