RN47

RN47 has 20 years experience and specializes in Tele,PACU,ICU,CCU,ER,Home Care.

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1. Mandatory flu vaccines for staff

   RN47 replied to mpccrn's topic in COVID

   Line 'em up like cattle! I completely disagree with "mandatory" vaccinations. Get the shot or get out is how my employer put it. Makes me re-think my career. The front door is looking better all of the time. What's next?

2. so.... what would YOU say?

   RN47 replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, this has become very much Off Topic, but extremely entertaining. I'm afraid that the "elk" is here to stay. Thank you for the commentary.

3. PA Senate Bill 802

   RN47 replied to LegzRN's topic in School

   Thank you, great article.:)

4. do employers look down upon those who earned their bsn online?

   RN47 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Online Learning

   Oh I so agree that nurses need to stand up and be heard. So tired of the "well I should be lucky to have a job attitude". What nursing shortage? Old nurse here that has worked HARD and sacrificed too, can only get a job paying $5.00 an hour more than...

5. do employers look down upon those who earned their bsn online?

   RN47 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Online Learning

   Yup, I believe that load of crap! I have been looking for another position, even with experience, I can't be hired because I don't have my BSN. I then called the local nursing home to inquire about openings, thinking that would not be no problem, I ...

6. Temps in the ER

   RN47 replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

   I agree with your thought process, I do the same. You can never go wrong with a rectal temp. for a true reading. Must be a QA thing.

7. Watching Procedures vs Doing Them

   RN47 replied to SkinnyLatte's topic in General Nursing

   Aw, might as well face it, we're all wimps.

8. The Philosophy of Nursing

   RN47 replied to Stark2002's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that they are looking for for yourthoughts and reflections of nursing, for each topic. The internet is a great place to start.

9. Watching Procedures vs Doing Them

   RN47 replied to SkinnyLatte's topic in General Nursing

   I would have to agree that it is how your brain perceives the image and processes it. Blood and guts don't bother me, except on TV. I especially cannot tolerate watching eye surgery, it really makes me nauseous.

10. so.... what would YOU say?

    RN47 replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Very well stated!! A little tired of the "real nurse" attitudes, too. Jollydogg, you may be ahead of the game if you are already there. Let it roll for now. In the future, say what you wish.

11. do employers look down upon those who earned their bsn online?

    RN47 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Online Learning

    No clinical. They figure that we are RN's, already have done clinical, are taking care of patients, so no clinical necessary. There is the Capstone Course which is the last course completed, which you will need a "mentor" to sign off on. Can be done ...

12. do employers look down upon those who earned their bsn online?

    RN47 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Online Learning

    Hi, I had the same questions before deciding on an online program. I don't think employers will have any problems with an online degree providing it is from a reputable, CCNE accredited institution. I am presently enrolled in the RN to BSN through UT...

13. My ER is making me sick.

    RN47 replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Emergency

    I feel your pain, worked in an ER for many years, I think I was eventually immune to everything. Recently picked up hours at an elementary school, those kids germs are killing me!! It's like my immune system needs to readjust. One of the girls I wor...

14. PA Senate Bill 802

    RN47 replied to LegzRN's topic in School

    Schools definitely need an RN, not a health tech. I presently work 1 day a week for a local school district, it certainly is not a cake job. I rarely give out bandaids. The other day I called 911 for a child with an allergic reaction, straight cathed...

15. Im not sure if I could be a nurse..?

    RN47 replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    This is more common than you think, PCA's giving meds,. there are also "medication administration technicians" Medication Administration Technician (MAT) Course Description: - Students will learn how to properly administer medications in an...