mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes

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    The dilemma of being put on-call

    mmc51264 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our census is low. In the whole hospital, obviously because of this being a holiday weekend. At 0500, when I have just woken up and am still tired, they call and ask if I want to be put on call. I...
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    When To Specialize

    mmc51264 replied to hayleygoff's topic in General Nursing

    I had 10 months of LTC rehab (mostly ortho-total joint) then I got hired as a new grad (the cut off was a year) in a specialty nurse residency (again ortho) for a year which included a one on one...
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    Don't write an order like this

    mmc51264 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I like "encourage ambulation" while pt is in Buck's traction waiting for
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    Don't write an order like this

    mmc51264 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    My son tool tenex for ADHD. He is a Type 1 diabetic and they were trying not to mess with his
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    How much death do you see/ have you seen on the job?

    mmc51264 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work on an ortho unit and fortunately, I do not see very much death at
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    Where are all the "older" nurses?

    mmc51264 replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work with a good mix. I am an older new-ish nurse. I am in my 50s. I see many of the new nurses not stay for long, they get their 2-3 years under their belt and then NP school and then they are...
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    Two weeks notice

    mmc51264 replied to superarn86's topic in General Nursing

    Also, ineligible for re-hire makes you ineligible to cash out whatever PTO time you have banked. I assume you don't have much of you were on maternity leave. Being "ineligible for re-hire" is really...
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    Second Degree RN

    mmc51264 replied to zwienerdc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Duke offers online programs with "on-campus extensive" periods (usually a few days a semester) for assessment practicums. Not exactly sure about practicums. I think they assist with placement whenever...
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    Best Hospital to work in the Raleigh area

    mmc51264 replied to mommynurseof5's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    oh my gosh,I'd have to go look it up! We just had a change. There was a market increase and then our yearly performance raises. I'll try to get back to you. They are comparable to the other area...
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    RN to BSN online (again)

    mmc51264 replied to Mister T's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I didn't need either but then I had a BS in Biology. Chem is not that bad and statistics is kind of important, especially if you ever want to go on. I had to take more statistics for my MSN. I took a...
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    Second Degree RN

    mmc51264 replied to zwienerdc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am not in your same situation, but I did my BSN online and am now in the middle of my MSN online. I love online classes! I am somewhat if a night owl so I can stay up after everyone has gone to bed....
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    MSN/MBA

    mmc51264 replied to SarahClaire's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have a friend doing the same thing. She is almost done. I can't remember where she is going. I can find out. We get some tuition reimbursement where we
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    How much did you pay for your online RN to BSN program?

    mmc51264 replied to CaliRN284's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I live in NC and did my RN-BSN online at UNC-Wilmington (so I got in-state tuition). Got a scholarship after first semester so it cost me about $3K. rented my books. Did it in one calendar
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    Do you need IT background to be a nurse informaticist?

    mmc51264 replied to divernurse's topic in Nursing Informatics

    NO! I have very little experience in IT. I found an affinity for EPIC and it has made me want to get others to love it as much as I do
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    School Rankings for Informatics

    mmc51264 replied to JustinAllen's topic in Nursing Informatics

    A lot of ground breaking work is being done is Houston. Duke also has a program that is moving forward fast. I guess it depends on what you are looking to do. This is the problem I am having. There...
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    Hospitals vs LTC - Same dynamics?

    mmc51264 replied to Scottishtape's topic in General Nursing

    Not that I have seen. I too worked in LTC and was forever going to QC for finding stuff. I was not so very popular. I may be naive, but where I am, we actually look for ways to avoid the bad stuff,...
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    Best Hospital to work in the Raleigh area

    mmc51264 replied to mommynurseof5's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Do NOT go to either of the Johnston health facilities. Very Scary. I am not an L&D nurse so I am not sure. Obviously Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill are the two biggies with the NICUs and high risk...
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    Why Do Nurses Quit?

    mmc51264 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Salty Sally. New grads have unrealistic expectations when they come to work. It is not necessarily their fault. I just don't think they are as prepared as they think they are. I was...
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    Do I still have a hope?

    mmc51264 replied to sthomai01's topic in General Nursing

    See if any of the classes would transfer into an ADN program which might be more flexible. It is then very easy to go back and get BSN with your ADN and previous
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    RN to MSN Any Reputable Schools?

    mmc51264 replied to Lisa92804's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't understand why people are not using their state universities? We have several in NC and all are online and not
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    Switching to part time after few months of experience?

    mmc51264 replied to Katie_'s topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I wouldn't. you need to put your time in. I think it is harder to work on time management so you don't feel burnt out if you work part time. It will get easier. I am surprised that if you...
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    Graduate in May, no experience..

    mmc51264 replied to MayRN2987's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, school does not really prepare you for what nursing is really like. I personally feel that there is a disconnect in what new nurses expectations are and what reality is. That does not mean it id...
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    need help

    mmc51264 replied to albertnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have posted about this before. There are 2 types of accreditation: one is by the community college association or by your state. It would be an accredited school. They can also be accredited by a...
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    FNP programs for Non specialty MSN grads

    mmc51264 replied to MsBrain's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not sure how you earn an MSN without a specialty attached. We have clinical and non-clinical degrees. I am in an non-clinical informatics program. Everyone in the MSN program has a specialty. What did...
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    I was the ED patient today.

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    oh yes!!!! and then i wrote a kudo email to the second ED's hospital president and nurse