nursemike ASN, RN

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    A friend desperately wants to go to nursing school but can't financially..any advice?

    nursemike replied to cindyrn1's topic in General Nursing

    I think you would need quite a good package, combining grants, loans, and scholarships. Theoretically possible, but not easy. I don't know your background--if you aren't already working in...
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    A friend desperately wants to go to nursing school but can't financially..any advice?

    nursemike replied to cindyrn1's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with all above, but would add, don't take just enough loan money to pay for tuition and books. If more is available, take it! If you don't use it, it won't cost much to give some back, but you...
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    My New Stethoscope!!!

    nursemike replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. A raging ear infection may have had something to do with it, too. I don't know. I actually heard stomach sounds while doing a BP, last week (not a bruit, and it might not...
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    My New Stethoscope!!!

    nursemike replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone offer a comparison between a Master Cardiology and a Littman Classic II S.E.? I've been blaming my aging ears, but last week I could hear bronchial breath sounds fine and could barely find...
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    Pronouncing "JCAHO"

    nursemike replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it's Joint Commission
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    I'm being "stalked" by the janitor!

    nursemike replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey,
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    Charge pay

    nursemike replied to ikimiwi's topic in Emergency

    Nurse's base starting pay: $19.24/hr. Charge nurse bonus: $1.00/hr. Prestige of being entrusted with such an important and highly respected duty: Priceless. My, how jaded and cynical some of you have...
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    ? about employers and furthering education

    nursemike replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work for has been wonderfully supportive of my education. Of course, this is partly their way of "recruiting" a nurse, but they seem equally accommodating of those going RN-BSN. Even...
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    I let family discourage me!Should I go through Rn or do diff program?

    nursemike replied to azebe00's topic in General Nursing

    A dear friend of mine who is a single mom is starting school, now, and facing similar issues. I'll tell you what I tell her: Is it wrong to make your child eat a healthy diet and go to bed at a...
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    The best manager you ever had?

    nursemike replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    My manager is very nice, and quite attractive, but I think she may have a bit of a crush on me. Most semi-annual evals last 15 min, tops, but if security didn't come drag me out of mine after an hour...
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    Working while in school

    nursemike replied to iballjay's topic in General Nursing

    I do transport (escort) in a hospital. It isn't as helpful for nursing as a nurse's aide would be, but only requires a high school education and pays better than flipping burgers. My hospital is...
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    what does c=rn mean?

    nursemike replied to 2ndbach's topic in General Students

    I was a straight A student who nearly got bounced for clinical errors, and I really don't lack for common sense. They just don't tolerate a lot of errors. In fairness to me, these weren't errors that...
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    Nurse Self-Defense Class

    nursemike replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    I was talking to a co-worker who is in the BSN program, here. She said they do have a week or two of self-defense before they do their psych rotation. I believe that's a fairly recent development,...
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    my D.O.N. frightens me

    nursemike replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations on deciding to continue your education. More choices are always good to have. But regarding your present problem with your D.O.N., have you considered addressing the matter directly?...
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    Seizure pts 101

    nursemike replied to RN92's topic in Emergency

    An EEG during the seizure activity is fairly diagnostic, but seizures are funny critters. In our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, we use continuous EEG and videotape so the neurologists can study seizures...
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    new OT laws and how will affect nurses

    nursemike replied to nontrad1964's topic in General Nursing

    To quote one of my more obnoxious friends, "Who, me? Sarcastic? No-o-o-o-o!" But, seriously, folks: $455/wk x 52wk/yr = $23,660/yr. Now, why would any learned professional raking in those kind of big...
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    What would you do in my situation...?

    nursemike replied to Nurse Ratchet's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent
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    What would you do in my situation...?

    nursemike replied to Nurse Ratchet's topic in General Nursing

    Can I post this anonymously? I recently advised a young friend to consider nursing as a stepping-stone to her ultimate goal of becoming a veternarian, and she's doing it. As I see it, she'll be a good...
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    Gandi's quote: what do y'all think?

    nursemike replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    I stole it from a bumper sticker I saw, once--but doesn't it just fit the healthcare industry? However, I will gladly accept and spend any royalties I receive, on behalf of the actual
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    Gandi's quote: what do y'all think?

    nursemike replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean this in a cynical way, but lately I have been taking to heart the old saying: "The Lord helps those who help themselves." Meaning, to me, that I have to be an active participant in...
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    will it slow down

    nursemike replied to cynth-cynth's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, there! I'm in the same boat, but I work with a lot of nurses. I hear the hard part is right after you pass the NCLEX. But I also hear that if you are good enough to get into nsg school, you are...
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    Gandi's quote: what do y'all think?

    nursemike replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    In psych clinicals, this summer, I had a patient who was more depressed than anyone I've ever seen, more than I really understood anyone could be, and I'm embarassed to say what my initial impression...
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    Seven Lines

    nursemike replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for a deeply moving post. May God bring us
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    new OT laws and how will affect nurses

    nursemike replied to nontrad1964's topic in General Nursing

    I have been called many unkind things in my life: short, fat bald, stupid, lazy, a pig, a slob, a clown, an ***...all true, at least to some extent. But a Republican??? That hurts. (Glad to hear it...
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    new OT laws and how will affect nurses

    nursemike replied to nontrad1964's topic in General Nursing

    Hurray! Professional recognition for nurses, at last! Hurray! The new law exempts employers from having to pay overtime to employees in certain "learned professions" such as doctors, lawyers,...