MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. Bariatric Surgery-Need Advice

    MedSurgeMess replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    I am working with an accredited center, but the surgeon told me that he doesn't make specific recommendations, because it is such a life changing event. He feels that the patient should be very...

  2. Pls help... Self governance in Nursing Questionnaire

    MedSurgeMess replied to my_amygdala's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I work in a Magnet Hospital, and actually we have the policy that everyone HAS to be on a committee, and be active on said committee. Our raises depend upon it. I do agree that many ideas are shot...

  3. The day is finally here

    MedSurgeMess replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Always ask questions if ever in doubt, but we're all crossing our fingers for

  4. What to do with people who think they know nursing?

    MedSurgeMess replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, dear, we're in

  5. Credit checking for a job?..im in trouble :(

    MedSurgeMess replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    I saw that you are new grad and are applying for NICU and PICU only. Maybe you need to expand your willingness to try other opportunities. In many areas, ICU jobs are requiring ICU or med/surg...

  6. How hard is it for a new grad to get a job in the NICU?

    MedSurgeMess replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    it's not impossible, but with the current job market, most any ICU job requires some prior experience in ICU or med/surg. Just try for the job, you may get it! If not, find out the requirements at...

  7. What to expect during clinicals

    MedSurgeMess replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your clinical instructor what you are allowed to do/not do, and what are clinical expectations. With this being your first clinical, everyone will want to know. Then make sure to take care of...

  8. Do you ever volunteer or even have the time to?

    MedSurgeMess replied to hopefulabby's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteer in a local clinic, but not as much as I'd

  9. Just how important are grades in nursing school?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    especially for grad school....and yes, I've heard from some of my students that while looking for jobs, the prospective employer wants to see grades. It's becoming that

  10. Magnet and the "Hilton Hospital" Mentality

    MedSurgeMess replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Before the economy took a nosedive, my facility expected us to fetch sodas, get free meal trays, do backflips, WHATEVER it took to make the patient/family happy. Now it is, do the best you can, but...

  11. Accelarated BSN program without a wait list and preques not recquired

    MedSurgeMess replied to sue19's topic in General Nursing

    Prereqs are going to be standard anywhere. If any school offers you otherwise, check into their credibility and accreditation. They would most likely be scammers out for your money with nothing for...

  12. Just Curious

    MedSurgeMess posted a topic in General Nursing

    I keep reading about the lack of jobs here in the States for new grads. How is it in Canada, UK, Phillipines, Australia, and any other country that is reading. As my title states, I'm just...

  13. Just Curious

    MedSurgeMess replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    For those new grads looking for a job, I wonder how hard it is to license in Canada from US. If I didn't have family obligations, I might try it myself.....Hey all you new grads, consider

  14. sould i join a nursing assoication?

    MedSurgeMess replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I joined AMSN for med/surg nurses. Keeps me up to date with mags, conferences, emails, etc. Also political, but I feel they do a good job of representing the outcasts of

  15. judgement error

    MedSurgeMess replied to toopey's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did okay. The patient was a DNR, apparently no aggressive treatment. Low UOP that had been going on as well as other issues that were the norm at this time does not = middle of the night...

  16. Did you always want to be a nurse?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    No way, wanted to be a lawyer or mechanical engineer.....nursing fell into my lap in my mid 30s...here I

  17. What to expect as a nurse

    MedSurgeMess replied to hannahmarie's topic in General Nursing

    It's going to vary by department and shift. Could you be a little more

  18. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    MedSurgeMess replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Also, without RN experience on the floor, you may not get into an NP program, as most graduate programs want 2 yrs experience. I don't know about your school in particular, but check it thoroughly....

  19. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    MedSurgeMess replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, yes, it can be that bad and even worse. Some of the kids aren't even deathly ill, and mommy and daddy are screaming that they and/or their child needs this, that, or the

  20. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    MedSurgeMess replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Me

  21. Nurse to Doctor

    MedSurgeMess replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, you work where I do

  22. Nursing Student

    MedSurgeMess replied to carissabest's topic in General Nursing

    You'll get your knowledge in pre-reqs. You may find that you need to pick up a tutor if you're having trouble with

  23. SEC ASSESSMENT

    MedSurgeMess replied to imdijit's topic in International Nursing

    Deep breaths, deep breaths, now

  24. med-surg questions...

    MedSurgeMess replied to RFA158's topic in Medical-Surgical

    you may want to consider a smartphone/pda to download these onto....i can't survive without mine, although others say they hardly use

  25. Need some tips on dealing with slugs

    MedSurgeMess replied to monkeyadale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would talk to them and let them know what is expected of them, be compassionate and explain that you understand pain issues, but movement is a must or they may get pneumonia, DVT/PEs, or UTIs, etc....