MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. online BSN cost

    MedSurgeMess replied to cdu22's topic in General Nursing

    you also have to consider in the gen ed extras that you have to take, so sometimes a little more than a

  2. Failed nursing student

    MedSurgeMess replied to bobokoama's topic in General Nursing

    some programs allow for a retake, others do not. And many times, allowing to retake depends on the availability of open seats in the particular class. If there are none, then unfortunately, that...

  3. OK, Pop Quiz!

    MedSurgeMess replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you know, reading over this, my first thought was the Nexium, but I haven't been able to find anything that would suggest why--just something in my head said that this was the problem, like I've heard...

  4. white scrubs

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

    are you one of my coworkers? hehehe......I had bariatric surgery and lost enough weight that my coworkers suggested that I get some new scrubs, because I look like a

  5. Med-surg or tele floor?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    wait and see what you get offered. That might make your decision for you. Good luck on those

  6. white scrubs

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

    my mom always told me to use peroxide on the blood. It does

  7. army with previous nursing experience

    MedSurgeMess replied to Lindzh's topic in Government, Military

    These are things you need to speak to a recruiter about, they'll know the answers or be able to get you in the right

  8. Do nurses actually teach patients assigned to them?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    'nuf

  9. Are "real" nurses as mean as my future instructors?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Dakovich's topic in General Nursing

    I'll go read your post in students after this, but without knowing the details, I will say, as an instructor, we try to be supportive, but many students think they come to the table on day 1 and know...

  10. Man accused in stabbing nurse

    MedSurgeMess replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt the nurse that got stabbed saw the humor at all. As someone who has been assaulted by a patient, it isn't funny in the least, and demoralizes the nursing

  11. Lots of Snow!

    MedSurgeMess replied to cardiacmadeline's topic in General Nursing

    Waiting for it to come to southern Indiana. I live 35 min from work, so if I'm caught there, I'll stay (I'm scheduled anyhow) and if I'm home, I'll stay (that would be too

  12. MedTech College

    MedSurgeMess replied to lasdrs07's topic in Indiana Nursing

    All instructors in the state of Indiana, in a didactic setting must have a MSN, preferably PhD. This is not exclusive to

  13. Where can RN's work??

    MedSurgeMess replied to KKB243's topic in General Nursing

    anywhere that'll hire

  14. time line before switching areas?

    MedSurgeMess replied to intuition's topic in General Nursing

    HR and dept policy vary from facility to facility.. Check out the policy where you work. Also, see what positions are open, there may not be anything, or anything you want or are qualified for, to go...

  15. Im lost all nurses read!!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: I have read your posts out here before, and I have to ask, have you gotten the GED yet? If not, you need to get that under your belt before you try nursing. Also, you seem to want little...

  16. nursing tuition/scholarships

    MedSurgeMess replied to rita1988's topic in General Nursing

    loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement comes from employer. You will need to ask your employer if they participate, and if they do, what are their requirements for

  17. RN Boom to bust in california

    MedSurgeMess replied to tim101's topic in General Nursing

    when there is an abundance of supply, the price goes down. Many have been fearing this happening for quite some time.....and the one job I saw posted at another facility for exp (2-5 yrs) nurse was...

  18. Drastic change in appearance

    MedSurgeMess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been sneakin' to my beautician and stealin' my style? I've had my hair that way for a couple of years, and I think it's gorgeous if I must say so

  19. Clinical nurse leader program at Curry

    MedSurgeMess replied to Thor77's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  20. nursing licensure by endorsement

    MedSurgeMess replied to gracet84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What area, what hospitals? I would be considered a naysayer to some, but hospitals in my area on hiring freezes indefinitely. And the few positions hiring, only 2-5 yrs RN acute care experience need...

  21. Most embarrassing mistake you've ever made

    MedSurgeMess replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually had a paraplegic, and the nurse forgot to mention in report, but was written small on report sheet. MD told me she needed to ambulate, and was refusing everyone else--I was new, so they...

  22. Most embarrassing mistake you've ever made

    MedSurgeMess replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    Now that would be a HIPAA violation......but funny

  23. Tattoo's....quick ?

    MedSurgeMess replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I think the covering of them draws more attention to the area than the tattoo itself. And no, I don't have any, don't plan on getting

  24. Hope I am making the right decision

    MedSurgeMess replied to duke1010's topic in General Nursing

    My sister lives there and says, not much and not new

  25. Clinical nurse leader program at Curry

    MedSurgeMess replied to Thor77's topic in General Nursing

    probably about the same as any other RN job. If you have the experience and credentials a facility is looking for, then it could lead to something. Check to see what the facilities in the area you...