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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ok. too many variables . Staffing. that goes without being said. Of course inadequate staffing, which is the norm now , will affect pt care . We don't need a study to prove this. The " corporations "...
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    if you hate nursing, what would you rather do instead?

    martymoose replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I have come to the conclusion that I would like to work with machinery . Don't get me wrong- I appreciate when i have a pt that appreciates what I do for them and is thankful . I am more than happy to...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Funny, some of the mistakes I've seen lately are from the 22 year olds with their BSN degrees and no experience. But I suppose there's no study to prove that. Anecdotal I guess doesn't
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This whole tuition conversation is so sad. I have been pursuing my RN- Bsn for a couple years now. By Paying for one class at a time!!! Because that is the only way I will do this. That meant there...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No, it was a Suny school, but since she was an adult and had lost her job prior, she financed the whole 6 years- NYS have to have masters to teach.She did do her first 2 years at the community...
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    Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    martymoose replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if we're making comparisons, I'd give my ruptured disc and the aftermath a 20/10, because even a year later , I still remember it plain as day, and my md sending me home with 1 norco x 4 pills...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thing is, I know of other professions- teaching, in which my friend still owes 88,000 dollars on her degree and cant get anything beyond a job at a catholic school for 9 dollars an hour, and another...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Absolutely true. Sad, but true. The schools are pure evil selling the public degrees , and then could give two hoots whether we get a job, despite owing money. It's worse than credit cards!!! At least...
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    No more glucose checks by CNAs/PCTs

    martymoose replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was told it was because nurses are basing insulin dosing on this , so UP cant do the fsbgs. We've had to do our own bgs for a few years nowIt stinks, esp. when every one of your pt';s is diabetic....
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ahhhh so you are saying us old farts should drop dead so you can get a job.Boy that's
  11. martymoose

    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yup.what choice will one
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    LOL better pt outcomes. Tell my frequent flyer for the 5th time this year ( and many others like this pt) that my having a BSN is going to keep him out of the hospital. Maybe my new found knowledge...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    who says they are retiring soon? there wont be any social security.I know I'll be stuck working until at least 70. Many of my co workers did retire and are right back working. No one can afford to...
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    Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    martymoose replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    True- but this pt specifically asked for dilaudid 4mg iv. Was offered other things, but refused
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    Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    martymoose replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    what makes me mad is those pt's who are so snowed you have to ask them a couple times what their pain is, and its always still
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    Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Medical assistants. I think the suits are banking on the public being stupid and uninformed. Without going into detail, wouldn't it "sound better" if hospital A has more MSN's ( whether or not they...
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    exposed to TB

    martymoose replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    So, it's not a big deal to a potential employer? especially if I was to go looking for jobs right now? They haven't tested us yet, I was worried as the market is oversaturated as it is, that this...
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    Triage Call Bell?

    martymoose replied to Esme12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How stupid, when they don't have enough staff to ANSWER the call lights.
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    Seriously?!

    martymoose replied to LauRN_89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    some people really are that
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    To those who like their nursing job....

    martymoose posted a topic in General Nursing

    please tell me what you do. I 'd rather not hear ( at this time)about what some don't like about their job I kind of already know those types of jobs ( I think). We hear about what others hate- Lord...
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    Floor Nursing

    martymoose replied to lynds80's topic in General Nursing

    Big resounding yes- Floor nursing
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    How often are you called off?

    martymoose replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Never.in 10
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    I can't do this anymore

    martymoose replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'll say that I Have looked into some of these other jobs. Pharm/Med equp rep- all wanted 1 + years of proven experience in sales, and 4 yr degree. Office nursing (some have good pay)- not where...
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    Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    martymoose replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I personally think this is due to HCAHPS and the public perception. Hospitals think they will have better" patient satisfaction" if the think their pts are being cared for "such high degree'd nurses"...
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    I can't do this anymore

    martymoose replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    OP, another thought too- being a nutritionist will suck too, as guess what, you'll be serving the same non compliant people you have on your floor. Otherwise, why would you have clients? I echo your...