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  1. MSN: Education vs. Specialty Degree

    starryx2 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello, I am looking for some input from all you wonderful educators. When thinking about pursuing a masters degree with a hope of teaching in the future what is the recommendations for education. Is...

  2. MSN: Education vs. Specialty Degree

    starryx2 replied to starryx2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am curious if there are any duel programs in education and a specialty. I know there are some midwifery/FNP programs out there. I have been trying to do some research on such

  3. Creative, cost effective teaching strategies needed, please!

    starryx2 replied to nicola64's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Curious how did you secure the food coloring in the noodles? This sounds like an interesting idea I just need a bit more explanation. Thank you! Do you have a

  4. Is it too late for me?

    starryx2 replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think you are ever to old to do anything. If you want to go into nursing the same as anything else, go for it. It doesn't matter how old you are when you graduate from nursing school it just...

  5. Possibility of EMT after nursing??

    starryx2 replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    So there are just so many places to start but.... First off it depends on what state you are in and what the rules are for what you would like to get into. If you want to just go and take an EMT-B...

  6. Can a doctor write you up or fire you??

    starryx2 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Epona, Being new is never fun. We have all been there. Unfortunately, when you are new it takes some time to get used to the doctors, routines and orders. As the other posters stated, yeah it seemed...

  7. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    starryx2 replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    I must say I spent 6 years trying to find the right shift for me. I also spent my whole school carreer trying to figure out why I was so tired all the time and didnt feel like a normal human being, I...

  8. feelings about double rooms

    starryx2 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was curious to see how everyone feels about double occupancy in hospital rooms. I believe that single room are the best for many reasons. 1. The patient is not bothered by other patients...

  9. Private vs. Semi-private rooms

    starryx2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How does the nursing community out there feel about semi-private rooms vs. private rooms? How do you feel about in regards to patient safety? Medication Errors? Communication? Cleanliness?...

  10. Any new LPN's near sarver looking for a job?????

    starryx2 replied to 247's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you are interested in a hospital setting, Alle-Kiski Medical Center is not to far away from Sarver, PA. Its in Natrona heights, and I know they are currently looking for LPN's. Just a

  11. feelings about double rooms

    starryx2 replied to starryx2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    oh yeah, I forgot to add to my little addtion, what about the dying patient, or very very sick not doing very well patient, with the patient and family and patient next door, im sure that is very...

  12. feelings about double rooms

    starryx2 replied to starryx2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ok, I wanted to add in some more comments to the thread. What about the younger patient, middle adulthood, that gets put in with an eldery patient, not necessarly confused, but definitly different...

  13. My first few days, as a new RN

    starryx2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here I am, it has been 6 days, since I have been off of orienation, I am disgusted. I took boards yesterday, keeping fingers crossed, but actually I'm a little worried about having the RN title,...

  14. Hello and I have a question

    starryx2 replied to TAM01's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh, how horrible for this to happen to you, especially after all you have been through to get that degree. I ask too what state you are from, and ask if you have spoken with your state BON. I...

  15. Hair color--is it that big of an issue?

    starryx2 replied to SaintSybella's topic in General Nursing

    Hair color shouldnt matter, but I think in basic interview practices, a bright "odd" hair color might be a strike against you. I do believe that patients remember how you treat them and how much...

  16. Looking for support and respect with little to no results

    starryx2 replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Melanie, I think that you are in right place, and you shoudn't call yourself a "vet nurse" just to keep the public straight but becuase you are care taker of those in need and their families....

  17. Breastfeeding at 2 1/2 years???

    starryx2 replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing

    To the MOMS out there that our BF GOOD JOB, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! YOU ARE DOING THE BEST FOR YOUR BABIES AND THEIR IS SCIENTIFIC FACT TO BACK IT UP. I think that breastfeeding should be done as long...

  18. My first few days, as a new RN

    starryx2 replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everbody once again Ok we are now on the beginning of week 4 as an RN. I had a decent week, in aspect of the I didnt have more than 8 patients at any given time. Although they tried to give me 4...

  19. My first few days, as a new RN

    starryx2 replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Everyone thanks for all the support!!! Just as an update to some of the questions that were asked Yes, I am off of orientation, today was my eighth shift being off of orientation. Yes, I just...

  20. on smoking...

    starryx2 replied to cookiemonsterrn's topic in General Nursing

    I smoke, I am a recent graduate, just started working. Smoking is a bad habit and I am speaking for myself that yes it is a bad thing to do, and I know the effects of it on my heath, I am only 23...

  21. The very, very old and sick who are full code

    starryx2 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that this is a very controverseal subject, and everybody has alot of different opinions and reasoings for what they believe, but this is my 2 cents. IF the patient wanted to be a full code OR...

  22. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    starryx2 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Alright I got to chime in here.... im a nursing student... in a diplioma program... i have worked in the ER for 5 years prior to school.... so many pet peeves... 1) Schedual Changes - We acutaly...

  23. So, she does drugs... (advice please)

    starryx2 replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    What happened to leaving home at home and work at work... and if somebody is activily endangering the staff or patients by actions... then by all means let somebody know.... but if its all talk and...

  24. Come and tell me what you think? Please :)

    starryx2 replied to Lisey's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to graduate in 4 months, and I work in the ER at our facility and I've heard similar tells because i really like med-surg. This is what I think... If you like what you do and that is where...

  25. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    starryx2 replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Im a graduating in 4 months and I think this is funny..... and I'm sorry but so true.... maybe not for everybody but for the most part.. from the people ive been around.. yes this is true.. and I...