mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

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    Question Of The Day!

    mmc51264 replied to Theor23's topic in General Nursing

    I live with the philosophy that I have no regrets. Every little thing that has happened in my life has brought me to where I am. If one thing were changed, my "now" would be different and I love where...
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    MAGNET Designation

    mmc51264 replied to kgg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I work at a Magnet hospital and I am involved in things. I think those that are unhappy either don't or won't get involved. We, as nurses, have great opportunities to give input to upper...
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    Job market in Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte?

    mmc51264 replied to 83studentnurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Low 20s is base, there are differentials. There is also a healthy prn market too if you want to work more than 3 days. I bring home ~50k. We have a 3600 sq ft house and live nicely. originally from...
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    RN-BSN is done:)

    mmc51264 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YAY!!!!! I am not far behind. 9 weeks to go!!!
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    New grad and HIPAA question

    mmc51264 replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    We have a password system, In order for us to give out information, pt (or POA for AMS) has to have a password. We also ask that one family member be the "go-to" person. I hate when 5 siblings call...
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    Job market in Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte?

    mmc51264 replied to 83studentnurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    $$ in R-D low
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    SICK of BSN Pedestal

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

    my ADN, less than 7.5K, my BSN less than 5K. Tuition reimbursement from job. If you are tired of the BSN pedestal, don't get
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    nurse to patient ratio orthopaedic floor?

    mmc51264 replied to nurseortho's topic in Orthopedic

    we have 4-5:1 1-2 aides and sec. night many 5:1 with one aide and a sec. Charge nurse on days usually has not pts, nights may have up to 3. Off service pt that are higher acuity are the
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    New Grad RN Needs Help

    mmc51264 replied to Samt9's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what you want. I started at a LTC rehab facility and ended up in my dream job at a hospital as an ortho nurse. It may be get a job, any job to get
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    Choosing the RIGHT Malpractice Ins

    mmc51264 replied to amnddln8586's topic in General Nursing

    You did a lot more research than I did LOL. I didn't even understand half of what you are talking about. I just went with one of the big
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    RN Residency

    mmc51264 replied to mterteryan's topic in General Nursing

    I was considered a new grad still when I applied for a residency after working in LTC rehab for 10 months. It was great, I had almost a year experience when I started a specialty
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    What constitutes a "fall" at your facility?

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    update-the one that I had to chart was not deemed a
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    A potential nursing student seeks realistic advice/outlook

    mmc51264 replied to Markman122's topic in General Nursing

    I think a little over educated for that. I too have a BS (Biology) in another field and a Masters in teaching. I think Nursing would be a good fit. YOu will be able to manage time after being a...
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    24 Hour Services

    mmc51264 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a very large teaching hospital. Pretty much everything goes on
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    Opinion on using the word "retarded"?

    mmc51264 replied to abbypoo's topic in General Nursing

    And that's the thing. it is MENTALLY retarded. There can growth retardation. When "retarded" is used by itself, that is where it becomes trouble. I assume most people here on this site have a...
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    Opinion on using the word "retarded"?

    mmc51264 replied to abbypoo's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that "mentally retarded" is still used in the DSM-IV but it has taken on a very negative connotation. Used clinically, I think is different, but as a parent with 2 children with special...
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    What constitutes a "fall" at your facility?

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do ya get out the protractor? This seems so insane to me. How are you supposed to chart
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    ECPI Nursing Program in Charlotte NC ???

    mmc51264 replied to raeraenp's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm surprised ECPI has an RN program. The one near Raleigh is an LPN. I honestly had a horrid experience with them trying to get information. I almost enrolled in an CMA program at Miller-Motte, but...
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    Can you be a member of NSNA as a new RN?

    mmc51264 replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I had to give up my ANA membership. It is too expensive for me!!! I am a member of my state and my specialty assoc. That's over $300 for those two. That's enough LOL. OP they do give new grad rates...
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    Why am I starting out making 19 an hour?

    mmc51264 replied to NewgradMary's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work at a very large, magnet teaching hosp; top 10. I started right around $20/hour. That was 2 years ago. With shift diffs and weekends, I make more, now, but not that much (maybe 22) Also I am in...
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    Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    mmc51264 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Thought I wanted Peds, but after having a child in resp distress-unnerved me too much. No ED, L&D or Psych. that was about my limit. I ended up in ortho and LOVE
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    Is finding a CNA job hard or easy?

    mmc51264 replied to MOSmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a very difficult time getting a CNA job in the hospitals here in NC. I ended up working as a home health aide, which I loved. It counted as experience when applying for a nursing job and I got...
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    hospital based program

    mmc51264 replied to toi121's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Watts in Durham NC is diploma associated with Duke, Duke hires them (obviously no ALL of them, but they do hire diploma
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    Warning Signs Associated With Degree Mills and Scam Schools

    mmc51264 replied to TheCommuter's topic in School, College Programs

    Watts is also associated with Duke. Duke hires Watts students and they are given the opportunity to get their RN-BSN at UMO. I work with many Watts who are going the UMO route. Duke reimburses some. I...
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    Letter's of recommendation, and cover letter's....

    mmc51264 replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the online applications have links to upload reference letters. Same with the cover letters and