MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. Job market prefers BSN , turns away ADN

    MedSurgeMess replied to aromarn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Many universities have bridge programs and take from diploma and associate degree programs as a way to advance nurses. This should not be a reason to keep one from pursuing the diploma or associate...

  2. Traits that make a good OR nurse...

    MedSurgeMess replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Operating Room

    those are desirable traits for other areas as

  3. Moving on to Dogs...No RN 2 b

    MedSurgeMess replied to NovaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Some of you suggest that economically that she may not be making the right choice right now.....look at other posts from new grads, they ain't so well off either! Good luck....love the animals, and...

  4. Family and old folk remedies?

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

    As long as they are harmless, then I never tell a patient to

  5. Unorthodox use of antiviral drug saved swine-flu victim's life

    MedSurgeMess replied to HonestRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think if the H1N1 affects us the way that has been predicted, there will be many experiments with meds to save lives when everything else fails.....I just hope the system is

  6. War Against H1N1 Likely to Be Fought in Intensive Care Units

    MedSurgeMess replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Right now I have elderly patients who tell me that they deserve the vaccine more than any health care worker, because of all the sacrifices that they have made in the past. I just ask them who will...

  7. Does Tough Skin make a Good RN?

    MedSurgeMess replied to whatshername's topic in General Nursing

    The behavior you describe, unfortunately, can be found anywhere, in any unit, in any given facility. It generally goes on in varying levels. I said GENERALLY, not ABSOLUTELY...don't be afraid to...

  8. So stressed over my current job...Should I find another one? (long vent!)

    MedSurgeMess replied to DogWalk's topic in General Nursing

    When you find a new job, you could always say, in reference to the current job, that it's not a good fit for you. If they ask, be noncommittal, and state that you're not sure of why, but it's not...

  9. help with a calculation please

    MedSurgeMess replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I got 0.25 mL/hr, but not sure if this is correct. Next time please supply the answer that you got, because although most of us don't mind to help, we won't do the work for

  10. Why don't employers start lowering wages for nurses?

    MedSurgeMess replied to hcer4507's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of whether you are male or female, many places have a peer review to hire you, then about 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days into your orientation you are peer reviewed to see if you fit in....

  11. Two Year RN with volunteer experience only

    MedSurgeMess replied to Keturah's topic in General Nursing

    You ARE doing nursing work dear, don't fool yourself! Make sure that when you come back to the states that you keep a list of contacts from there who can help sell your list of abilities. Especially...

  12. Help...Graduated in 2002 and never took NCLEX

    MedSurgeMess replied to tomnikki's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go to the library and see if you can find any study aids. Also, see if you can find recent students to borrow books from to update

  13. Is 6 Month Of Med-Surg Enough?

    MedSurgeMess replied to WinterWolf90's topic in General Nursing

    While this may be true, I hope that you don't show your feelings like this at work. Believe me, stuff like this gets around and can ruin your work reputation in the blink of an eye. With the economy...

  14. How nursing has changed over the years...

    MedSurgeMess replied to nurse2be2010's topic in General Nursing

    When you had a "bed sore", you got treated with Barbasol and a heat lamp, nowadays, you get a special dressing and a turn schedule.....this from my many coworkers who've been around longer than

  15. Where are the new nurse jobs?

    MedSurgeMess replied to knursing1's topic in Nursing Career

    facilities understand.....they don't expect perfection at the beginning or ever, thank goodness. They do expect you to do your best, and practice as a sensible prudent nurse. Congratulations on that...

  16. Potential Complication of TPN

    MedSurgeMess replied to liser79's topic in General Nursing

    elevated glucose is the most common

  17. Is it ok to specialize right out of school

    MedSurgeMess replied to melbauman's topic in General Nursing

    As a med-surg nurse, I have to agree. What I do bears little or no resemblance to what goes on in OB. Go for

  18. How to administer morphine via IV

    MedSurgeMess replied to macgyver16's topic in General Nursing

    smarty

  19. Health Care is a right

    MedSurgeMess replied to headsup's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I loved the clip.....but the reality is that it's true. My dh wouldn't watch it, because he thinks things are just fine the way they are....I keep trying to get him to come to work with me, thinking...

  20. Clinical Preceptorship: Dream Come True

    MedSurgeMess replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    You'll do wonderfully! A little doubt can be good, keeps you on your toes. Come out here and vent anytime you need to let it

  21. math help

    MedSurgeMess replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I got the same, but maybe my math is bad as well! I really think your answer is

  22. Whats a good online RN-BSN program?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Misty1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    University of Phoenix is high $$$$$$. University of Southern Indiana has a good program, not as high cost as many others. You can do either RN-BSN or RN-MSN, either one online. Good

  23. Getting started on my education

    MedSurgeMess replied to BB6500's topic in General Nursing

    you wish to do CRNA school in 7 yrs? Be prepared to study hard and not have much of a life, as CRNA school after getting your regular BSN is very competitive. You will have to have a minimum of 2...

  24. Nursing right for me?

    MedSurgeMess replied to davidpark120's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Allnurses! Glad to see someone in high school thinking about their future. Right now, if you read the boards, nothing is really in high demand anywhere. By the time you finish school,...

  25. The struggling student continues, will she actually pass?

    MedSurgeMess replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    That is way to scary. I think you need to talk to your director, and the instructor's director. This is just a bad situation waiting to happen. Make sure to keep notes as