GOMER42

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1. Preceptorship where I work!

   GOMER42 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

   is a preceptorship a student nurse position? we have paid student nurse positions at my facility- just curious if this is the same

2. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

   GOMER42 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

   Is it not the instructor's job to oversee that the students are doing things right? At least she caught it- eventually- but... double

3. Should I call?

   GOMER42 replied to SweetNothings's topic in General Nursing

   Go for it! You'll either be found annoying or determined. Flip the coin and take a chance. At least you'll get your name out

4. Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

   GOMER42 replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

   First- take a bite of humble pie. Second- no unit is going to dumb down anyone. You are simply becoming more proficient in the care of that type of patient. If you want to expand, then go elsewhere....

5. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

   GOMER42 replied to Karina1481's topic in General Nursing

   If you really want it, take out student loans. Use them for

6. Pulmonary Artery Occlussion Pressure (Wedge)

   GOMER42 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

   pacep.org

7. Night shift and daycare- ahh!

   GOMER42 replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

   Somebody trying to feel superior by kicking someone while they're down? Your lack of empathy is unflattering. I never once felt she resonated "poor me." Have a heart or keep your callous, albeit...

8. Nurses who also work as Paramedics??

   GOMER42 replied to redheadludi's topic in General Nursing

   I fear you will have a year or more of schooling ahead of you. Many states don't allow RNs to challenge the exam and a medic program is a year in length- if you already have the pre-reqs AND an EMT-B...

9. Transition from Student to RN

   GOMER42 replied to tiffanyjanae's topic in General Nursing

   Be prepared for it to go

10. What dangers would I be facing??

    GOMER42 replied to psustudent5's topic in General Nursing

    90% of lung cancers are due to smoking. Really, the threat is minute (as compared to all the other interesting bugs we are exposed

11. My Two Cents

    GOMER42 replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! And, I bet you would like it if it were as easy to complete a nursing program as it is to complete a CNA program. Maybe we should all just buy a degree. Really, the standards are high for a...

12. RN going back to be a medical assistant

    GOMER42 replied to nurse441's topic in Nursing Career

    Not if you weren't hired as an RN. You are to work within the scope of the position in which you are hired. Sorry about your difficulty. But, I believe going back for an MA will be a waste of your...

13. Med Surg Tech Orientation from Hell!!

    GOMER42 replied to letmein2nursing's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that if you don't work while in nursing school now, you better be looking for something before you graduate. It is getting harder and harder for new grads to get hired, so having student...

14. Uniforms and dress codes

    GOMER42 replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a dress code with the different colored scrubs differentiating roles and I love it. It makes it fast and easy to find who you

15. Help me find an ER job..... PLEASE!!!!!!

    GOMER42 replied to focuszx5's topic in General Nursing

    The ACLS and PALS should prove helpful. These courses are often included in new employee orientation and having them already puts you ahead of the game. Err... English...I don't know what that...