RN4NICU

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  1. NP specialty question.

    RN4NICU replied to joey442000's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ortho is not an NP "specialty" per se. You would need to specialize in family, adult, or perhaps acute care. NPs do not generally spend most of their time in the OR. An RNFA (RN First Assistant)...

  2. comfy shoes

    RN4NICU replied to analiezel's topic in General Nursing

    Crocs could do a little better with their sizing - one size crushes my feet and the next size up is HUGE. If they fit, they would probably feel okay. Nothing has ever hurt my feet as bad as...

  3. Experiences w/ Reason Medical or Allheart?

    RN4NICU replied to Serenyd's topic in General Nursing

    I'll try that, thanks.

  4. Experiences w/ Reason Medical or Allheart?

    RN4NICU replied to Serenyd's topic in General Nursing

    I ordered an item from allheart in January that I have STILL not received. I have called/complained/emailed many times, but they still have not refunded my credit card (yes, they charge it BEFORE...

  5. Bachelors Degree for New RN's

    RN4NICU replied to jkharley's topic in General Nursing

    Considering that the BSN is an entry level in its own right, there is no reason whatsoever to require/expect/recommend experience before obtaining

  6. Am I out of line or am I just whining??? Feeling a little picked on!

    RN4NICU replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Good grief. First the incident in the ER and now this?? I would get out of that h***hole as fast as my legs would carry me. There are too many nursing positions out there for ANY employer to feel...

  7. Critical Care Differential

    RN4NICU replied to land64shark's topic in General Nursing

    Only time I get a critical care differential anymore is when I am working

  8. Is a BSN needed in nursing today?

    RN4NICU replied to SierraN's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what you want to do, and of course, where you are. A BSN is required for all management positions (from nurse manager on up) where I am, and a Master's degree is required for upper...

  9. New Grad hired for Float pool

    RN4NICU replied to Pleaides's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to form an opinion without knowing about the orientation process. Did they address this in the interview? Where I work, nurses who are hired for float pool get 6-8 weeks (depending on the...

  10. NO Lunch-- Ever?!!

    RN4NICU replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it is not. Federal law (the Fair Labor Standards Act) does NOT require that employers provide break periods for employees. It only specifies that if short (5-20 minute) breaks ARE...

  11. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    RN4NICU replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    How about those who think their patients have a "prostrate" as opposed to a

  12. Nurse Practitioner Speciality And Job Limitations

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

    I did, thanks. :chuckle That's what I get for PWE (posting while

  13. Unfair Discipline at Work...What do you Think?

    RN4NICU replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. If I am a patient in a hospital, I don't owe anybody anything. They are not my "customers" OR my patients at that point. The OP said she was in a hospital gown and sweats and that this...

  14. National Nursing Board

    RN4NICU replied to tferdaise's topic in General Nursing

    I had the EXACT same thought. A national board would be a nightmare! It would be much simpler if the rest of the states out there would just get with the program and join the compact (instead of...

  15. Nurse Practitioner Speciality And Job Limitations

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

    I agree, follow what interests you. While it is true that specialist tracts may lock you in to a certain specialty, if you really wish to specialize, the generalist tracts won't always get you where...

  16. Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    RN4NICU replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    A statement that definitely bears repeating. Thank you Karen RNs should not be put down because of their bad apples, nor should LPNs, CNAs, doctors, lawyers, or police officers. NO profession on the...

  17. Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    RN4NICU replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen many LPN's and MD's and PharmD's about whom I could say the same thing. I find your comment insulting. Just because you have seen SOME RN's whom you obviously do not respect, does not...

  18. Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    RN4NICU replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Where did i suggest cutting your pay? I didn't. Please do not read more into my post than what is there. WHAT I SAID was that letting new grads earn almost as much as nurses who have been...

  19. Does NLN accreditation matter?

    RN4NICU replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

    Either NLN or CCNE accreditation is acceptable, but I would not go to a school that was not accredited by one or the

  20. What Is/ Was your grading scale in nursing school?

    RN4NICU replied to brina's topic in General Nursing

    Ever peeked at the CRNA forum? Competition for some graduate programs is

  21. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    RN4NICU replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    and how quickly you become the topic of discussion, since they feel like they don't need to worry about anything getting back to you if you don't listen/participate in the

  22. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    RN4NICU replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately trust and respect often do not go hand in hand. People can think you are trustworthy and feel comfortable that you will not cause them harm BUT treat you as if you are lower than the...

  23. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    RN4NICU replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    There are often 2 sides to that one. I set my priorities and budget my time and often wind up with down time here and there. If a colleague really needs some help, I am more than happy to give it if...

  24. What Is/ Was your grading scale in nursing school?

    RN4NICU replied to brina's topic in General Nursing

    Unless they want to attend grad school. I know many people who now wish they hadn't just "gotten by" when they were in nursing school because they are now having a hard time getting into grad...

  25. CRNA Programs in New England for Non-nursing majors?

    RN4NICU replied to drthomasjay's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Direct entry programs for which there is a requirement for experience issued by the accrediting body (NNP and CRNA come to mind) require students to take time off once they are RNs and they must work...