bsyrn ASN, RN

Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor

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    Oh Crap I Just Lied On My Application

    bsyrn replied to RNPleaseHelp's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't tell the truth it will come back to bite you. Don't risk your future, we all make mistakes, just own up to it and you will be fine...Good
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    Challenging paramedic exam

    bsyrn replied to sportsmed's topic in General Nursing

    In NY you can challenge the medic exam as an RN but you must be an EMT
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    Code Blue Experiences

    bsyrn replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    While working as a Paramedic, responded to an MVA where a car hit a building. The driver was a full cardiac arrest. We did a very quick extrication including a c-collar and back board although we did...
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    What do you think about my interview experience?

    bsyrn replied to Nadz02RN's topic in General Nursing

    Let it go and move on, usually a thank you letter and one follow up phone call is sufficient. It truly does not sound like a good organization to work for anyway so don't bother with anymore follow...
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    Other jobs for BSN with revoked license?

    bsyrn replied to MIZtigersZOU's topic in Nursing Career

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    snow days

    bsyrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    Nope, none yet but I am still hoping for
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    would you do this......

    bsyrn replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with the other posters, Facebook creeping is not at all a good way to get a
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    needing some advice, what would you do?

    bsyrn replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Rotating shifts are hard and you may be tired but if it is your dream job, I say go for it. Life is too short to pass on your
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    Tetanus shots

    bsyrn replied to intheweeds's topic in School

    Yes, I call and recommend a booster. Better safe than sorry and most parents appreciate
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    Have nurses always been so negative?

    bsyrn replied to scrubbee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think nurses in general are negative, I do think that some of what is posted can be though. This is a great avenue for advice, comments or just a safe way to rant ( which we all need to do...
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    Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    bsyrn replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately it sounds like it is time for you to move on, this situation will only get worse. Walk out on your own terms, it is much easier than being led to the door. You sound like an excellent...
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    I want to get out of nursing

    bsyrn replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of giving up totally on nursing, why not try a different, less stressful job. I worked in pediatric home care for years and loved it. Its one on one care, and you are not responsible for...
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    Just want to share the news; I got a JOB

    bsyrn replied to cna to crna2b's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome, good luck
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    Help Please...IV Tips

    bsyrn replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    it sounds as though you may have gone through the vein, once you get the initial flash, advance just slightly with the needle intact before proceeding to advance the cath. this should
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    $17.50/hour?

    bsyrn replied to ramama's topic in School

    Yup, that sounds about right for starting pay. It is a lot of responsibility but there are also a lot of benefits to the job... time off, no weekends, no holidays, good retirement and good health...
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    Too old to begin career in ED?

    bsyrn replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your new career, I would say go ER all the way
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    Not qualified for school nursing

    bsyrn replied to geocachingRN's topic in School

    Seriously?????? I am an associate's degree trained RN and more than capable of caring for the health and well being of my students as I have for the past 5
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    Would you marry a Doctor?

    bsyrn replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I dated doctors but married an ironworker... I never could resist a man in a tool
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    Critique my admission essay PLEASE & Thank you!

    bsyrn replied to Tela's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others, way way way too much information in the first paragraph. The rest looks well written. Good
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    How Much Nursing School Debt Are You In?

    bsyrn replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full time through school and was able to afford my tuition so I was fortunate to graduate with no debt. There are a lot of scholarships out there, good
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    Is it possible to become an LNA...

    bsyrn replied to JulielovesCody's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of an LNA. Perhaps you mean CNA (certified nurses assistant?). If that is what you mean, it would be a great idea, you will learn a lot working as a CNA and it will benefit you...
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    Student caught stealing....

    bsyrn replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Press charges, she deserves everything she gets from being kicked out of the program to having a criminal record. If she stole from you twice, I would bet on the fact you are not her first victim. She...
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    Need help finding a pocket reference book

    bsyrn replied to LH1212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have the Mosby's PDQ for RN, it has a good OB section as well as a lot of other useful info
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    That Cough!!!

    bsyrn replied to 2ndgenschoolnurse's topic in School

    I give out lemon flavored candies and it seems to calm the cough, it also works well with a sore
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    ACLS

    bsyrn replied to Idaho80's topic in General Nursing

    I would say pass your nursing boards first then worry about ACLS. Unless you have a good cardiac background, ACLS requires a lot of