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  1. Board Certification for Med/Surg

    debRNo1 replied to nightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am planning to take the exam in Oct. I applied for membership with AMSN as you receive a discount on the price of the exam and study materials. I have just about 2 years med-surg experience and I...

  2. any nurses out there who LOVE their jobs?

    debRNo1 replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    "they" say every nurse should do a year of med-surg !!!??? Well my anniversary is rapidly approaching 1/6/04 I was an LPN then an RN in LTC, I have done every position available in LTC when I...

  3. Online RN to BSN Programs

    debRNo1 replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :imbar here we go again........... why is it that every thread related to an "online" program has to turn into a prolonged argument generated by someone who is not currently in such a program ??????...

  4. A graduate nurse..........

    debRNo1 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    :roll A Graduate Nurse throws up when the patient does. An experienced nurse calls housekeeping when a patient throws up A Graduate Nurse wears so many pins on their name badge you can't read it....

  5. Geriatrics and constipation

    debRNo1 replied to dragonfly954's topic in General Nursing

    I think what you are referring to is: black and white Its an oldie BUT a goodie !!! It is a mix of 30 cc MOM with a shot of cascara 5 cc. Unfortunately after all these years I hear now that...

  6. Excelsior Nurses

    debRNo1 replied to NursePerson's topic in General Nursing

    Im with you HEATHER and like lgflamini said, Its NOT worth it This will be my final response (cant resist) and I suggest others do the same. LIZZ~ its amazing just what a wealth of knowledge you...

  7. Excelsior Nurses

    debRNo1 replied to NursePerson's topic in General Nursing

    In 1996 I paid $60.00 to take the A&P exam for which I received 6 credits. $10 a credit~ I give up

  8. Excelsior Nurses

    debRNo1 replied to NursePerson's topic in General Nursing

    Well said.................lgflamini My worth as a nurse is using what I have learned~however I learned it ~ while working my but off as an LPN or independantly studying for my degree. Heather~Im...

  9. Excelsior Nurses

    debRNo1 replied to NursePerson's topic in General Nursing

    guess that someone would be me you did put me (and others) down and you are dead wrong that rumors dont exist. i live in ny and already have my degree and didnt comment about the california issues...

  10. Excelsior Nurses

    debRNo1 replied to NursePerson's topic in General Nursing

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by NursePerson I have been told that OR, ILL, CA, And at least 3 hospitals in Ut. won't hire them...

  11. Excelsior Nurses

    debRNo1 replied to NursePerson's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard of any EC grad having trouble finding a job. I am an Excelsior grad 2001 and proud of it !! I think that I was probably better prepared for the boards then a traditional student....

  12. Can nurses refuse to care for angry patient?

    debRNo1 replied to skybirdrising's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This weekend I noticed that we had a "frequent flyer" back on our unit. She wasnt in my district so I was glad about that. I do beleive she is one of these "drug-seeking pts" who may even be "doing"...

  13. Pt found dead!!!

    debRNo1 replied to glascow's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    illegal

  14. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    debRNo1 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    One of my coworkers; a CNA, who is around 40 YO, has 2 grown children, got pregnant and began to list her "demands" before the sperm even reached the egg :imbar Her hands havent left her...

  15. Grumpy Secretary--what would you do?

    debRNo1 replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    Key word here ? WORK ETHIC :kiss hard to find and MUST be appreciated keep up the good

  16. Grumpy Secretary--what would you do?

    debRNo1 replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    We have one too. We did have the "happy" ward clerk but the grumpy one was soooo mean and angry toward her that she finally gave up and left. WC talks too much, doesnt order supplies, leaves STAT...

  17. the cnas have taken over!!

    debRNo1 replied to beaglemom's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with "empowered" CNA's for many years and I agree with the post that stated the DON created this enviroment. When the DON is "afraid" of her staff it is a recipe for disaster and scary for...

  18. Excelsior

    debRNo1 replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well good luck to those who attempt this and we Excelsior grads are proof that YES it can be done. Coldfoot is right check the website provided and always make the final word that of Excelsior and...

  19. Excelsior

    debRNo1 replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am an Excelsior grad '01 It took me five years at my own pace to obtain my degree, I started shortly after my LPN program. I started with A&P and micro which I studied for independantly and...

  20. Six Rights of Med Admin....HELP!

    debRNo1 replied to soontobelpn's topic in General Students

    Thought there were 5 too TRAMP T right time R right route A right amount/dose M right med P right patient Guess documentation is the 6th right ??

  21. Rude Relative, advise please

    debRNo1 replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in General Nursing

    I get report on a transfer from PCU and its an elderly female, has just about every DX in the book. Im told shes on a "one-one". Obviously I ask WHY ? But the nurse cant tell me !!?? No falls no...

  22. Altered and removed charting

    debRNo1 replied to Xtreme1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Be careful and look for another job NOW. You have to leave there because most times its the people like YOU that get canned or worse, especially now that you are a whistleblower. They will protect...

  23. Good hospitals in New York

    debRNo1 replied to Ebeza's topic in General Nursing

    Im working at a (smaller) North Shore Facility, they have about 13 hospitals-most probably an hour or so from NYC. Been there since Jan. and Im happy there-so far so good. Decent pay+benefits, NYSNA...

  24. Does anyone else ever get tired of "stupid" nurses?

    debRNo1 replied to twinmom2k's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have walked in you shoes (unfortunately) Im in a meeting and called by DON to ask WHY my resident was being sent out ???? Well the (LPN) charge nurse never did call me to assess the pt and I wasnt...

  25. "Force Feed"

    debRNo1 replied to ceecel.dee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was mortified as a new nurse to see this abusive way of feeding the residents :imbar BARBARIC describes it very well. Of course it was the MEANEST cna in town who opted to "feed" this...