MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. How to prioritize in Nursing

    MedSurgeMess replied to dudysnurse's topic in General Nursing

    A = airway. B = breathing, C = circulation. I'm sorry, but as a student you should know this. Maybe it's possible that you were trying to think beyond the obvious-we're all guilty of this. Always...

  2. He doesn't want her to work. Is it fair?

    MedSurgeMess replied to mscgirl09's topic in General Nursing

    If they divorce, they may determine that she is able to make more, and depending where they live, that may qualify her for nothing (been there, done that). Also, she may be working the only...

  3. nursing career

    MedSurgeMess replied to umphlettm's topic in General Nursing

    Male nurses are great. Unfortunately, some out there automatically think that any male nurse a) must be gay, and b) couldn't make it in medical school. Neither is automatically true. Come on and...

  4. Which Field of Nursing Do You Love and Why?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    I :redbeathe med/surg....you have to know a little bit of everything and like to stay

  5. He doesn't want her to work. Is it fair?

    MedSurgeMess replied to mscgirl09's topic in General Nursing

    No law says she has to quit....and no law says she has to keep a jerk in her life that would keep her from working. She needs to imagine how it will be when they get married, if he's doing this now,...

  6. texting at work

    MedSurgeMess replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you aren't employed there, whole different story, but the area where I live most NPs are employees of the hospital, therefore subject to the same rules that other staff are held to. And our policy...

  7. What are some psychological effects of being a nurse?

    MedSurgeMess replied to smiles9960's topic in General Nursing

    In my case, my charming effervescent personality! Actually, I used to be more self centered. Now I find myself to be more giving to

  8. Given the current job market, when should I start applying for jobs?

    MedSurgeMess replied to RDH1's topic in General Nursing

    with the current economy and new grad nurse situation, I would be sending out resumes ASAP. This may get a foot in the

  9. How to Show Others You Are Happy While Working...

    MedSurgeMess replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe they have the time to worry about it....now if you were a constant whiner I could

  10. New Audio/Video explaining our different student forums...member feedback

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

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

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  12. Can a RN work as a nursing aide/assistant

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

    SNA (student nursing/aide) is an unlicensed position, so no, LPN and SNA are not the same so you cannot work them as

  13. texting at work

    MedSurgeMess replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    MDs are not employees of the hospital, they are customers, and customers have that right....as an employee, if your facility is like most others, it's not your right. If you're on the clock, your...

  14. texting at work

    MedSurgeMess replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As an instructor, it's an instant write up for my students to even have a cell phone out during the clinical day....a few of those and you're outta there...not professional at

  15. Salary

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

    Not the case everywhere. This may be something you have to ask in an interview. As another poster stated, despite education, you will still be considered a new

  16. New Graduate programs in NSW

    MedSurgeMess replied to will86's topic in General Nursing

    I'd call and get more info on the new grad program, pronto. Then make a decision. New grad programs, as far as 3 days or 5 days a week vary by

  17. Professions before nursing

    MedSurgeMess replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    In high school, worked in a grocery store, graduated went into the Army-communications, got out BS computer technologies and AA in tool and die-worked as an engineer in a factory for 3 years, then...

  18. texting at work

    MedSurgeMess replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You can tell if someone is texting or looking up info......believe me, I have kids who live to text, and I have apps on my phone as well.....there is a difference, and it doesn't take a rocket...

  19. Respect From Doctors?

    MedSurgeMess replied to NursKam's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on location, rural, small town, or urban, and the MD personality. Most MDs, especially younger, treat nurses decently, while others treat nurses like their handmaidens. Now, this is a...

  20. thank you to my nurses

    MedSurgeMess replied to freefalr's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, because usually everyone forgets to thank most of those who cared for them. They only remember the

  21. Quit after first day of orientation!

    MedSurgeMess replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you if we were talking about someone in "normal" or better condition, but the OP stated that she had many back problems d/t MVA. She should have pursued this with her PCP and the school...

  22. texting at work

    MedSurgeMess replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sorry it's so boring for you....perhaps someone else would like it and not feel the need to text. At my facility, it will get you a write up, then termination. We are here for the patient, not for...

  23. Starting Salary

    MedSurgeMess replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    :eek::eek::eek:

  24. Starting Salary

    MedSurgeMess replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    In my part of Indiana it's bout $20/hr for new grad, 0

  25. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    MedSurgeMess replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    As my momma likes to say--when in Rome, do as the Romans do. If you don't like what they're doing in Rome, then don't go there!--It's one of the few things me and mom agree