ACute RN

ACute RN

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  1. Continuing Education

    ACute RN replied to jabroadwater's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure where you are from, but in Pittsburgh there are several RN to BSN programs that have very different requirements. The program I went through only required that you had a diploma or ADN,...

  2. stress relief kit

    ACute RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    At the advice of a friend, I made a stress relief kit to keep in my locker at work. I have a bottle of lavender rosemary body spray and mini dark chocolate bars. Belief it or not, have a few whiffs...

  3. Questions regarding significance of nursing research

    ACute RN replied to SCNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a RN for 5 years. I graduated from a hospital-based diploma program, completed a RN to BSN program, and will be finished with a MSN in nursing education in 2 months. I have worked in...

  4. Sharing prescriptions of non narcotic medications

    ACute RN replied to LadyMonteCarlo's topic in General Nursing

    Legally, I'm not sure what prohibits this, but I am sure there is something... But ethically, it is definitely not

  5. "1-2 yrs acute nrs experience preferred.." what does this mean?

    ACute RN replied to im_melba's topic in General Nursing

    acute care refers to hospital/inpatient nursing... this can be med/surg, telemetry, ICU, etc... if you have assisted living experience, I would consider this long-term care... even if a positon...

  6. Direct entry MSN/CNL without nursing experience

    ACute RN replied to rstigers's topic in Nurse Management

    just a few comments on your post... "i fully expect and plan on workin for a couple of years as an rn to gain practical clinical knowledge." in this position, experience is a must!!! the staff will...

  7. What do you read to keep current?

    ACute RN replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I like the journal Nursing 2011 (or whatever the year is!)... The section titled "Clinical Rounds" has some interesting information on current issues... If you are interested in staying in your...

  8. Should I bother to get my rn?

    ACute RN replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    An RN license opens the door to endless

  9. Best places for new grad hires?

    ACute RN replied to bustthewave's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just FYI... There is a nursing shortage! I know it may not seem as though there is one, but there is a simple explanation for this... Withing the past five years, the economy began to plummet which...

  10. Can any nurses help me with documentation? I'm a nursing student.

    ACute RN replied to italy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would imagine the documentation ?'s are going to test your knowledge of how to document assessment findings. Just remember keep it as objective as possible and do not make assumptions, such as...

  11. Nursing Faculty orientation on a medical unit

    ACute RN replied to sassysmart66's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a clinical instructor for a year now... I was asked to have a group of accelerated BSN students over the summer for their "acute/complex" course clinicals... I was told that we would be...

  12. No Oncology Lecture ADN Program

    ACute RN replied to Charlotto's topic in General Nursing

    I happen to be adjunct faculty in a BSN program and staff nurse working in oncology... I think the student presentations are an EXCELLENT idea and I am sure that you find them a lot more interesting...

  13. Online class Vs traditional class room

    ACute RN replied to gettout's topic in General Nursing

    Many RN to BSN programs seem to be switching to the wayside of on-line learning. I know a few people who have completed the University of Phoenix program and have competitive jobs. Just make sure...

  14. Nursing School Question. Please Help.

    ACute RN replied to FutureRN618's topic in General Nursing

    I am from the Pittsburgh area and there are a few of those programs around... From what I have read/heard, you do receive credit for courses taken for your BA or BS. The pre-requisites generally...

  15. IV Gauge for CT

    ACute RN replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Emergency

    20G!!!

  16. where to start working as a new nurse.....

    ACute RN replied to O'NanRn's topic in General Nursing

    As for your love of OB... getting your foot in the door by working PP is probably a very smart move. Although OB is not my area, I do keep tabs on job postings and ads - many L & D positions...

  17. What's the difference between per diem and registry....

    ACute RN replied to pattycake's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that it depends on the facility or agency you are working for... let me first say that my definition of "per diem" is for someone to work as needed and "registry" is a float pool to...

  18. Can NPs do bedside nursing?

    ACute RN replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a NP that worked prn as a RN on a cardiac unit while she was working on her DNP and teaching for a local community college. She did practice within the RN scope only but her assessment...

  19. Do your clinicals at the hosp. you want to work at?

    ACute RN replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to go against the majority here... I wouldn't necessarily select clinical placements based upon where I want to work. My rationale is based upon experience... I went to a hospital-based...

  20. Lactation Specialist?

    ACute RN replied to misselena's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a good friend that is a IBCLC. From what I understand... you must work a certain # of hours w/ nursing moms & newborns before taking the examination. I would check the certification...