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  1. policies

    erwigg posted a topic in General Nursing

    while at work, i overheard one nurse say to another ". . .well, we should get that into a company policy, or otherwise some else won't know that's the med assistant's job not the nurses' job . . . ."...

  2. Rue and not accepted at schools

    erwigg posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    So I have been working with rue for 2 'clasess' now. I had troubles with mirco and about to take it again when I learned their mirco and chemsitry are not accepted by accrettied schools. So I dropped...

  3. Ped immunization

    erwigg posted a topic in Pediatric

    so first off new to peds and being trained but one question I have that isn't being answered in a way I am understanding. When giving a lot of immuz is to put into the anteior part of the thigh where...

  4. Online or campus education

    erwigg replied to lovegreen27's topic in General Nursing

    I would go along with the first reply.by going with a brick and motor univertsy you are getting a better education and one that has a better reputation then a career school like you

  5. Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

    erwigg replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    most of the complaints a person gets- be a nurse, NP, PA or MD, etc. is more on the 'soft skills' then it is on the techinal aspect.of course if there is a problem with techinal skills or knowledge...

  6. Is it possible to arrange shadowing a nurse...

    erwigg replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    There is the HIPAA concern but there are waviers that can be either gotten or drawn up and signed. then a confidental form as well. the confidental form dealt with company processes and their ways of...

  7. Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

    erwigg replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    so has anyone done both? I would be intersted in hearing from that person- that has been on both sides of this "camp" although I am doubting this as I am saying but it seems like there is abit of tem...

  8. LPN vs. Medical Assistant

    erwigg replied to mountaindewqueen's topic in General Nursing

    go for your LPN but have an plan to get your RN set up or in the works. LPN is better then ma. MA schools are not worth the money there are place that wiould higher without the expense of school. MA...

  9. What are my right's?

    erwigg replied to Misstamzin's topic in General Nursing

    I would be careful with using 'rights' to get a better position/ shift. what about asking your manger what you would need to work on to be considered when the spot opens up. realy 6 months is not that...

  10. A faster route to FNP?

    erwigg replied to michaeleo's topic in General Nursing

    are the ADN to MSN programs also called direct entry program? which ones are they? Thanks so

  11. Had the WORST shadow experience, am shaking

    erwigg replied to greenykilt's topic in General Students

    [quote=greenykilt;4113467 so to "stand up" against lateral violence (this case was extreme i understand) would mean sacraficing not only your job, but possibly your entire livlihood. of course you...

  12. New Workplace Guidelines

    erwigg posted a topic in General Nursing

    This came across my desk on a day where it just not enough humor New Workplace Guidelines Dress code: 1) you are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary 2)if we see you wearing prade...

  13. Chart Audits -- I Couldn't Make This Up!

    erwigg replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    once had a 88yo resident tell me all about therather large siders in all of the corners of the room at the ceiling-measuring about 3 feet across- he was wanting to get the baseball team out of the...

  14. NP or DNP?

    erwigg posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to understand the the Doctor of nursing that seems to be up and raising. how is that realy differnt then a NP? Does it change what a person can or can not do? is there a concise place to...

  15. Career Change

    erwigg replied to RedRage00's topic in General Nursing

    yes comm colleges are alot cheaper plus with your other degrees you shoulde be able to transfer in alot of credits for other classes. I would suggest going through the ADN program getting your RN then...

  16. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    erwigg replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    This thread has gotten so far off course from the what was said in the OP. may it's time to hang this one

  17. Associate vs. Bachelors in nursing

    erwigg replied to bullet3's topic in General Nursing

    getting your bsn can be a personal goal as well as the possible advancement. is there a area that you would ever want to go into besides what you’re doing now? if then get the bsn b/c that can give...

  18. Associate vs. Bachelors in nursing

    erwigg replied to bullet3's topic in General Nursing

    This really depends on what state you live in and what colleges they will or won't take. check your BON to see if they have any listing of approved schools. also google Rn to BSN online and alot wil...

  19. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    erwigg replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    the other side of the coin is that the money we are paid by our employers is first their money to spend how they set. if they decide to pay one person higher then another that is their choice and...

  20. Factory worker one day ... nurse the next?

    erwigg replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    i find rather odd why the use of the position of 'factory workers" and not the blue collar label or pick any other position? this may sound like picking at words but it can show your view point. for...

  21. Reviews of LPN programs

    erwigg replied to Amandamay's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Their Fin Aid dept is the worst I have seen. in the year I was there the state had to step in at least 3

  22. Work full-time but need extra $$$

    erwigg replied to werlp's topic in General Nursing

    try writting articles and selling to varing mags, group newsletters etc. it takes awhile to build a rep as a writer, find the places to give to but does provide some easier money then working more and...

  23. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    erwigg replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    from What I have seen of the current LPN and LPN students is that most are using it that as a step to becoming a RN. there are many schools that offer the LPN program just for that. many of the 2 year...

  24. What do ICU nurses do?

    erwigg replied to mcpnurse's topic in Critical Care

    my thoughts excatly - but I could laugh in the clinic with the diversty

  25. Question about Concealed Weapons Carry

    erwigg replied to sambo23's topic in Florida Nursing

    does any one know why so many hospitals/ large medical clinics have no gun policies? since we are to carry just about every place else ..? I thought about obtaining conceled permit but wondered what...