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    BSN is a joke

    MunoRN replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    There was a time when it was accurate to generalize that the nursing education ASN programs was being different than BSN programs, and there were deficiencies in ASN education, as a result ASN...
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    BSN is a joke

    MunoRN replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Again, none of these examples are found solely in BSN programs, these same concepts are taught, typically at the same level, in ASN as well as BSN
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    Ethical issue?

    MunoRN replied to nursesmatter's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a number of families make this request, but I've never worked anywhere that was any consideration to abiding by the request. We're happy to tell the patient with whatever support and family...
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    BSN is a joke

    MunoRN replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing programs often organize the same content and curriculum different, so it doesn't really lend itself to compare them by how they break down their classes. Using the exact same content and...
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    BSN is a joke

    MunoRN replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    The core nursing program for both an ADN and BSN degree is about 2 years of full time school, typically between 75 and 95 total credits. This was a few years ago so there may be more now, but at one...
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    BSN is a joke

    MunoRN replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    I assume you're answering my previous question, what expanded education base are you referring to that makes you a more knowledgeable resource for your patients? For instance, a patient is asking...
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    BSN is a joke

    MunoRN replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    How does a BSN make someone a "better resource of
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    Hand Hygiene-PO Medications

    MunoRN replied to wendiwhiner's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What are you referring to by "transfer
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    BSN is a joke

    MunoRN replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    ASN and BSN program curriculum have become essentially identical, so I'm curious how you believe that despite being taught under the same curriculum that BSN students will learn different things than...
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    Bad experience as a patient

    MunoRN replied to Haarlem's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's been the standard rule at every PACU I've worked in, been a patient in, or had a family as a patient in. Typically family aren't allowed back until just before the patient leaves, or the...
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    Bad experience as a patient

    MunoRN replied to Haarlem's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry that was your experience, and while it's completely possible this was an uncaring and generally bad nurse, some of this could use some clarifying. The feeling that you can't breath normally...
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    Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    MunoRN replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    The 7 most dangerous myths about a $15 minimum wage -
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    Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    MunoRN replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    Minimum wage was actually meant to sustain to provide a living wage, including for families. FDR, who initiated the minimum wage, gave this explanation: "no business which depends for existence on...
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    Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    MunoRN replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    Raising the minimum wage raises the costs of goods produced primarily by at or near minimum wage workers by between 4 and 5%, which doesn't mean a $15 value meal, it actually adds about 17 cents to...
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    Is this reportable to the BON?

    MunoRN replied to TX_L&DRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's actually a legitimate ethical violation, and yes the BON should be made aware. There's nothing wrong with nurses and doctors providing the same care to family members that other non-nurses and...
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    With a MSN, why do I need a BSN?

    MunoRN replied to INrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    It's not really possible to get a masters degree and not a bachelor's degree in the process, ADN to MSN programs are more accurately called ADN to BSN/MSN programs. These programs typically don't...
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    Verbal order-Denied by resident

    MunoRN replied to Traumamama02's topic in Emergency

    At every ICU and ED I've worked in, an MD order to switch to another sedation/analgesia agent has always meant you stop the meds that are currently ordered only after you are starting to administer...
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    Mom suing nurse after suffocation accident

    MunoRN posted a topic in Nursing News

    This Mother Is Suing a Hospital for Millions After She Accidentally Killed Her
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    Verbal order-Denied by resident

    MunoRN replied to Traumamama02's topic in Emergency

    That's a weird situation all around. Personally, if the resident had hand delivered me the propofol and then was claiming there's no reason to think it was ordered, I go get the pyxis medication...
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    Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    MunoRN replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience it rarely creates or maintains a good work environment or support, which is primarily the fault of ANCC, I have seen it work though but only through the efforts of staff nurses. So...
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    Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    MunoRN replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    And that's basically what Magnet is, a group of surveyors asking staff nurses if they're happy and well supported, as well as evaluating the characteristics at a hospital that would likely produce...
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    Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    MunoRN replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    His basic premise in incorrect, Magnet isn't an award for excellent nursing care, it's an award for hospitals that provide a good work environment and good support for patient care, but it doesn't...
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    ER Nurse to Lunch Break Before Medicating Patient for Pain

    MunoRN replied to wondern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's important not to minimize the importance of pain control in patients with acute conditions or injuries, but opiates are definitely not a "first line" treatment of anything except of acute opiate...
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    Ethical issue regarding antipsychotic

    MunoRN replied to ksusn's topic in General Nursing

    What you're describing is unfortunately not all that unusual, but you are correct that it's not appropriate to lie to a patient about what medications you are giving them. There are specific criteria...
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    Can I be fired for refusing PPD during pregnancy?

    MunoRN replied to RN/Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer is free to terminate your employment for refusing to meet their requirements, particularly since there is no evidence to support a claim they are asking you to do something unsafe. At...