Liztacular

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1. WGU vs Aspen BSN

   Liztacular posted a topic in School, College Programs

   Trying to decide between these two programs. Does anyone have any recommendations? Eventually I want to get my MSN but I'm not sure if I want to go NP route or not, kind of undecided but want to keep...

2. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

   Liztacular replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

   We went to 12's from 8's and I regret it. I think it is a personal choice depending on your situation. I prefer part time 8 hour shifts. I can always pick up more shifts ( he hospital texts me before...

3. Wearing mask during flu season

   Liztacular replied to Nurse Vinnie's topic in General Nursing

   We only have to mask within 6 ft of a patient, so you don't have to mask at the nurses station, hall, etc. I'd check your policy to see if it's similar, that way you could get more than 30 secs at a...

4. 2017 Nurse Salary

   Liztacular replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

   CA Med/surg unionized 2 yrs acute care 54/hr base 25%diff noc shift, 25% per diem It would be nice for unions/hospitals to post wages to attract more staff...since it's all negotiated by union I don't...

5. What keeps you going as a nurse?

   Liztacular replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

   I love seeing my traumatic brain injury and stroke patients walk again. I love when they come back a month later and give me a hug. I love being able to learn new things all the

6. EMESIS ASSESSMENT

   Liztacular replied to FurongQin's topic in General Nursing

   I have never measured it personally. But then again, many of the "large" have been all over the floor, bed, etc. I estimate it if they are not on strict IO. Part of a kidney basin- small. If you have...

7. is it wrong to sit on a patients bed?

   Liztacular replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

   My old clinical instructor would shriek in horror if we set anything on the bed ( like the glucose meter "tool box"), I'd hate to think of what she's say if she caught us sitting on a bed lol. I think...