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Fribblet

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  1. What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    Fribblet replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I didn't notice that you weren't from the US. We had a pinning ceremony where I went to school, but I skipped it along with graduation. It wasn't mandatory. After we pass the boards...

  2. What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    Fribblet replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, we don't swear an oath of service. People who have never made decisions as an independent, licensed nurse have no business telling a nurse "You should have" or "You shouldn't have." I have...

  3. Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

    Fribblet replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    This cuts both ways PatMac. You can't tell someone that you're entitled to your opinion and then get your panties in a twist when someone disagrees with you. You're entitled to your opinion and I'm...

  4. A nurse is a family member too.

    Fribblet replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why not have him call and seek clarification? Or take him back to the ER and

  5. A nurse is a family member too.

    Fribblet replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible that your uncle didn't want to go into the reasons for admission with your family and is feigning ignorance? Constipation is not an emergency and does not warrant an ER visit. Was...

  6. A nurse is a family member too.

    Fribblet replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so if your family was aware when they called you that the ER wanted to admit him, then he was aware what the MDs plan of action was, since he would have had to tell them for them to know. Just...

  7. Can You Become A FNP Too Quickly?

    Fribblet replied to rnmet's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on the fence regarding the NP vs PA debate. I do think PA curriculum is better suited to the requirements of being a mid-level provider. However, I do think that with enough experience, a NP...

  8. What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    Fribblet replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    This site already has those

  9. need a name for ICU's softball team

    Fribblet replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    The Bad News Bair

  10. A nurse is a family member too.

    Fribblet replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Right, but calling the ER isn't going to anything. Odds are that they are busy and the MD doesn't have time to explain to a family member who doesn't agree with a patient leaving that situation was...

  11. Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

    Fribblet replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    You don't get to dictate who responds on an open forum. Sorry. I didn't take what she said out of context. What she was trying to say is pretty obvious. Since you said you didn't understand, I...

  12. What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    Fribblet replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like that non-nurses, CNAs, and nursing students are able to come here and post. There's a lot to be learned. That being said, I think there needs to be a closed forum where we as nurses are...

  13. A nurse is a family member too.

    Fribblet replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't your family there with him? They obviously knew what was going on. So, he did have an advocate there. What did you hope to accomplish by calling the ER? Your uncle had left. If you felt he...

  14. Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

    Fribblet replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Are you daft? You asked for an explanation; I provided it. Don't shoot the

  15. Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

    Fribblet replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    She's saying you're in an ivory tower; come down to

  16. Can You Become A FNP Too Quickly?

    Fribblet replied to rnmet's topic in General Nursing

    NP programs do not contain near enough clinical time to become proficient without previous clinical time. If you don't want to spend at least a couple of years at the bedside, consider PA programs....

  17. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    Fribblet replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actually Wiki got it about right. I don't think there are anything wrong with LPNs. I work with them in my unit. My hospital is phasing them out though. With the influx of RNs that are flooding the...

  18. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    Fribblet replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actually there are about 700,000 LPNs, whereas there are approximately 2.6 million RNs. (If wikipedia is to be

  19. For all of those on Medicaid

    Fribblet replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    They're talking about medicaid recipients with bad attitudes. No one has a problem with people who need help receiving help. We have a problem with people who take that help to mean they can abuse...

  20. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

    Fribblet replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like I said, if you want to work for a pharmaceutical company you will need a BSN. Would experience as a nurse help get you a job? Yes. Is it necessary? Probably not. Informatics is another area...

  21. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

    Fribblet replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it comes down to different strokes for different folks. Some people may want a job that requires a BSN without having to take a circuitous route. Get in and get it done and have it over with....

  22. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    Fribblet replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Seriously? You have to leave a resident on the floor until they can be assessed by an RN? Wow. The results of politicking at its

  23. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    Fribblet replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good point. The BON can influence the job market by limiting or expanding a nurse's practice. Regardless though, it seems the trends in many hospitals in many states is to phase them out. Unrelated...

  24. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

    Fribblet replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will be an RN, but you will not have a BSN. You will have an ADN. If you want to progress into management, you will likely need a BSN. Hope to one day be a CNO? You'll need a BSN. If you want...

  25. 3pm-11pm shift duties for a Support (CNA)

    Fribblet replied to thekidisback's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how anyone can answer this considering we don't know where you are working or what type of floor you'll be working on. You should contact your manager to find out what duties will be...