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  1. Need advice please

    bargainhound replied to lynnmarie62's topic in General Nursing

    Just review the book on your

  2. Help, Info to lecture high school kids on nursing

    bargainhound replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest to let them ask questions so you can dispell myths and clarify the role and education

  3. I am in High school. I need info abour becoming and RN

    bargainhound replied to harristotle's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you as you learn about nursing and also about how to go about getting into nursing school, etc.! Sounds like folks have given good answers, but if you have specific questions, please ask...

  4. Need info!

    bargainhound replied to danilo2535's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, agencies would give you assignments in blocks of weeks, like 13 weeks or less, if that is what you want to

  5. HELP!!!!!!! What can i do?

    bargainhound replied to slimgoodies's topic in General Nursing

    http://medi-smart.com/student.htm Try this

  6. HELP!!!!!!! What can i do?

    bargainhound replied to slimgoodies's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.tabers.com is one website for definitions to help you learn some basics..........there is a free

  7. Please Help!

    bargainhound replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can get a job in psych nursing. You can find managers that will train

  8. What to do on last day of job?

    bargainhound replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, do not say anything that can come back to bite you in the future. Be professional, do the best job you know how, and just "kill them with kindness". The staff should be able to put 2 and 2...

  9. Need advise

    bargainhound replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that your current job along with your work history is great. Nothing should stop you from whatever you want to do once you have those degrees. The home health experience is a plus, because...

  10. Understaffing and burnout

    bargainhound replied to cherishlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    another cause: management not giving whatever they promised in hiring interview (loss of

  11. Understaffing and burnout

    bargainhound replied to cherishlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Causes: inadequately educated/prepared co-workers other departments in hospital that function poorly maltreatment from families/patients maltreamtent from...

  12. Understaffing and burnout

    bargainhound replied to cherishlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Causes: not enough: rest/sleep support from management family/friends to talk to away from work activities that you enjoy that take your mind off work...

  13. I need encouragement!

    bargainhound replied to autopsy's topic in General Nursing

    3rd week? You have lots of clinicals ahead of you! Relax it will come soon enough! God bless you! Just concentrate on whatever is the focus for the

  14. Clinical help please

    bargainhound replied to beth38's topic in General Nursing

    Turn it into a positive. It is really a growing experience even though the teacher seems to be hanging onto that problem you identified. Stay calm. Sometimes, if you have to, just get through one...

  15. Communication with a non-verbal resident

    bargainhound replied to PBAJS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are products for this and also picture boards. Speech therapist should be able to help you find these

  16. where do old nurses go?

    bargainhound replied to insightful's topic in General Nursing

    Lord help us. I feel the same way. I have found a few niches, but am really looking at the long term.......how to survive until

  17. computer science before now nursing..

    bargainhound replied to jtanga's topic in General Nursing

    There is a demand for this combination. Hospitals ( and other organizations) need people with these skills to help set up their systems and teach their staff and do QA type jobs. I know I did not...

  18. New Grad Needs Career Advie Please!

    bargainhound replied to winter99camp's topic in General Nursing

    Look for a hospital that has a good program for new grads with flexible orientation. Explain your

  19. now considered a restraint?

    bargainhound replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like impossible situation. What do they suggest? How would they solve the issues? I know inspectors sometimes give mandates and apologize but still say "whatever" must be done. I do not have...

  20. I am stressed out !! And I know why now !!

    bargainhound replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Are there nursing staffing agencies in Canada? I personally found that less stressful. You can work at facilities you agree to and nothing against you if you say no/do not accept an assignment. You...

  21. "Nurse-Friendly" Hospitals

    bargainhound replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I would look to see who awarded the title........might just be some local

  22. RE; Hospital employment

    bargainhound replied to Zar's topic in General Nursing

    Most tests I have taken were based on the NLN exam. Same test most places. Generally, if the test is different, the test has similar questions: digoxin, lasix, K+, IV rate calculations, dose...

  23. Nursing = stressful career!!

    bargainhound replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    It definitely is individualized to the nurse/person. We all have different reactions to different situations. We just have to learn which ones we can tolerate. It is different for each one of us....

  24. burn out

    bargainhound replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    Please, get rested. Change jobs if that is what it takes. You must put your health as a priority in your life/career. http://www.stressdoc.com has some really good info in burnout and he uses a sense...

  25. burn out

    bargainhound replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    You are in trouble. See your doctor for help with this issue. (You need rest, possibly medication for depression, and someone to back you up that your health is sufferring. Stress, depression,...