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  1. Already Have a BA, do I need to get a BSN?

    kenni replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in General Nursing

    I heard about those accelerated programs & started to do one myself. when I spoke to some of the recruiters they said that they only admit like 10 students/yr. and I would still be taking all...

  2. Md's Against Crna's?

    kenni replied to LLL123's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    no matter what level of education you have or what you study MDs still still see you as nothing more than a "nurse" and to them, below their level. it's sad, because we will be the ones cleaning up...

  3. I saw something new and scary

    kenni replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    I don't understand how it's supposed to help you if you're dehydrated. I mean, it sounds good (being a liquid). But when you're dehydrated you're supposed to drink water and not soda or juice...

  4. Wedding rings that sit "high" up vs. gloves

    kenni replied to fyrelight74's topic in General Nursing

    a SNAGGED

  5. Co-sleeping?

    kenni replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    sorry, but the second posting was to clarify any comments that made parents who co-sleep sound uncaring. of course a mother who sleeps with her children must love them to want to keep them next to...

  6. Co-sleeping?

    kenni replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    well, I see my previous quote ruffled some feathers. but if you watch the show, the fact remains that this woman burried 3 of her normal, healthy babies with no other signs of foul play. you could...

  7. Co-sleeping?

    kenni replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    not too long ago I saw a special on HBO called Ask Dr. Baden, a medical examiner known for taking and solving interresting and complex cases. he had a woman who had a toddler and a baby girl, but one...

  8. How hard is it to get in?

    kenni replied to brazuca's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I can't say how hard it is to get into a CRNA program off hand. but I do know in my metropolitan area there are AT LEAST: 5 BSN programs 8 ADN programs 12 LVN programs and they are all highly...

  9. Sexual health and the elderly

    kenni replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    excuse me but i thought it was a personal decision of whether or not to have sex with someone, and nobody elses! and the idea that they can't at their age is nuts... obviously they can cuz they are!...

  10. Generation gap and attitudes towards work - hurting patients?

    kenni replied to pebbles's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    this is very true. when you say new generation, it's not just the young nurses but the new nurses. i hate to say but due to the nursing shortage, sweet pay, benefits, and job security many people...

  11. comfy shoes

    kenni replied to analiezel's topic in General Nursing

    Rockers lights by Cherokee. they are sooo light both of them weigh less than 1 regular shoe. a lot of those expensive shoes everybody recommended to me felt like I had cement on my

  12. What is it about Med-Surg?

    kenni replied to Mint Julip's topic in Medical-Surgical

    before starting med-surg there was the fear, #1 because of how previous students and faculty had expressed how much they hated it, and #2 because this was the semester that most dropped off. my first...

  13. I made a med error

    kenni replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    oh my god i feel so sorry for you! you handled it very well and responsibly. i hope i never have to go through that. on a more personal note, if it were me heck yeah i'd sue! this is a serious...

  14. 1950s nursing

    kenni replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    don't know how long ago this was, but my instructor recently told me how most hospitals were run with only 1 RN on duty, mostly work was done by LVNs and nurses aides. and back then nurse aides/techs...

  15. "Are you saved?" How do YOU deal with these types of questions

    kenni replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind discussing religion with others. I really don't care what denomination it is, but I prefer they had God somehow in their lives. it's when they start trying to TELL ME what I need to do...

  16. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    kenni replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    okay, I'm still a little new to this, but what's up with the rude remarks? we are all adults, why can't we just respect other people's education and comments? yes, this topic has been on here for a...

  17. where are the nursing shortages?

    kenni replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    check out any hospital website in houston and you will find pages of open positions for registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, certified nurse assistants, and patient care techs. I overheard...

  18. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    kenni replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    tired r/t nursing school AMB sleeping all weekend on the

  19. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    kenni replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    you have't seen your friends since summer/winter break, and when you call they forgot who you were. you try to get drunk every night during the summer/winter break, knowing it won't happen again for...

  20. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    kenni replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I bet you know more about saving a life than they do. and I bet if he or she were in a life-threatening situation they will wish there was an LPN

  21. Rn Failure!

    kenni replied to Madrn2b's topic in Nursing Career

    try an LVN program first. many hospitals offer their own. once you have the experience of nursing the education will come alot easier. and my school stresses this one: find an EFFECTIVE study...

  22. Most Embarassing Moments During Clinicals!!!!!

    kenni replied to NurseBunky's topic in General Students

    last semester (my first semester) I always seemed to get diarrhea while @ the hospital. once I tried to go to a less-noticeable bathroom so no one else would know and the teacher stoped me and said...

  23. They can put a man on the moon. Why Can't They....

    kenni replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    they can, they just don't want to. and since most ppl "respect" the medical profession and opinion they don't ask questions or

  24. Dating Patients

    kenni replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    we find love in all kinds of weird places, especially when you're not looking for it. personally, I probably wouldn't date someone after reading his complete medical hx. there's probably some stuff...

  25. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    kenni replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how you feel. looking at some of the class pics in the past show that they require the same outfit at my school... with a purple SMOCK on over it!:uhoh21: just like our clinical...