mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes

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    DNR/DNI: What Age Would You Choose to No Longer Be Full Code?

    mmc51264 replied to LollaPaupRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am 53. I am relatively healthy. I see patients younger than I am that are DNAR. I'm not sure you can just pick an age. So much depends on that decision. I don't want my ribs broken d/t CPR @ 90...
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    Looking for possible career change

    mmc51264 replied to RGN123's topic in General Nursing

    I just had some iron infusions. Infusion nursing looks
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    What has been the most rewarding moment of your nursing career?

    mmc51264 replied to oceangirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    Everytime a pt tells me I am the best nurse they have ever had and that I made their stay as good as it could
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    Refusing to change/toilet pts

    mmc51264 replied to ShockMe's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if some nurses realize that were are expected to work to the top of our scope as well as the bottom. It IS part of our job. Ultimately it is up to the nurse to make sure these things are...
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    Why in 2017 do people still believe that if you are at a computer you are goofing off

    mmc51264 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    That drives me nuts. Same as when I lose internet at home. I am not mad because I can't be on FB, I am an online grad student AND I have 2 children with continuous glucose monitors that need wifi to...
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    Relocation advice

    mmc51264 replied to DesertRosee's topic in General Nursing

    We're desperate in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. They hire ADNs with the provision that you get BSN in X amount of time (it differs between
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    Any Thoughts on why Orthopedics Hire PA more than APN

    mmc51264 replied to Sandybear's topic in Advanced Practice

    We have almost all NPs on the unit and about 1/2 and 1/2 in the clinics. Our NPs do everything the PAs do. (we have residents to assist in
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    UNCW RN-BSN program

    mmc51264 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    There weren't many tests. Discussion forums were usually weekly. The assignments were about 3-4/semester. Not a ton of papers but some multi media, group projects. The only class that I struggled with...
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    BSN or Biology

    mmc51264 replied to allie127's topic in General Nursing

    I have a Biology degree. Unless you take it to the terminal level, there are no jobs for a BS in Biology other than teaching HS Biology. It did help me when I lost my teaching job and when I applied...
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    Clean off the dead skin!

    mmc51264 replied to Gizmopup1's topic in General Nursing

    I have had experiences where I am doing a dressing change, and I always clean the area and have had ore than one patient tell me I am the first nurse that has actually washed off the old "stuff"...
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    MD was angry I questioned him.

    mmc51264 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I have found out that sometimes if they are rude to you, they are rude to other nurses and the patients. Because I work in a teaching hospital, our attendings are very protective of the nurses...
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    MD was angry I questioned him.

    mmc51264 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten to the point where if a resident ignores my requests for advice or a situation that I think is important, and I usually don't page unless it is necessary (we have a text paging system)....
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    RN salaries in North Carolina?

    mmc51264 replied to Murse_1's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I looked at that link from earlier in this thread and it is not that far off, I don't
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    Communication oops

    mmc51264 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am annoyed. I had an interview at one of our sister hospitals, it is smaller and closer to my house. Never heard anything, thought it went well, but radio silence. I decided to call the recruiter...
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    Critical thinking on tests vs clinical setting

    mmc51264 replied to sm2013_SN's topic in General Nursing

    recognizing that you missed something is the beginning of critical thinking. You'll get there :) This is why I do not understand nurse who, after 6 months to a year, think they "got it" I have been a...
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    RN salaries in North Carolina?

    mmc51264 replied to Murse_1's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    No difference in pay for type of degree. I know that while I have 5 years exp, if they hire someone with 5 years, they are goig to be offered more, I believe Haven't figured that out
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    Would you suggest a different drug brand to a patient?

    mmc51264 replied to MunoRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't know if I would recommend a medication, not sure that is in my scope, but I would definitely discuss it with the provider. It is very frustrating that they put 2 meds together that are cheap...
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    How long does it take to feel like you know what you're doing?

    mmc51264 replied to RN416's topic in General Nursing

    I'll let you know when I get there! (been a nurse 5 years). JK After about 3 years, I felt more comfortable but you never stop learning and every single case is different. I still ask questions all...
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    Nurse and patient

    mmc51264 replied to tmremramr's topic in General Nursing

    I hope all goes well for you! I know what you mean about being treated as thought because you are a nurse, you know it all. I am an orthopedic nurse. I don;t know anything about other things that...
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    What do you prefer to be called?

    mmc51264 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    That is why I want my DNP, so I make my kids call me Dr Mommy. JK, oldest will have his doctorate pretty quickly. I agree with others: Dr ____ for academia and not for bedside. Although a friend said...
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    Help me with pros and cons!! ABSN vs. AMSN

    mmc51264 replied to eab333's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Some schools require a BSN to get a DNP, I wasn't sure from your post if one of your paths was RN to MSN w/o the
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    Online FNP in North Carolina

    mmc51264 replied to Emilynn09's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Be VERY careful about choosing a school outside of NC. I have 2 friends that had the worst time getting credit for out of state schools and clinicals. One woman had to go to Ohio and complete her...
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    RN with Non-Nursing BA

    mmc51264 replied to sdesho's topic in Post Graduate Students

    There are lots of ABSN programs. You really need nursing experience to be a good FNP. I am sorry I do not know anything about the NY
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    HELP!! Low GPA, Grad School, Nursing student problems

    mmc51264 replied to BDsn456's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think with a 3.0, good GRE and experience will get you in. I had to interview to get into my MSN program. It also depends on the program. If there are a lot of applicants and not a lot of spots, it...
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    eBooks for RN school?

    mmc51264 replied to Jyotirachel's topic in General Students

    you can highlight in a Kindle. I use ebooks for my graduate program. They are less expensive than a regular book. I rent most of