mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

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    Coworker is Innappropriate

    mmc51264 replied to missnurse89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have had some "issues" with a couple of my coworkers. I am not the kind of person that is good at approaching another to "see what I did wrong" If it is bad enough, for example a charge nurse that...
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    BA to BSN-how to

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

    I think some ABSN programs give access to your missing classes concurrently unless you have NO sciences. I am in an RN-BSN program and even with a previous BS and my ADN, they keep finding new classes...
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    Turfing patients to other hospitals

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

    If we are full in the ED, we go to divert. That means we will only take a certain level trauma. We have had weekend nights where there have been 100+ pts waiting for beds. A few weeks ago the ORs...
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    Anatomy

    mmc51264 replied to Amber27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took it online and 2 A&P courses that were combined ie learn the anatomy of x while learning the physiology of it. I am really bad at memorization (have PTSD over the Krebs cycle) so I use a...
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    Dealing with your feet

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

    I do plantar stretched every morning, I have been to podiatrist and have custom orthotics. The right shoe is essential. My arches are too high for Danskos or Alegrias (although I wore Danskos 20...
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    Just curious..what color is your stethoscope?

    mmc51264 replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

    Littman classic II in purple. I got mine through Allheart-free engraving. I know that engraving is not going to keep someone from stealing it, but there is a nurse on my floor that HAD the exact same...
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    Do you ever contend with pesty ancillary staff?

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

    I have more trouble with the manipulative pts telling OT/PT or case managers that they need pain meds when they just had
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    Medical/palliative care to ortho/neuro/trauma floor

    mmc51264 replied to SanDiegoRN86's topic in Orthopedic

    Our ortho is separate from neuro spine. I know spin pts can be tough. With ortho, pain control, encourage moving-stressing precautions, and bowel regimen!! We get a lot of trauma, too. The good thing...
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    certification test

    mmc51264 replied to jatuggle's topic in Orthopedic

    Good
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    certification test

    mmc51264 replied to jatuggle's topic in Orthopedic

    I am getting ready to take it. A colleague that took it and passed, said that what helped her the most was the review CD ($70 as opposed to 250 for the book). She just kept reviewing it until she felt...
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    Student nurse looking for info

    mmc51264 replied to PaulBaxter's topic in Orthopedic

    What's the nurse/patient ratio typically in your unit? 4-5; sometimes an aide, sometimes not Are your patients all or mostly post-surgical? Most are post-op unless they are waiting to go to the OR...
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    Computerized Charting Errors-Need Stories

    mmc51264 replied to nurse4me8897's topic in General Nursing

    i have seen a newborn charted as having a hx of gastric byass sx . A temp. on a new admission-source: core brain
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    RN to veterinarian

    mmc51264 replied to klone's topic in Nursing Career

    Was pre-vet, got my Bio degree but then worked for a large animal vet for many years. Ran anesthesia. even did my undergraduate thesis on parasites of ostriches, emus and rheas. medicine is medicine....
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    In at 6:30, out at 9:00 and not a drop of food. I love this job!

    mmc51264 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, you just literally have to stop and say, I need something to eat. or drink. or pee. If I have to give a med 15 min because I need a break. I do it. You can also tell your charge nurse that...
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    Looking at Master's programs in US w/ diabetes specialty- any thoughts?

    mmc51264 replied to WindyCDE's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I didn't realize one had to go to NYC for the Columbia one. I am T2, son is T1. I am very interested in teaching (have a MA teaching) and I think this degree with fit me to a T. Love
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    Looking at Master's programs in US w/ diabetes specialty- any thoughts?

    mmc51264 replied to WindyCDE's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I looked at the Columbia one. GREAT program, but Waaaaaaaaaay too
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    nurse to patient ratio orthopaedic floor?

    mmc51264 replied to nurseortho's topic in Orthopedic

    We have 4-5 days usually have an aide, sometimes nights don't secretary both shifts. There is some flexibility in staffing. Weekdays chose to have 7 nurses with 2 aides (if we are full @ 31) where as...
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    Does having an ADN over a BSN matter when searching for a job in North Carolina?

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

    They are still hiring ADN, but it is getting harder. I think I answered something similar to another poster. Get enrolled in a BSN program asap. My facility is hiring ADN but they have to commit to...
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    How long have you been at your current facility?

    mmc51264 replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    a year and a half-relatively new nurse (I was at first 10 months when I got current job). LOVE my job even though I drive 40 min
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    Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

    mmc51264 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work at a very large teaching hospital and we have every kind of person you could imagine. It's
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    This made me chuckle..

    mmc51264 replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love it when they order pregnancy tests before imaging w/contrast on an 85 yo woman; order
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    So is ADN- RN really a waste of time?

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

    That worked for me, I would make sure that you apply and get in a BSN program immediately so that when you apply for a job, they know. It is going to be harder to get jobs as a new grad ADN, but they...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    mmc51264 replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't mind writing papers. I can whip out 8-10 pages easy. So far the quizzes are horrible-they use all NCLEX reject questions that have no right answer. I don't like the busy work of looking up...
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    views on overweight nurses

    mmc51264 replied to msmit108's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am older and overweight. Sometimes I feel invisible, the new residents know the younger nurses, not me, but I also don't have to put up with the butt grabbing, inappropriate comments, lack of...
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    Allheart company

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

    I have ordered from them and I have been happy withe their service-other than the shipping. What bothers me, however, is the constant bombardment of emails