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  1. private nursing schools

    hospitalstaph replied to incubator2007's topic in General Nursing

    You do not need to graduate from an NLN accredited school to take the NCLEX. Accreditation is a completely voluntary process on the part of the program. The important thing is, "Are they state board...

  2. How do you treat headaches?

    hospitalstaph replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    Wow very interesting. Our hospital uses PCT's but none of them have any type of certification (much less a license) except their CNA. What body issues the licenses? Sorry just had never heard of...

  3. What route to take to become an R.N>???!!

    hospitalstaph replied to Alanna626's topic in General Nursing

    What route you take to persue a degree in nursing really depends on you. If you have the time, resources, etc then just go for the BSN. Or if time, money, etc are a factor starting with the ADN may...

  4. Is it true?

    hospitalstaph replied to misslo's topic in Emergency

    Well, that is sometimes true. But I would not say that it is the general rule. But I would say that cries of chest pain are often the loudest from those with heartburn, while the true MI sits at...

  5. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    hospitalstaph replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    We had one come in last month, her complaint was a runny nose and she "didn't have time to go to the store to buy some cold medicine". Seriously! However, she somehow found the time to spend 3 1/2...

  6. emergency care handbook

    hospitalstaph replied to longjourneydream's topic in Emergency

    I recommend Emergency and Critical Care: Pocket Guide ACLS Version by Paula Derr. It is VERY good. I have a PDA too with lots of emergency software but I still love this little book.

  7. Providence Medical Center KC Kansas

    hospitalstaph replied to imastudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Last I heard they started around 20.75/hr, 3/hr night diff, and 2/hr weekend diff. That was a year or so ago. Check with someone that works there or HR. Good luck to

  8. no more techs for us....

    hospitalstaph replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    We do use techs (mostly senior RN students) who do everything that you decribed except the PO meds and RT treatments. We would welcome LPN's but I doubt any LPN would want to work for tech pay of...

  9. Penn Valley

    hospitalstaph replied to mama4girls's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the link for the pass rates in the entire state of Missouri. Hope this helps.

  10. Congrats Bakpakr On Passing Your Cna Course !

    hospitalstaph replied to muffie's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!

  11. Emergency/Legal Issues

    hospitalstaph replied to WINDYLYNDA's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot imagine a situation when the doctor would be away from the ER. However, unless you have specific training in performing such procedures, you have no business doing them. Yes the patient...

  12. Need opinions RE: Fetal Demise in ER

    hospitalstaph replied to dansmom6's topic in Emergency

    I bet all it will take is your ER department knowing about your services! Everything that you described would be a welcome addition in ours. We do generally handle miscarriages poorly and it would be...

  13. Happy Emergency Nurses Day

    hospitalstaph replied to loricatus's topic in Emergency

    We received donuts tonight and from another hospitals ER! Such a pleasant surprise and wonderful since we spent most of the evening on diversion and had no time to eat anything else! Happy Emergency...

  14. Do you just turn the homeless back out onto the streets?

    hospitalstaph replied to HopeItWorksDNP's topic in Emergency

    We usually try to get them a cab pass so that they can go to a local shelter. Most, however, decline the offer and just request some food, which we are happy to provide (atleast I am) You should feel...

  15. Paramedic to ER Nurse

    hospitalstaph replied to rigmedic's topic in Emergency

    Depending on where you go, you will likely find that the "nursy" things that you describe are usually done by techs. (not always but often) And to be honest I have NEVER given a traditional bed bath...

  16. Insane thing?

    hospitalstaph replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    Well what is your job

  17. Nurses with tattoos

    hospitalstaph replied to Kshel's topic in General Nursing

    You may have a harder time in nursing school than you will in finding employment. In school, we were not allowed to have tats showing at any of the clinical sites. If there is an interview involved...

  18. Cleveland Clinic

    hospitalstaph replied to chewchabuckala's topic in General Nursing

    I am familiar with their e-second opinion. Basically, you send all labs, slides, reports, etc them and they review the information. Based on what you send them, the may recommend further testing,...

  19. Opinions Appreciated

    hospitalstaph replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take an easy A class. You will learn medical term over time and in pieces anyway. Just focus on getting the needed GPA to get in. Hope this

  20. LPNS in the ER?

    hospitalstaph replied to BShelleyLPN's topic in Emergency

    We don't use LPNs in our ER. We do have one, but she works as unit secretary, not an

  21. "It must be nice to sit in front of a computer all day"

    hospitalstaph replied to BluntForceTrauma's topic in General Nursing

    Oh that would have ****** me ***! But I do get that alot too. Another on of my favs is "I have been waiting 20 mins and I am really sick, where did you get your education???". I usually just blow...

  22. What Would You Love to Find in the Break Room?

    hospitalstaph replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Had a student one time make mini zucchini breads, all individually wrapped. It was wonderful, because you could eat it there or take it

  23. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    hospitalstaph replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    Oh where do I start.... Mom brought child in at 4:30am because he was "talking funny". Perhaps that's because he's only 14 months old and you woke him up??? Baby is crying "all the time" and then...

  24. Anyone familiar with Subutex?

    hospitalstaph replied to jandgmomRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am familiar with Subutex (although I seem to remember it being Suboxen?? perhaps my bad memory:) The problem with Subutex is that pt also can develop a dependency to it! I am not sure how often...

  25. Does a patient have the right to refuse to allow students to witness their procedure?

    hospitalstaph replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I had clinicals for OB at a large teaching hosptial. The pt requested no students and when it was time for the delivery, the room was full of student doctors!!! When I asked why this was OK, they...