Moose31

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1. Nursing habits

   Moose31 replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Humor

   my husband tells me he often wakes up in middle of night and I have fingers on his wrist taking his pulse in my sleep.....I also tend to ask people in social settings when their last bowel movement...

2. Is this safe/normal??

   Moose31 replied to kimmyRNNJ's topic in Medical-Surgical

   @kimmyRNNJ: I work med-surg non-tele in NH with a similar demographic (lots of nursing home/dementia/ full care with LOTS of comormidities) I work days 7a-7p and max at 5 pts, nights have up to 6...

3. How long are the average new RN orientations?

   Moose31 replied to Anglkses's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I recently graduated and got a job on a medical foor, they gave me 12 weeks orientation. I also work per diem at a LTC care facility where I recieved 2 weeks of orientation. Funny thing I feel much...

4. Took Test Today,,,did the trick...

   Moose31 replied to derbosfer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   wohooo ..i just found out i passed !!! took NCLEX yesterday so relieved I dont think my stomach could take any longer waiting to find out.

5. NEW and NEED help!! ADN or BSN? Queensborough/Adelphi/Pace

   Moose31 replied to VEVargas81's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A02079 with in 10y of completing an ADN you are required to get a BSN or you will be considered LPN status(NYS only so

6. NEW and NEED help!! ADN or BSN? Queensborough/Adelphi/Pace

   Moose31 replied to VEVargas81's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A02079 I believe it passed in 2003, nurses already holding a RN license aren't affected but ADNs after Dec 2003 need a BSN with in 10y or they become LPN status (NY...

7. NEW and NEED help!! ADN or BSN? Queensborough/Adelphi/Pace

   Moose31 replied to VEVargas81's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Since your applying to all NY schools I assume you live in NY ...so don't bother with the ADN b/c new york state requires all nurses to ahve a BSn w/ in 10 years anyways. I am in an accelerated BSN I...

8. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

   Moose31 replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

   Im currently in ana accelerated BSN program in NH but will most likely be looking for work in the next year in upstate Ny. Any qoutes for syracuse/Rochester/or

9. New CNA with meaningless experience

   Moose31 replied to gregmotz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I cant imagine a CNA not being able to find work ..every i have worked has been so short handed.(NH) I have noticed when looking for new jobs that sometimes you have to be flexible with the shifts you...

10. Should i become a CNA

    Moose31 replied to ryan4me's topic in General Nursing

    If you viewed being an Aide as "an ass wiper" than you probably werent a great aide. CNAs are so much more than that. I work in a nursing home and aides are these people's families. The good aides are...

11. Should i become a CNA

    Moose31 replied to ryan4me's topic in General Nursing

    P.S> Work per diem at a nursing home they actually pay very well ($20 plus for 2nd and 3rd shifts) depending on wwhere you live I

12. Should i become a CNA

    Moose31 replied to ryan4me's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an aide for two years. I am starting an accelerated BSN program this fall. I think being an aide is a very positive experience. I truelly believe i will be a better nurse for it. I have...

13. Anyone going to MCPHS in 2008?

    Moose31 replied to Nurse2be80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have lived in Plymouth for 2 years but i am moving down to Manchester in august. (originally from

14. Anyone going to MCPHS in 2008?

    Moose31 replied to Nurse2be80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HI! Im starting the Accelerated BSN at MCPHS -MAnchester this fall!!!! Congratulations to everyone else. Very excited I cant