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  1. A&P for Dummies Book

    Rivs posted a topic in General Students

    HI everyone, I will be taking A&P starting January and was wondering if anyone has used this book for a general overview. If so, have you found it helpful? Thanks

  2. New York to Florida Licensure Information

    Rivs replied to Mike987659's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just applied last week for the same thing. This is the email I received from NYS with instructions. What you are requesting is a certification. This is a document other states, certifying agencies...

  3. Mandatory Overtime

    Rivs posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I just accepted an RN position working for the Office of Mental Health in NY State. One of the things that isn't sitting well with me is the thought of mandatory OT. I asked many questions in regards...

  4. Stethoscope Cost

    Rivs posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What stethoscope did you buy and where did you get

  5. PDA's and the ICU

    Rivs posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a new grad and starting my orientation in the MICU at the end of the month. I am curious as to how many critical care nurses out there use a PDA while working and if so, how beneficial is it to...

  6. PDA's and the ICU

    Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in MICU, SICU

    What programs do have

  7. Army Nurse Corps- Disqualifer

    Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for offering your help, but I have been talking with corvette guy and he has really provided me with some good information and direction. My AHCR has also advised me that I will have no...

  8. Army Nurse Corps- Disqualifer

    Rivs posted a topic in Government, Military

    What would be considered as a disqualifier for receiveing a direct commission in the Army Nurse

  9. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Rivs posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    time to deal with some of the women I work with. I am in my final weeks of my nursing program and will be starting my new position as a graduate nurse in late May. I am just looking for some pointers...

  10. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks for the responses from all. One thing that I didn't say in my original post is the fact that I am an assertive individual most of the time, but when it is time for me to be more direct with...

  11. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Very well said, and I thank you and others like llg and tweety for understanding exactly what I am saying and trying to get

  12. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am by no means attempting to bash women, but with some of the replies it appears that I offended some of the women (traumaprincess). Again, I apoligize for this. If you read my post carefully, I...

  13. Psych Nurse right out of school?

    Rivs posted a topic in Psychiatric

    What is your take on being a psych nurse right out of a two year program? I've had some tell me go for it and others say get some med-surg experience first. What do you

  14. What field of nursing ??

    Rivs posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey guys, I will be finishing up my ADN program next semester and still have no idea where I want to work. How about the rest of you; have you any ideas of what field you plan on going into? During my...

  15. Percent of men in class?

    Rivs replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    We started with 30 total students; ten of them being men. Going into the last semester, we have 5 men left and a total of 14 original class

  16. Males and females

    Rivs posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I have a prior degree in IT and this is a career change for me. I understand that the nursing field is dominated by females and I will be amongst them in the spring as a new grad nurse. I am presently...

  17. Males and females

    Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    [quote= There are a few perks we get for being male: 1. Female pts almost never let us insert or perform catheter care. 2. I get my choice of lockers in the locker room. 3. Men's room is usally open...

  18. Dwai

    Rivs posted a topic in General Students

    I am currently filling out my application for several nursing schools and being asked if I have ever been convicted of a "crime". I am a little confused about what I should put down. In 1989, I went...

  19. Dwai

    Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in General Students

    caroladybelle- thank you for your

  20. Dwai

    Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in General Students

    Here is the response I got from the state board (New York): The license application will ask whether you have been convicted of a crime. You answer yes and provide an explanation. This will not keep...

  21. Dwai

    Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in General Students

    DWI- Driving while intoxicated - misdemeanor DWAI- Driving while ability impaired- traffic