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  1. After I graduate can I start right off in the ER?

    anonymurse replied to sphz9471's topic in Emergency

    Well cool, that's 2 votes for

  2. how do you afford to live while in school?

    anonymurse replied to gordonarkell's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Mil retirement, old GI Bill, working some nights as NA and unit secretary. One year to

  3. After I graduate can I start right off in the ER?

    anonymurse replied to sphz9471's topic in Emergency

    I had some really good advice, all different. One ER nurse who's monstrously good and fast went straight into the ER and doesn't see why anyone else shouldn't. She thinks to be the best nurse you can...

  4. Advantages of ENA membership?

    anonymurse replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    The big benefit is the meetings. You don't have to join to go to the meetings. I'm a student and I bought the student membership just 'cause it seemed impolite to go to all the meetings I can and not...

  5. nursing assistants?

    anonymurse replied to JaniceLM's topic in Virginia Nursing

    NAs get paid poorly. So do unit secretaries. I quit a higher paying job to work as NA and US PRN at the hospital whose RN school I attend (and where I'll work). What I'm losing in money I'm more than...

  6. Where to Live-Williamsburg/Newp.News...

    anonymurse replied to froggyb79's topic in Virginia Nursing

    If you have kids and you like public schooling, I highly recommend York County or Poquoson schools. One of the first things I heard when I moved here (from a NN cop with kids in York Co. schools) was...

  7. looking for info on RSHT

    anonymurse replied to Sakina's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I believe all the VA community colleges with RN programs have long waits. So far as I know, these are all based on a point system where you get so many points per prereq completed. If you're thinking...

  8. Indianapolis RN employment picture?

    anonymurse posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, I'm in a RN hospital diploma school here in the Tidewater area of VA and Hamilton County looks like a much more affordable place to own a home compared to here. Also RNs get paid 14% more there...

  9. #1 safety peeve.

    anonymurse posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My #1 pt safety peeve is illegible (what I think of as culpably negligent) handwriting, and illegible signatures without printed names under

  10. I shaved off a patient's mustache. Was I wrong?

    anonymurse replied to NebbyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Nebby, I think everyone's saying there are some things that are sensitive and you just plain have to be careful about them if they're not part of your ordinary skill set, the things you were taught...

  11. If not a nurse...what????

    anonymurse replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    That's interesting; we have a marine biologist in our RN school changing careers. Life is funny. Dunno, I kinda think anyone can achieve their dreams if they figure it out and pay the price. I knew a...

  12. The "bully" nurse

    anonymurse replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry I didn't understand; where did the physician write what he wrote, and where did the unit secretary write what she

  13. Pet Peeves

    anonymurse replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I love assisting and wish I could take the PCA course given by the hospital (probably same as your PCT) and wouldn't you know, they give it days only and I'm going to RN school days, however I...

  14. Pet Peeves

    anonymurse replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    I maintain 3 pair in my pocket at all times (have used all three at times and anyway it's hard to find a box of large when

  15. Pet Peeves

    anonymurse replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    If you need to know (engaged in a working situation with the person), just reach out and flip it around, saying "There you go." No muss, no

  16. The "bully" nurse

    anonymurse replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The blessings of being in a shortage field we all know well. The drawback is that in a fight where any warm body will do, all, regardless of abilities, in some way are leveled, and let's face it,...

  17. If not a nurse...what????

    anonymurse replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

  18. Fingertip pulse oximeters.

    anonymurse replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

  19. Fingertip pulse oximeters.

    anonymurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Seems every IVAC clip-on ox probe I run across is either dying or dead (missing). Problem is, it's a purchase order item, so they don't get replaced. Been thinking about buying my own fingertip pulse...

  20. Where do you buy your scrubs?

    anonymurse replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    I like color and lots of it, but on my terms, no cartoons or typical scrub prints. www.peachesuniformsofnc.com - Some nice prints in 3-pocket. Sturdy fabric. Fast delivery....

  21. Groped on the job...

    anonymurse replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    However he put it, I think his point is that he is entitled to maintain his personal boundaries. No question that anyone who puts his hands on another needs permission to do so. I have heard some...

  22. Groped on the job...

    anonymurse replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's OK. You were surprised because you hadn't considered the possibility. Most people don't run scenarios beforehand. I didn't until I read your post. I will take some time to think this through, but...

  23. Expert nurse

    anonymurse replied to malusport's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yeah Tweet, I was really frustrated until I read "From Novice to Expert" and finally understood the progression; it calmed me all down. Got to meet Benner (she was at our school for a Carnegie...

  24. attitudes of male and female patients towards male nursing students

    anonymurse replied to Jhanez_k2p's topic in Men in Nursing

    No probs here, even on

  25. Percent of men in class?

    anonymurse replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    No.