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  1. New CPR

    workingspaz replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    so, how did it

  2. Texas Tech RN-BSN, Fall 2011 class

    workingspaz replied to jsmitc's topic in Texas Nursing

    sign back into merlin, your admission status should be

  3. Does this mean I'm hired ?

    workingspaz replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    when in doubt, wait! in today's market, definately get offer letter, signed and turned in and confirmed start date prior to giving any notice.

  4. New CPR

    workingspaz replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    from what i understand, as healthcare providers we are moving to 1. tap and shout (gaze across chest to determine adequate breathing) 2. assess pulse. 3.begin compressions if needed(same 30-2 ratio)...

  5. Fecal Disimpaction

    workingspaz replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    am i overthinking this? manual disimpaction= actual entry of object (gloved finger) to pt cavity and pulling out fecal matter, yes? had a pt , language barrier, took lots of kayexalate, made some...

  6. Did you leave soon after your "One Year"?

    workingspaz replied to RNDreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i spent 4 mos searching for a job.. finally landed one with a whopper of a commute.. but i was grateful. i had a plan, work 2 yrs or more there, take advantage of their RN to BSN program and tuition...

  7. Career change

    workingspaz replied to lpac8's topic in General Nursing

    i know the idea of LPN then bridge to RN is a very appealing choice, with less school down time prior to work transition... consider this though- many hopsitals are NOT hiring LPN's (or LVN's for that...

  8. should I withdraw??

    workingspaz replied to catz123's topic in General Nursing

    yipes. that's a tough position to be facing. i've not walked in your shoes, so please take my advise and make it work in whatever way suits you best. when my nusing school colleagues faced a similar...

  9. overworked and exhausted

    workingspaz replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    get out of there! does not sound like a nurse friendly organization if they are putting you and YOUR license at risk in this manner. sounds like you are trying to do the right thing, but loyalty like...

  10. Question for those who work with a majority of Filipino nurses

    workingspaz replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    my experience was that the Filipino (sp?) nurses were more helpful and nuturing to me than any of the other nurses on the unit. and i was an RN they were LVN. of course what happens to one person...

  11. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    workingspaz replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    worked in an interesting hospital once.. one lady admitted for +3wks for Bronchitis/Pneumonia. almost like clockwork this lady walked downstairs to the "gift shop" all hours of the day... often could...

  12. Please help me, I have some questions for a nurse.

    workingspaz replied to bnfoutz's topic in General Nursing

    brooke- i have a typed response for this assignment- do you have an email i can send it to?

  13. So Confused. Please Help.

    workingspaz replied to FutureRN618's topic in General Nursing

    there's no easy way to get what you want. if money is a factor go for an ADN. that way you can continue to work and gain the experience you'll need for admin or head nursing while continuing with your...