ReinventingMyselfAgain MSN, RN

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I've done a lot in my 30 years as an RN. Looking to do more.

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    Blood culture techniques???

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Oncology

    duhhhhh!!! :chuckle :chuckle (not to be rude or anything, but i was curious as to what other institutions do, not what should i
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    Shift v. Shift

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    but for the most part, most of them did work nights. maybe not on that particular unit (or maybe a hundred years ago), but you would think they would have some empathy for the other shift (and i mean...
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    Toxoplasmosis

    ReinventingMyselfAgain posted a topic in Oncology

    i searched the threads, but didn't really find the answer. one of our post bmt pts developed toxoplasmosis lesions in the brain. i believe he was all (possibly with cns relapse, don't remember), who...
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    Shift v. Shift

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    while this may be the case for you, it is not always possible to just move to days or evenings. i've worked on floors where you can get a day position after 6 months, or it may take 6 yrs (no joke)....
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    If you could do it all over again.....

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    in agreement. how 'bout med school :chuckle :chuckle there's something with little patient contact!!! but seriously, i wouldn't cosider nursing if that's how you honestly feel (then again, i've...
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    Med-Surg BEFORE Peds??

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Pediatric

    One thing I found about doing m/s before peds, is this: On m/s I would have upwards of 12 pts. This never happens on peds. Sure I will c/o having six peds pts., but it is nothing compared to 12...
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    Poll: Are there openings in L&D?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to ER1010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i have rarely seen ads for anyone without l&d experience for l&d positions. i suppose if you apply (not in response to an ad) you have a chance. i've only known a couple of l&d nurses in...
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    How do you deal with the stress of the job (too busy to take a break, etc.)?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to HillaryC's topic in MICU, SICU

    i agree with that. not an icu nurse (but have been in there on occasion, and am considering a switch), but on bmt, we have between 1 and 3 pt. sure, we do everything for them, but we also know...
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    Toxoplasmosis

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Oncology

    thanks for the info. i'm not so sure he's going to make it home . all our kids get pcp prophylaxis before transplant, and again 30 days post (usually with pentamidine monthly). he's way past 30...
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    Looking to negotiate a position

    ReinventingMyselfAgain posted a topic in Nursing Career

    there's a position that has been posted, on the unit i work per diem on. it's a full time postion, 8 hrs (it's a cns/educator type position). many have said they are not interested in the position...
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    Accelerated BSN in NYC

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to imane1999's topic in New York Nursing

    In agreement with that. The programs are out there, but my understanding (from grads of them) is that it is MORE THAN a full time commitment!! Columbia ($$$$) is less than one year, and I've heard...
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    7p-7a nurses: do you spend enough time w/ your family?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    hey, spec- where did you end up settling in (you're in ny now, right)? which hospital? as far as eating, anything goes with me. i can eat dinner before work (i'm not a big dinner eater, so usually...
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    7p-7a nurses: do you spend enough time w/ your family?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I would think the monday/friday thing is to avoid everyone taking extended weekends, which has probably happened. I would just bite the bulllet and add it on to your weekend, if you can handle the 3...
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    How do you deal with the stress of the job (too busy to take a break, etc.)?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to HillaryC's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sounds like a nice place to work!!
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    This Future Nurse Has a Question!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to NoDayButToday's topic in General Nursing

    As per my grad school professor, there is no such thing as a BSN. Your degree says "Bachelor of Science", your major is nursing. You might want to say you have a BS in Nursing. An accountant does...
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    7p-7a nurses: do you spend enough time w/ your family?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    really, wtf??? she picked the wrong profession. unlike your friend, it is great that you have a realistic expectation of your future career. i can not relate to this, because i basically work around...
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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    men aren't the only ones with hairy arms not to mention facial hair. if anyone knows any sikhs, they do not cut their hair or shave their face at all. some may consider their facial/head hair to...
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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    what's your beef with
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    Is there nursing after 50?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    and your response was.... and your attorney's response was... but i guess we'll never hear it, will
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    Are you nursing where you thought you'd be?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    in school, i thought i wanted to do peds, and considered teaching later on. started out in home care (last place i wanted to be), then med/surg (still not where i wanted to be, but had no choice at...
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    Is there nursing after 50?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    it is not politically correct to say 'crazy'. and no one is sugeesting you are crazy, but you obviously need help. would you rather get it before, or after you attempt to kill yourself, and suffer...
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    Is there nursing after 50?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    stevie, i am in agreement with everything you have said. i have been following this thread, along with others by the op. no offense, malt, but there's no point in talking to you. you don't want to...
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    VERY interested in pediatric oncology.. need some info!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Jazper24's topic in Pediatric

    what exactly is a master's in pediatrics???? if you are looking to be a 'floor' nurse in peds heme/onc, you need nothing more than a license. of course, each institution will decide whether or not...
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    Looking to negotiate a position

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Career

    i see your point, but at the same time, i cannot take the job if it is full time. i don't want to 'waste their time' if they have no intentions on negotiating a ft position to pt. i'm not good at...
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    full time or per diem?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Dudette's topic in International Nursing

    per diem (or prn you may see in print) means you work 'as needed'. you get an hourly rate, usually higher than full time staff (because you do not receive benefits). i am per-diem. at the places i...