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  1. Advice for newbie RN

    foggnm replied to Chem101's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your new job. There are a lot of learning experiences in nursing whether you are new or seasoned. If anything, I'd say start thinking about what you see your career/future looking like in...

  2. Can nurses do more for patients coming from ECFs with stage III pressure ulcers?

    foggnm replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Nursing

    You are going to burn yourself out worrying about fixing all the problems in other facilities. While in a 'perfect world' all immobile patients in a nursing home would have special beds/devices/care...

  3. CPS call?

    foggnm replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    It would still be a truancy issue first. Then if the child has a legitimate medical problem they will at some point have to work with the school to make accommodations and/or get absences excused. I...

  4. Hunting down the California BRN

    foggnm replied to benjaeli's topic in General Nursing

    Obtaining my license in CA was very easy, took about a month (license by endorsement from another state). But generally I think you should plan on it taking 1 to 2 months for getting licensed in...

  5. School nurse perks :)

    foggnm replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    Good pay (great hourly pay, just work less hours/year), not working with doctors/providers, snow days, meetings away from the school once per month, getting off work at 3pm, getting LOTS of time off,...

  6. Elementary or High School

    foggnm replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I work middle school. It is a nice in-between to me. The problem with elementary is the young kids can't communicate like adults and they require vision/hearing/health screenings twice during their...

  7. Why the double standard.

    foggnm replied to RN2364's topic in Men in Nursing

    Coming from an ICU background I never really had that experience. Male nurses cathed people as much as female nurses. However I would actually say that the 'double standard' is one self-imposed by the...

  8. Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

    foggnm replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I had facebook for 2 years when it was new (many many years ago) and now have been FB free for 6 years. The reason is because it wastes time and makes people think about things you wouldn't normally...

  9. What do you do with your "Stomachache" kids?

    foggnm replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm working as a school nurse now. And except for my medically fragile population, I don't do a lot of assessment on small complaints like stomach aches, headaches, dizziness, etc. I'm not a provider...

  10. Question on liver disease pt, MAP, and lactate level

    foggnm replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Lactic acid levels aren't always very accurate in liver patients since they don't clear it as well. A lactic acid of 2.6 is not very concerning. As for the blood pressure. You do need to have the...

  11. ER rushing patients to the floor

    foggnm replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both on the 'floor' and the ER. I'd say in general floor nurses don't understand that when someone sits in the ER, another patient waits to get care. I have zero patience for nurses that...

  12. Sick policy vs. reality

    foggnm replied to rquinn0111's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, all businesses need a absenteeism policy (number of acceptable sick days per year, number of days ok without doctor's note, criteria for calling in before a shift). However, someone should not...

  13. Sick policy vs. reality

    foggnm replied to rquinn0111's topic in General Nursing

    It is ridiculous and further underscores the cruel and unusual system of social control often used on healthcare workers. Nurses deserve to not be harassed or punished for being

  14. Is nursing school worth the strain on family

    foggnm replied to mnursingMT's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing school was only 16 months in a state university and I think most ADN programs are similar length or at least less than 2 years. Short-term sacrifice. If you need to postpone for your...

  15. What's In A Name Badge?

    foggnm replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Putting a bachelor's or master's degree as credentials has never made sense to me in nursing. I have had my bsn, master's (in another discipline), and ccrn and never felt the need to display it. Our...

  16. Sick policy vs. reality

    foggnm replied to rquinn0111's topic in General Nursing

    A point system for sick leave...oh the sad things we do to punish healthcare

  17. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    foggnm replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I think it really depends on your manager and facility. I worked for a private hospital in Monterey, CA and in general I felt they valued nurses. I also had a job at a small outpatient surgery center...

  18. Obsessed with Scrubs

    foggnm replied to Longleggedstar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've never been a fan of scrubs, mostly because of their polyester texture and lack of belt loops. I'm embarrassed to wear scrubs in public. But I'm a dude and jeans and t-shirt will always be my...

  19. Should nursing pay remain modest?

    foggnm replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    It is all market driven, like most professions. I'm glad that nurses can make decent money in most geographical locations (though not all). People who get in to a profession for money can still be...

  20. Seeking job choice advice...appreciate all feedback

    foggnm replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    The commuting issue aside (which is a big issue), it is really up to you. What do you see yourself doing in 5 years? Just fyi, med/surg positions are a dime a dozen and you will ALWAYS be able to find...

  21. Love Being a Nurse: 33 Years and Going Strong

    foggnm replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your years of nursing service. I think people who can love nursing after many years are truly special/gifted humans. Patients need nurses that love their

  22. How not to suck!

    foggnm replied to NP2bman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Other than the clinical parts, NP school is unfortunately too much like nursing school and not enough like PA school. I'm an RN, but my friends and colleagues that have made that transition attest to...

  23. RN salary expectations

    foggnm replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the most basic of internet skills you can go to the bureau of labor statistics site and see what the outlook is for any profession and range of pay, which is listed at $32/hr median....

  24. VA RN grading and pay. Was there a mistake?

    foggnm replied to Healthygina's topic in Government, Military

    You have an extra number in there. If you were hired as an RN 2, step 5, that sounds very good. Generally you only get to RN 3 when you have a position that impacts the entire facility you are at...

  25. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    foggnm replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    The payscale for RN nursing in the VA is based on title 38 (not the GS scales) and is adjusted for local markets. If you can't find clear figures, you're not looking very hard. All the ranges of pay...