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AJPV

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  1. Is becoming a Nurse hard?

    AJPV replied to Tesslyn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The schooling is hard, but don't think of "hard" in the sense of calculus or physics (highly analytical and intellectually challenging). Think of "hard" in the sense of a very high volume of easy to...

  2. She sure did... and with a straight face!

    AJPV replied to Camemile's topic in General Nursing

    You should have given the HR rep a pamphlet for a remedial reading course and explained that she might benefit from it since she seemed unable to read the completed application that her company asked...

  3. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    AJPV replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the north. What makes it suck in the

  4. family member misinformed of mothers death.

    AJPV replied to necie79's topic in General Nursing

    It is really amazing that it took that long! The 2 girls looked a lot alike and as bad as the accident was, I guess it was really hard to tell the difference. The more amazing thing is how the...

  5. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    AJPV replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    The crazy thing is that they were willing to pay RN wages (even on the low side of RN wages) for someone to do that! I'm glad you got out of there and got a real nursing job

  6. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    AJPV replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    That makes a lot of sense. In our renal unit in school, our teacher emphasized all the psychosocial/compliance issues that often go along with ESRD. Thanks for the info - it helps me get more of a...

  7. family member misinformed of mothers death.

    AJPV replied to necie79's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the most amazing stories about mistaken identity:

  8. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    AJPV replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    DixieRedHead: I'm a new grad, so I'm really intrigued about your dialysis experience. That's not the area I'm going into, but I am curious why you didn't like it just for future reference in case I...

  9. Odd requests

    AJPV replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your friend should have told her admin, "You're right. I think this is a really important issue and nursing education in our country is failing to address this. I'll agree to write the apology letter...

  10. Need advice! Jeopardizing my license? Violation of hospital policy.

    AJPV replied to talrico's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I could maybe believe that the law would allow a psychiatric APN to conduct the face-to-face, but certainly no one below the APN

  11. stethoscope for nursing student

    AJPV replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got the Littmann classic - it has been great. Seems like the cardio ones are a litttle over the top (and a lot more expensive) for students. You might have to be a cardiologist or have many years of...

  12. pre employment math exam

    AJPV replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    micrograms, milligrams, grams. Mililiters, liters (and converting fluid volume to weight: 1L = 1 kg). Maybe brush up on dose calculations and IV

  13. syringe to collect specimen from foley?

    AJPV replied to nursing81student's topic in General Nursing

    The theory that allowing time of the bacteria to "cook" in the bag (ie, proliferate to make the bacteria "show up" better on a C&S) fails to recognize that the microbiology lab counts on you to...

  14. How do I get started?

    AJPV replied to Brittany_love34's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I strongly recommend going to a local public community college (or reputable state university or equivalent if going for your BSN). DON'T fall for the trap of the overpriced, low quality (even though...

  15. A good answer to those who ask our salary

    AJPV replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I MAKE my bladder quintuple in size as I fluff your pillow and bring your fifth snack with no bathroom break for 10

  16. Advice for pre-nursing student

    AJPV replied to nhunter6's topic in Nursing Career

    Absolutely! Stay positive. Despite the gloomy comments about the nursing job market, you're still picking one of the very most employable college majors that exists! I just read a detailed article...

  17. Advice for pre-nursing student

    AJPV replied to nhunter6's topic in Nursing Career

    That would be exactly how I'd want to be setup to graduate! You'll have an excellent chance. I'd recommend being intentional to build bridges with charge nurses & managers while you're at your...

  18. Scope of practice ?

    AJPV replied to cornettclan's topic in General Nursing

    Just chart "weaponized ebola" and see how long it takes to get a phone

  19. Advice for pre-nursing student

    AJPV replied to nhunter6's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with Mazy's advice to an extent, but I also have to add that the job market (both for new grads & experienced nurses) has VAST differences from region to region. I live in a midwest metro...

  20. Scope of practice ?

    AJPV replied to cornettclan's topic in General Nursing

    "Decreased cardiac output" - it's even an official "NANDA"

  21. Advice for pre-nursing student

    AJPV replied to nhunter6's topic in Nursing Career

    I absolutely agree. Many of my classmates were counseled to not work during school and to just focus 100% on school. Many of those same students are now finding it near impossible to land an...

  22. Would you have called?

    AJPV replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I would interpret the phrase, "if no IV, then PO," to mean that this "if-then" test is implemented each and every time a dose is due. I would NOT interpret it to mean that the "if-then" test is only...

  23. Can someone "link me up"? MA ? for PA

    AJPV replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Not only is she doing phone triage, but cardio to top it off??? Very scary. So many s/s in a cardio pt may be subtle and totally missed by an untrained

  24. Can someone "link me up"? MA ? for PA

    AJPV replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just tell her to advise EVERYONE to call 911. Then she's

  25. Rectal Cath. Foley bag disposal?

    AJPV replied to MN.MelissaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I take my shoes off on the front porch then soak the shoe bottoms with lysol spray before putting them in the