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  1. Gateway community college controversy

    checker1981 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    One of my friends told me that Gateways nursing program is having some issues. Here is the issue: Students are being failed by instructors who are actually passing the test. They will take a test...

  2. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    checker1981 replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    So your line is that you won't take street drugs, that's great! Other people would take street drugs, they would not understand your philosophy, much like you don't understand my position not to take...

  3. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    checker1981 replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    If you were in pain would you shoot up with some heroin? A heroin addict would look at you and say I would be a little concerned if you DIDN'T use this heroin for your excruciating pain. Where do...

  4. Men nurse new graduate job markets

    checker1981 replied to CI0706's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have an associates degree and graduated in May 2011, of the 9 nurses in my orientation 6 were new grads, all ADN RN's, 2 guys out of the 9. I am the only guy on my unit and shift. All of the guys...

  5. Are shy and quiet people not allowed to be nurses?

    checker1981 replied to sunnyskies2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just remember it takes all kinds to make a world. I am sure you will bring something great to nursing if your heart is in it for the right

  6. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    checker1981 replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    People can get up to a 90 day supply at a time depending on what state they live in for schedule 2 drugs. A few select states don't allow 90 day supplies. It is a federal law that does not allow the...

  7. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    checker1981 replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how my ethics and following guidelines puts me on a "high horse". I would not treat my family because I would lose my professional objectiveness, despite my knowledge and skills. If my...

  8. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    checker1981 replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you

  9. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    checker1981 replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    I am for real!! If someone handed me a pain pill and said take this, I wouldn't take it, especially if I didn't know what the pill was. I cannot believe how people are posting that they think it is...

  10. timing of bp meds

    checker1981 replied to NewbieKate's topic in Patient Medications

    It depends which blood pressure pill you are giving (ARB, beta blocker, ACE inhibitor, calcium channel blocker, immediate release, extended release) and what the blood pressure/heart rate was when you...

  11. Appropriate age to stop using vastus in children

    checker1981 replied to TheOracle's topic in Patient Medications

    I learned in school that the ventrogluteal site is preferred site in children of all ages. A child for med administration is no longer a child when they approach adult sizes (i.e. puberty). The...

  12. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    checker1981 replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? A mistake anyone could make? I don't take narcotics that are not prescribed to me and I am willing to bet that most people do not take other people's medication, and that would never...

  13. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    checker1981 replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    If you tested positive for opiates they would have said you tested positive for opiates. The fact that they said you tested positive for darvocet makes me think that they isolated the chemical and...

  14. what units of chemistry needed in nursing?

    checker1981 replied to poodloo28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a former high school chemistry teacher I am hoping that your curriculum will help you in nursing school. Although I went into nursing school with a chemistry background many of the concepts I...

  15. Need some advice please from Nurses.....

    checker1981 replied to RNRESMITH's topic in General Nursing

    I went for my nursing license in 2 states. I don't remember seeing any questions about my health. I did have to get a physical and cleared by a physician prior to starting on my unit/hospital. They...

  16. new grad, interview tips?

    checker1981 replied to Infermero's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Why did you fail med-surg twice and pass the third time? (you don't have to answer here, but that is the answer I would give to the person interviewing you). I would be candid about your...

  17. Should I continue on the BSN route or should I go the ADN program?

    checker1981 replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Go for ADN, think about it this way. Nurses make about 60K a year depending on what area they live in. ADN nurses graduate 2 years earlier then BSN students. You make 120K extra in your career and...

  18. NEW GRADS:Yale is willing to give you a shot..

    checker1981 replied to CT Pixie's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I heard Yale only hires new grad BSN level nurses, possibly due to Magnet nursing status, either they have it or are applying for it. Bummer for all the ADN's who are RN's just like the BSN

  19. Is there a nursing shortage?

    checker1981 replied to JosefVernon Hodgkins's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a new grad and this is my third career as well. I entered nursing in my early 30's. I had a difficult time finding a job in my opinion, graduated in May 2011. I sent applications everywhere...

  20. Is there a nursing shortage?

    checker1981 replied to JosefVernon Hodgkins's topic in Men in Nursing

    This is another good article.

  21. Question/Gripe about salary/shift diff

    checker1981 replied to chicklet74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's annoying they did that to you, but it is an employers market. If you start there I would just work hard to get to FT and get the benefits you are expecting. If you do leave for that reason I...

  22. Passing narcs with the med tech?

    checker1981 replied to Glina's topic in General Nursing

    nurses pass narcotics alone, they need another nurse to discard wasted narcs

  23. Test Help!!!!!

    checker1981 replied to Crystal74's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated in May 2011 from GWCC. Finals are 25% of your grade. You need to maintain a 76% proctored grade and there is no rounding. Anything on the final is up for grabs that was covered in the...

  24. To become a nurse, or not become a nurse?...

    checker1981 replied to Mr_Friendly87's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am new nurse and it took me a long time to get here and a lot of work. Had two previous careers that paid more (hourly) and had better hours. Would I do it again? Yes! Why? It's interesting....

  25. Ok lets talk LAB values and what they mean..

    checker1981 replied to SublimeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was in school I checked nursing made incredibly easy out of the library for OB and it had a chapter all about lab values. Go to local library website and see if they can order that book for...