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  1. New FNP student at Walden University.

    grandpaj replied to CyndiRN72's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't attend Walden, but I second this recommendation. Looking for my first preceptor has been a stressful endeavor for me because I started about 3 months prior to needing the preceptor based on...

  2. Nurse Corps loan repayment 2015

    grandpaj replied to nickyszoe's topic in General Nursing

    Same thing happened to me last year, I'm at a facility with a score of 17 and a DTI >200%, but I was not selected. I did get a credit check, but was told last year that everyone who met basic...

  3. Pay in Springfield, MO

    grandpaj replied to emmayud's topic in General Nursing

    Pay is around $19/hr for new grads and I think both hospitals pay $1/hr differential for a

  4. Patients wants a back rub

    grandpaj replied to Oceanpacific's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I refer people to the massage therapist at the hospital. She leaves cards at the nurses' station and patients can make appointments for her to come to their rooms once the provider has given...

  5. What is the most...T.M.I. thing that you've been told because you're a nurse (but not by a

    grandpaj replied to NurseJacelyn's topic in Nurses Rock

    I had to listen to my grandmother talk extensively about my grandfather's urologic surgery while she asked me 6-8 times why the surgeon wouldn't just "circumcise while he was down there" ... Sorry,...

  6. Your worst nightmare (Part deux)

    grandpaj replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    I've had several nursing-related nightmares, most thanks to my short stint on Cymbalta. The worst nighrmare was when I dreamed I had a patient at the end of the hall that all the staff had forgotten...

  7. Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    grandpaj replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    She likely has some type of acute leukemia (high white count, low platelets, high blast percentage) with tumor lysis, indicated by the high uric acid, hyperkalemia, and high

  8. What I learned this week (6/27)...

    grandpaj replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that no matter how terrible the week has been at work, it puts a smile on my face when a chronically grumpy and crochety patient says out of the blue: "you know, you're a really good nurse."...

  9. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    grandpaj replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    So glad you're feeling well enough to be back!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

  10. Withdraw 401k for living expenses while in school?

    grandpaj replied to AllIcanbe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I did the same thing to finance the last semester of my BSN program to avoid more loans. Not worth it in the least, specifically because you end up paying more in taxes and penalty then you...

  11. Importance (or not) of social ties in workplace

    grandpaj replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly my philosophy about work friendships. Sometimes it's difficult to move past the behaviors and actions co-workers display at work, especially when those behaviors (laziness, gossiping,...

  12. Liking members at AN

    grandpaj replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I read several sections on AN on a daily basis but don't post nearly as often as I read. I do have several favorite posters whom I have a great deal of respect for as well as a handful of others who...

  13. Patients family in the medical field

    grandpaj replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never say anything when I'm at the bedside but typically whatever family member I'm with (usually Grandma) will inevitably tell the

  14. Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    grandpaj replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    5 Horrific Murders (and the TV Movies made from them) | Mental

  15. Advice before starting grad school

    grandpaj replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I second the recommendation for "Clinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple" -- it has been a great augmentation to my textbook this

  16. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    grandpaj replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Sending healing thoughts and well wishes your way,

  17. how to study for OCN in march 2015

    grandpaj replied to drcricket's topic in Oncology

    The study guide was incredibly helpful for me when I took the exam last year. I ended up just reviewing chemo regimens and side effects and then doing about 20 chapters of practice questions. I...

  18. Switching to day shift blues

    grandpaj replied to Scoops's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My unit is exactly the same way. I'm starting school in a week but I like night shift other than the hours and the extra pay is nice, which is why I'll stay on nights as long as I can. The teamwork...

  19. Nurse Corp Loan Repayment 2015

    grandpaj replied to jwalla20's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure to read the application packet thoroughly and double check your application for errors. Good luck! I applied last year with a ratio > 200% in Tier 1 and wasn't funded. However, I think...

  20. Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    grandpaj replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Psych, L&D, peds, ER, LTC/SNF are probably the only things I'd definitively rule out. I'm not an adrenaline junkie and working with kids means dealing with their parents...no

  21. Death bed visions

    grandpaj replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a unit with a lot of hospice/palliative/comfort care patients and have heard from many coworkers that seeing or hearing children days to hours before passing is pretty common. I haven't...

  22. Books

    grandpaj replied to klhmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Bigwords.com does a nice comparison of online bookstores. I've used it for many

  23. Giving meds early/late

    grandpaj replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The house pharmacist is your friend when you have questions about scheduling and/or giving late

  24. Charge Nurse Pay

    grandpaj replied to JeffTheRN's topic in Nurse Management

    $1/Hr

  25. "Holiday/year end" gift

    grandpaj replied to BonhamsGhost's topic in Emergency

    Nothing except the ability to remain gainfully