RN4NICU

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  1. Can you be called "Doctor" with a PhD in Nursing?

    RN4NICU replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Funny thing, I've never heard a JD refer to him/herself as "Doctor" in any setting. I say, if you've earned the degree, you should be able to use the title. If vets, podiatrists, chiropractors,...

  2. PA vs. RN

    RN4NICU replied to malika's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't really make sense to compare PA's to nurses. They have two VERY different roles. A closer comparison would be to compare PA's to NP's. If you are making that comparison, many will chose NP...

  3. kicked out of school- failed professionalism!

    RN4NICU replied to m_lanham's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand, you must have COMPLETED a nursing program to be eligible to sit for NCLEX-RN in California, or any other state. Edited to add: This is from the CA BON website: Applicants must...

  4. RN to BSN online

    RN4NICU replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wouldn't stress. They have noncompetitive admission, so everyone gets

  5. Some questions about your job

    RN4NICU replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

    Transient Ischemic Attack (or "mini-stroke" if you

  6. How about the HARDEST job in nursing?

    RN4NICU replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that the job you most dislike would be the hardest job. That would be different for everyone. For me, it would be ANY form of Med/Surg. I hated, hated, HATED it in nursing school and...

  7. Don't laugh, but... what if I throw up??

    RN4NICU replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Nursing

    If it happens, it happens. It is an involuntary reflex of the body and there isn't anything you can do about it. Some people are just more sensitive to sights, smells, and even the thought of sights...

  8. Most easy job in Nursing?

    RN4NICU replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. Every research opening I have ever come across required a MINIMUM of a BSN, with MSN preferred. Not a problem for me, since I have my BSN and am working toward my MSN, but they also...

  9. Has anyone had successful spinal surgery?

    RN4NICU replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Better a neurologist than an orthopod. Joking aside, definitely go with a neurosurgeon and don't be shy about getting a second or even a third opinion. Your back is nothing to mess around

  10. Career change Question

    RN4NICU replied to scottav8r's topic in General Nursing

    I second the recommendation for accelerated BSN. However, if you are pretty sure that being an RN is what you want, I wouldn't worry about being an LPN or CNA, I would just apply directly to an RN...

  11. Drop outs or Change of mind

    RN4NICU replied to mary777's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Sometimes you have to try something and actually do it before you can realize that it isnt for you and qualified candidates have every right to experience for themselves whether nursing is...

  12. Most easy job in Nursing?

    RN4NICU replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure you have to have a BSN for

  13. Any CA FNP online Grads

    RN4NICU replied to ChesterRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    California is the only state where you don't need to have at least an MSN to be an

  14. Any CA FNP online Grads

    RN4NICU replied to ChesterRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    With their "certificate" NP programs (no Masters Degree and only good in the state of CA), you would think they would be the capital of alternative training

  15. Any expereince with patient controlled oral analgesic

    RN4NICU replied to roey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Some people probably can't be trusted not to misuse their pain medication outside the hospital, but what they do once they are outside those doors is their own business and their own responsibility....

  16. Any expereince with patient controlled oral analgesic

    RN4NICU replied to roey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think it is a bad idea. There is really no guarantee that the patient would take the medication as directed, yet while the patient is in the hospital, the nurse is responsible for medication...

  17. Any expereince with patient controlled oral analgesic

    RN4NICU replied to roey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That is just a regular PCA pump. The OP was talking about ORAL PCA (leaving the oral pain meds with the patient). I've never heard of that

  18. Nurse's Appreciation Week Article

    RN4NICU replied to CindiM's topic in General Nursing

    National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May

  19. Preterm and Very Preterm babies

    RN4NICU replied to deaners's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's what I was thinking too. Almost 3 pounds would be one HUGE 26

  20. Would you prefer a younger nurse to an older nurse?? (pls don't take to offense)

    RN4NICU replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    Older doesn't guarantee experience, though. Last year, our unit hired 2 new graduates who were both at least 15-20 years older than me, yet I have 9 years more experience than they

  21. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    RN4NICU replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I would really prefer that butts, poop (or "code browns"), and/or bedpans were left completely out of it, but maybe that's just

  22. What happens to the nurse?

    RN4NICU replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing

    It's also a good example of the petty, childish behavior that not only gives nursing a bad reputation (making the entire profession look petty and childish), but serves as one more reason experienced...

  23. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    RN4NICU replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  24. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    RN4NICU replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    That one might be taken the wrong

  25. anyone here NOT have back problems?

    RN4NICU replied to alias's topic in General Nursing

    You are not a weakling, you are just smart. What those nurses are doing is dangerous to their backs, not to mention just plain stupid. That is the only way I can describe trying to "play hero" and...