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  1. What kind of jobs are available with a BSN/MBA?

    pod184 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BSN and got an MBA last spring. As several members have suggested, CRNA and MBA are greatly divergent career paths. You really have to decide what you want to do when you grow up My...

  2. Experienced nurses, please help!

    pod184 replied to lhenson's topic in General Nursing

    I was in New Orleans last year to help with some hurricane cleanup. We were clearing out a school; with all the mold and stagnant water, we used surgical-type masks. Those with queasy stomaches used...

  3. Anyone gone union?

    pod184 replied to liljsmom02's topic in General Nursing

    Having been a union member and since discontinued my membership in disgust, I can do without them. In my experience, unions are good for workers, bad for organizations. Our union blocks all attempts...

  4. I failed the interview personality test/survey!

    pod184 replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    I realize everyone is jumping on the bandwagon that personality tests are worthless, but I disagree. This place obviously was not a good match for you. Don't take it personally, thats just the way...

  5. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    pod184 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    It actually is the action of physically rubbing your hands with soap and water and rinsing under running water that removes bacteria/virii/foreign matter from your hands. Antibacterial soaps may have...

  6. Who do I report a Hippa violation to?

    pod184 replied to doodle2's topic in General Nursing

    If in fact you are fired for reporting a valid complaint to a govornment agency, you likely are protected:

  7. Is it legal/ethical for preceptor to sabotage student?

    pod184 replied to Roland's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With a title like that, you already know the answer. If you look at this another way, maybe the real test was to see how the mrs would handle an obviously unethical situation. Was a smile and a nod...

  8. motorcycle accidents

    pod184 replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    Life itself is a calculated risk. Motorcycling can be a dangerous activity, but so can pretty much anything else. Over 100 people per year die of bathtub related burns, yet you don't have such a...

  9. Leaving the profession to do...what?

    pod184 replied to heart queen's topic in General Nursing

    I am really glad that some people go into this career field for the duration of their working life, as these are the absolute experts. Some like to term it a "calling" Others can truely empathize with...

  10. I'm experiencing jet-lag, any tips on how to adjust my sleep pattern?

    pod184 replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    The main issue here is resetting your internal clock. If at all possible, get out in the sunlight in the daytime. The bright light will really help. Drugs might help, but time is your best friend....

  11. I'm experiencing jet-lag, any tips on how to adjust my sleep pattern?

    pod184 replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    The main issue here is resetting your internal clock. If at all possible, get out in the sunlight in the daytime. The bright light will really help. Drugs might help, but time is your best friend....

  12. Bar Code Scanning Meds

    pod184 replied to momangel29's topic in General Nursing

    At the VA hospital where I work,barcode med administration has been around for 3 years. There were many complaints when it first came online, but that has subsided. Even my technologically...