sailornurse

sailornurse

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  1. Tuition, how much is too much

    sailornurse replied to hopefulkim99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My MSN/FNP cost about $9,800. I used my GI Bill to pay for it & I had $10,000 to use. Current tuition at this school (UTEP) my DNP (If I get accepted) should cost about 16K total. NP's in my area...

  2. Help!

    sailornurse replied to abarnes2's topic in General Nursing

    $2.00 an hour less? That equals $4160 per year, calculating Full time 52 weeks year is about 2080 hours per year. I would not take a pay cut when I could work at home for more

  3. IV cyclizine time between doses

    sailornurse replied to gastro_nurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    No. In the US, we use TID (latin for "ter in die". What country are you

  4. Unethical?

    sailornurse replied to RebecaRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work at an inpatient psych hospital doing admit H&P's and the HR manual clearly addresses this situation as grounds for termination. I do not remember if it is reportable to BON or not. You need...

  5. IV cyclizine time between doses

    sailornurse replied to gastro_nurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    What is TDS? Have never heard this acronym

  6. Are CNAs being phased out?

    sailornurse replied to g_majied CNA,PC's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No. Not cost effective. Maybe in your town/city but

  7. Asthma and Smoking

    sailornurse replied to metalgearx85's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to AN, I see you joined today. While we are happy to guide you with homework assignments, we like to see what your research has shown. How does smoking affect lung function? What medications...

  8. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

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

    Please explain; The $20,000 you have received? for work study? Grants? Loans????Not understanding what you mean by "putting up" do you mean saving $2,500 each semester, when you are asking your mom to...

  9. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

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

    I am aware as I have a 21 y.o daughter in college. I was simply trying to establish if OP is over 21 or

  10. Pocket Snacks for 12 Hour Shift?

    sailornurse replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    i'm picturing a fishing vest stuffed with

  11. Pocket Snacks for 12 Hour Shift?

    sailornurse replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    PBJ with Swiss cheese cut in small pieces. Almonds. Juice

  12. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

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

    Ah scholarships brings me my next point! Great apply to all and any that you think you qualify for. Go talk to the financial aid office and ask about scholarships. They may have some that you are not...

  13. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

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

    You might not qualify for work study if it is based on FAFSA ( I have a 21 y.o in college & she did not qualify due to my income). Even if you are in summer school, you really are not working...

  14. Accept a job or wait?

    sailornurse replied to Tomrn2128's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You don't have a job offer at hospital #2? Take the job offer before it is

  15. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

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

    Let's get some more information. Are you over 21? Are you working 20 hours per week? If not you need to work more hours. You say you bring home $170 every 2 weeks. How you accrued 11K in student loans...

  16. Eliminating Physicians/Medical Schools

    sailornurse replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is true however consider that IDC, independent duty corspman mostly are dealing with a very healthy population that's extremely physically fit. People develop many conditions medically boarded...

  17. Questions about being A Navy Nurse with Civilian Husband

    sailornurse replied to daniaurit's topic in Government, Military

    Correct. But Newport, Rhode Island is where ODS (used to be OIS for officer indoctrination school) is located. This is where new Navy nurses, lawyers, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians & other...

  18. Advice for Program Dismissal

    sailornurse replied to dmuniz652's topic in School, College Programs

    Welcome to AN, I see this you just joined and this is your first post. Well you admit that you did not study. Not sure what other options are. Many schools , both community college & BSN programs...

  19. Harassment, Stalking, Impersonation by Psycho Ex... Name Change?

    sailornurse replied to HopefulVANurse's topic in General Nursing

    Reading this reminded me of 2 movies that illustrate this situation. Enough with Jennifer Lopez & Sleeping With the Enemy with Julia Roberts. I worked with a CNA that was in an abusive...

  20. Feeling a little down about taking a summer class

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

    I finished LPN at 19, my "friends" some were not working, some were not in school. They spent their time/money at the mall or cruising in their cars on Friday/Sat nites. I was working as a nurse at...

  21. Nursing program requires remedial classes?

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

    It sounds that you CAN but don't want to follow their application process. And by your own admission "your" university that does not require a placement test is now on probation due to Freshmen GPA...

  22. Eliminating Physicians/Medical Schools

    sailornurse replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    BAhahaHhaa, I actually watched a mengioma resection when I was stationed at Bethesda Naval Hospital in the early 1990's. Assigned on the neuroscience unit, the knowledge & skill required to become...

  23. Eliminating Physicians/Medical Schools

    sailornurse replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh , two separate posts! Siri, thanks for catching & margin the posts and for your

  24. Health Services Admin vs BSN

    sailornurse replied to vettechgrl's topic in General Nursing

    What is the job market? How many grads with this degree are actually working I this field? See the local university has a Bachelor's in Community Health Education. Problem is no

  25. Safe practice in blood transfusion.

    sailornurse replied to infor's topic in General Nursing

    Now Julius I remember that you are a student nurse (from when you changed your username). No. Peds you would use a pump & maybe even buretrol tubing for the pump so not to overload