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I agree with you about feeling like an oddball. I guess I could probably deal better with all the craziness in triage if I didn't have to put up with my mean coworkers. There is so much politics in the ER I work in that it is ridiculous. I can't b...

Hello everyone! I would like to know if anyone has any information about the RN to BSN program at the University of Phoenix. They have an online program and I am very interested in attending. Has anyone had a good experience or a bad experience wit...

Did anyone ever think that she didn't want to eat when she could eat? She was bulimic and was told to stop because she would be in the condition she ended up being in. So why was a feeding tube inserted if after she was determined to be brain dead?...

Stories like that is what kept me working at a LTC facility for 10 years!! I miss it!!

Stay clear of that sign on bonus trap! If they really wanted a nurse to work for them then they would find ways to retain the nurses they have. Once word got out about how happy the nurses are then more nurses would come in and there would be a wai...

Yes I would. Yes, I have. Yes, I will continue to pray for my patient. I prayed for a patient one time when he was thinking he was having a MI. He asked for prayer and I prayed right there for him. He started crying. His wife started crying. T...

Congrats to you Emilysmom!!!!!! I just now saw your post!! I am sorry it is so late. Now you can move on with your life!!!!!

$2.00/hour where I work at and it is only for those couple of nurses that have been selected and trained. When the charge nurse is out and someone else does charge...they get nothing!! NADA!!!

It helps in the ER!!

We use Toradol IV 30mg like it was going out of style......in the ER!!! If you come into the ER with a kidney stone......we give it quickly.

Speaking of strep throat........how come nurses are not educating their patients to toss the toothbrush? I thought the nurse was to educate their patient. I have had a lady to come to the ER 5+ times for strep throat and when I was discharging her,...

Colorado is a wonderful place. I have lived there 3 times in my life. Go AIR FORCE ACADEMY!!! ( To those in Japan.....I used to live in Kadena Air Base....Okinawa!!) I don't know much about the hospital in Colorado Springs but I do know to stay awa...

I am proud to say that I am now currently enrolled at University of Phoenix pursuing my Bachelor's. I was not too impressed with the school I got my ADN from. I am finally learning something!!

Am I missing something Nekhismom.....VA?? It says: 2004 Biennial Convention, June 26-29 in Minneapolis, MN.

I agree with you Kiyasmom. Hard times can hit anyone! Choices!! It's hard when you have to decide on kotex or a bag of beans.

I just hope that people will realize that the average family in America is about 2-3 paychecks away from being homeless. How many checks, if you lost your job, will it take for you to qualify for Medicaid. For most, 1 month. I believe there is a l...

I am going to print this and hand it to my ER docs here and see what they think!!

Congrats!!!! WHEW.......now you can relax!!

Thanks a lot. I hope we will have some classes together!!

Well, I have started UoP and I love it. I am extremely happy and I am learning so much!! I believe they have an excellent program and I have not be left alone to figure it out myself. They have a wonderful tech support. My instructor is very smar...

Congratulations! :balloons: Get some sleep now while you can!!! :rotfl:

Now that I have read this thread......I am more convinced that my school was a "bootleg" program!!! *smile* I didn't have to take Chemistry, Microbiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and community based nursing. Those who struggled through ...

Yes this is true. Why didn't your instructor inform you sooner. My instructor told us about it in 2003. The new format is supposed to start 1 April 2004.

vhope, I understand exactly how you feel. I was just exhausted after finding out that I passed the dreaded NCLEX. I celebrated and got some rest and now I will start a job in the ER. So congratulations and be very proud of yourself. I hope everyo...

Tom, I am keeping you in my prayers!! I am so sorry that this happened to you. Keep positive and keep yourself healthy!!