MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. lookinig for free ceu credits

    MedSurgeMess replied to clm121875's topic in General Nursing

    google.com, type free nursing ceu, will give list of

  2. The other Angel of Crimea

    MedSurgeMess replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    You took my statement way out of context--Florence was looking at the whole population, and not individual care. She directed others to take care of the masses, while Mary promoted hands on, direct...

  3. The other Angel of Crimea

    MedSurgeMess replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like Florence was the BSN/MSN and that Mary had the LPN or ADN if you want to put it in modern terms......both have their places in history, but I'll be honest, I love reading about Mary...

  4. Love med/surg?

    MedSurgeMess replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I've done it for 7 years. Some days I hate it, but with the situations, that would happen no matter the dept. Most days LOVE it. It's crazy, hectic, but most of all challenging. It's a great place...

  5. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    MedSurgeMess replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    Katie, it doesn't matter what one man thinks, it only matters what you know inside.....you are a nurse, and neither he nor anyone else can take that away. Just be you, and don't let some emotionally...

  6. Hospitals Hiring only Nurses with BSN Degree

    MedSurgeMess replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I think that in any economic situation, the employer definitely gets to decide who they want to hire. In this economy, this definitely is a limiter. The poster who noted that there is a ADN program...

  7. A Bad Mommy Post About Swine Flu Vaccine

    MedSurgeMess replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Funny that her name is lily eli (eli lily pharmaceuticals anyone?), poor thing probably thought that s/he is being clever......Despite who posts information in a message board, I go to the prominent...

  8. Treating the Muslim patient

    MedSurgeMess replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    RedCell, while you make great points, you are coming across way too harshly....I certainly think that anyone who wishes to learn more to accentuate the way they care for someone is an asset, although...

  9. I Need Help With A Present For My Wife

    MedSurgeMess replied to nursingstudentspous's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    very sweet of you to listen to what your wife wants! You can get it with her name now, then always have credentials added later.....My husband had it done for me and I still guard that scope with my...

  10. Question regarding medical jargon

    MedSurgeMess replied to bunneh's topic in General Nursing

    could you be a bit more specific? How was it

  11. I'm guilty. It's about the condom catheter

    MedSurgeMess replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    while I'd never directly endorse bad behavior for nurses or retaliation against a patient, for a horses orifice like this I think you found the

  12. Former LPN wanting to be a PCA

    MedSurgeMess replied to CherokeeChick's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At least you know what you don't like.....before you totally jump out of the game, try a clinic or another setting first.....Good luck though, I know what you mean....sometimes I wish that I could do...

  13. Is it really that bad out there?

    MedSurgeMess replied to MsSocalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm lucky that I have 7 yrs experience, and a pretty good job. Believe me, many of us that have experience realize that it could be any of us. We're all praying for you and if ANYONE knows of a job...

  14. Post-bariatric surgery nightmare!

    MedSurgeMess replied to trnsplntgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I had to do a psych profile as well, and attend a few seminars and classes, and have my main support person(s) attend as well so that expectations and needs could be

  15. Post-bariatric surgery nightmare!

    MedSurgeMess replied to trnsplntgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am 4 days post op (yay) and know that depression is a possible biggie, as well as addictive behaviors.....He needs to go see a specialist, and fast. Get the main support people (wife/girlfriend/SO,...

  16. To join or not to join a Professional Nursing Organization...

    MedSurgeMess replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I belong to ANA and state NA (Indiana), as well as AMSN (med-surg nursing) and like the fact that I get the journals to keep up on new info. I know that my dues may be kind of costly, but they go for...

  17. How many miles/minutes do you drive to work?

    MedSurgeMess replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    You're so lucky! I live 23 miles/33 minutes away from work, all county roads until last 2

  18. Do you use Kardexes on your unit?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Nacki's topic in General Nursing

    We are currently using kardexes, but are getting rid of them before Dec. Yay!! So many times, things get missed, so when things get put into the computer, they are automatically updated. If it isn't...

  19. I had my first clinical today & I cried in the pt room in front of everyone.

    MedSurgeMess replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the show the instructor gave was a bit insensitive to say the least. She could have just said no and explained why (from the neuro point of

  20. At home, stressing my Critical Care take home test

    MedSurgeMess replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I think sometimes it's worse in the facility setting....I don't know why, but some of the unit educators talk to you as if you're 3 or 4 yrs

  21. California Hospitals are not forward thinking!

    MedSurgeMess replied to RN, PHN's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't talking about you, but the poster. But you stated that you got hired as a tech in periop, which basically reiterates what I just said. Not everyone has that offer of a job as a tech while...

  22. Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    MedSurgeMess replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a traveler you have experience, whereas many hospitals flat out tell applicants that only experienced RNs need apply. This particular poster has 0 experience. Maybe you should try to be a little...

  23. California Hospitals are not forward thinking!

    MedSurgeMess replied to RN, PHN's topic in General Nursing

    A new grad really isn't qualified for any job positions unless they have worked in that area in another position, and sometimes that doesn't even make them qualified--and I'm not trying to offend, but...

  24. Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    MedSurgeMess replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    okay, you say you will go anywhere, etc, but you have to make a certain amount. at this time, if you really want the job, you may have to take less than what you "need to make" to get the experience....

  25. Preceptors, what would you say to your students?

    MedSurgeMess replied to ilikesharpthings's topic in General Nursing

    My advice would be to relax first off. Next, let the nurse know exactly what you are allowed to do as a student, and ask for a list of duties within that allowance. Let the nurse know that you are...