Susie2310

Susie2310

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  1. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    Susie2310 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Critical thinking should not stop at nurse educators either. I clicked on the link and see the study frequently referenced is the Aiken study. As I posted earlier, MunroRN and his/her state work...

  2. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    Susie2310 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    MunroRN posted "BSN As Entry In To Practice: Why We Decided Against It" in this forum recently. He/she relates a review of the evidence and conclusions drawn in regard to one particular often quoted...

  3. New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

    Susie2310 replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my area a representative of one of the largest health care businesses stated recently that they require 2-5 years of nursing experience for most of their nursing positions. My interpretation is...

  4. How are Schools getting away with pumping out so many new graduates for no jobs?

    Susie2310 replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I remember, not many years ago, the governor of my state trumpeting a shortage of nurses, and that the government would be increasing funding for nursing

  5. How are Schools getting away with pumping out so many new graduates for no jobs?

    Susie2310 replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The community college nursing program in my area has expanded it's intake of students. There is also a medical assistant program. The college has a partnership with local health care businesses: A...

  6. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    Susie2310 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    LTCnurse11, on the subject of critical thinking, I was wondering, given your post above, if perhaps some of the difficulties you are experiencing are due to not using the nursing process (the...

  7. What is CEN, or CCRN?

    Susie2310 replied to aachavez's topic in Emergency

    The whole process of studying for the CEN exam and taking the test was invaluable for increasing my knowledge of emergency nursing. It definitely made me a better nurse, and continues to do so, and...

  8. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    Susie2310 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Feel free to think anything you wish. Have a good

  9. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    Susie2310 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    From your own posts I understand you have been a nurse for a little over three years . . . Not exactly a historical

  10. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    Susie2310 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My dear, I've been an RN for 17 years. Because I do not currently work at the bedside certainly does not mean I have no idea what it's like day in and day out for nurses who are at the bedside. I...

  11. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    Susie2310 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It truly scares me too, and I am an RN. I do not practice at the bedside, but all my training is utilized when my family members are hospitalized (I stay with them throughout their stay, or until...

  12. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    Susie2310 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    samadams8, Reading your posts here I feel a great sense of relief that some sanity is being spoken regarding the family members role in supporting and protecting their ill family member. Obviously,...

  13. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    Susie2310 replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can understand wanting to see new nurses on your unit demonstrate they are committed to giving good patient care. But, what does your attachment to the patients and to the doctors who work on your...

  14. Did I miss something?

    Susie2310 replied to MimiLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi MimiLPN, This is my take on the situation: You told us the patient has a history of CHF. With cold symptoms present, wheezes in all lobes, and a sat of 91 I would have reported these symptoms to...

  15. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    Susie2310 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Fiona59, coming from the UK I also know about taxpayer funded health care. The people I know in the UK would like to spend the nights at the hospital with their loved ones. I would have done too...

  16. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    Susie2310 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Family members are not allowed to stay overnight in your hospital unless the patient is actively dying? Your hospital prevents people from staying overnight with acutely ill family members? Does...

  17. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    Susie2310 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have spoken for me too as I have been in a similar situation. I am always surprised when I read about rigid "patient must be terminally ill for family to stay" attitudes from nurses. I wonder if...

  18. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    Susie2310 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely true in my experience. I was told by the surgeon who operated on a family member that studies show that patients heal and recover better if they have family member/s with them. He told us...

  19. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    Susie2310 replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When my family members are hospitalized I stay with them 24/7. I co-operate with the nursing staff and am very reasonable, but I am there to advocate for and provide support for my loved ones in any...

  20. What certifications do you have?

    Susie2310 replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

    I have my

  21. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    Susie2310 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

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  22. BSN vs ADN

    Susie2310 replied to Grizabelle's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A bachelor's degree in a health field and an ADN are not equal to a BSN. The coursework for a BSN includes specific nursing courses. I bridged in to a BSN program after finishing my ADN and obtaining...

  23. BSN vs ADN

    Susie2310 replied to Grizabelle's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, there are many good reasons why people pursue ADN degrees. One reason is cost: Six units at the community college I obtained my ADN from are $308 for the spring 2013 semester. Six units at the...

  24. BSN vs ADN

    Susie2310 replied to Grizabelle's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

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  25. BSN vs ADN

    Susie2310 replied to Grizabelle's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Perhaps you could ask at the facilities where you doing your clinical rotations what they specifically will be looking for in a new employee. Talk to your instructors. It sounds as though you are...