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  1. Would you recommend CNA experience prior to Nursing School?

    BGSRN replied to onesmallspark's topic in General Nursing

    Working as a nurse assistant is invaluable IMO. Not sure if there is a need to be a CNA but having experience in the "real world" of an acute care hospital is advantageous. I recall a recent AD grad...

  2. Shared governance

    BGSRN replied to Grushenka's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    governance is not shared when you have a hierarchy. an idea can be "shot down" if those in power do not agree, even if the "masses" think it is a positive change. been there, done

  3. L.P.N. to R.N. is it that much harder?

    BGSRN replied to wanna-b-R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    I also started as an LPN and returned for my Associate Degree a few years later, then my BSN and now working on my MSN. Going from an LPN to an RN - having some courses out of the way was a big help....

  4. Conflict with Manager - suggestions please!

    BGSRN replied to Lalage's topic in General Nursing

    What union represents the nurses at your facility? Seems the manager had a pretty poor excuse of not hiring you into that first full time postion you applied for and the union should have gotten...

  5. Mandatory overtime and on call

    BGSRN replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    No mandatory overtime - no mandatory call other than in the OR. HOWEVER - prior to the union we were made to stay mandatory and were also made to take

  6. "Universal Beds" Concept

    BGSRN replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    Where does the accountabilty and responsibility for the patient lie w/monitor techs? If they do not recognize or alert you to a problem and harm is done (I read a case a long time ago about a dead...

  7. Malpractice Question

    BGSRN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Do adjunct clinical instructors need additional malpractice coverage? Thanks

  8. Clinical Adjunct Patient Accountability

    BGSRN replied to BGSRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks for the insight - I will do a little more research as

  9. Clinical Adjunct Patient Accountability

    BGSRN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi, I will be starting as an adjunct clinical instructor soon and have been told the following: 1. I am responsible totally for all the action of each student regardless if they are acting on their...

  10. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    BGSRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wish we did not need a union, however it is the less of two evils from my

  11. Aides giving the "new nurse" problems

    BGSRN replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is frustrating to see complacency in action. I enjoy what I do and my patients are my focus. When I see co-workers (both nurses and clinicals) sitting and there is still so much to do it really...

  12. How many Pt do you take care of?

    BGSRN replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    Tele unit in MA. Average of 4-5 patients. Do not always have a secretary and/or a clinical. No charge nurse. RN may really be multi-tasking - including providing all physical care, physicans...

  13. Charting ?

    BGSRN replied to student4ever's topic in General Nursing

    How common is it to have the EXACT time vital signs are taken? We have computer documentation and the secretary puts the vital signs in at the same time - not the exact time the clinical takes

  14. Malpractice Question

    BGSRN replied to BGSRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks for the reply! Is there a specific malpractice for educators or is a policy for your practicing area

  15. ANA rec BSN vs ASN

    BGSRN replied to TypicalFish's topic in General Nursing

    I have gone from LPN to ADN to BSN and at each level I felt that I was an important member of the health care team. Patients need nurses and there is certainly room for everyone. I do have an issue...

  16. Being an RN with an Associates Degree or a Bachelors Degree.....

    BGSRN replied to caseyrb's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals offer tuition reimbursement - a quick 2 year AD will open the door. You can then pursue your BSN and have part of tuition

  17. Online MSN - which schools are NLN/CCNE accredited?

    BGSRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi - i am looking at online msn programs but have questions about the accreditation. i ran across a list in these forums which included the: 1) university of wyoming 2) indiana university 3) drexel...