sailornurse

sailornurse

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  1. Breastfeeding vs Formula Fed babies and Childhood Obesity

    sailornurse replied to nursedeena's topic in General Students

    Not knowing if you are an LPN or RN and if you are pursuing a BSN or higher degree, please explain what the "Modes to Inquiry Class" entails. What is the course description in the syllabus? What...

  2. Is the color of my stethoscope obnoxious?

    sailornurse replied to NYtrauma's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When I worked in the ER I used a bright fluorescent orange with the clear plastic bell. For the same reasons you listed, I always got it back from physicians!!! I still have it. I once had a...

  3. Nursing Care Plan for pt with vitals in range and nothing wrong after pacemaker inserted

    sailornurse replied to rebecca789's topic in General Students

    What about his skin where they inserted the pacemaker? Any potential problems here? I am giving you big hints. Also, do you think this procedure is

  4. Pen lights

    sailornurse replied to bestallaround's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have one that attaches to stethoscope. Try eBay but be warned they do no fit all styles is

  5. New Grad Resume critique for dream hospital. Any advice greatly appreciated!

    sailornurse replied to Vvnmichelle's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would put the education first, then professional organizations then certifications. then the experience. That is how my resume

  6. RN Student ->NCP

    sailornurse replied to Kstjohn's topic in Government, Military

    You need a BSN for military nurse corps officer, any branch. And you need to talk to a health care recruiter, not the recruiter for enlisted

  7. Withdrawing from a course?

    sailornurse replied to kaylamg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Organic chem was required for my BSN. Check the prereqs for the school you plan to apply

  8. BRN says I have a conviction but I don't!

    sailornurse replied to DinaLin's topic in General Nursing

    It's a mistake on their part so yes send certified letter explaining as you did here. Ask them to send you whatever documents they have . Double Check nMes date of birth

  9. Are they training me to be a nurse or a doctor?

    sailornurse replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Wow, one week? Did you ask your instructor to explain before coming to AN? it's going to be a long couple of years for you if you do not clarify in

  10. Difficulty Accessing A Port

    sailornurse replied to REDDICKD's topic in General Nursing

    Well you are not my oncologist and you do not know what my cancer is. I leave it up to him as he is the expert and explained how many time he has been "burned" when he has removed ports only to have...

  11. Home births gone wrong

    sailornurse replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I developed HELLP syndrome after delivering my daughter. I had never heard of this before as I was a telemetry nurse and my L&D days were from the late 1970's. I did have mild pre-eclampsia but my...

  12. Difficulty Accessing A Port

    sailornurse replied to REDDICKD's topic in General Nursing

    I have a power port, it does hurt each time it is accessed for monthly flushing, the pain is about the same as a peripheral stick for labs, IMO. (my oncologist will not discuss removal until 5 years...

  13. FNP wanting to specialize

    sailornurse replied to Newgradnurse14's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    FNP encompasses Women's Health. As a FNP student I was taught by both WHNP & midwife (pelvimetry, prenatal/postpartum,contraception including implanting & IUD insertion & of course paps,...

  14. Ridiculous NCLEX Wait Times

    sailornurse replied to terrafermata's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Back in the day before it was called "taking board exam" not nclex the exam was only given twice a year you drive to state Capitol and results arrived in the mail (snail mail ). Took RN boards Oct...

  15. Inpatient NP hours

    sailornurse replied to guest769224's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Locally one hospital, the NPs that are filling the role of hospitalists work 12 hours shifts 7 days on/7 days off. 7a-7p;11a-11p; 7p-7a; My friend works doing this she is in her early 30's but I could...

  16. Far?? You still doin ok??

    sailornurse replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Welcome Back

  17. Forsyth tech 2016 LPN Practical Nursing

    sailornurse replied to Lapishsunsmile's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  18. What are my chances of getting into nursing school?

    sailornurse replied to Darkacid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I taught in a BSN program for 10 years, minimum GPA to apply was 3.0. However, most semesters all students (48 per semester) had a 3.5 or above. Those with 3.49 and below would never get in. No wait...

  19. If I Don't Need It, I Don't Want It!

    sailornurse replied to WheresMyStethoscope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No one here can tell you, each college/university has unique courses required for each major. You need to check with your advisor/nursing program etc. Get the course catalog, look at the nursing...

  20. Strep Testing

    sailornurse replied to SamLH's topic in Pediatric

    I work urgent care, I wear a mask during flu season especially with kids & adults that are coughing. I tell the MAs to wear a mask when swabbing a

  21. Another new grad looking for your expertise.

    sailornurse replied to Dogen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are very welcome. It may be worth it to hire an accountant, ask around any NP's you run across to see if they recommend anyone. I hired one last year for the first time due to the 5 part time...

  22. New job prospect during school~opinions needed

    sailornurse replied to kate4rn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow you are working full time and going to school full time? Only you can ultimately decide. I have not heard of a Family Community Nurse Practitioner before as a specialty, can you explain if this is...

  23. 1 Yr RN experience, resume question

    sailornurse replied to Nveesee's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say yes include it. It shows 6 years of working for the same employer. I agree that their is a lot of skills that transfer over. My daughter just started bartending and yes you have to multi...

  24. ECCO TESTING

    sailornurse replied to TrishaRNSCCU's topic in General Nursing

    What is ECCO? What does it stand for? What state is this hospital in? Are you an

  25. Another new grad looking for your expertise.

    sailornurse replied to Dogen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    HI, I looked at some of your other posts to see what NP specialty you chose, Psych NP. Well lately there do not seem to be enough Psych NPs, locally and from internet job forums in many parts of the...