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  1. What is the best deal for a new BSN in MD?

    actioncat replied to shylah1011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster who stated don't base your job selection solely on wages and benefits. Really, if you are working in an understaffed facility (but making more money) I don't believe...

  2. What to do about tech refusing to get VS?

    actioncat replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Way to

  3. What to do about tech refusing to get VS?

    actioncat replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well, let's hope that this new attitude doesn't last until Friday is over, but I don't know... You know, you sound like you are a very fair nurse-- for crying out loud, you prefaced your anecdote with...

  4. I'm tickeled about Home Health Nursing!!!

    actioncat replied to raindrop's topic in Home Health

    Good grief! You are far braver than me if you are still doing

  5. so....i'm skipping class tonight....

    actioncat replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Students

    You know, all the way through my BSN program I never skipped class. One day I was late to a class, but that was it. I think it really paid off in terms of studying. I felt like being in class and...

  6. What's up with Human Resources

    actioncat replied to payday's topic in General Nursing

    Ohmigod! I did not know that you worked at my hospital. Good grief! I cannot believe how lazy and rude some of these people are. Well, I guess I deserve it. One time I interrupted someone that was...

  7. question about clinicals in nursing schools...

    actioncat replied to maxcat's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm.. what about the

  8. Nasty clinical instructors

    actioncat replied to ERnurse07's topic in General Students

    I think it is wonderful that you are concerned for your younger and less experienced classmates. I would just lend support because there is not much you can do to change an instructor like that. It...

  9. Nurses being victims of workplace bullys.

    actioncat replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    Uhhhh... I'm still trying to figure out why there are so many choices that say the same thing. I know it considered bad form to point out spelling errors, but once and for all-- It is "Nightingale",...

  10. Is something wrong with me?

    actioncat replied to jasonn's topic in Emergency

    I find it interesting so many people are suggesting debriefing. Recent reasearch shows that debriefing is not particularly useful and time is really the best cure to help individuals deal with...

  11. Challenging Hospital Dress Code

    actioncat replied to jaycieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, it amazes me all the people that are willing to pass judgement on what constitutes a worthy

  12. Challenging Hospital Dress Code

    actioncat replied to jaycieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear Jaycie, please have some respect for the tradition of nursing. As you see, nurses of old always wore white. These matched the bed linens which were... white. The patients always knew who was...

  13. Challenging Hospital Dress Code

    actioncat replied to jaycieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear Jaycie, please have some respect for the tradition of nursing. As you see, nurses of old always wore white. These matched the bed linens which were... white. The patients always knew who was...

  14. What is the difference between heart palpitations & arrhythmia?

    actioncat replied to Varsity's topic in General Nursing

    A person may have palpitations with or without a dysrhythmia. The dysrhythmia may be benign or it could be problematic. The benign rhythm may eventually turn into one that is more problematic. For...

  15. What is the difference between heart palpitations & arrhythmia?

    actioncat replied to Varsity's topic in General Nursing

    A person may have palpitations with or without a dysrhythmia. The dysrhythmia may be benign or it could be problematic. The benign rhythm may eventually turn into one that is more problematic. For...

  16. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    actioncat replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    [quote name= I should hope that you revisit your Heart, dear rachel and find a little love there. I fail to see a warm person in what you say. If you sincerely believe all that you say, I feel sadness...

  17. The Know-It-All nurse

    actioncat replied to BETSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Because, as you know, the dream of every new nurse (especially those with a BSN) is to go into

  18. How can I be a good preceptor??

    actioncat replied to allele's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Allele, I'm sure you'll do great. The fact that you are so concerned about making this a good experience for your preceptee says a lot. I would approach it as you would appoach teaching patients,...

  19. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    actioncat replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

  20. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    actioncat replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    C'est la vie? (I assume that is what you meant). This is life? Oh my goodness! this post is so condescending. Nobody has an obligation to attend a pinning ceremony or commencement. Policies change ALL...

  21. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    actioncat replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    You said it. I did not buy a pin. I did not attend a pinning ceremony. I did not attend commencement. I worked hard to achieve good grades in nursing school, but in the end, all that really matteed to...

  22. Took NCLEX today for the second time

    actioncat replied to lefthander1975's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so happy for

  23. How do you feel about "Veterinary Nurse"

    actioncat replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have always considered the vet techs the nurses of the (non human) animal world, but I think the term Registered Vet Tech would work better than 'vet nurse". It sounds more professional and...

  24. Wound Vac

    actioncat replied to Choircat's topic in General Nursing

    really? PT. that is interesting. I have never heard of that. What is the reason that PT does the wound

  25. ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    actioncat replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    Well, if money is a big issue, then yes, your daughter should be investigating the two year