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  1. which on line RN-BSN would be best

    surgicalcap posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a RN that has attended a couple of different online programs, only to have to drop out for one reason or another. I am wanting to achieve a Master degree ultimately, but need a BSN first, I am...

  2. Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

    surgicalcap replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Unfortunately it. I thank God every day that nothing bad happened to the

  3. What to Advise my daughter Nurse or not to Nurse

    surgicalcap posted a topic in Nursing Career

    My daughter is a bright young girl that is a junior in highschool. She is looking at careers and what she wants to do in her future. I am trying to give her advice but not to let my thoughts cloud...

  4. What to Advise my daughter Nurse or not to Nurse

    surgicalcap replied to surgicalcap's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree and see a lot of unemployed graduates in other fields. I am just trying to get an idea as to how to direct her. I want to help her, not just encourage her to follow in her mommies foot...

  5. Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

    surgicalcap replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Been there, done that and now that I am better, trying to find away back. I had a great job, that I loved, but due to being burned out, unhappy with the management and several other things, I am...

  6. Outside Hospital Jobs RN

    surgicalcap replied to RN Brady's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to hear more about chart review? If any one out there knows about good paying RN jobs that are not in the hospital setting, I would like information to look into them.

  7. for the love of money...

    surgicalcap replied to BABYJADE06's topic in General Nursing

    I have typed this reply four times. LOL The money in nursing is good, the availibilty of jobs is good. I know people that are out of work for years with no hope of finding a job that has college...

  8. Teaching project BLUES..HELP!

    surgicalcap replied to mz-purposedriven_rn's topic in Patient Education

    I teach first aide to the local 4-H kids. It is interactive and it is simple. find and use things that they would have with them or excess to. Such as: baking soda paste is good for bee stings....

  9. Med error or not

    surgicalcap posted a topic in General Nursing

    This happened a few weeks ago. This facility is in a lot of trouble with the state for numerous medication errors that have been going on for months. They have medication techs that give medications...

  10. RNs in doctor's office

    surgicalcap replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the doctor offices in this area hire people off the street or MA's. They say they use them for the cost effectiveness. However, they complain about the constant calls they have to take that...

  11. Med error or not

    surgicalcap replied to surgicalcap's topic in General Nursing

    I am beng told by the nurse, that the way the facility does it. The ward clerk writes it on the MAR and that the nurse is suppose to check and make sure that the medication is written correctly. The...

  12. Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

    surgicalcap replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have. I have been a nurse for over 24 years and have made about 4 over those years. I have found several of them that someone else has done. I can remember all of them as if they were...

  13. Facility reported to state

    surgicalcap replied to feelsgoodtobeRN's topic in General Nursing

    The state coming into a facility is not as terrible as everyone thinks. They have a job to do to make sure that the residents are cared for. If they do talk to you or any of the nurses, remember to...

  14. Your Interview Questions

    surgicalcap replied to cyb3rRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have interviewed for several jobs. If the interviewer makes it quick and sweet and does not really make eye contact, stay away from those jobs. I went for an interview one time were I would be...

  15. Should I stay or should I go?

    surgicalcap replied to gobux90's topic in General Nursing

    If you are asking I would say you do not feel ready. If you are afraid of boredom, check into a PRN or perdiem job in the hospital and see if you can work some of those hours. If you have to ask...