Loque BSN, RN

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1. Which MSN degree, CNE or CNS?

   Loque replied to Loque's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks for your insight. I am planning on being a Clinical Instructor for students at my Alma mater, do you believe that can serve as an entry level expertise? I would like to get my MSN and work on...

2. Which MSN degree, CNE or CNS?

   Loque posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Things have been going well at my job, and while I do enjoy critical care and caring for patients, I know that my long term plans will most likely not involve bedside direct patient care. I have...

3. Encouragement for those newly on orientation/new hires :)

   Loque replied to seaghost's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks for all the words of encouragement. It's always good to hear the

4. The problem with multiple preceptors...

   Loque replied to Loque's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks to everyone for their help and insight. I have done alot of thinking over the past few days, and plan on waiting everything out for a little bit longer. I like working there, and if I just...

5. The problem with multiple preceptors...

   Loque posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Is that I have to take a half step backwards each time. When my educator says I will be getting a new preceptor, I usually bite my lip, keep my breath hushed and low, and keep to myself. If you think...

6. New Nurse! Need Critical Care advice!

   Loque replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm a new grad in critical care, and things that I usually read are the the policies and binders that we have on our floor (they are like cheat sheets for policies, drip rates, standards, protocols,...

7. Your Starting Salary?

   Loque replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Most of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area hospitals pay in the $21-22 pay range, with like $4 diffs for nights and/or weekends. They are new grad friendly, but with student loans, living could be a...

8. How I Got My Dream Job!

   Loque replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thanks for your reply. I was thinking along the same wavelength when it came to these

9. Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

   Loque replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   "I'm going to need a larger

10. How I Got My Dream Job!

    Loque replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I really liked reading about this method, and I definitely think it's a way to make a applicant stand out, and probably bypass a few of the 'hoops' in the application process. Many of the hospitals...

11. Hobbies that keep your soul alive?

    Loque replied to TrinidadStudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm totally with ya, man. I spent my off time doing usually one of 4 things... lifting weights, writing, drinking whiskey, and going out with girls. Life is all about balance. Take care of your...

12. 7th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Loque replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Yup, that's Laverne. Looks like I'm not eating at that Mexican place

13. Protect Your Patients When Giving Promethazine (Phenergan)

    Loque replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks for a review of the current recommendations and policies. I was quizzed on the difference between using Zofran and Phenergan and besides the drowsiness, this is the most important

14. Help a Senior out :3

    Loque replied to mrjspham's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've yet to have any patient comment on me in a negative manner. The ones you would think would have a problem due to old fashioned values (elderly, immigrants from other countries), all respect me...

15. Frustrated!!!!!!! Am I alone on this?

    Loque replied to JenniferS_CNA's topic in General Students

    I understand that it's frustrating, and I agree that getting into something, anything, for the wrong reasons will ultimately end in failure. Whether it's appropriate or not, the people that got into...