Agnus

Agnus

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  1. Patients who are too lazy to open their own splenda packets

    Agnus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Other day CNA goes into one of my rooms to give A bed a sponge bath. Little ol' lady confused. Extreamly weak on bed rest. Doesn't have the wear with all to pick up the phone that is ringing right...

  2. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Agnus replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    when pigs fly. Since it is the BON that determines this you should talk to them if you have doubts or concerns on this

  3. Looking for lots of continuing education credits!

    Agnus replied to pebbles9340's topic in General Nursing

    Correction that is per 1/2 a semester hour. I remember this because in the distant past I took a 1 day course that granted a half of a semester hour and it added up to about 5 or 8 contact hours for...

  4. Looking for lots of continuing education credits!

    Agnus replied to pebbles9340's topic in General Nursing

    You might consider a college course on nursing ethics. each semester hour equals several ceu. I do not recall the exact number it is either 5 or 8 ceu per semester

  5. Looking for lots of continuing education credits!

    Agnus replied to pebbles9340's topic in General Nursing

    also try nurseceu.com I counted 28.15 just on nursing

  6. Looking for lots of continuing education credits!

    Agnus replied to pebbles9340's topic in General Nursing

    quantumunitsed.com They offer approx 8 hours of ceu on ethical issues a different one every month. I goodled and found them in about 30 seconds. There are more just google. you might have to sort...

  7. I hate drunk drivers.

    Agnus replied to Apollorn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yea, it never seems to count as drunk driving it you do it and do not get caught. The truth most of the time people driving drunk do not get caught. More people on the road are under the...

  8. I hate drunk drivers.

    Agnus replied to Apollorn's topic in General Nursing

    That was my point. This MADD founder did just that she condemned had an off spring killed so condemned drunk driving. OK that is reasonable. BUT then in a few short months went out driving after...

  9. Nurses...Miserable?

    Agnus replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ah divine calling from God. What a lovely romantic image. It's akin to wearing "pure" white, and special caps and pins that only the privileged few get to wear that set them apart as "special"....

  10. Female Heart Attacks

    Agnus replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ok now you are really scaring me. I had what I thoght was an MI at work. Turns out it was just really bad GRD. (did a complete work up including Persanthine myoview) I live alone and by necessity my...

  11. Deciding between schools

    Agnus replied to CarolinaGirl84's topic in General Nursing

    Clarification that last No one cares was not directed at you. It refers to no one caring where I graduated from. I personally would weigh out the benefits. is one school significantly less...

  12. Deciding between schools

    Agnus replied to CarolinaGirl84's topic in General Nursing

    Once you graduate NO ONE will care where you graduated from. The only people who will are you and your family. This is especially true in nursing. I graduated from what was at the time rated as...

  13. I hate drunk drivers.

    Agnus replied to Apollorn's topic in General Nursing

    If it is a disease get it treated. If it is a disease it is a curable one. There are recovered alcoholics all over the

  14. I passed the NET

    Agnus replied to Chris12's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your county health department. You can probably get them there and it will be cheaper. Also check with your school they often have even require student health insurance. Talk to you...

  15. Nurses...Miserable?

    Agnus replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Vanillavirture you made your mind up that nursing is not for you. I won't argue that point as you are probably right. What I find interesting is you were told there are good and bad days that some...

  16. Maric graduates working in Hawaii

    Agnus replied to IceeEvol's topic in General Nursing

    contact the bon in hi. they can answer your questions better. additionally you can take your nclex in any state requardless of the state you went to school in as long as you meet that states bon...

  17. I hate drunk drivers.

    Agnus replied to Apollorn's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, we all hate them. I have no respect for MADD. Shortly after this organization was started the founder was pulled over for DUI. It only applies to other people who drive drunk I guess. If I...

  18. perscription pads

    Agnus replied to hunter-belle's topic in General Nursing

    We do not use prescription pads at all. If the doctor writes for a controlled substance then he himself must call it in himself or write it on his own prescription pad and give it directly to the...

  19. going to school and the news of recession

    Agnus replied to blah blah's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you are right nursing is a relative secure job in times of recession. With that said please understand it is not totally secure. I have lost nursing jobs twice since I started 8 years ago....

  20. If they're paying 50k+ out of pocket maybe they *should* expect to be waited on...?

    Agnus replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Your $50,000 was not enough to cover this. That is right the budgets are cut to the bone. $50,000 may sound like a lot to you but it in reality is a small potatoes when it comes to what many of us...

  21. Don't know about you guys

    Agnus replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, you just hit a tender place. I get down right soppy over Old Glory. Those who have not live outside this country can not appreciate it. Besides esthetically it is the most beautiful flag and no...

  22. "I do everything an LPN can do" Oh,my gosh !

    Agnus replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK I have to admit my stupidity on this what is "RSR"? As far as what they teach MA's they do not teach them about intubation they teach then to run 12 lead not to read them. They teach them to room...

  23. Who's fault is it REALLY? aka when my common sense went bye, bye...

    Agnus replied to Yenta7's topic in General Nursing

    There is a system of multiple checks in place at your facility for the explicit purpose of making sure things like this do not happen. Sometimes even that fails. It is my estimation that ultimately...

  24. depressed

    Agnus replied to gemini12's topic in General Nursing

    There are two things you can do the first is quit which is about the dumbest thing you can do. Since I know just by having completed nursing school you are not dumb that advice is not for you. The...

  25. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Agnus replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What a beautiful