MN-Nurse

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  1. graduating in less than 6 months- applying for jobs!

    MN-Nurse replied to sophie<3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Man I hated those hospital online apps. I think your choice is "New ADN graduate within 6 months." It appears they don't want to see applications from anyone more than a semester away from...

  2. what percentage of your job involves poop?

    MN-Nurse replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

    Ever heard of the book called "Everybody Poops"? You should check it

  3. Pre-req math classes for nursing school

    MN-Nurse replied to ED Escort's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My CC required College Algebra or Algebra I. Keep that good attitude. As a nurse, you are going to have to get good at a lot of things you may not be very good at right now. Math is one of the...

  4. Things that can make or break your career

    MN-Nurse posted a topic in General Students

    I saw this posted in the General section. This is great advice for every potential nurse. July 1, 2011 - Are you looking to advance in your career or get it off to a great start? Nurse leaders Judith...

  5. Patients should ALL be swabbed tested for HIV

    MN-Nurse replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    I was watching one of those "Life in the ER" type docudramas the other day. An MD was inserting a chest tube in a patient with a tension pneumothorax and when he cut into the chest, blood exploded...

  6. Patients should ALL be swabbed tested for HIV

    MN-Nurse replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    I have a heightened sense of awareness regarding the lack of insight, knowledge, judgement, and professionalism of your dentist. Nothing discriminatory about

  7. Patients should ALL be swabbed tested for HIV

    MN-Nurse replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    what "extra" precautions. i already don't have sex with any of my patients, or share needles with them - and i try as hard as i can to not stick myself with anyone's

  8. RN but haven't taken the boards?!

    MN-Nurse replied to MEB0423's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like there is someone out there who tested, passed, and actually got your temporary license! Bummer. What state are you in that has the three stooges working at the

  9. Insight on a question I do not agree with

    MN-Nurse replied to TexHaws's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you're crazy, and whoever is writing these questions is definitely an idiot. As far as I know, the recommended ETOH consumption for males is up to two drinks per day. 20 oz of wine is...

  10. Insight on a question I do not agree with

    MN-Nurse replied to TexHaws's topic in General Nursing

    most instructors i've met direct the output of all that work to their circular file. there are better ways to spend your time than trying to prove you are smarter than your

  11. Fictional vital sign charting

    MN-Nurse replied to Rabid Response's topic in General Nursing

    CNAs routinely faked vitals and weights at my old LTC. They did this because the facility refused to purchase (or maintain) the equipment needed to do the job. There would be one standing scale and...

  12. Insight on a question I do not agree with

    MN-Nurse replied to TexHaws's topic in General Nursing

  13. Help with quick release knot!

    MN-Nurse replied to shana556's topic in General Nursing

    My lab instructor showed me how to do it. Then I never had to tie one until I had a preceptorship in the ICU. When you have a 300 lb guy in ETOH withdrawal trying to yank his trach out, you get real...

  14. Is it looked down on if you go for BSN full time after graduation instead of working?

    MN-Nurse replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely try to work as an RN part time while working on your BSN. Try home health and LTC. I got an ADN so I could start working right away and have my employer pay for my RN-BSN. So far,...

  15. Action Plan for those planning (having) to work into 70's

    MN-Nurse replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    I already started this. Lost 65 pounds the last part of nursing school, have 45 more to go. Also working on advanced nursing degrees. I won't be able to swing a hammer my whole

  16. Hypothetical Question: What happens when the baby boomers retire?

    MN-Nurse replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the boom and bust cycle of available nursing jobs will enter another boom. These facilities will probably hire a lot of LPNs, TMAs, and MAs passing meds and doing tx with an RN with his or her...

  17. Community College? You must be stupid.

    MN-Nurse replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    I also attended a VERY well regarded and very tough CC nursing program. Every once in a while, someone will make a "community college" joke. I tell them. "Go ahead and try to get through my nursing...

  18. Why cant I transfer from one nursing program into another?

    MN-Nurse replied to preparing4thefuture's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    And when a CC's nursing administration and admissions office is flooded with applicatants, they probably feel as if they are already doing enough hoops and

  19. Older nurses vs younger nurses

    MN-Nurse replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Same here: an Old New

  20. Do hospitals incur a net gain or a net loss from the training of a new graduate RN?

    MN-Nurse replied to WDM08002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I assume hospitals count the $80,000 both ways? They lose it if the trained person leaves, but they gain it when they hire a person already trained. I would wager hospitals are hiring way more...

  21. Shoes for Uniform??

    MN-Nurse replied to Kbass2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just picked up a pair of New Balance walkers and they feel awesome. Easy to find all white shoes in the clearance bin, especially since I figured out I can find women's 9 1/2 shoes a lot easier than...

  22. How long did you study?

    MN-Nurse replied to shescoolie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You answer those questions first, then I

  23. At what point are employers asking TMI?

    MN-Nurse replied to KayRN910's topic in General Nursing

    I invoke Godwin's Law. You lose the debate by

  24. What advice to give?

    MN-Nurse replied to DNS on the go's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yes, treat them like nursing students. I saw what my instructors did when they ran into this attitude and it was pretty fun to watch. The whiners can either quit or get with the

  25. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    MN-Nurse replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I never mentioned abortions or listing preference for patient populations. My suggestion was to list tasks or skills that fall specifically within the scope of RN practice that an RN refuses to do....