j621d

j621d

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  1. Do you think your work place should support healthy eating?

    j621d replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    At my facility there much talk of healthy eating, yet fried foods are in abundance. Fresh fruit/salad bar is unbelievably expensive. I bring my own most of the

  2. BSN or save for a house?

    j621d replied to TXRN44's topic in Nursing Career

    Excellent choice. You will not regret seeking the BSN at this point in time. Student loans are generally easier to pay off ( I could be wrong....). You would be surprised at how many non management...

  3. Second week of RN school

    j621d replied to losilva95's topic in General Students

    I remember my first day of nursing school.....so many years ago. I cried because I needed to read about 250 pages and it was only the first day! I felt so behind!! Then I sat down and started to...

  4. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    j621d replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

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  5. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    j621d replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I asked for a tall, not a

  6. What if.....your Director has falsified his credentials?

    j621d replied to miserere's topic in Critical Care

    I'm thinking there is no ulterior motive, based on what I've read. I've looked up plenty of licenses. The information I get is how long (when) they were licensed and if they hold an advanced license...

  7. Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Exam 2013

    j621d replied to Olm_is_my_everything's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I, too, am looking to obtain my certification. Does anyone have any specific suggestions on how to study? What did you do to prepare or what would you do differently to study?

  8. I'm looking very lost in front of my students

    j621d replied to Carrollrn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I, too, am new to clinical teaching. What I have done in preparation for teaching is make up index cards with different questions related to the topic. Each student gets a card and is encouraged to...

  9. Scared of the docs!

    j621d replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you are well on your way to "growing a spine!" Actually, I think what you were lacking is confidence, but I see you are overcoming that and are well on your way to a great nursing career....

  10. Scared of the docs!

    j621d replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was new, I too, was a bit intimidated. Then I kept thinking that my job was to be the patient advocate. Every time I had to talk to the doctor, or question him/her, I kept saying to myself,...

  11. ACLS/BLS classes

    j621d replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    I completed my ACLS last year online, no problem. I hadn't had the training in over 15 years (i let it lapse as I didn't need it). I completed the check-off and then decided to get my instructor...

  12. Practicum decision .... Help???

    j621d replied to NurseB_'s topic in General Nursing

    My bias is towards ICU, HOWEVER.....med/surg is good for building your foundation. I think you will utilize much of that knowledge base in L&D, and should you go into more advanced areas of...

  13. Asking for old job/returning to past employer

    j621d replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I would go, in person if possible, and talk to your old boss. The worse they could say is, "no" or that no position is available. If you left on good terms and there is a need, then I would think...

  14. Are we trapped by our nursing degrees? Is nursing worth it?

    j621d replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    It's all in how you look at it. If all you can see is X, then that is all you will do. I've worked critical, QA, and Risk Management. I've gone back to school for a masters (got it!) and now I am...

  15. Critical Care Course

    j621d replied to pinkpurple's topic in General Nursing

    FIrst define who your audience will be. That should help to direct where you should go. New nurses have different learning needs than a more experienced

  16. Questions about starting nusing,& Prerequisites... Please HELP!!

    j621d replied to Mary92026's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would suggest getting tested for a learning disability. (Don't be embarrassed, there are many well-known people with a learning disability). I would also suggest going to your local community...

  17. "You'll be hearing from my lawyer."

    j621d replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about asking the patient, "What is your lawyers name; I don't want to miss his

  18. "You'll be hearing from my lawyer."

    j621d replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Patients can threaten you with a lawsuit, but the real trick is if any lawyer will take it. They (lawyers) have to be able to recoup their investment (into a lawsuit). As long as you are following...

  19. Can they make me stay at the hospital without pay?

    j621d replied to myoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    Check your facilities policy and procedure manual. Most likely it is in the HR

  20. Nursing Conspiracies - Do I Need a Tinfoil Nurse's Cap?

    j621d replied to KeepClimbing's topic in General Nursing

    I will only address this first concern, as I'm sure many others will weigh in on this. If schools were conspiring to get money from students (I'll assume you mean an absurd amount of money for...

  21. Brick and mortar vs online MSN

    j621d replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I would not be so concerned about the "brick and mortar" vs. online. What you DO need to be concerned about is the credentialing of the institution. More and more the traditional "brick and mortar"...

  22. Nurses/Moms-your advice, please! :)

    j621d replied to NothingsImpossible4U's topic in Nursing Career

    Go for the BSN!! I was accepted into both an ADN and BSN program (years ago). Because I already had a bachelors degree, I decided I would go for the second bachelors. At that point I had no...

  23. Need your advice with ACLS and EKG certifying

    j621d replied to chicagoboy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous posters to concentrate on getting a job first. Once you have the job it will be easier to put the pieces to gether when it comes to ACLS. Focus on getting a solid...

  24. Career College vs. University for Accelerated BSN

    j621d replied to nornelas's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of your nursing aspirations, only go to schools that are accredited by either the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing...

  25. Question

    j621d replied to KareBear0609's topic in General Nursing

    In the hospital, it would depend on the policy of that