Quickbeam

Quickbeam BSN, RN

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  1. Flu shot facts

    Quickbeam replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    My work place does flu shots for the employees (I do not administer the program). I don't get a flu shot. Personal choice. As a non-nurse, I oversaw the swine flu vaccine program at my college dorm in...

  2. I need tips to help a friend hire case managers

    Quickbeam replied to Quickbeam's topic in Case Management

    I didn't post location because I wasn't trying to look for people, just ideas. Most boards frown upon direct recruiting and that wasn't what I was interested in. I'm trying to brainstorm why when...

  3. Why would they ask if I have kids????

    Quickbeam replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    Good point, Furball. I don't think it is meant to be a negative or disqualifying question. I think often it is a service question about meeting student

  4. Why would they ask if I have kids????

    Quickbeam replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I wouldn't tell anyone that. You could say that you are interested in continuing your education but need clinical experience or something like that. But I'd never commit my future plans to a...

  5. Why would they ask if I have kids????

    Quickbeam replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school isn't employment. I think the schools that ask do so because they have seen so many people drop out due to lack of backup planning for their children. I saw that a lot at my school. My...

  6. Help on Accelerated BSN! Thanks.

    Quickbeam replied to Isabel2004's topic in General Nursing

    As with all nursing education, quality varies. I knew several nurses from a prestigious traditional 4 year program who had never touched a patient in clinical. Nor had they had any rotations other...

  7. Help on Accelerated BSN! Thanks.

    Quickbeam replied to Isabel2004's topic in General Nursing

    Ross1, that's a great idea. There are so many more options available now compared to the mid 80's when I was doing this. As rigid as nursing education appears to some today, it was horribly unyielding...

  8. Help on Accelerated BSN! Thanks.

    Quickbeam replied to Isabel2004's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I'm an accelerated BSN who's first degree was a BS in criminal justice. 20 years ago when I was investigating accelerated programs there were only 6! It is important for you to know that many of...

  9. When the nurse has to leave because of an emergency

    Quickbeam replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I was overcome once by paint fumes at a hospital I worked at. My husband was out of town and I knew I needed to leave or I'd pass out. I had done all my charting and reported off but left just before...

  10. Another Nurse Bites the Dust...

    Quickbeam replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    Just a note to add there is a huge difference between being a state employee and a federal employee (in the US). I can't complain too much as a state employee but our benefits aren't close to the...

  11. Another Nurse Bites the Dust...

    Quickbeam replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    I did a recent professional presentation to federal retirees, many of whom were FBI agents. The FBI retirees were all younger than I am! Many weren't even 50. I have to work at least to 65 to get a...

  12. What can MSNs do that BSNs can't do?

    Quickbeam replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    kmchugh, I think there is an enormous difference between opportunities for Nurse Anesthetists and those with other MSNs. My friends who are NAs do very well, as you indicated. Those I know with MSNs...

  13. How many quit???

    Quickbeam replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak from what I saw with my class which was , as I said, very small. We were also all returning adult students who all already had a bachelor's degree. The first big loss of active...

  14. How many quit???

    Quickbeam replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    While no one dropped out of my nursing school class (it was very small), by the one year anniversary, half were already out of nursing. By 5 years, 75 % were out and now, almost 20 years later, I am...

  15. 7 Days On/7 Days Off- Love It or Hate It?

    Quickbeam replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    a close friend of mine has worked at a 7/70 hospital for many years. She loves it but adds the following: "Do be aware that a lot of places that adopt this aren't going to be able to make regular...

  16. What can MSNs do that BSNs can't do?

    Quickbeam replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    llg said: My job is the same and I have a BSN. Because I'm visible in the community, I am often asked by nurses about getting a MSN. I say the same thing here I tell them: education is always fine....

  17. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    Quickbeam replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    I visited a family member in a hspital that did not allow the staff to ID themselves professionally (their badges daid "nursing" no RN, LPN, etc) at all unless you asked directly. I think that is...

  18. Also Ran Careers... what did you decide against before choosing nursing

    Quickbeam replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    I had a prior career as a probation officer with a BS in Criminal Justice. I worked with kids and did family counseling. I loved it and had I stayed I'd be eligible to retire within the next 3 years....

  19. SLP or RN/BSN? Making career decisions

    Quickbeam replied to victoriac's topic in Rehabilitation

    DC2RN, too bad you don't live here in Wisconsin! All insurers in WI must by law cover chiropractic care. The DCs here have an extremely powerful and aggressive lobby. They do quite well here. Re:...

  20. SLP or RN/BSN? Making career decisions

    Quickbeam replied to victoriac's topic in Rehabilitation

    My best friend from high school is a SLP. I called her when I saw this post and she said, yes, a Master's is baseline now for any professional SLP job. From what she said there aren't a ton of jobs...

  21. 22 yr old male, wants circumcision, i have questions

    Quickbeam replied to jusWannaKno's topic in General Nursing

    hey original poster...you might want to check some Israeli sites.....when Jews from other countries move to Israel they have often come from countries where circumcision was not practiced. Israel...

  22. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    Quickbeam replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I see two distinct issues here. First is the patient with a legitimate pain complaint. Second is the professional user. Two different problems but sadly the first gets shortchanged often because of...

  23. What NOT/Never to talk about at work...

    Quickbeam replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    I believe in a no gossip rule. It'll save you a lot of heartache in the end. No politics, sex, or religion. I will add that I've had a few odd ball moments of disclosure when an emergent job...

  24. Former teachers now RNs?

    Quickbeam replied to cowgirlup's topic in General Nursing

    Just one point of view. My neighbors are young, in their 20's. They both teach public school...one teaches 7th grade geography, the other music. They do not take extra jobs, no summer school, etc....

  25. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Quickbeam replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    This was more of a patient education problem, but still...I worked nights on a head injury floor in a large pediatric hospital for 10 years. Our night time admits were house overflow. Over and over...