kalevra

kalevra BSN, RN

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  1. A word to the wise about CEU's

    kalevra replied to Isabelle49's topic in Home Health

    Its all a big scam. When I was a CPT, my state required I take CEUs. The company you went through gave you the correct answers to the questions to ensure you passed. This was after they charged you...

  2. Outift for an interview??

    kalevra replied to Axm611291's topic in Men in Nursing

    Tuxedo print T-Shirt. It says "Hey I'm professional and serious, but not too

  3. The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    kalevra replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    Anyone notice a decrease in the amount of admits when its a federal

  4. DNP seems like a waste...

    kalevra replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Its all about what looks good. To look more "professional". I have yet to see any evidence based research regarding higher education for NPs and improved patient care in terms of an NP role. Keep in...

  5. Can a nurse refuse to participate in a code?

    kalevra replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you can. Its actually very simple. When the code begins, just walk away in the opposite direction and mumble to yourself about picking up blood/meds/admit/discharge/ break.

  6. Cost effective patients

    kalevra replied to SNB1014's topic in Nursing Humor

    There are some patients that understand the value of healthcare provided to them. There are also other patients who do not understand the value of the healthcare they are provided. It is my...

  7. CNA instructor

    kalevra replied to pkt00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Require them to be able to comprehend English. No English = No Class. These are grown adults we are talking

  8. CNA instructor

    kalevra replied to pkt00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I fully support your proposal that the non-english speaking students have to take an ESL class. I mean really now, the ability to communicate in English should be mandatory. If we require school...

  9. ADN's being pushed out

    kalevra replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Can't believe this thread is still going. Until it is official policy not to hire ADN RNs, everything else is just a recommendation. You want real change. Then put it in Law as to why ADNs are not to...

  10. Cry for help: I don't think I can do this.

    kalevra replied to -MissTake-'s topic in General Students

    Quit while you are ahead. If this is how sure you are about the nursing career field, then perhaps it is time you move into a less stressful job. It is your physical and mental health we are talking...

  11. I want to do well in nursing school...any advice

    kalevra replied to loveSBK's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Seriously RN school is not as difficult as many say it is. The 26 people in your freshman class were not prepared/didn't take it seriously etc. I mean really now, lets be realistic. University...

  12. Facial Hair

    kalevra replied to red2003xlt's topic in Men in Nursing

    So long as you dont look like a dirty hippie, your

  13. Coping Mechanisms- How do you cope?

    kalevra replied to dstevens25's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have the same coping mechanism I had in the ARMY. 1. Emotional Detachment. Switch those feelings off. 2. Acceptance. Understand the fact that sometime people will die no matter how much drugs you...

  14. I want to do well in nursing school...any advice

    kalevra replied to loveSBK's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school is easier than you think it is. Apply common sense and great thing will happen. Most of nursing is being able to understand content and then applying logic to solve the problem. You...

  15. What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

    kalevra replied to Neisha_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Med Surge setting in a hospital located deep in the hood. Trust me, there is a lot of butt wiping in my world. The best part about nursing are the little niches. Theres a position to fill everyones...

  16. What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

    kalevra replied to Neisha_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PA school will fly by like sand through an hour glass. We have all seen those RN students just getting by with minimal "gross-stuff" exposure. They passed boards and are working RNs. Some get into a...

  17. Celebrating Nurses: What Happened to the Cap?

    kalevra replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well the first group of nurses in the "Profession" were prostitutes. Maybe we should also incorporate fishnet stockings as well. It seems more appropriate. lol I want to implement the use of a...

  18. This is my story.

    kalevra replied to kayruhh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One day we will all laugh at the time when marijuana was the "Evil Drug". As for now just remember the time when it was widely held that black people were an inferior group of people and there fore...

  19. What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

    kalevra replied to Neisha_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is an easy way out... do not become an RN. I recommend getting your bachelor's degree in science like kinesiology/ microbiology/ etc. Then apply for PA school. Then spend your working years...

  20. What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

    kalevra replied to Neisha_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes you will have to care for dead bodies. That includes cleaning them up and making them presentable for family Yes you will have to deal with vomit. This includes spitting in your face as well form...

  21. having trouble with prerequisite courses! need advice!

    kalevra replied to ivon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Remember that YOU are your own worst critic. You can't get into an RN program unless you actually apply. Do not discount yourself just because you got one "C" grade. Relax calm and calm down. You have...

  22. Do you know how much $$$ your Hospital CEO makes in one year?

    kalevra replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    the CEO of my hospital is an RN. Although they havent done bedside stuff in decades. Perhapse thats the way to

  23. What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    kalevra replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If hes a full code, life is not gonna be good. Chest compressions are going to be

  24. Waiting for that letter - what to do until then?

    kalevra replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Get a work out regimen

  25. Healing the Hospital Hierarchy

    kalevra replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nursej22 That is also the norm at my facility. Hopefully EHR will make life just a bit easier. Especially when the MDs have to write in their own orders into the system. No more of this whole figure...