Goldenhare

Goldenhare

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  1. Again a Math question

    Goldenhare replied to ChristinaNcRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not sure this will help but try this: How much of the drug is ordered for the patient? Ordered amount = 75mg You don't know how many ml you will need so that amount = X ml How much of this drug do...

  2. Your Point of Views [Help please...]

    Goldenhare replied to Amethyst_Eyes's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These are hard questions as they are subjective: When I was in university the first time 20 years ago, we had an ethics class that discussed the definition of a professional. It was 1) A job could...

  3. Why do I hate this

    Goldenhare replied to Goldenhare's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep the preceptor stories coming. My preceptors were all ok except the last one who does alot of the type of thing posted above, especially the "why aren't you writing your note" and then when you...

  4. Why do I hate this

    Goldenhare replied to Goldenhare's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks that helped. As for the doctor, I will take responsibility when I don't ask everything that I should have. But this doctor couldn't even manage to give me a complete order. He didn't have to do...

  5. Salary question??

    Goldenhare replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    A couple questions: What does it mean to say that it is a personal responsibility to prepare for and pass both the exit exam and the NCLEX? How does a school "gear there programs to pass the NCLEX...

  6. Salary question??

    Goldenhare replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    "Someone mentioned that we all have to pass the same NCLEX. True, but NCLEX is measuring for minimum compentency to practice safely- not total knowledge." 1) The amount of clinicals apparently does...

  7. Salary question??

    Goldenhare replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    That's actually a good question - if states start getting too many nurses (not like that can ever really happen given the attrition rate), would implementing a mandatory BSN-only rule help further...

  8. Salary question??

    Goldenhare replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    .....because, you are educating yourself for the next level, not the level you are already in. And as far as the argument that more education means more pay, that is not always true. The job I did in...

  9. Salary question??

    Goldenhare replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    No, actually.......Having lived in the UK for 9 years, I can just about guarantee that (she?) means 20,000 DOLLARS a year, or there about. Housing is higher than here on average (any uk realty website...

  10. Salary question??

    Goldenhare replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    "I agree that someone with a bachelors should get paid more." BUT WHY????????????????????????? I have a 4 yr BS and a 2yr ADN. It seems to me that if the BSN's want to be paid more than the ADN's,...

  11. Breastfeeding at 2 1/2 years???

    Goldenhare replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing

    [quote name= Some men cannot handle the de-sexualization of the female breast.[/quote] JUST A NOTE Some WOMEN cannot handle the de-sexualization of the female breast. I got more hassle and dirty looks...

  12. Moving from Hospitality Management to Nursing school, Is this possible?

    Goldenhare replied to Polska's topic in Nursing Career

    Is your 4 yr degree a BA or a BS? I did a BS and took statistics;,chemistry, biology and microbiology, and empirical science because they were required for my BS. Some community colleges I talked to...

  13. New Student needing some serious advice

    Goldenhare replied to swillie02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you wanna do it, this is the place to be! We will cheer you on!! Have you considered 1) Advertising on campus for a sitter, someone maybe majoring in early childhood development? Ask people who...

  14. Taking Nclex Rn this week!

    Goldenhare replied to Muzicone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do it! I'll pray for

  15. Moving from Hospitality Management to Nursing school, Is this possible?

    Goldenhare replied to Polska's topic in Nursing Career

    HI! I got a BS in Hospitality Management from Penn State in 1985. I always wanted to do nursing and finally had a chance to go back to school in 2002. It took 5 semesters, but I got my ADN in May...

  16. I don't know what to do

    Goldenhare replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    HEY! You don't think I picked the wrong career AGAIN do you. Maybe I should package "Defending Yourself 101" and sell it on

  17. I don't know what to do

    Goldenhare replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    Well.... I think I would call the IT department from home and ask to speak with the IT manager or supervisor. Ask if it they have like 10 minutes that you could talk to them and if not, when would be...

  18. I don't know what to do

    Goldenhare replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    Your welcome! Let us know what happens. I just don't think its fair to accuse you of this but not do it formally because it lets you open to gossip and scapegoating. If this would happen again in the...

  19. How does Nursing rank in comparison to other majors in difficulty?

    Goldenhare replied to CRNAhopefulguy's topic in General Students

    I would like to point out that more and more the difficulty of all classes on the college level depends on the major and the college and to a degree, where the college is located. I have a BS degree...

  20. I don't know what to do

    Goldenhare replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I would do: Ask for the complaint against you to be made valid, which means the following. Say in your written documentation that you want the following written in a formal letter to you....

  21. L&D PCA position

    Goldenhare replied to OB_or_NICU_hopeful's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Certainly, if you are interested in L&D, it cannot hurt to take that job. You get to see what comes in the door on a day to day basis and get to decide if you like the pace and stress level. I am...

  22. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    Goldenhare replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I got asked what were my strengths, and weaknesses. It can be helpful if you can turn a weakness into a strength. For instance, "I like to be extra thorough in my charting, but I realize that I must...

  23. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    Goldenhare replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations! I graduated recently and started a job in labor and delivery/mom new baby. I have a stethoscope that has a bell that flips between pediatric and adult. I have found the adult bell...

  24. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    Goldenhare replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Guys: I've just finished my third week of a three month preciptorship. Things have gone pretty well and I like my preceptor for the most part. But today, when I turned in my paper work for the...

  25. Thinking of becoming an RN - please help

    Goldenhare replied to ruizl45's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you interested in things medical? Do you like working with people-the nice ones and the nasty ones? Do not ever go into something you aren't interested in because you think the money is good. You...