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  1. fired

    BlueBug replied to cccc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have 40 years of experience, and one blemish... I think you just need to be honest, take responsibility for your actions, and chalk it up to an error in judgement, which makes you human. I also...

  2. RN -Admission in to the program

    BlueBug replied to kirankiran's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Missouri, and the programs here are competitive, so yes, there may be a long waiting list, but don't assume you can't get in. Do you already have any college education? The above posts cover...

  3. striking a deal with employers?

    BlueBug replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that many nursing homes really employ massage threapists. The homes I have been in staff the min or barely above for CNAs, I think they would invest in another CNA to meet the basic...

  4. difficult inserting foley

    BlueBug replied to mickeymouse123's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Let us know what happened... When I was a student we ran into an elderly lady who had 2 meatus, and unfortunatly the first one was just a blind pouch to no where. The 2nd one was located further up...

  5. worried about choosing nursing as a career...

    BlueBug replied to jordan517's topic in Men in Nursing

    :lol::bdyhdclp: That was too funny!!! Trust me, you never know which patients will surprise you!!!:uhoh21: But really, go for it. No matter what your sexual orientation, race, or sex, you will run...

  6. Patho and Pharm together online?

    BlueBug replied to txnursingqt's topic in General Students

    My BSN program had us taking Patho and Pharm the first semester along with Fundamentals, Assessment, and another class I can't recall now. The Patho/Pharm combo was a nightmare for us. Half the Pahto...

  7. Help: Taking out stains on uniform?

    BlueBug replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Always use cold water on blood or other protein stains, NEVER warm or hot water. I can usually get blood out just by rinsing/soaking in cold water, if that doesn't work I put the item in a bucket and...

  8. Distance learning question???? BSN or ASN which one I'm so confused!

    BlueBug replied to SoCyncere's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty sure that you will need to have your BSN, the 4 year degree. The ADN is a 2 year degree, and isn't accepted by the NP programs that I have looked at. Look up NP programs online and look...

  9. Missouri Salary Poll

    BlueBug replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I just started looking for a job in the KC area and was aondering what to expect as far as pay went.

  10. Lees Summit Medical Center?

    BlueBug replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was just contacted by their HR person and was wondering about this hospital too. Any news would be greatly appreciated. I have heard the HCA rumors too, and wonder.

  11. A&P: Together or Seperate?

    BlueBug replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    I went to the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg MO, and we took 2 semesters of A&P. I graduated with a BSN. You need to know the requirements of the nursing program you wish to...

  12. Springfield, MO tuition reimbursements

    BlueBug replied to lovestohelp's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May and was looking to move to Springfield because the cost of living was good, so I called the above mentioned hospitals and asked to speak to the nurse recruiter. I hate talking on...

  13. KC area hospitals for new grad

    BlueBug replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! Are you still looking? St lukes is a large system in the KC area that is nonprofit. I am a student and have spent time at St lukes East (Lees Summit) and really like it. It is new, clean,...

  14. Mental Health

    BlueBug replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your nutrition teacher is wrong. Half of my class is either on anti-depressants or anti-anxiety drugs. (we graduate in May 2008) I wonder where this person is dreaming up these things! If a nurse...

  15. Which is harder?

    BlueBug replied to bondocjensen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My class has a fair amount of diversity in it and we all tend to look at our classmates who are in different positions than us and wonder, "How do they do it???!!" Women who work, no kids, look at...

  16. How to choose the right school???

    BlueBug replied to ccwva's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One more thing, consider the NCLEX pass rate too... this isn't always the best way to find a school, but an abnormally low rate should rase some

  17. How to choose the right school???

    BlueBug replied to ccwva's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could contact the schools and ask what their accreditaion means, and ask the state one why it is not nationally accr. and how that will affect you, esp if you decide to move out of state in the...

  18. about CO nursing

    BlueBug replied to davscor86's topic in Colorado Nursing

    We have the "evil empire" of HCA hospitals in KC, those are the ones with higher ratios. One in particular has the 7/8-1 problem. New grads in my program are warned not to go to HCA hospitals, at...

  19. Please give some suggestions

    BlueBug replied to Lillyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    Did you take the HCA

  20. about CO nursing

    BlueBug replied to davscor86's topic in Colorado Nursing

    One more question, what does "right to work" mean?

  21. about CO nursing

    BlueBug replied to davscor86's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am a student in KCMO and that ICE comment cracked me up! I was looking at Colorado and discussing moving there with my hubby in a few years, but now I am wondering. What are the ratios you all are...

  22. Volunteer Work?

    BlueBug replied to icechick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Volunteer work makes you look good if you have nothing else, but you have something... 4 kids! If you would really feel better being able to include some volunteer time on your application, you...

  23. saunders latest edition??

    BlueBug replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The latest Saunders is the 4th edition. I purchased the 3rd edition because it was on a required list for last semester, but never used it.(wish the instructors could figure out what they are...