Penguin67

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  1. How to honor wonderful instructors

    Penguin67 replied to astronautswife's topic in General Nursing

    As an instructor myself, that sounds like a lovely idea. It is nice to be appreciated! Congrats on your

  2. Has Nurse's week been changed to "hospital week"?

    Penguin67 replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    The celebration of Nurses Week is traditionally to be celebrated around Florence Nightingale's birthday, May 12. I think that Nurses week is a good idea, as it gives time to celebrate with all shifts...

  3. I want to become a Nurse Practitioner, any advice?

    Penguin67 replied to joshindfw's topic in General Nursing

    What is an

  4. Procrit FDA Warning: The Language Barrier

    Penguin67 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity, what is the FDA warning for Procrit? I don't give this drug and am interested to know.

  5. Question about Walden University

    Penguin67 replied to swirlygirl's topic in School, College Programs

    I know a colleague who was working on a PhD from Walden. She was able to "design" her own major and pretty much dictate her curriculum. It sounded *very* watered down as compared to the established...

  6. pediatric vital signs

    Penguin67 replied to dan_dfc's topic in Emergency

    I worked pediatric ED, and we checked a b/p on everyone. Yes, kids compensate differently and yes, it's not always fun to do, but yes it can provide valuable information on your patient. Not checking...

  7. How can I become SANE?

    Penguin67 replied to TennNurse's topic in Forensic

    Each state and local area has slightly different rules and regs. Let me tell you how I did it in Georgia. I contacted a Rape Crisis Center in my town. They screened me and put me in touch with a state...

  8. My God, these family members!!

    Penguin67 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a nurse, I have been on the "other side" when I spent one week in the hospital with my mom following heart surgery. I can say that I did way more than any family member should have been expected to...

  9. Benefits of joining a Nursing Association

    Penguin67 replied to MrsIndependent's topic in General Nursing

    As a student, I would suggest becoming a member of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). This organization is designed to assist you with your role as a student nurse, as well as the...

  10. The evil reign of PowerPoint Lectures

    Penguin67 replied to agoodusername's topic in General Students

    As a nursing instructor, I know the ins and outs of making a power point lecture all too well. I've found that one big issue is NOT to put everything on the power point slide. Give the high points,...

  11. How to differentiate between epilepsy and pseudo-seizures

    Penguin67 replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked Pediatric ED, we had a "repeat customer" teen who liked to fake seizures at school. We all knew her. When she came to the ambulance bay, we'd break an ammonia capsule, and she'd...

  12. Online Nursing Programs??

    Penguin67 replied to nikki109's topic in General Nursing

    They would probably have a statement on their website that they are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLN-AC) or the Collegiate Commission for Nursing Education...

  13. malpractice insurance?

    Penguin67 replied to mcboston's topic in General Nursing

    Think about this...you insure everything of value to you...your house, your car, your jewelry, your boat, even trips have insurance policies. Why would anyone NOT insure their career, the monetary...

  14. Reality Shock!!!! Please answer a few questions about when you were a new nurse!

    Penguin67 replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    1. How long have you been a nurse? Less than 1 year 1-2 yrs 3-5 yrs 5-10 yrs 10-20 yr s 20+ yrs 19 years and some change 2. What type of school(s) did you go to? Hospital nursing school Community...

  15. Listing GPA on resume?

    Penguin67 replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

    They will see it when you submit your school transcript anyway. I wouldn't list it. Use the space to highlight another favorable attribute of

  16. Improper glove use at your local eatery(s)

    Penguin67 replied to dawnsternlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Was at a local fast food pizza place at the mall. (Name withheld.) Watched the worked cutting pizza for someone in front of me, no gloves. Actually probably not such a big deal until I spot her 2-3...

  17. Nurses with a masters don't do beside nursing ?

    Penguin67 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I have a master's and a doctorate degree in nursing. I worked for the past five years doing prn at the bedside in my spare time. Some months I have spare time to work, others I don't. But I don't feel...

  18. A few questions needing a few answers

    Penguin67 replied to 2010NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Talk with a Navy recruiter to get specifics. Get everything important *in writing*. I've seen some folks get promised alot with all brances of the military, but not get some things, as it was verbally...

  19. Pediatric Nurse Educator, needs help

    Penguin67 replied to msutton's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a pediatric nurse for nearly 20 years, and have always done shift totals for i/o in cc's. If the physician wants more than that, allow them to calculate it themselves. I also teach at a...

  20. LPN vs RN - serious question about differences

    Penguin67 replied to jjjoy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Rather than enter into discourse on this board that might step on a toe or two, I would simply suggest doing two things to investigate the difference between the scope of practice between RN and LPN....

  21. Yes Virginia, Women can be bleeders!

    Penguin67 replied to ECKPowers's topic in General Nursing

    Penguin, I am sorry for the mixed up, but do you now have two kryocuffs? pardon if I misspelt the word but that is what you are describing. I was just wondering as you mentioned insurance had okay'd...

  22. Yes Virginia, Women can be bleeders!

    Penguin67 replied to ECKPowers's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, sometimes problems are brushed aside by healthcare workers who are too lazy to deal with them. Case in point...my boyfriend recently had day surgery on his foot for plantar fasciatis. He's...

  23. In DESPERATE need of adivce

    Penguin67 replied to 3Triages's topic in General Nursing

    originally posted by penguin67 as far as curriculum changes go, you are admitted under a university catalog that is your contract with the school, including the curriculum that is in effect at the...

  24. In DESPERATE need of adivce

    Penguin67 replied to 3Triages's topic in General Nursing

    As far as curriculum changes go, you are admitted under a University catalog that is your contract with the school, including the curriculum that is in effect at the time you were admitted. A program...

  25. Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    Penguin67 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes, yes it is time to get rid of the 12 hour shifts! I think that I've written about my opinions about this before, so I'll be brief here. Nurse burnout is high with 12 hour shifts, as well as...