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  1. So why even bother with getting an RN?

    Guest343211 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is, WOW. So when your MA is listening to heart and lung sounds, what do they really know of it? Yes, in my physician's office, a RN takes VS, input information, and does a focused...

  2. So why even bother with getting an RN?

    Guest343211 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    IDK, you would be hardpressed to find someone that detests government overlording and excessive government intervention than me. At the same time, consider this. What happens if you are caught...

  3. So why even bother with getting an RN?

    Guest343211 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    What state are you working in? No license for te MA to lose...no independent sop. And just b/c you can, it doesn't mean you should...right? Me, I'd set strict limits...base vs, wt, very basic. If...

  4. So why even bother with getting an RN?

    Guest343211 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly

  5. Do you LOVE to 'write people up'? Tips and timesavers!

    Guest343211 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    PM I think it is great that you bounced back, in spite of unfair treatment. Not every nurse does. I have seen this junk happen to experienced nurses and GNs. I guess the GNs were more...

  6. Do you LOVE to 'write people up'? Tips and timesavers!

    Guest343211 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It must be said. This doesn't simply happen in LTC. Most of my experience is from critical care hospital, pediatrics critical care, cardiac and cardiac surg. Let me tell you, especially in...

  7. Do you LOVE to 'write people up'? Tips and timesavers!

    Guest343211 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh Suzie, if only this weren't true. It's totally why people shouldn't get all judgmental and negative if a nurse has been fired. So many firings I have seen have had to do with political games and...

  8. Dreaming About Work

    Guest343211 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    OK, in general, the times I have had this happen, it was when things in the unit/s were incredibly stressful or overwhelmingly bad--like multiple kids deaths, parents wailing in grief, incredibly...

  9. Is floor nursing making you fat?

    Guest343211 replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Did you include weight-training and increasing muscle mass? Who cares about a number if you are leaner looking and stronger? :) Either way, including weight-training at least a couple times a week...

  10. Is floor nursing making you fat?

    Guest343211 replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It has to do with stress hormones, like cortisol. [The amount of cortisol secreted in response to stress can vary among individuals, with some persons being innately more "reactive" to stressful...

  11. Any midwives that got an ADN through Excelsior?

    Guest343211 replied to biggolp's topic in Excelsior College

    I am going to try to answer this. I claim no authority on the subject. Here's how I look at it. 1. Many OB patients today have all sorts of co-morbidities or yet-to-be-expressed/evolving...

  12. Any midwives that got an ADN through Excelsior?

    Guest343211 replied to biggolp's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for posting the up-to-date link.

  13. Any midwives that got an ADN through Excelsior?

    Guest343211 replied to biggolp's topic in Excelsior College

    OK, call me nuts, but are you a licensed nurse, like an LPN? Did you have clinicals under supervision and/or had clinical work experience in the role? I personally prefer that people doing...

  14. Career Advice - Too Young?

    Guest343211 replied to CaliGrl1204's topic in Case Management

    It depends. Do you think you'd be good at it? Sounds like the business background would be helpful. But casemgt can be tricky, and to me, it really helps to know about how the disease process can...

  15. Is floor nursing making you fat?

    Guest343211 replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't know. When I worked on the floor, well, we all ran our butts off, and none of us were fat. Course I've always been a bit on the hyper side of things. Sure it's not a mid-age shift in...

  16. I don't want a male nurse! - Caption Contest Winner

    Guest343211 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I am all for being sensitive on one hand, but OTOH, I feel like, "Hey be very, very grateful when you get good, competent, and compassionate healthcare, regardless of gender. . .or race. . .etc. You...

  17. RRT New Grad

    Guest343211 replied to NEWRRT's topic in Excelsior College

    I think it all depends upon what you want to do in the future--where you think this might go? If you want to be able to move up and into any of the various, different positions, the B&M is the way...

  18. Putting in my letter of resignation today

    Guest343211 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    Good luck to you OP! You have your per diem position! Good for you! All nurses should have back-up jobs. You do have to do what is right for you and your family. Home health nursing can be tough...

  19. I don't want a male nurse! - Caption Contest Winner

    Guest343211 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have a hard time with the whole, "I don't want a "male" nurse" thing. Do people say this with the physicians that care for them? What about RRT? What about PT or any other healthcare...

  20. I feel like a FAILURE, what do I do now?

    Guest343211 replied to petluvr's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    PS. You are NOT a

  21. I feel like a FAILURE, what do I do now?

    Guest343211 replied to petluvr's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is not necessarily illegal. Depends on the state and other factors. In fact, a place can be held accountable if they did not share about an high risk issue for firing. Look at the Charles Cullen...

  22. Lesson Learned!!!!!

    Guest343211 replied to procrastinator911's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just check with whoever is on covering the interventionalist for that day. I mean was the patient going to be intubated or have a high probability of intubation? Cardiology inteventionalist may well...

  23. Should I look for a new job in this situation?

    Guest343211 replied to treeye's topic in Nursing Career

    And IMHO, always have a second job. Per diem is fine, if that is all you can do. I have listed the reasons for this in several threads on AN, and I will only repeat them if you want me to do...

  24. You make the decisions on YOUR shift and I'll make the decisions on MINE

    Guest343211 replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank God I haven't had to work with a lot of nurses that feel this way. That would so frustrate the life out of me. I'd end up opening my mouth and. . . lol Do you think maybe some of these...

  25. You make the decisions on YOUR shift and I'll make the decisions on MINE

    Guest343211 replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, so, so glad you are doing well. I love peds cardiac ICU! Well, except the politics. . .ugh. Thank you for weighing in on this topic. Your input is appreciated and is powerfully true! I know...