Bug Out

Bug Out BSN

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  1. How do you handle cheaters?

    Bug Out replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

    Always follow your school's policies, that should go without saying. I don't think anyone is saying to violate the school's policy however it may be written. Not offended, actually amused that someone...

  2. LTC Nursing...Who likes it, who doesn't?

    Bug Out replied to Julz034's topic in General Nursing

    I am a RN in LTC/SNF/Rehab. At first I thought I was going to hate it but I really have grown to love it. It is a very unique style of Nursing that has its own challenges. Every Nurse in every...

  3. How do you handle cheaters?

    Bug Out replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

    The odds of guessing your way through the Nclex by "getting lucky" is so far remote and asinine that I will prefer to place my odds in the state

  4. Men in Nursing

    Bug Out replied to eas78's topic in General Students

    Yeah tell me about it....should have said something 3 nights ago.

  5. Apollo College RN Program

    Bug Out replied to crangel's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes DeVry owns Apollo and Chamberlain BUT you do not have to go to Chamberlain for a BSN. Once you are a RN you can use many of the RN to BSN programs out there including ASU. Many large...

  6. What should I have retained from school? Everything?

    Bug Out replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    The single greatest thing you can do leaving school and going to the floor is know what you do not know! You do not have to know everything, just know when you are over your head and recognize danger....

  7. Abusive and Cruel Clinical Instructors: Why??

    Bug Out replied to sallber's topic in General Students

    I thank every single one of my mean, hardcore, abusive, and angry professors every single day I work. Nursing school is like boot camp, you "sweat today so that you don't bleed tomorrow." They gave...

  8. water spills

    Bug Out replied to Sunrise2009's topic in General Students

    Patient safety is always #1 priority.

  9. How do you handle cheaters?

    Bug Out replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

    Bingo! Now if you see active cheating you should report it. The threat or plan to cheat I would not consider a reportable offense...its just talk until it occurs. Again, can't cheat on the

  10. I believe my co-workers have it in for me

    Bug Out replied to jtfrizzell's topic in Rehabilitation

    Lets hope that EVERYONE sleeps and there are no medical emergencies...god forsake 2 emergencies at once. Lets say only 40 of those 60 pts receives medications...that means you have 3 minutes per...

  11. I believe my co-workers have it in for me

    Bug Out replied to jtfrizzell's topic in Rehabilitation

    Are you sure they were filling out the incident report because of the location of the injection or was there an overdose or some other med error? Was there a reason that maybe the resident had an...

  12. Those who can't...teach...your thoughts?

    Bug Out replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and no. Most of my Prof I believe could not be a floor Nurse today just because of their age...well they could but would most likely die after the first couple of 12hr shifts. Now that being...

  13. Can I get licensed with a misdemeanor of shoplifting?

    Bug Out replied to angelawalker87's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would say that would fall under the no no crimes but being 5 years out I do not know. Theft is a problem since you will be in a direct position to steal from your pts, you will be responsible for...

  14. 'Nuther dumb question........~~~

    Bug Out replied to wje9516767's topic in Men in Nursing

    personally i would not jump into nursing just because your looking for a job, you really need an active drive to want to become a nurse. many say it is not worth the money and i tend to

  15. Dealing with an uncooperative patient?

    Bug Out replied to Lotte242's topic in Patient Education

    Remember you are the patient's advocate, not the facilities/MDs. Ensure they have the most accurate up to date information possible and back them

  16. I think I really want to become an RN

    Bug Out replied to Aid3n's topic in Nursing Career

    If you don't want puke and poo then the ER may not be the place. If you want blood and guts then the OR is the place for you. RNs in acute care typically work x3 12hr shifts, typically 7 to 7. Please...

  17. Pushing Dilaudid?

    Bug Out replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    Follow the hospital policy, follow the order....the

  18. New Nurse having trouble with Techs

    Bug Out replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I take a very stern but fair approach with my CNAs/Techs, whatever you want to call them. I help them any chance I can get, I will answer the call lights when I can, I will get water when I can,...

  19. Origin of the title "Charge Nurse?"

    Bug Out replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    Charge Nurse= The Nurse in Charge They already tried Czar Nurse, President Nurse, El Capitan Nurse, and Big Boss Nurse but Charge Nurse seemed to work the best. As to the theory that they invented...

  20. threatened at work

    Bug Out replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Why I carry a gun...not at work of course. Don't worry, it will be that needle stick full of HIV that will kill you...not the

  21. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Bug Out replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    My professionalism is for my patients. My emotions are for my family. In order to treat all of my patients equally with the highest possible quality of care I must maintain a emotional barrier so...

  22. How hard is to find a CNA job with minimal work experience?

    Bug Out replied to natd9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Jobs are hard to come by, apply where you do your clinicals. As long as you bust your ass and really shine above the rest you will be fine. LTCs/SNFs tend to hire the

  23. instructor problem

    Bug Out replied to Blueberrz's topic in General Students

    Good. I always saw Nursing school as boot camp. You sweat today so you don't bleed tomorrow. Grades are on the line now, later it will be life and limb. You will never have enough time, there is...

  24. Any thoughts please!?

    Bug Out replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thought about a SNF or LTC? Some SNF/LTCs have very high pt loads but once you get to know the pts it becomes easy(ier). At my SNF I have 8 pts during evenings and 22 at night. Sounds like a ton of...

  25. LVN or RN! grrr!! HELP!

    Bug Out replied to ICantWait!'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "is it really THAT hard for LVN/LPN's to find work??" Many hospitals do not hire LPNs/LVNs. If there are layoffs the LPNs typically go first. You will find most of the LPN jobs are at SNFs and LTC...