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  1. Advertisement I just saw that made me mad!

    hopefulwhoop replied to handyrn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It's not that serious. "Why is it better to be a BSN from an online college than an ADN from an in-person college?" I don't think they're saying it's better. It's all for money. They want people to...

  2. Do you have techs?

    hopefulwhoop replied to KatieL&D's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was in Nsg. school, I had clinicals in L&D. Each nurse had 2 laboring pts. When the woman was getting ready to deliver, one of the other nurses on the unit would act as 'baby nurse' to take...

  3. Any runners out there who work 3 12's???

    hopefulwhoop replied to roma4204's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a runner and I work 3 nights (12s). It is definitely a challenge trying to keep up with my running because night shift just sucks the life out of you. But, it can be done. I don't run as often as...

  4. Is Your Hospital Doing Something Similar?

    hopefulwhoop replied to peds_mike's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a great idea. Some of the meals I've seen served to patients just puzzle me. I don't understand why patients are served fried chicken and soda. Seriously?!?! I think a hospital should...

  5. How to become a nurse? where do I start?

    hopefulwhoop replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You don't have to volunteer. But, you should definitely do your research and know what you're getting yourself into before you jump into a career in nursing. It is a very stressful profession and it...

  6. Lower back pain from standing all day

    hopefulwhoop replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I also experienced some back pain when I first started working M/S about 2 months ago. The culprit for me was not raising the bed when working with my pts. So, yeah, please do elevate the bed when you...

  7. Common Conditions in Med/Surg

    hopefulwhoop replied to beauty912's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's good that you're reading up on these conditions, but you should probably know that you would learn much more being in the clinical setting learning it hands on, rather than from a book....

  8. How much more school for pharmacy

    hopefulwhoop replied to artistnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    To become a Pharmacist, you would need a PharmD, a doctoral degree. Before applying to a PharmD program, you would have to take your prereqs (Organic Chemistry, Physics, etc--courses that most Nsg....

  9. why nurses cannot have a nail polish..?

    hopefulwhoop replied to ar.en.greta's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work on a M/S floor and I wear nail polish. No coworkers or managers have mentioned anything about them. I do keep my nails trimmed, so it's almost impossible to get dirt under them. And, I do just...

  10. How to get into L&D??!!

    hopefulwhoop replied to Nurse4life09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    L&D is so hard to get into! It's annoying. They expect you to have 1-2 yrs experience in L&D. However, how are you supposed to get said experience without being hired in L&D??? I know...

  11. Are all nursing homes the same?

    hopefulwhoop replied to nd deb's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the issue is with young people having poor work ethic. There were older people at the nsg home where I used to work who called out on a regular

  12. From Business to Nursing?!

    hopefulwhoop replied to erolsen's topic in General Nursing

    I can't really answer your question right now, but I would say please evaluate your reasons for wanting to enter the nsg profession. Know what you're getting yourself

  13. Questions about Night shift

    hopefulwhoop replied to Tepidorchid's topic in General Nursing

    This is dangerous territory. I know of instances where the nurse has gone ahead and done something similar (ie do something expecting the Dr. to sign it off later) and the Dr. refuses to back her up....

  14. New grad? Here's what you can expect..

    hopefulwhoop replied to sweetrvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just an FYI, experienced nurses are in high demand where I live. There are many, many positions available for experienced

  15. New VN Grad, Looking For Work. Any Advice???

    hopefulwhoop replied to PurseGirl1113's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my area (Gainesville), there are a lot of positions for new grads. during certain months--around March, July, Sept. and December. That's the pattern I've noticed. But the LTCs are pretty much...

  16. I am confused....what should I do?

    hopefulwhoop replied to Ritika's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I wouldn't move to another state for an LTC/Nursing home. No offense to the LTC Nurses out there, but I just don't think it's worth it. As a new grad. who worked in a LTCF briefly, I wouldn't...

  17. New needs new path...experienced nurses please advise....

    hopefulwhoop replied to SparkleRN's topic in General Nursing

    An MSN for an entry-level position? Have you considered

  18. New VN Grad, Looking For Work. Any Advice???

    hopefulwhoop replied to PurseGirl1113's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Idk about Dallas, but where I live in Florida, the LTCs hire new grads. But, I wouldn't recommend an LTC to anybody because I hated it. But, if that's all you can find right now, go for it. Go to the...

  19. Breakfast before a 12 hour shift..

    hopefulwhoop replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I package my breakfast the night before. Like, if I'm going to have cereal for breakfast, I pour my cereal in a bowl, add the milk (I use powdered milk), and close the lid. In the morning, I just pour...

  20. When you were new, how did you learn meds?

    hopefulwhoop replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps, google drugs that are commonly prescribed for older adults and learn them. Also, when I worked in a LTC, I always brought my drug guide with me. I knew most of the meds that were prescribed....

  21. applying for a new job-do I mention that I'm in grad school?

    hopefulwhoop replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    If it's required, then put it there, but I haven't seen many applications that require you to divulge your grad school if the position is for a regular staff L&D position. Also, when/if it comes...

  22. help calculating waste amounts from pca syringes

    hopefulwhoop replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, what s/he ^^ said. For example, if the drug comes in a 0.2mg/ml syringe and there are 33 mls left to be wasted, you would multiply 33 by 0.2, giving you 6.6mg to be wasted. It doesn't matter if...

  23. Please Help A New Nurse!!!

    hopefulwhoop replied to scupp's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if getting those certifications would necessarily make you more marketable. Getting hired on some hospital floors usually comes down to 1) do you have connections? aka do you know...

  24. Qualifications to be in Nursing school

    hopefulwhoop replied to jenc19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have no idea what you mean by this. You need to take Pre-Nursing classes or "Pre-Reqs" before you get to nsg school and become an RN. Assuming you're referring to a generic BSN program, I would...

  25. Nurse Mentor----can you adopt me?

    hopefulwhoop replied to Frazzled_One's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, ma'am. I graduated from a four-year