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  1. Any Diploma RN's out there?

    RN4NICU replied to sherichance's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ok...I get it now. Unfortunately, it seems that it may not be an available option for you there in CT (dont know, I don't live there). I do know that some states are looking to phase out the diploma...

  2. Forcing nurses to work as aides

    RN4NICU replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    You ARE kidding, right? The OP posted that she works in LTC - working as an aide in LTC is backbreaking physical labor. What a nice break indeed. They HAVE to pay her nursing wages, because she...

  3. hairstyles on nurses....your opinion

    RN4NICU replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    LOL

  4. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    RN4NICU replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to hear the tone of voice to know how he meant

  5. Any Diploma RN's out there?

    RN4NICU replied to sherichance's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That was the question that occurred to me as well. I would have asked earlier, but was afraid of the response I might get - Why does it HAVE to be a diploma program, why will ASN/BSN not

  6. Which specialties in demand?

    RN4NICU replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    This differs greatly from region to region, and facility to facility even. Med-surg is always in demand as are specialty areas. Very few specialties, anymore, do not have turnover. Don't worry about...

  7. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    RN4NICU replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are so rude, it is just amazing:icon_roll Don't get me wrong, it's nice to look young and for others to recognize the youthful appearance, but the tone of the statement "Can we get a...

  8. I need some non-work-related goals...

    RN4NICU replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_lol: Thanks for the laugh Steph, I really needed it today. I have had similar thoughts - my job is not BAD, but I want more out of my life than just nursing can offer. I have been searching as...

  9. Did you all watch today's Dr.Phil show today? He apolized in his show today

    RN4NICU replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    woohoo a fake apology from a real

  10. CPR and Cracked Sternums

    RN4NICU replied to Rush's topic in General Nursing

    I thought about that, but I don't think you're covered at work - I think it becomes a practice issue then. However, broken ribs during CPR, while not mandatory, are certainly likely and largely...

  11. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    RN4NICU replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you guys always have pens in your pockets - my pens all seem to grow cute little legs while I am at work and use them to jump into the pockets of RTs, STs, PTs, MDs, or anyone else passing...

  12. Night Nurses-Pts think we sleep?

    RN4NICU replied to dosamigos76's topic in General Nursing

    Experts actually recommend that employers do just that - provide employees with a place to nap for about a half hour to an hour on the night shift. Their rationale is it lessens the ill health effects...

  13. CPR and Cracked Sternums

    RN4NICU replied to Rush's topic in General Nursing

    People can sue for anything, but suing someone for saving your life (in the absence of a DNR, of course) is likely to get you laughed out of court - not to mention, people might be less likely to...

  14. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    RN4NICU replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Really? I can't imagine any rhyme or reason to what a nurse looks like. I know just the nurses on my unit run the gamut from liposuctioned-barbie-doll-wanna-be's to great-grand mothers. Tall &...

  15. I am worth less for Christmas?!?!?

    RN4NICU replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, there will be NO extra compensation for the sacrifice this year. The holiday differential is exactly the same as the weekend differential, but it is an either/or kind of thing (they...

  16. What is it like? What do you do?

    RN4NICU posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I've thought about pursuing management opportunities to move my career in the administrative direction, but I realize that I don't really know what I would be getting myself into. What is a typical...

  17. Nursing Specialties?

    RN4NICU replied to dillinger's topic in General Nursing

    Also keep in mind that just because you are specialized, even if you are certified in your specialty, that does not mean that you will never be required to work outside your specialty. Specialty...

  18. Asn/bsn?

    RN4NICU replied to dillinger's topic in General Nursing

    whoever told you that the BSN was 4-5 more years post-ASN SERIOUSLY misinformed you, or you are looking at the WRONG PROGRAM. lt shouldn't be more than 2 years even if you go

  19. nicu = critical care?

    RN4NICU replied to JVanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    just a side note - most CRNA programs do not accept ER or flight experience as critical care either. Experience requirement varies greatly program to program. Some will accept almost any kind of...

  20. If you work more than 40 hrs. a week are you supposed to get OT?

    RN4NICU replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Most health care facilities operate on an 80-hour pay period of 2 weeks rather than sticking to the specifics of 40 hours/week - which is to say that as long as long as your hours for the pay period...

  21. New Change to my Unit

    RN4NICU replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering - (and forgive me if I have misunderstood what you said), but why would you and your NM have considered it appropriate for adult transplant surgeons to admit to the pediatric service as...

  22. Governator kicks nurses butts!!!

    RN4NICU replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    It was the comments made by this a--hole that turned my stomach. I realize that the comments were made by the "enemy", so to speak, but they contribute toward the pool of information (no matter that...

  23. I can't start a new thread in The Break Room?

    RN4NICU replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I also got the same message when I tried to post to a thread in the current events

  24. 12 hour shifts to 8 hour shifts...

    RN4NICU replied to alli's topic in General Nursing

    I could have written this post. I feel the exact same way. 12 hour shifts are so depressing. And beyond 8-9 hours into a shift, I jfind that I just do not care anymore - I'm too tired. I have a hard...

  25. What about breaks?

    RN4NICU replied to avahsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    It will depend on what state the poster resides in. Some states actually stipulate in their laws that nurses are exempt from the requirements other employees benefit from. Thankfully I do not live...