SnowShoeRN

SnowShoeRN

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  1. Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    SnowShoeRN replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    1. What type of program are you in? RN or BSN or Other - MSN/FNP(I've been a RN for 7 years) 2. What is your current age? - 32 3. What is your current GPA? - 3.8 (on a 4.0

  2. Camp Nursing: Choosing a Camp

    SnowShoeRN replied to CampNurse1's topic in Camp

    I just wanted to thank you so much for posting this! After being a nurse for 7 years with a burning desire to at least TRY working as a camp nurse I'm finally doing it! This article helped me prepare...

  3. Whatever shall I wear?

    SnowShoeRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello all, It feels like it's been years since I've been on the forum, but I've been busy with the (muchly loved) grad school. :) Next year is my clinical year and after wearing jeans and/or scrubs...

  4. Needing advice with a plagiarizing incident

    SnowShoeRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi guys. I'm hoping some of you could share some thoughts or insight you might have over a situation that I experienced about a month ago. So I'm in my first semester of my MSN/FNP program and there...

  5. Needing advice with a plagiarizing incident

    SnowShoeRN replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for your input, everyone. I think I'm mainly afraid that I'll be put in a situation in the future and I'll be FORCED to work with her, you know? I'm sure I'll eventually cool down. I actually...

  6. When should I apply?

    SnowShoeRN posted a topic in Camp

    Hi guys! So I've been thinking about doing camp nursing for a while and since I'm in grad school now I'll have this summer off and would love the chance to work with kids, be in a camp setting again...

  7. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer biases in Obstetric Nursing curricula

    SnowShoeRN replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would love to see this study. Please let us know about your progress. I don't work in OB or L+D and never have. But I certainly saw homophobia on my med-surg units both to patients and to other GLBT...

  8. Book: The Basics of Camp Nursing

    SnowShoeRN replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Camp

    Public health practicum! Say, that's a great idea! I'm planning to do my public health rotation in the spring, but maybe I can get my hours reduced a little if I make them up over the summer. We'll...

  9. Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    SnowShoeRN replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wonderful articles Kona2. Thanks for

  10. Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    SnowShoeRN replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I remember when I was a new grad and I thought I knew everything. It got me in trouble a lot of times. Careful with that attitude, OP. Whether or not you agree with the role of the NP, you are really...

  11. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    SnowShoeRN replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    This drives me crazy! I mean, come on, how hard would it have been to get a RN in there just to check for accuracy? I drive my friends a little crazy too because anytime I watch anything like that...

  12. Ever had a patient or family members fire you?

    SnowShoeRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a horrible patient one night. Grouchy, demanding, manipulative, sexist, the list goes on and on. But I wouldn't let him play me. I lay down the rules and was courteous, but matter-of-fact and...

  13. should I put my current program on my resume?

    SnowShoeRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all. So I'm starting my MSN/FNP program this fall which may or may not be coinciding with my getting a new part-time job. I update my resume after every major accomplishment, change at work, etc,...

  14. I hate nursing!!!

    SnowShoeRN replied to OverlyStressedRN's topic in Nursing Career

    SERIOUSLY! I feel THE SAME WAY! What is up with that? It's so upsetting and disappointing to know that these attitudes really are driving a lot of us away. It's one of the main reasons I'm starting my...

  15. Getting discouraged...Encouragement or Reality Check?

    SnowShoeRN replied to TNnursehopeful's topic in Nursing Career

    The first part of your post struck a chord with me. I went to nursing school with the hopes of joining Doctors Without Borders, or Peace Corps, or something like that. But for me, personally, it's...

  16. Certified Nurses

    SnowShoeRN replied to JSBoston's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Julie. I was dealing with the same sort of issues last year (do I really need THREE HUNDRED HOURS!?), except I'm going to be sitting this fall to take the exam to be certified in cardiac vascular...

  17. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    SnowShoeRN replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    I got another one. The other morning (after working a hard shift overnight where we had a couple of rapid responses) I was waiting for my bus and checking the news and weather on my phone. My heart...

  18. How does cardiac tele compare with med-surg?

    SnowShoeRN replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Cardiac

    for me personally, not at all. best of luck to

  19. Book: The Basics of Camp Nursing

    SnowShoeRN replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Camp

    I've enjoyed reading this thread. :) I'm not a camp nurse, but was in Girl Scouts for 10 years, went to camp as a camper, worked as a counselor in training, and worked as an arts and crafts counselor...

  20. Block out the light!!!!

    SnowShoeRN replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if you're saying your windows are on a slant or not. If not, I would seriously just get a ladder (or even rent scaffolding if you need it) and either order or make curtains that specify...

  21. Question

    SnowShoeRN replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Nursing

    If you're working in their office, that would be office/clinic work. Med-surg generally refers to working on the particular units of the hospital that take care of medical and/or surgical patients....

  22. 20 Things Nurses Wish They Never Had to Say

    SnowShoeRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you, but I have to sympathize a bit on this one. I always have an emergency $20 or $50 in my wallet (and I tell my patients to carry one too) for a taxi because I live in a city. And if I have...

  23. Is nursing worth it??

    SnowShoeRN replied to AmandaRose06's topic in General Nursing

    My main suggestions would be to explore other areas in which you can "help." Options could be: Habitat for Humanity Peace Corps Lifeline/emergency response phone triage-type thing Teach for America...

  24. Work hardening after injury

    SnowShoeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I wasn't sure where to post this, so I thought general nursing discussion might be best. A few of you might know that I hurt my back (annular tear) in the fall of 2010. Suffice to say it's...

  25. Work hardening after injury

    SnowShoeRN replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to thank everyone for their help and input. I've spoken with HR and have been told I only have a few more weeks "left" of doing restricted duty before I'm out of there. As for the work...