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  1. Which program do I pursue at age 44?

    maccheese replied to LaniMacho's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As suggested before, I would go for the BSN. An ADN is only useful if 1. You can't get into a BSN program 2. Its accelerated. The time committment is approximately close to the same. Community college...

  2. Research nurse class

    maccheese posted a topic in General Students

    I'm taking my first research class. I can definitely see what statistics was important. Thing is I didn't like statistics. I don't think I honestly get nursing research. Its like its way too technical...

  3. Weed and work.

    maccheese replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    He needs to just move to an area where its legal. For now in our state, they randomnly test, even for nicotine (for insurance

  4. Does everybody want to be a NP?

    maccheese replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not interested in NP because it seems everyone is doing it. Maybe later on down the road I'll go for a post master's on DNP. As of now, I'm going to go the CNS and Informatics

  5. If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

    maccheese replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same boat. Unfortunately, I've had to take measures to not have more kids so I'm not supporting them by myself. The job in itself is enough pressure. :/ I'm glad I took up nursing later in...

  6. Rehab or SNF

    maccheese replied to mecha-sorah's topic in Rehabilitation

    If you want something closer to med surg, then you want to check more Acute Rehab Facilities. Pruitt and HealthSouth can take on pretty acute

  7. is 8 hr night shift available for rehab

    maccheese replied to overtonis's topic in Rehabilitation

    As previous person said, its best to research rehab facilities in your area and see what shifts they are looking to staff. My facility is currently 8 hour shifts. We used to be 12 but the CNO thought...

  8. New Grad 2 jobs? Advise?

    maccheese replied to BreakRoom011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would ask if they'd be willing to hire you PRN and make sure to get the PRN requirements. If they require you to work more than 2 shifts in four weeks PRN, that would be a bit much as a new grad....

  9. New Grad NICU Nurse seeking advice!

    maccheese replied to JessicaNICURN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My first job out of nursing school was a level four NICU. I highly suggest that any study materials that you are given in classes, that you do study, maybe even keep them with you on your shift and if...

  10. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    maccheese replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are going to have to pay your dues. There are plenty of jobs out there that aren't bedside, but, I hope that you for one have at least a BSN. I understand wanting to get away from the bedside, but...

  11. Compensation Suggestions

    maccheese posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    My job has asked nurses to "volunteer" to do wound assessments and care on night shift (as our current Wound Care Nurse is a bit overwhelmed to see all patients.) I am highly interested but would like...

  12. Compensation Suggestions

    maccheese replied to maccheese's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    We are being asked to pretty much br trained to do what the wound nurse at our facility would do, but on nights. The additional work would directly impact work load because, I would be responsible for...

  13. To my preceptor

    maccheese replied to maccheese's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I replied to your

  14. To my preceptor

    maccheese posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just wanted to say thanks for 1. Going directly to the nurse manager to give negative feedback, but over the course of five weeks, never speaking to me directly about any of these issues. 2. Stating...

  15. To my preceptor

    maccheese replied to maccheese's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would need help recognizing personality conflicts. I rarely have problems with people. People may say they have problems with me, but like in this instance, I usually hear from someone else. Just be...

  16. Any thoughts on Kindred Hospital?

    maccheese replied to isharRN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I had a couple of interviews with Kindred in Atlanta. I was very impressed that those I interviewed with were very honest about the work environment. They stated it would be hard and challenging, but...

  17. Can we talk about breastfeeding and breastmilk please?

    maccheese replied to TigerGalLE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Seems like the nursing culture in that unit needs to be adjusted from the top down. If the medical director of the unit and nursing leadership are educating the nurses on the importance of encouraging...

  18. Peds/OB

    maccheese replied to 16weeks's topic in General Students

    I thought PEDS was simple. It doesn't hurt to actually like this. To me, this was med surg for little people. You're learning what specific cardio, respiratory, renal, infectious diseases are common...

  19. Very nervous about my third semester of nursing!

    maccheese replied to RNIZZY14's topic in General Students

    Psyche...most likely will need to your know meds by category very well; safety, suicide precautions, and seizure precautions (alcohol w/d), are priorities no matter what (of course in addition to...

  20. New nursing1 student in jan- any advice/ suggestions?

    maccheese replied to spetro's topic in General Students

    I

  21. C's in Nursing

    maccheese replied to SSNS07's topic in General Students

    There are waaaay too many RN-BSN programs for you not to be able to get in somewhere. Do you have an idea what your weakness is. I know for most, its they way they test. The more you get familiar with...

  22. Worth it to retake A&P 1 and 2?

    maccheese replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    Personally, I would move on to Microbiology. Score an A in that class and move forward. I honestly would apply to several programs first. You may get accepted. They do take into account your entrance...

  23. Georgia Perimeter's Nursing Progran

    maccheese replied to Stewart22's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Pay attention to your powerpoints, take your outline for the class and read the sections in the book the correlate in the outline (don't ready pages 250-550 just because they were assigned,), use the...

  24. Med Surg: What Works For You?

    maccheese posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For those in or have made it through Med Surg, what study methods are working/have worked for you? Do you read all required readings, do you skim and focus, is your program based on powerpoints? Would...

  25. Med Surg: What Works For You?

    maccheese replied to maccheese's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I do reading only according to the powerpoint and the class outline. For some reason, they assign hundreds of pages of reading, but when it comes to the lecture, a lot of it isn't even discussed. I...