squirt2008

squirt2008

Peds general and ICU/Comm. Disease RN

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  1. ADN as PHN?

    squirt2008 replied to mandileanne's topic in Public, Community Health

    In MO a BSN is not required to work in Public Health. I have been a RN for over 20 years, I worked 15 in hospital setting. I am grateful for the clinical experience and I feel it helps me in what I do...

  2. Nursing Student wanting to go into Community Health...advice?

    squirt2008 replied to Sammygrll's topic in Public, Community Health

    Well, that shows that it does vary from state to state. I am the senior Communicable Disease RN here at my health dept. and I have my associates=RN. We have a NP that runs the STD clinic with an...

  3. Nursing Student wanting to go into Community Health...advice?

    squirt2008 replied to Sammygrll's topic in Public, Community Health

    I agree that it is a good idea to work in hospital/clinical setting to build clinical skills.....however.....it sounds like you should consider working in a local public health agency...you know....a...

  4. Nurses from other units to start IV's

    squirt2008 replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with previous posts for the most part. You must let that kind of stuff run off your back...... I am not saying allow someone to walk over you and be rude, but in our profession stress is...

  5. Associates degree

    squirt2008 replied to Kristen<3's topic in New York Nursing

    I know this has been asked several times...I can only go from my experience...hospitals here hire ADN, new grads. I feel you need your BSN to advance down the road if that is what you want to do, but...

  6. Nursing instructor in the wrong

    squirt2008 replied to cb_rn's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct. use a filter needle when drawing from glass ampoule, then change needles before administering. I think they should add a 5th "right" when admin. meds....now we know about right...

  7. I'll probably find out soon enough, but I'm curious...

    squirt2008 replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with previous posts. being a bedside rn during end of life or other tough times is such a big responsibility. you are not only supporting the patient and being their advocate, but you are...

  8. Associates degree

    squirt2008 replied to Kristen<3's topic in General Nursing

    Rojas3...........Good luck to you! you won't regret your career

  9. I LOVE Community Health

    squirt2008 replied to missjennmb's topic in Public, Community Health

    Similar story here...I was in Pediatric ICU for nearly 15 years and then came to my Local Public Health Agency! I love it! We don't provide health services like many others do....we have WIC,...

  10. Associates degree

    squirt2008 replied to Kristen<3's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, a little confused here.....I have been a Nurse for nearly 20 years.....a RN...and I have my associates degree. So just to clarify, when you graduate from an associate degree program you are a...

  11. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    squirt2008 replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    Just speaking from my experience here in Missouri...the hospital I used to work for WOULD hire new grads. I just did a quick job search for RN positions available within 50 miles of me......there were...

  12. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    squirt2008 replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    I recently participated in a webinar on Workforce Nursing Shortage and some of the #'s were staggering. For example: A very large # of RNs will be retiring due to baby boomers. 900,000 of the 2.5M...

  13. Faint of heart

    squirt2008 replied to Lizzy88's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with previous posts.......you cannot toss out hopes of becoming a Nurse based on one experience at home. Totally different when you are at work, dealing with patients vs. dealing...

  14. Totally Gross! Had to share...

    squirt2008 replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    mamanurse......I too love my 'non bed-side' position now! I am in the public health arena and adore it! However, I am sooo glad I have all those experiences from the hospital. I really love this site,...

  15. Do hospitals hire small framed/ petite CNAs?

    squirt2008 replied to Kainon's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :hdvwl:Oh my! I have seen big ole' gals and guys that use improper body mechanics and cannot safely transfer a patient and I have seen itsy bitsy staff members who can transfer patients all day long...

  16. From Nursing to Stay at Home Mom

    squirt2008 replied to 816lucy's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not sure about the resources available to you but I have heard about "refresher courses" for people that have been out of the clinical arena for a long time. I think I would want to brush up...

  17. Totally Gross! Had to share...

    squirt2008 replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gee, I miss bedside nursing.......always a new story to

  18. First time giving meds tomorrow

    squirt2008 replied to tiffanyleigh0212's topic in General Students

    Wow, I am having flashbacks! I have been in the 'biz' for almost 20 years....still remember the 1st time I handed out meds.....I was sooo nervous too. But the best advice as previous poster said is to...

  19. If you had a choice between 2 year community, or a university....

    squirt2008 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been a RN for 20ish years. I got my ADN at a CC and I have had a great career..so far...IF I want to move up to an administration, health care management type position, of course I will need my...

  20. First shift tomorrow!

    squirt2008 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, you made it through your 1st shift! Congrats! You will begin to feel much more comfortable. But....a good RN never gets too "comfortable" or complacent....hang in

  21. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    squirt2008 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    from personal experience and from experiences told to me by friends in same situation...........................rns and cops don't mix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! too much adrenaline, too much...

  22. First shift tomorrow!

    squirt2008 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yeah:congrats on your 1st nursing job! i have been a rn for 20 years, but i certainly remember that 1st day on duty!!!!!!!!! i was terrified!!!!! but........within a few minutes of being on the...

  23. Use of C/O in Documentation

    squirt2008 replied to darrell's topic in General Nursing

    I searched for this documentation issue and did not find anything supporting the idea of not charting "c/o". If you go to joint commission's website and then into the nursing section, you will find...

  24. Roller clamp flowrate inaccuracy

    squirt2008 replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I certainly agree with retaining basic skills. It is SO easy to 'forget' if you don't practice those skills. WOW..sounds like you have a cool job, transporting people in the wilderness......I...

  25. Roller clamp flowrate inaccuracy

    squirt2008 replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes.....flashback to nursing school 20 years ago calculating gtt rate...I thought every modern facility had