Dr.Nurse2b

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  1. can a CNA do LPN online?

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to alive69's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No CNA to LPN that I am aware of but... At your level - 10 years + a BA I would suggest a BSN as a transfer. This is what I did... I came to the program with a degree in business...the school accepted...

  2. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ice Cream! Too funny...I have a buddy who worked in the OR for years...I think he said they poop sorbet...anyway...he told me stories about MDAs taking naps and leaving the nurses to care for the...

  3. CRNA vs Med school, tough decision, heres my story

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nursing school isn't terribly difficult? That's the spirit...I don't know what to say here other then why in the world would you say "Nursing school isn't terribly difficult" ?? Working in...

  4. New Grad needs experience

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!: My hospital is offering a $500 bonus to current employees if they bring in an RN that stays with the hospital 6 months. Wanna come to Georgia? I'll split the cash with you!:chuckle All...

  5. Very Sad and Confused RN. Dont know what to do!

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to RNBSNMe's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like you already have this figured out...after all nurses are good at fixing things so this is to be expected. You've decided it's time for change and thats great! You should be proud...

  6. NP's calling themselves MD's

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! My mother-in-law emailed this article and I thought I would share with the group. The article is about the shortage of Physicians and the role of DNPs in the future. Something I found...

  7. Iguanamed Scrubs - Customer Service

    Dr.Nurse2b posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Be sure to read to the end... Recently I visited The Uniform Outlet in my area and purchased two pair of Iguanamed scrubs -- Carbon Black and Treeline Green -- The sales person tells me these are...

  8. Intraosseous

    Dr.Nurse2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    As if nursing school was not enough... I am taking an EMT - Intermediate class... We are knee deep in IV therapy and the instructor is pushing Intraosseous... I have never performed an IO and I doubt...

  9. Intraosseous

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. Curious....do you know why the IO site was not

  10. Intraosseous

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    12 pounder? Ouch! My anatomical configuration does not allow for child birth :nuke: -- but I can feel your pain. What site was your IO, what was your level of consciousness and WHY was IO chosen for...

  11. Intraosseous

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    HEY... I made a mistake ---> VIDACARE not viTa Some links -- http://www.vidacare.com/ http://www.vidacare.com/Training_&_Education/EZ-IO®_StarCast_(Online_Training)/index_12_286.html You...

  12. Intraosseous

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the reply... Are you aware of any complications such as infection? I understand that infection comes with the territory but I am thinking that we have a hole in the bone...perfect door...

  13. Intraosseous

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    This is an AWESOME reply and very positive...I worked a peds code not too long ago and since an event such as this is rare I asked the RN about inserting an IO...she looked at me like I was nuts and...

  14. How do you deal with female patients?

    Dr.Nurse2b posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a student currently working as a Nurse Tech...I often encounter females who are apprehensive about receiving care from me...a male. I am starting to dread day shift...it seems I keep getting the...

  15. Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to mummer43's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wisdom and Advice...From one student to another... 1. Become a Nurse...go to school, never give up, never look back. 2. Become a Nurse...Not a "Male Nurse"... I think we need to stop differentiating....

  16. Old man thinking of nursing

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to coop47's topic in Men in Nursing

    feel free to pm me... i am 37 years old with a degree in business. i worked for several years in office positions, manager, etc. my wife and i are married six years. i was the primary wage earner when...

  17. Nursing and then Medicine: Wrong profession?

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Apollorn's topic in Men in Nursing

    I worked in X-ray some time ago...I made friends with a Radiologist and asked him a similar question...we spent quite a bit of time discussing med school and "would have, could have". What I took away...

  18. How do you deal with female patients?

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Men in Nursing

    THANK YOU... After listening to all your great advise I believe I have made it to the next level... Before entering my patient's room I clearly define what it is I will be doing...bath, bandage,...

  19. Who watches over nurses?

    Dr.Nurse2b posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Maybe I need to get this off my chest once and for all... I entered the healthcare field because I enjoy helping others. I quickly discovered that I become too attached and so I chose Emergency...

  20. Wife is Driving Me Crazy with SMOKING - VENT

    Dr.Nurse2b posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    ok...maybe i am a little tense with 5-days-a-week school and all...or maybe i am a little anal but i just can't take the smoking anymore. my wife and i decided to quite smoking over 5-years ago. i...

  21. Wife is Driving Me Crazy with SMOKING - VENT

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Nurses Recovery

    These are great ideas... She recently received a gift certificate to the salon...the best in the area...and it has been on the fridge for three months now. It seems as long as I lay off the...

  22. Wife is Driving Me Crazy with SMOKING - VENT

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You may have hit at least one nail on the head...the problem here is I have switched off... In 1998 I was accepted into several programs and failed to even start... So this time around I have...

  23. Flirting from Teachers

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to grahajas's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Have you ever watched a cat play with a mouse? :nuke: Kidding... From my experience nurses do not beat around the bush...they hit you in the head with stick so you always know where you...

  24. Wife is Driving Me Crazy with SMOKING - VENT

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You're right...my nagging is driving a wedge between us. I keep thinking "What about me"...I want my pretty, sweet smelling wife

  25. Guys, how should I handle this?

    Dr.Nurse2b replied to jov's topic in Male Nursing Students

    To me, what you are describing sounds like a response that is sexual in nature. Being a guy and knowing the nature of "The Guys" I am certain this was horseplay. However I think it is important to...