SirJohnny

SirJohnny

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  1. advice on nursing school please

    SirJohnny replied to OB_or_NICU_hopeful's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there: - I am starting my 4th (and final) semester of nursing school this January. I think the other nursing students on this board would agree with me that poop and pee are the least of your...

  2. Anyone (or someone you know) fail clinical?

    SirJohnny posted a topic in General Students

    All: - Just wondering if you or anyone you know has failed clinicals. If so, could you share the circumstances with the group. Thanks, John Coxey Syracuse,

  3. What is the #1 healthcare problem in the USA?

    SirJohnny replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Fat Kids

  4. Deaf Student Nurses

    SirJohnny replied to Milar's topic in General Students

    Being a nursing student who is deaf in one ear and partially in the other ear -- I have a special interest in your situation. --- As mentioned on other threads -- I use an electronic stethoscope to...

  5. Recommended stethescope for a person with hearing loss? HELP!

    SirJohnny replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am deaf in my right ear only --- and ended up purchasing a Littman 4000 Electronic Stethoscope. ---- Clients don't even have to take shirt off in order for you to hear breath sounds. ----...

  6. Nursing school from Hell

    SirJohnny replied to 3kidsmomma's topic in General Students

    3KidsMomma: - First, if you need to quit your job - then quit it. It's time to prioritize your goals. Do you want $$ or do you want grades so that you can pass? Can you do both? - You...

  7. First Day Of Clinical - What to Do / What to Bring?

    SirJohnny posted a topic in General Students

    All: - Finally, our class starts clinicals next week. I have been assigned to the floor that handles GI surgeries. - Am looking for suggestions on what to expect / things to do? - Each...

  8. First Day Of Clinical - What to Do / What to Bring?

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in General Students

    Dianacs: - I've been flying up there every other weekend since June for classes. Don't think flying is going to affect clinicals (at least I hope not). Hospital is across the street from the...

  9. First Day Of Clinical - What to Do / What to Bring?

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in General Students

    Amanda_Student: - Our actual clinical time is: - 7:00am - 8:00am (pre-conference) - 8:00am - 12:00pm (clinical) - 12:00pm - 1:00pm (post-conference) - We do this on Sat...

  10. what other degrees do you have outside of RN

    SirJohnny replied to Carotid's topic in General Nursing

    B.S. Computer Science (1993 - University of Pittsburgh) B.S. Applied Mathematics (1995 - University of Pittsburgh) M.S. Computer Science (1999 - Lehigh

  11. First Day Of Clinical - What to Do / What to Bring?

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in General Students

    LeesieBug: - If we could talk about fly-fishing (or cats) -- that'd be one thing. But this therapeutic communication is gunna be tough. - Will have to brush up on that while re-learning to...

  12. First Day Of Clinical - What to Do / What to Bring?

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in General Students

    All: - Thanks for the responses. - We are meeting in the student lounge from 7am - 8am for a pre-clinical conference. - I am hoping it's just the pre-clinical jitters. Will have to practice my...

  13. GRE Prep Courses

    SirJohnny replied to RNBEAUTY2003's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    RNBEAUTY2003: - I plucked down the US$1000 for Kaplan' s 10 week GRE prep course. - Our group met twice per week for 3 hours each night - for 10 weeks. - Definitely helped me get focused on...

  14. future entry-level ed for crna's

    SirJohnny replied to IBorg's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    All: - Someone here mentioned "Clinical Doctorate for CRNAs". - Is there a doctoral degree specifically for CRNAs that one can go for after entering the field? - Side note: I too have been...

  15. Male coworkers harrassing female staff...

    SirJohnny replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

    Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker: - I just read the entire thread...here goes. - If in USA, your facility MUST have a written sexual harrassment policy. If they do not, it's grounds for instant sexual...

  16. Male coworkers harrassing female staff...

    SirJohnny replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

    Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker: - First, NO LETTER ... NO EXCEPTIONS. - Second, GO TO HUMAN RESOURCES (on their time), and file a formal, written complaint. Just mentioning the word "sexual harrassment"...

  17. Rude Cna To Nurses

    SirJohnny replied to inna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All: - Isn't this CNA creating a "hostile work environment." - Definitely bring the "hostile work environment" up with management. Of course, document everything. Certainly would have to...

  18. Medical Definition: Periumbilical

    SirJohnny posted a topic in General Students

    All: - I have not yet started nursing school yet - but the boss man from microbiology lab is throwing medical terms at us. So need some help with a definition or two -- and yes, I already tried...

  19. Medical Definition: Periumbilical

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in General Students

    All: - Thanks for the help. John

  20. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

    SirJohnny replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    All: - Need a beer after reading all these posts. - You guys remember the "Mario" threads that were on the board about a year and a half ago? - Sure seems like the same situation repeating...

  21. Just a fun thread - Cleanest bathrooms on the road?

    SirJohnny replied to lyv33's topic in Home Health

    All: - If traveling over the road -- use the major truckstop chains (Truck Stop of America, Flying -J, Petro, etc). - They have parking for cars - lighted - and a lot safter than rest...

  22. hey guys (you know those gaswork jobs)

    SirJohnny replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    All: - Also wondering if these are W-2 or 1099 contracts. - In a 1099 contract - you are essentially an independent contractor and pay both sides of the social security tax, and also provide...

  23. Should I quit my job?

    SirJohnny replied to chuckcamp's topic in Nursing Career

    Meridith & Others: - I thought I was the only one who screamed at work!!!! - My plans are to continue working while attending nursing school. After this semester, I only need to get...

  24. Should I quit my job?

    SirJohnny replied to chuckcamp's topic in Nursing Career

    chuckcamp: - I too faced the career change dilemna you speak about. - First, you need to make sure your finances are in order. After a layoff, I would think there would be some serious bills...

  25. Male caregiver vs. Female patient question.

    SirJohnny posted a topic in General Nursing

    All: - Been reading several threads relating to the above topic, both on this discussion group and over on the student nurse group. - My concern is...what do you guys (males) do to protect...