mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes

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    RN to BSN without stats, chem, foreign language

    mmc51264 replied to Peerless's topic in Online Distance Learning

    you are going to need the stats and chemistry is very important. I don't understand why you all dont understand that they don't make up stuff for you to take for the heck of it. It is
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    Nursing in NC - considering moving

    mmc51264 replied to INN_777's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The biggest change in cost of living is property tax. If I owned the house I have here in NC, and moved it to Chicago, where I am from, you could almost count on adding a zero to the property tax. We...
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    Two Degrees?

    mmc51264 replied to Purple_Clover's topic in General Nursing

    I have and AS in Criminal Justice (was going into forensics) then I switched to pre-vet and got BS in Biology. Decided I wanted to teach school and got Masters in Teaching. Lost teaching job ($$$) so...
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    Would you be content if you worked your current job/specialty for the rest of your career?

    mmc51264 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and no. I LOVE orthopedics, but I am a schoolaholic and ADD. I am in school and finishing my MSN in Informatics in Dec. I am excited about the future, but I will miss the ortho. It is tough work...
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    Normal to be so tired on my days off? (I work day shift)

    mmc51264 replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going for labs and a PCP visit this week. I am exhausted. Granted, I am perimenopausal, but I can sleep anywhere, anytime. I make it through work all right, but when I am home. I can sleep...
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    Concerned about a coworker on stimulants whose heart rate is 110

    mmc51264 replied to farawayisland's topic in General Nursing

    My resting HR is normal 75ish but when I am running around the floor during work, my HR can be 100-110. I don't take any stimulants. My target for cardio is 138. Doesn't mean
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    Committees creeping into time off

    mmc51264 replied to Lennonninja's topic in General Nursing

    I am part of two and I fill in for a colleague when she can't go. I find them useful, I like knowing what is coming down the pike. Mine is a huge organization and it is nice to know who is in...
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    Do psychotropic meds contribute to poor decision making sometimes?

    mmc51264 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    What I have heard the most complaints about is the apathy people start demonstrating when starting anti-depressants. They aren't anxious or paranoid anymore, but they seem to lose the ability feel...
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    Concerned..please help

    mmc51264 replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    We have a safety reporting system that is in place to avoid things like this. Sometimes doctor don't think, sometimes they don't know. We are not allowed to do anything that is considered "conscious...
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    Advice for Biology Graduate

    mmc51264 replied to kayendel89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a BS i Biology and I went the ADN route, worked a year and then did my BSN online. Much cheaper that way. I had a 3.34 GPA but the BS will help you get into an ADN program. You should have all...
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    The Road to Nursing Informatics

    mmc51264 replied to bkprncss's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I find it funny that I am doing the opposite. I did not want a nursing education degree because I felt that limited me. I have a masters in teaching and finishing masters in informatics and planning...
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    Aptitude Assessment for RN Analyst job in a hospital starting Epic system

    mmc51264 replied to madz0212's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Never heard of an EPIC aptitude test. Is this through your facilities or a job with EPIC. We used EPIC where I work and I was there we we went "live" I have helped with two major upgrades. I have 2...
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    Committees creeping into time off

    mmc51264 replied to Lennonninja's topic in General Nursing

    Many of our meetings are now being held as Web-Ex meetings so if I don't want to drive 45 min each way for a one hour meeting, I can stay home and participate via computer. I still get paid for...
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    Importance of Minors when getting BSN

    mmc51264 replied to jdelijani's topic in General Students

    Employers might not really care, but you can take classes that might help you if you go further in school. Statistics, for example. If you can get fluent in Spanish, get that for
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    What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    mmc51264 replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    We got an insulated back/backpack type. Similar to what we got last year, BUT, they come in very handy. I have 2 diabetic kids so it's a great way to carry snacks and insulin, and whatever we need....
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    Nurse Informatic

    mmc51264 replied to Merry120's topic in General Nursing

    Work as a nurse, get your BSN and in the mean time, volunteer to be your unit's expert on the EHR, make contacts, there are lots of free webinars for many of the informatics nursing associations, you...
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    100k in loans worth it?

    mmc51264 replied to ravindram's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on how old you are. I KNOW that my loans are going to outlive me. I have one more degree I want to get (DNP) which will take me into my mid 50s. It is degree #6. I am paying a little as I can...
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    Part-time RN/BSN programs in NC?

    mmc51264 replied to Reneesky's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think many of the Comm colleges have a night time program. They did at Johnston Comm College, but that might be far for you. Durham tech and
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    Part-time RN/BSN programs in NC?

    mmc51264 replied to Reneesky's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I already had my RN and did my BSN online part
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    BSN RN to DNP/ PhD/MSN with NP specialties

    mmc51264 replied to Plumrose15153's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am planning on DNP in informatics, I will teach as well as clinical EHR help (my goal) Have a MA in teaching but I can also get
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    Doctors Say the Darnedest Things

    mmc51264 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Pt needed an NG tube. I really didn't want to do it. Gave it to the resident. You do it, no-you do it, no-you do it, you're the doctor-I'm not a doctor, I'm a psychiatrist!. ROFL. My
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    Nursing in NC - considering moving

    mmc51264 replied to INN_777's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Not sure about market for FNPs but Duke is hiring and I would think you could transfer into their FNP
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    Part-time RN/BSN programs in NC?

    mmc51264 replied to Reneesky's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Are you looking for an RN program or an RN to BSN (ADN-BSN)? I answered a post somewhere, I got my BSN at UNCW and you can take as many or as few classes as you want. All
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    New grad interview on Ortho Unit

    mmc51264 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Orthopedic

    christina731 I don;t blame you for leaving! That is too much. We don;t do spine and we have at least 2 aides (31 beds) 7-8 nurses and a charge. I am sorry that you had a bad experience. We are...
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    BSN RN to DNP/ PhD/MSN with NP specialties

    mmc51264 replied to Plumrose15153's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Big difference in DNP versus Ph.D. years. I am finishing my MSN in Dec. I can finish my DNP in one extra calendar year. Ph.D is 3-5