maggiesma

Latest Activity

1. Non-nursing B.S. what's my move B.S.N or ADN??

   maggiesma replied to lulu4's topic in General Nursing

   I disagree here....a fast track program usually is for someone who already is an RN...it's fast because there are no clinicals. I would suggest a BSN program myself....it would open up more opportunites for you. Even though you have the BS degree yo...

2. Where do they get their information?

   maggiesma replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

   Well it kind of depends on where and what type of nursing you do...........I know a nurse who worked as a private duty nurse for an Arab sheik who make 6 figures in a year.......but the "average joe" nurse is not going to make much just starting out....

3. Physician abuse of nurses

   maggiesma replied to dlynn's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry that you had to experience this and I will keep your daughter and grandson in my prayers. Now...you need to get a Lawyer. A decent Lawyer will not charge you unless you win the case. This Physician needs to be removed from practicing medicin...

4. nursing specialties you've done

   maggiesma replied to rileygrl11's topic in General Nursing

   Float Pool, ICU, Home Nursing, Cardiology office/clinic, outpatient Neurology. I was in ICU the longest (12 years) and left for better hours and no "on call", I loved Home Nursing...but left for daytime hours and no "on call"....If I could do Home N...

5. spooky spooky spooky

   maggiesma replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

   These are all such cool stories!!! I truly believe in Ghosts or spirits or whatever you want to call them. I have never "seen" one, but I have felt their presence and have seen them move things. Several years ago we lived in a house that had belon...

6. spooky spooky spooky

   maggiesma replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

   OMG!!! That has got to be pretty scary!!!! You must have some sort of Psychic powers!!!

7. Am I fighting a losing battle? Should I quit?

   maggiesma replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   I will echo what others have said here.....you need to find a different position, but don't leave Nursing. I really doubt that after saving lives WAl Mart or Barnes and Nobles would be as satisfying! Have you read either of Echo Heron's books? She ...

8. I don't take it, but she does, do you?

   maggiesma replied to flowerchild's topic in General Nursing

   After hanging up and/or using profanity under my breath and getting in trouble for it, I have come along way ( I think) What I usually do is to keep a calm tone to my voice and if I am being attacked verbally, I request that the person "hold it righ...

9. Survey: Which of the following factors most negatively influences nurses morale?

   maggiesma replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   hmmmm...I didn't vote, but it told me that I did!!!! I would say that the lack of recognition and/or lack of respect by physicians is my greatest cause of decreased morale.

10. New to this forum, I am hoping you can help me brainstorm for a school project!

    maggiesma replied to maggiesma's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!!! Thanks everyone, this definitely gives me a good start! I look forward to getting to know everyone.....if I ever have time! I'll keep you posted on my project. It is a group project, not due for awhile but I don't want to wait until the la...

11. New to this forum, I am hoping you can help me brainstorm for a school project!

    maggiesma posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello...I am an RN (18 years) and I am returning to school to get my BSN. I need help with a research project. What I need is a list of any "music videos" (not movies, not informational videos..MUSIC VIDEOS) that have nurses portrayed in them (posi...