PatMac10,RN RN

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    I've had ENOUGH (vent)

    PatMac10,RN replied to SashaO's topic in General Nursing

    I hope things get better for
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    language requirement

    PatMac10,RN replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    To me it seems like facilities do this to limit confusion or deliver the most effective care. It is often so much safer and easier to communicate to someone in their native language. I am on my way to...
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    I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    PatMac10,RN replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    I for one, hate deception. If I knew that saying I was part of the nursing staff would mislead someone into thinking I was a nurse I would eitehr clarify it to that person or exlcude that part in...
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    Some Nurses too Almighty?

    PatMac10,RN replied to EbonyBorn2Succeed's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice to see that there are some who still believe that they are not to educated or trained to do "grunt work" like giving baths. I can sympathize with the nurses who are in situation where they...
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    I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    PatMac10,RN replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    I, personally, wouldn't say "I work on the nursing staff" nor do any CNAs I know say that. I would simply say "I work at....... So and so...... as a CNA. That is so much
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    I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    PatMac10,RN replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    It's OK, I read that post where someone said "There was a facility that was trying that the CNAs and MAs were apart of the nursing staff........ and they are not......." I agree with you in your...
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    I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    PatMac10,RN replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean. It's just a hot mess here
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    What are some reasons why some go for their LPN before they go for their RN ?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in LPN to RN

    I wouldn't see becoming an LPN as going backwards. Think about it. You'll be a nurse, though not a Registered Nurse, you will be a nurse none of the less. That's a heck of a lot closer than you were...
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    I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    PatMac10,RN replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    Lmbo!:rotfl: No offense to anyone, but that was kind of funny to
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    I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    PatMac10,RN replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    If I were to get a DNP I would most definitely use it. If it would cause constant confusion and conflict with my patients and medical the medical staff then I would use it discretely in a clinical...
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    I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    PatMac10,RN replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    It is illegal in my state of NC as well for anyone to use the title or credentials of a nurse including the general title Nurse, Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), APN, NP, CNM,...
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    Office Nurses!!!

    PatMac10,RN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I've always imagined working in a Office at least once when I become a
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    What is a typical night shift like in LTC

    PatMac10,RN replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I never new LTC med passes could take so long, but it really makes sense once you think about it. Thanks for the
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    looking back, are there courses that you thought were not necessary?

    PatMac10,RN replied to nowIamRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also taking extra second language courses since I'm already an intermediate spanish
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    looking back, are there courses that you thought were not necessary?

    PatMac10,RN replied to nowIamRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with some of the previous posters that some gen ed classes are good to have regardless. Like me myslef. I am a pre-nursing student, while I feel that classessuch as sociology are repettive and...
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    Recommended BSN online degrees

    PatMac10,RN replied to Fitnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure of where you are, but I think the Chamberlain University and South Univeristy have such a program on there various campuses. Just keep searching something wil show
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    looking back, are there courses that you thought were not necessary?

    PatMac10,RN replied to nowIamRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've just taken sociology found out how similar it was to psychology. This was kind of irritating because it seems as if I going through Psych again. Don't get me wrong a leraned a few new things and...
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    Recommended BSN online degrees

    PatMac10,RN replied to Fitnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    The only completely online RN program I've ever heard of is Excelsior College and to get into their RN program you must already be a LPN, completed 2/3 of a RN program or have some kind of medical...
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    Pinning Ceremony Keynote Speaker

    PatMac10,RN replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the president of the college or a Patron of the Nursing
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    nurses, lvns/rn/bsn's please advice

    PatMac10,RN replied to aroma's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen advertisements for LVN-to-BSN programs on-ine, but I'm not sure whether or not they're really
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    do you care about your patients?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Rhee's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA, I care about my patients. Sometimes I do find myself worrying or wondering about them while not at work or clinical. It can be emotionally draining to care(care in the sense that you are...
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    Can you work as a CNA/NA/LPN as licensed RN?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    In my state (NC) you can, but like the other posters said the state board of nursing hold you responsible to your highest level of licensure.I could understand what your saying about having to wrok as...
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    Can you work as a CNA/NA/LPN as licensed RN?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    In my state (NC) you can, but like the other posters said the state board of nursing hold you responsible to your highest level of
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    A & P 1 -- Fall 2010

    PatMac10,RN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How did you do your labs. B/C. I heard some say they have to do abs at school some do virtualabs onlines with virtual dissection etc... In my class they send you a lab kit through the mail with all...
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    A & P 1 -- Fall 2010

    PatMac10,RN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking A&P online as well. Most people tell me that they like it better