RN4NICU

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  1. Is English required to be an RN?

    RN4NICU replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I dont need no skool It does get confusing (after a couple of margaritas) trying to read internet shortcuts that some people use (u no who u

  2. Codes you wish you could call

    RN4NICU replied to kat911's topic in General Nursing

    Last couple of places I've worked at, this was paged as a "Code Green" I thought that one was a standard now. If not, it should be. They paged it almost every day, it seemed like. Not as effective...

  3. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    RN4NICU replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    NO...actually I meant that the CNA's that are called PCT's (or whatever) that you referred to are not feigning education that they do not

  4. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    RN4NICU replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    They are not feigning education that they do not have. By calling themselves professional nurses, the LPNs in question are pretending to be something they are not and to the lay public who does not...

  5. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    RN4NICU replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    At least that wouldn't be misleading the public by implying they have education that they do not have.I would bet the BON did not have any knowledge of this. It is quite illegal. I think I would make...

  6. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    RN4NICU replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    And it may come in very handy when your back decides its had

  7. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    RN4NICU replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    Sad thing is, it's been this way for so long that if the entry level to professional nursing was changed to the BSN tomorrow, I don't think this would

  8. Is 30 Unit RN a good way to go????

    RN4NICU replied to NurseUBack2Healh's topic in California Nursing

    I've never heard of this - wow, learn something new every day. Would the graduate be similar to a diploma nurse or is it something else

  9. Forensic Nursing anyone?

    RN4NICU replied to Sweetems1231's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to be a forensic nurse, start with nursing. After that, there are graduate programs in

  10. $12 an hour?!

    RN4NICU replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is so weird because the hospital I work in does not even use LPNs. I can't believe hospitals in your area are turning down RNs!

  11. $12 an hour?!

    RN4NICU replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, but the cost of living in LA is

  12. are CVL placements a horrible painful experience for pts?

    RN4NICU replied to epiphany's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Versed is a good idea when giving interns their first crack at anything.

  13. how difficult it is to get into your first choice job?

    RN4NICU replied to bk2va03's topic in General Nursing

    It is difficult to predict what the supply of and demand for nurses is going to be like years in the future. You just have to roll the dice and take your chances, and possibly take a job that is not...

  14. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    RN4NICU replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    How about increasing pay for BSNs --- it would be a lot easier, and a lot less ridiculous. Even though, administrators do have a flair for the

  15. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    RN4NICU replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't the ADN developed as a war-time thing when more nurses were needed - and needed right then, if not the day before yesterday? It seems I heard that somewhere. AMEN, sister! Again, I say...

  16. Phi Theta Kappa... is it worth the $55 bucks?

    RN4NICU replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I get it now - I had never heard of

  17. Nurses crossing picket lines??

    RN4NICU replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    The hospitals in CA do have strike

  18. Phi Theta Kappa... is it worth the $55 bucks?

    RN4NICU replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    I thought Nursing's honor society was Sigma Theta Tau? Anyway, Jenn, you asked if it would help you get a job - I seriously doubt it. It might help you get into a higher degree program, but not with...

  19. resignation without good recommendation

    RN4NICU replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard the way some employers get around the "slander" liability thing is to ask if the employee is eligible for rehire. To state yes or no provides factual information only (the person is or is...

  20. Only 4 periods a year!!

    RN4NICU replied to Rudegal2020's topic in General Nursing

    The progestin in the Seasonale BCP thins out the uterine lining, so there is less of a need for the regular sloughing. Seasonale (or extended contraception with other BCP) actually is therapuetic for...

  21. NP bridge programs, regarding ADVANCE article...

    RN4NICU replied to Chris-FNP's topic in General Nursing

    I know this poster has not been here in more than 3 years, but I just had to voice agreement with this statement. Dorothy Orem and good ol' Flo. Nightingale were great...thanks ladies, but I do not...

  22. Nurses grossed out by spit/mucus

    RN4NICU replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I've had enough ortho problems myself that bones and joints don't bother me. I used to order takeout from the OR while we were wrapping up a total joint replacement. First time I felt crepitus, I...

  23. Nurses grossed out by spit/mucus

    RN4NICU replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm the oddball then LOL - boogers, snot, sputum, ET suction...bring it on. I'll suction your patient if you'll clean up mine. I can suction and drink a milkshake at the same time. Thank...

  24. Aspirating breast milk, then re feeding?

    RN4NICU replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nope, that's a new one for me. Yuck - poor baby. If we are THAT curious, we weigh before and after, but as Gompers noted, its not too accurate. If we are worried about baby getting enough, we tell...

  25. New grad dealing with angry/yelling patients

    RN4NICU replied to pumpkin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a wonderful idea -- maybe American hospitals will take notice and follow suit - The sooner the better Edited to add - it should apply to family members too. They should not be allowed to...