mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

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    Are pre-requisites and electives the same thing?

    mmc51264 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Nursing

    "pre" is the key word here. You have to take math I or Spanish I before taking Math II or Spanish II. The "I" classes are the pre-reqs. An elective is a supporting class (most of the time-I took Art...
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    Observation Admits

    mmc51264 replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    I work on an ortho unit and many of our shoulder and ankle revision/replacements (some of the toe amputations, too) are meant to onlt be there overnight 23 hours max. They are admitted to our unit as...
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    do you think a degree/ education is ever a waste?

    mmc51264 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    5th grade math and
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    do you think a degree/ education is ever a waste?

    mmc51264 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    No. I got a Biology degree as part of a pre-vet program in the 90s. I decided not to go to vet school as it was a huge financial burden with not a lot of return (large animal). It helped me get into...
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    Since I can't see myself as how others see me...

    mmc51264 replied to MPKH's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem. I have been told I can have a "tone" It is something that I worked on for a very long time and it has been around for a long time. I am getting better. I love my job and...
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    Most annoying reason for admission?

    mmc51264 replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in General Nursing

    Cough. getting that a lot lately. Are we talking TB kind of cough? flu? allergies? We get gen med overflow (ortho unit) and I just have to shake my head at this one
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    Is this really worth it?

    mmc51264 replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    Yes. I had the same experience and I am older and have many life trials. getting through nursing school will be one the most rewarding things you can do and all the toughness makes you a better nurse....
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    RN to BSN Universiy choice

    mmc51264 replied to twiley8's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i am looking at Capella for a few graduate level classes that will be covered by my tuition reimbursement, but I agree with klone-look at your state universities. I am literally finishing my BSN this...
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    Best hospitals for new grad RN in NC?

    mmc51264 replied to mihaSK's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I was hired as a new grad at Duke 2 years ago. I love it. great opportunities for education, lots of classes, workshops. When I oriented, we had to rotate day/night shifts (12 hour shifts). It gives...
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    JCC- Johnston Community College ADN 2015 Program

    mmc51264 replied to sspin's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    When did they change the science requirements? They took all of mine and they were more than 10 years old. I got my ADN there, but there have been A LOT of changes since I graduated. Out of 60, less...
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    2 week notice necessary?

    mmc51264 replied to v412's topic in General Nursing

    Most RN positions require 30 days. I was told 2 weeks at first, but then I was corrected and had to make up the hours to get a "eligible for rehire" status and to be able to cash out my PTO bank....
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    Duke 2015 Nurse Residency Program

    mmc51264 replied to bcandygurl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    CICU are great
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    Bedside Report

    mmc51264 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    We have been doing it for a while. I like to get a basic hx before we go into the room and we try not wake them up. When the two nurses handing off have some common sense, it works great, but when get...
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    do you have a previous degree?

    mmc51264 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I was a teacher in NC-they didn't keep any non-tenured Masters teachers. Nursing seemed a good fit after working for a vet and being pre-vet. Teaching was more stressful and
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    do you have a previous degree?

    mmc51264 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHAHAHA kidding AS criminal justice (some knowledge of the law helps) BS Biology-very helpful in the physiology areas MA teaching-helps in assessing learning styles and abilities. ADN and...
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    Moving a patient with a knee injury

    mmc51264 replied to UltrasoundRN78's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with nu rn. I am and ortho nurse- above and below. toes to the ceiling/no torque on
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    Getting a response from Duke Hospital..

    mmc51264 replied to cali408's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    WakeMed is very hard to get into. I just called the nurse recruitment line to find out my status. been there 2 years. it's funny, I have a colleague that went to UNC and couldn't get a job there or...
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    Get the Bsn or leave nursing?

    mmc51264 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am already 50. Been a nurse for 3 years. I am finishing my BSN this month. Will also take my ortho cert test 2025 I will still be working b/c I had kids late and I LOVE it anyway. I got my BSN for...
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    Sorry, we must start you as a new grad.

    mmc51264 replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired out of a LTC rehab, but I was 10 months out. I loved having almost a year experience and then getting extended orientation. Less stressful. I can't imagine the money would be that big a...
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    Working in a Teaching Hospital?

    mmc51264 replied to License2Heal's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a teaching hospital and I love it. Pros: really interesting cases, great attending physicians, nurses are crucial to helping the interns/residents learn. We have a resident on call 24/7 so...
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    Nursing Pins

    mmc51264 replied to Lissla's topic in General Nursing

    I bought one for my ADN program but don't wear it. I am getting BSN this semester and just bought a BSN pin. May put them on lab coat when I have to wear for something. I am a little sentimental. I...
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    Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    mmc51264 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    My first job was in a LTC rehab unit. I loved the population on my side and the LTC side. The problem with LTC is staffing. I had 20 beds on my unit and if I was lucky, I would get one aide, sometimes...
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    Dansko, Sorry, DO NOT GO WITH DANSKO

    mmc51264 replied to suzyqart's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wore Danskos about 20 years ago when they were still made in Sweden. They were VERY expensive and pretty much only doctors wore them-then horse people. I paid about $175 for a pair that long...
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    What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    mmc51264 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I live 900 miles away from my family. I use my TIME to communicate and keep in touch.I don't give a rat's patootie if it is cool or not. Too old for that crap. I also have a 13 year old whom I monitor...
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    group work in an online program

    mmc51264 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Bit of a vent. This is my last class, last group project HOWEVER-how can people go through these classes and never check/respond to emails and announcements????? I have a project due next Sunday. We...