MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. Are nurses treated as terribly as people imply?

    MedSurgeMess replied to kprince's topic in General Nursing

    It's like any job. You'll find absolutely great people (patients, coworkers, managers) as well as some real jerks along the way. Just keep an open mind and a sunny attitude, and I think you'll do...

  2. Racist Patients

    MedSurgeMess replied to Williss2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To all those who say that some people who are racist can't help it because they were brought up that way, I say Bullspit! My sister and I were brought up by racist parents in the Midwest. I'm the...

  3. Anyone know of any good online Master in nursing programs?

    MedSurgeMess replied to PeppermintPat22's topic in Online Distance Learning

    University of Southern Indiana http://www.usi.edu has a wonderful totally online program with many specialties for MSN, and is much, much less expensive than many others. I encourage you to check it...

  4. BSN...what for?

    MedSurgeMess replied to exit96's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As much as I love my patients in med surg, I know I can't work bedside forever. I got my BSN just for self fulfillment, and decided during that program that I want to teach, so I got even more out of...

  5. We've all heard "staff according to acuity" long but want opinions

    MedSurgeMess replied to I<3H2O's topic in Medical-Surgical

    we do acuity staffing where I work. I'll check figures, etc, the next time I'm in

  6. Board Certification for Med/Surg

    MedSurgeMess replied to nightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you are certified through AMSN, then all you have to do is go online if you're a member and get the free CE's. I got my CMSRN in May '08 and already have my 150

  7. RN-BSN

    MedSurgeMess replied to Emilysmom2, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just turned 41, and finished my RN-BSN program. I actually learned some things like management skills, and how to actually find usable resources. My hospital doesn't pay extra for it, but it is...

  8. hourly rounding

    MedSurgeMess replied to suni's topic in Medical-Surgical

    we do AIDET and rounding where I work, both for about a year, have 6 pts per team, and usually do okay. Sometimes there are other things going on, and you just have to be a team player and round on...

  9. Abusers Win

    MedSurgeMess replied to crippersmom's topic in General Nursing

    Don't hate nursing, this goes on in every field, at every level. Hate the ignorant a**es who put you in this position. I spend lots of time in trouble for pointing out safety issues, but because I...

  10. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

    MedSurgeMess replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished RN-BSN program, and many of the 4 yr traditional BSNs are very upset because they "have" to work Med-Surg instead of ICU or OB, night shift instead of days, and worse...

  11. Have you ever wanted more?

    MedSurgeMess posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in med/surg for about 6 yrs, and have just recently realized that I want more...Unfortunately, I don't know what more is. I used to love my job, but anymore, the patients are more sick,...

  12. Have you ever wanted more?

    MedSurgeMess replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work at is a magnet facility, so they tell us that seniority, education and all that is not a guarantee for promotion, they select the candidate that they think is the best fit after...

  13. Have you ever wanted more?

    MedSurgeMess replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a small hospital, next nearest ones are about an hour away . I worked for first 5 yrs night shift, now on day shift. To go to another dept would require back to nights (not really so bad...

  14. I failed again

    MedSurgeMess replied to riseofthefall's topic in General Nursing

    Odd question tho, you say you've been out of school 10 years, and you are only 25 yrs old? Something isn't quite kosher

  15. BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    MedSurgeMess replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a Magnet facility and I have alphabet soup behind my name!! Does NOT make me a better nurse than any of my fellow nurses. I am a BSN working on my master's, and have a couple of...

  16. What Are All of These Tests???

    MedSurgeMess replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking more in line with the ATI....Indiana requires testing to gauge student learning, and ATI is most common used. I don't know that a specific test is required, but I know some states do...

  17. What Are All of These Tests???

    MedSurgeMess replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    for most states they are a requirement, maybe not for your state. They are kinda helpful, as they get you in NCLEX test

  18. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I originally went in for the money, but found out that I LOVE this job, money is just icing on the cake for something I love to do

  19. What do nurses think of calorie restricted diets?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Alpha13's topic in General Nursing

    How did you know I did that

  20. holiday pay

    MedSurgeMess replied to Peppermintmocha's topic in General Nursing

    at my facility, you 10% holiday differential if you work it + paid day off, and you just get a paid day off if you don't work

  21. The Psychiatrist and Proctologist ...

    MedSurgeMess replied to cpnegrad07's topic in Nursing Humor

    too

  22. Lets brag about our hospitals where we work!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a magnet facility (like that means squat to most people). We have the work stations on the cart, and they have scanners so that we scan meds to make sure that med errors are reduced, have a...

  23. Difference Between a New Nurse and an Old Nurse

    MedSurgeMess replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    A brand new nurse wants to sign EVERYTHING An old nurse tries not to sign

  24. Medi-Tech anyone?

    MedSurgeMess replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    Used it during clinicals at one facility that had an awesome HIS dept, and it was good. At the facility I work at now, the HIS dept is a little lacking, and sometimes things just don't work so well...

  25. Ever tell a doctor like it is, with surprising results?

    MedSurgeMess replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a surgeon in my hospital that is famous for cussing at nurses for calling him for ANY reason. I had to call him at 0200 one night for a pt who had a 105 temp and had uncontrollable bleeding...