bug2621

bug2621 MSN, APRN, NP

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  1. Elizabeth Warren says doctors, nurses don't treat black women same way as other women

    bug2621 replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nursing News

    ^^^This^^^ everything in her post is spot

  2. Elizabeth Warren says doctors, nurses don't treat black women same way as other women

    bug2621 replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nursing News

    That article says nothing about medical care that Hispanics receive. I have seen countless anecdotes and research articles posted that state how prejudice is a problem in the medical community. I...

  3. Elizabeth Warren says doctors, nurses don't treat black women same way as other women

    bug2621 replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nursing News

    You don’t have to be “logical” about it. There’s studies on top of studies about it. Honestly, the first step is to acknowledge you have a bias and that these biases exist. Then taking the...

  4. Elizabeth Warren says doctors, nurses don't treat black women same way as other women

    bug2621 replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nursing News

    *sigh* Her political motives aside...she has a point. Now to generalize and say that all nurses and doctors treat black women differently, is far reaching but there is implicit bias out there, not...

  5. Any tips on how to become faculty?

    bug2621 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    So I currently work as a nurse educator at a large teaching hospital for two units. During my time in this position, ive been responsible teaching numerous classes as well designing some. I’ve done...

  6. Duke NP graduates.... worth it?

    bug2621 replied to StephaAnn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I graduated from Duke 12/18 and actually passed boards today. You are estimating cost correctly but there are sometimes scholarships as well. I had one so my loans were a little less. I completed...

  7. has anyone tried accesa labs?

    bug2621 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Has any one ever heard of accesa labs? They have a website were you can pay a fee and get blood titers at labcorp. I was thinking of using them because i dont gave any insurance, and this would be...

  8. Duke FNP Fall 2015

    bug2621 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all! I just got accept to the spring 2016 class AGNP. Any heads up on either what to look out or watch out for? Any tips you wish you would've known?

  9. How do I stop being looked over?

    bug2621 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work at a very large hospital on a 28 bed telemetry unit. I work night shift on the weekend (sat, sun, mon). I'm The dedicated relief charge nurse because usually we need it On The weekend. I'm The...

  10. Chf and fluid boluses

    bug2621 posted a topic in Cardiac

    So I had a patient with CHF that hadn't eaten or drinken all day. There was a 1500cc fluid restriction but she was no where near that limit. That night her pressure dropped into the 70s and 60s. I...

  11. WSSU ABSN 2014

    bug2621 replied to nathanielbguy's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey all! Congrats and good luck to everyone accepted! I graduated from this program Feb. 2012 and I have been a practicing nurse. So here are a few truths and tips and tricks to the program. 1. It's...

  12. Intensity of adn/absn programs

    bug2621 replied to cjcaet's topic in General Students

  13. Intensity of adn/absn programs

    bug2621 replied to cjcaet's topic in General Students

    So I just graduated from an ABSN course. 13 months of crazy essentially. Like you, I have a child (she was 4-5) during the program and I didn't work. From my stand point, I preferred to finish quickly...

  14. 5 months snd still haven't takin boards

    bug2621 replied to Nikki0727's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just curious OP...have you taken your boards

  15. I'm losing it-need to vent out b/c I have nowhere else to vent

    bug2621 replied to demeanor89's topic in General Students

    First of all, you are not dumb and no one is smarter than you. Others have just picked up the system faster! So I'm going to give you the same advice I gave my classmates....you know too much. Let me...

  16. Where to find Accelerated BSN with good clinicals

    bug2621 replied to Kisskaos's topic in General Students

    Yea...the info can be a little tricky to find...here's the link to the application and a brief overview of the program...

  17. Where to find Accelerated BSN with good clinicals

    bug2621 replied to Kisskaos's topic in General Students

    Well, It really depends on if you are willing to move. I recently graduated from Winston Salem State University's ABSN program, in NC and you will earn a BSN. There are some leadership courses but...

  18. Kaplan Qtrainer scores etc....

    bug2621 replied to skygirl107's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, helping really depends on what difficulties you are having. When you are doing your trainers, do you find that you are having problems with the content in the question or is it that you feel as...

  19. ADN or accelerated BSN program?

    bug2621 replied to princess3479's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So, I was in the same situation you were in and I choose the ABSN. I figured that I would rather do a 13-month program vs. a 24 month program PLUS have to go back for my BSN. I literally just...

  20. What to know before starting CTICU preceptorship?

    bug2621 replied to bug2621's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you everyone for the advice! I just finished and it was awesome!!! I tried to keep and open mind and just ask questions about any and everything. I learned a million new skills, especially...

  21. What to know before starting CTICU preceptorship?

    bug2621 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just found out that my preceptorship is in the cardiothoracic ICU and I'm excited but extremely nervous. What should I brush up on to not only be at my best but also impress my preceptor and show...

  22. What to know before starting CTICU preceptorship?

    bug2621 replied to bug2621's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Awesome Suggestions!! Thanks you all so

  23. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) - Accelerated BSN Program

    bug2621 replied to stasedubois's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi I'm from the area and I don't go to nc A&T but I do go to Winston Salem State University. Our program is older and our pass rates are higher. The price is probably comparable. You should look...

  24. Post here if accepted to WSSU ABSN

    bug2621 replied to Monster41's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    OK!! Thanks to my good buddy Monster41 I got the Facebook group up! Here's the link http://www.facebook.com/groups/281375808571534/ and the group name is WSSU Accelerated Class of 2013. I made it a...

  25. Post here if accepted to WSSU ABSN

    bug2621 replied to Monster41's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I tried to make it but it said that you have to have a friend or something...so if any one wants to pm me their info I can add you on Facebook and then make the