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    MD/nursing: Is one more scientific than the other?

    smk1 replied to susanna's topic in Nursing Career

    first decide where you want to go. You mentioned anesthesia, do you have a back-up choice if this doesn't pan out? would you be happy being an RN in certain settings or perhaps an NP? I say this...
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    28yr old want to study 4 RN-What u think?

    smk1 replied to offshorepanda's topic in International Nursing

    im 27 and am finishing prereqs for bsn transfer while i wait for the ADN program. THe way i figure it the time is going to pass no matter what you do with it. 4 yrs from now i don't want to be still...
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    Privacy question

    smk1 replied to Krissy NY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i just have to say that you may need to cut off your ties to your dad. I know it is hard but this sounds like a toxic relationship and you don't need that kind of stress! just do what you have to for...
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    EMT or CNA course which teaches most skills?

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    im in washington/oregon (border so i'll go in either state if it comes down to it). I think CNA probably will be what i take then maybe phlebotomy. I am kind of shocked and...kind of scared to be...
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    EMT or CNA course which teaches most skills?

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    no they don't i just figure it seems like a smart idea to get a jumpstart on clinical skills. I am leaning towards EMT because from what i have heard it seems as though the variety in the skills they...
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    smk1 replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i hope i haven't offended you! :imbar i just was thinking of the most practical thing that should be done if tptb decide on BSN for future entry. I just didn't think it fair or reasonalbe to require...
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    smk1 replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i hope i haven't offended you! :imbar i just was thinking of the most practical thing that should be done if tptb decide on BSN for future entry. I just didn't think it fair or reasonalbe to require...
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    smk1 replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i agree that all current rns should be grandfathered and just require future rns (those not currently enrolled in a nursing program) to be bsn, but to accomplish this all of the adn and diploma...
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    NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    smk1 replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i agree that all current rns should be grandfathered and just require future rns (those not currently enrolled in a nursing program) to be bsn, but to accomplish this all of the adn and diploma...
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    Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    smk1 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    ok one more question... how do you know who is the RN who is "responsible" for lack of a better word for the lpn's actions? In a hospital would it be the charge nurse or NM or would you find out at...
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    Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    smk1 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    just a student with a question.... is it legal to use just lpns (no rn on staff at all) in any facility? or does at least 1 rn have to be on staff for the "license and delegation" stuff. could a...
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    Having trouble getting pregnant...getting worried....

    smk1 replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    is this necessary? i don't think she meant any harm by it, a lot of people view god and religion as a comfort in times of distress. this is probably all that was meant. let's try not to see unpleasant...
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    Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    smk1 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    another student here seconding this request for more info. have nay of you rejected an assignment and had negatvie effects result? positive? how have you done
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    Will I be judged on my past?

    smk1 replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    If you can overcome struggles it can only make you more mature and well rounded in the long run. I would say that if you can hide some of the scarring then do so just to avoid prying questions about...
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    NP salary range starting at 26.00 per hour!

    smk1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    i was shocked to see an ad in a washington newspaper wanting an NP in their hospital starting at 26.00 per hour! i mean that seems really ridiculous when i see the starting range at hospitals in my...
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    NP salary range starting at 26.00 per hour!

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    ok i hadn't thought about this but that could account for the low starting
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    NP salary range starting at 26.00 per hour!

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    I about spit my water out reading this! it is so expensive to live in seattle that is just too low! i live in Vancouver (just across the river from portland) and I would say the average of starting...
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    aa's

    smk1 replied to jbro's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not a crna or srna but have read that some of the concerns are regarding the fact that MDA's can directly decide which cases AA's will or will not take. Because AA's practice is governed by the AMA...
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    NP salary range starting at 26.00 per hour!

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    as a side note perhaps i am naive but it bugs me that practitioners (and i am assuming doctors PA's etc) get a percentage of lab tests ordered. It just seems like a recipe for overbilling through the...
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    NP salary range starting at 26.00 per hour!

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    well im in vancouver and although not a nurse yet i do check job openings pay scales and stuff to keep myself apprised of the employment situation while in school. The area around here is starting...
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    Drug Seeking Behaviors?

    smk1 replied to JLN1129's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i would suggest preparing yourself now for a "non-clinical" path in nursing or at least low impact as far as lifting etc..... (school nursing, workers comp, dr. office, management, pharmeceuticals...
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    Debt Load after CRNA School

    smk1 replied to msummar_smc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    that is so incredibly cheap! if it is a solid, accredited school i would suck it up ad stay the 2.5 yrs and finish then move. (not like you will be doing much outside of the house anyway because i...
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    new bloodless surgery technology questions

    smk1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone had experience working with the bloodless surgery programs? I am really intrigued by what i have been learning about these procedures, and their successes. With the nationwide shortage of...
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    new bloodless surgery technology questions

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    i was thinking more along the lines of volume expanders and substitutes, but the laser technique sounds interesting as well. this is all such a fascinating topic to
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    Blowing the Curve and Classmate Hostility (Long)

    smk1 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    Just had to respond as I have class later today and the grades for our exam on monday were posted last night and i got 100% (no one else did) so i am fully expecting to hear the whining about the...