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  1. Ever Killed Someone?

    whodatnurse replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

    Most people have things like 'seen any good movies lately?' on their mental list of topics for casual conversation. So what else do you have on yours...'ever killed a kid? a baby? a friend's...

  2. Where have all the LPN programs gone?

    whodatnurse replied to HeatherMax's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just make sure the hospitals where you might want to work are still hiring LPNs and also check with them to be sure they don't have plans to phase them out. You may be better off trying to find a...

  3. How many patients do you have as a Psych. RN?

    whodatnurse replied to lion09's topic in Psychiatric

    The most I ever had as a student was six and I felt like I was sprinting on those days. Twenty patients means you have 3 minutes per hour to devote to each one. I can't even imagine how you have...

  4. Can you "look good" as a nurse?

    whodatnurse replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    This was a very thoughtful and encouraging response. The point about the mind really gets to the heart of this whole 'is it possible to find the time to exercise" issue. If you aren't already of the...

  5. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    whodatnurse replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There's something that says 'results delivered' (not to you...but your state board of nursing) or something to that effect when you log in about 2 hours post test. Anytime thereafter you can attempt...

  6. Is it worth it to keep trying? Desperate for answers!

    whodatnurse replied to americanlatina313's topic in General Nursing

    I think you already have your answer. You "LOVED being a nurse". God / the universe closed a door (because that's not the path you're meant to be heading down), but has opened a window somewhere....

  7. The Dark Days of Nursing

    whodatnurse replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    No. The oldest baby boomers are now 64...and thanks to them making 40 the new 20, and 50 the new 30, 65 will be the new 40, 75 the new 50, and 85 the new 65. I predict Mick Jagger will turn 100 and...

  8. Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    whodatnurse replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya on the 'secretly hoping' part...that's why I had said (only kinda sorta jokingly) that I would want my baby, after getting a solid education, to then pursue plumbing. Forget about taking...

  9. Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    whodatnurse replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing everything I know now, I couldn't be prouder if I had a baby who would grow up to go to college and get an academic education in something they were passionate about, such as a dual degree in...

  10. Associates degree

    whodatnurse replied to Kristen<3's topic in General Nursing

    There are several university hospitals in my area that about a year or so ago began to only hire BSNs. The answer to your question seems to be "it

  11. My two least favorite words

    whodatnurse replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    Yo...where's dat TEAM PLAYER? I've got a 'great OPPORTUNITY' for

  12. Patient Etiquette

    whodatnurse replied to brown252's topic in General Nursing

    Neither did I! LOL I did notice the OP had joined in 2005...and I thought it was rather odd that they never posted until 5 years

  13. Patient Etiquette

    whodatnurse replied to brown252's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting choice of topic for a first

  14. Alright to have your husband start an IV on your patient?

    whodatnurse replied to Nurse Joey's topic in General Nursing

    I also wanted to add...the facility must have its reasons for not wanting nurses to do this particular IV stick. If it was a life-or-death decision made in the moment...then what was done should...

  15. Alright to have your husband start an IV on your patient?

    whodatnurse replied to Nurse Joey's topic in General Nursing

    Falsifying your charting??? So once you've crossed that line, where do you then

  16. Help! Nclex registration? Virginia or north carolina

    whodatnurse replied to bm71788's topic in General Nursing

    Does that only apply to compact states? I live in Virginia, and have a number of classmates who also live in Virginia but only have D.C. licenses (where they practice at the hospitals they work at.)...

  17. Help! Nclex registration? Virginia or north carolina

    whodatnurse replied to bm71788's topic in General Nursing

    If you're concerned with starting very soon, then you should probably apply in Virginia. If you pass NCLEX, your license will be active within days, and you could practice in North Carolina as well,...

  18. Help! Nclex registration? Virginia or north carolina

    whodatnurse replied to bm71788's topic in General Nursing

    I just remembered you have to schedule it by applying for licensure by examination...so..I'm not sure what would be best for your particular

  19. Help! Nclex registration? Virginia or north carolina

    whodatnurse replied to bm71788's topic in General Nursing

    You can take NCLEX anywhere you want...wherever is most convenient for you. You can change the site up to 24 hours before you're scheduled. This is entirely separate from licensing

  20. Alright to have your husband start an IV on your patient?

    whodatnurse replied to Nurse Joey's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know for sure, but I think it's technically okay as long as the person performing that procedure is a paramedic who is certified to practice in the state where the facility is located. In...

  21. What should I wear to see my counselor?

    whodatnurse replied to norcalsurfer1977's topic in General Nursing

    Can't go wrong with being remembered as a sharp-dressed

  22. Patient asks my opinion...what's appropriate???

    whodatnurse replied to jorla9903's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't say I would give them tons of paper and "expect them to read and absorb it". I said I would offer to provide them with those materials "if it would help" them to have an additional resource...

  23. Job Fair Frustration

    whodatnurse replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If it's any consolation to you, it was the same situation at my school's job fair...a YEAR

  24. What actions can I take when abused by a clinical instructor and failed?

    whodatnurse replied to WantingtheBest's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, oh...thank you. I did read the whole thing through but somehow took it to mean that the assistant dean had also decided to chance her

  25. Patient asks my opinion...what's appropriate???

    whodatnurse replied to jorla9903's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would say something like: I'm going to refrain from weighing in, but if it would help I can print off some information on abc surgery and xyz drug treatment from the [reknowned...