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  1. going back to school

    nminodob replied to beckylpn1's topic in General Nursing

    Do it. I graduated in 2008 at age 54! I am now working in a hospital. And, I am thinking about getting a masters next. Having a goal keeps us

  2. Nursing Assistant Staffing/ Patient Loads

    nminodob replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    As a former CNA I definitely feel their pain. And at my hospital (in San Francisco) to "help solve the budget crisis" they are cutting the wages of the CNAs. And my hospital aspires to "magnet...

  3. Are You Popular At Work?

    nminodob replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    This is in reference to Pagandeva being a confidante and a loner - I was a loner sometimes in my life and people always wanted to confide in me - I guess they hoped their secrets will be safer in a...

  4. Are You Popular At Work?

    nminodob replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I recently got hired as a new grad on a unit where I had been a CNA and an intern for a total of 4 years (all through school). I was very friendly and popular with the day staff after all that time,...

  5. Per Diem, pool, ect.......

    nminodob replied to rustico787's topic in General Nursing

    Since I got hired as a per diem RN I can only tell you that it means "non-benefited" where I work - no vacation, health insurance, etc. I get a higher hourly wage to

  6. What are good hospital jobs to get before becoming licensed?

    nminodob replied to winterallsummer's topic in General Nursing

    When I said acute care I was referring to med-surg ... Since you said your goal is PA in family practice, it sounds lik eyou will be headed for some sort of clinic setting? In any case, I think...

  7. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    nminodob replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    New grad nurses (if they can find a job!) get around $30-35/hour in California - however, if you live in San Francisco expect to pay close to $2000/month for a one bedroom in a safe neighborhood! (We...

  8. Nurse Externs?

    nminodob replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a nurse extern, and I want to warn you of one thing - while some nurses will allow you to do invasive procedures, others will not and actually have policy on their side. For example, my IV...

  9. What are good hospital jobs to get before becoming licensed?

    nminodob replied to winterallsummer's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest a PCA or CNA job in acute care (hospital setting) - that is, if you intend to work in acute care. Remember that besides learning your craft you are hoping to make connections for...

  10. Nursing Diagnosis for Post OP FESS Patient

    nminodob replied to nastassialeslie's topic in General Nursing

    Allergic rhinitis is not a nursing diagnosis - it's a medical diagnosis (and probably not the significant medical diagnosis in this case, since the patient had surgery for sinusitis, not allergies)....

  11. Did you work while in Nursing school?

    nminodob replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I returned to school very late in life (I was 54 when graduating with my BSN), but I worked all through it, including while doing pre-reqs, but only part-time (2 12 hour shifts/week)> Luckily, I...

  12. Narcotic Antagonist Implant

    nminodob replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    A downside is that so many of the patients we see are polysubstance abusers - so if they could get an implant for benzos and antabuse and narcan and

  13. About to start to start nursing school

    nminodob replied to trina820's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are having a crisis in confidence. And nothing builds confidence like DOING IT! With every class you pass and every skill you master you will begin to believe in yourself more and...

  14. New PCA-tips from nurses?

    nminodob replied to Smiley2055's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA and a PSA (sort of a cross between PCA and student intern) and my experience has been that if you are gung ho and willing to help at whatever level you are at, the nurses will grow to love...

  15. Proper Disposal of Meds

    nminodob replied to scorpio99's topic in General Nursing

    I'm no expert, but my understanding of waste water treatment is that organic compounds are removed and chlorine/chloramines are added to reduce the bacterial count. I don't think there is anything in...

  16. Ativan...ETOH History...7mg IV last night? Too much?

    nminodob replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in Patient Medications

    One other point: One of the risks of ETOH w/d is seizure - and what drug do we commonly give for seizures? Ativan, which is also considered an

  17. Proper Disposal of Meds

    nminodob replied to scorpio99's topic in General Nursing

    People are saying they dispose into cat litter/liquid detergent/flour, etc and then throw in trash. How does this decrease the bioavailability of the drug when it gets absorbed into the groundwater?...

  18. Heparin Flush - 100 units/ml or 10units/ml

    nminodob replied to scorpio99's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends as well if the port is fitted with an anti-reflux valve, which has positive pressure and prevents backflow. All our IVs (including central lines) have these valves and we never use...

  19. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

    nminodob replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am also one of the lucky new grads to have found a job. But I think it is only fair to point out that 1) new grad opportunities are scarce, and 2) there are droves of qualified candidates...

  20. Dog walker?

    nminodob replied to yetanotheramanda's topic in General Nursing

    Being a dog owner myself as well as a long time dog advocate, I would suggest someone look into a support service like PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support). If PAWS does not exist in your area, someone...

  21. Confused and I don't know what to do... PLEASE I really need help!!!

    nminodob replied to lulu0704's topic in General Nursing

    cI live in SF also, and I was never able to get into CCSF and had to pay the big bucks for a private school education :) .... but I do know that after you get finished with your LVN you can apply to...

  22. Studying Tips

    nminodob replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    If overstudying got you As in your pre-reqs, go for it - although you might find it a challenge in an accelerated program. The only other thing that helped me was to discover who the brightest...

  23. If i have a hha certificate can i work as a cna?

    nminodob replied to Lavender519's topic in General Nursing

    I took both HHA and CNA at my local community college. In California they are 2 different things, you get a different certification for each, CNA training will take you into acute care (such as a...

  24. Frustrated with preceptor

    nminodob replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think you could post your template for all of us to see? I also get boggled up when giving report!

  25. What to do, what to do?? Dillemma of sorts...

    nminodob replied to AML09RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Another problem with choosing A: 40 miles is just close enough you might be tempted to commute - and take it from me, commuting 40 miles each way is a drag! Relocating to B might mean you have a 5...