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RNBSN1

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  1. Army medic (91 C) for 6 years in the 80's.
  2. question for RN's who started out as LPN's

    Yes
  3. Best shift to work with teens at home

    This is a delimna. Day shifts would seem to be a safer choice, although difficult and inconvenient. Childcare costs incurred by working night shifts would be more expensive, and teenaged parties and weird goings on are more likely to occur as a resul...
  4. I used to work the night shift in nursing homes through the registry, my patient loads ranged anywhere from 24-114, and I routinely faced staffing problems. The most bizarre experience I had was being the lone licensed nurse, with 114 patients on a...
  5. Funniest real orders you have seen in a chart?

    Epogen ( This was the complete order)
  6. What does your screenname mean?

    RN with a BSN
  7. Nurses caps!

    No way! I haven't worn one since the 80's, and didn't like it then.
  8. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    Yes
  9. Nope!
  10. Would you recommend Valerian to promote sleep?

    A strong cup of chamomile tea also promotes sleep.
  11. New overtime law "myths and facts" Yes, hourly RNs are affected

    Neither would I.
  12. Who "Owns" the "nursing shortage?"

    I don't live very far from that hospital, and am familiar with that article. Granted, the nurses have made progress by having their benefits and compensation increased (comparable to the area), but the working conditions haven't changed, and they a...
  13. Who "Owns" the "nursing shortage?"

    Sadly, it'll never happen.
  14. Least favorite subject?

    Statistics
  15. Layoffs tomorrow!

    California
  16. Layoffs tomorrow!

    What changes???
  17. Layoffs tomorrow!

    As a cost-saving measure, there were several nurse layoffs (among others) at a nursing home in my area a few months ago. The facility continues to be in operation, and closure is not anticipated.
  18. Layoffs tomorrow!

    California
  19. Huh?????????????????????????????????????????????????
  20. Signing new grad contract?

    I couldn't have stated it better.
  21. White uniform dress common nowadays?

    I haven't worn an all-white nursing uniform since the late 1980's.
  22. I Hate Statistics!!!!

    I hated Statistics
  23. Accountantcy
  24. revenge is sweet............

    Good story
  25. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    AAbsolutely!!!!!!