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  1. Are MA's and CNA's the same as Nurse? NO

    eroc replied to deleted's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, she may have educated herself as the estimated effectiveness of the this years Flu vaccine, which is 23%. So not everyone sees benefit in taking a shot with a low effective rate. And unless you...

  2. Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    eroc replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I read your post and understand the mind set you have. I just disagree that a BSN nurse is more prepared than an ASN nurse. Nursing management theories are just that…theories. (Maybe if one has...

  3. Prestige in Employment

    eroc replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on if you know someone. But if you don't, it always looks better for the rest of your career to have a diploma from a more prestigious school. Which can also depend on your aspirations of what...

  4. Too old for BSN?

    eroc replied to forever88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At your age you will definitely benefit from these nursing classes. I was a high school drop-out until I was 34. I achieved my BSN at 38. Don't think life is bigger than it is, only you can live it....

  5. Patient refuses blood products. How does your hospital ensure their wishes are followed?

    eroc replied to nimtzmary's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just educate your patient to their own religion. Albumin is acceptable for JW, unless they just are refusing to be refusing. Many have no idea what the "Society" (name for their governing...

  6. Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    eroc replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree it is good to read books to develop different insights, but I know my one extra class of leadership and management in my BSN was not a game changer making me ready for management roles. ASN' s...

  7. NEED ADVICE! Which position should I accept?

    eroc replied to kelly22790's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Both are in a acute care setting. I agree with a flip of the coin. It really depends on the unit (quality management), since each one has benefits to becoming a experienced nurse. Shame they offered...

  8. Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    eroc replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My wife is half filipino and knew exactly what group the OP was referring to in the original post. I do not live in California, but I do agree it gets out of hand on occasions. Many learned not to bad...

  9. I wish RN schools would quit teaching the RN students LPN's can't do anything!

    eroc replied to Wannabeeinscrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Didn't mean to offend you, I just deal in facts rather than assumption. So I was curious to do research for myself to have a greater knowledge base, so that I may know where LPN's have the same scope...

  10. I wish RN schools would quit teaching the RN students LPN's can't do anything!

    eroc replied to Wannabeeinscrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just out of curiosity… what state is that? And do you have a cite for that

  11. I wish RN schools would quit teaching the RN students LPN's can't do anything!

    eroc replied to Wannabeeinscrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I understand you feel short changed for the value of your work. And I appreciate all of my peers from CNA's to the chief medical officer. But as you progress in your education you begin to research...

  12. Do you lie when they ask, "how long?"

    eroc replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No reason to lie. Because it does not

  13. Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    eroc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    As "professionals" this shouldn't be a problem. But because nurses "call out" more than construction workers, they are not treated as professionals…. referring to the rule in question. As a...

  14. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    eroc replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    As to my BSN. Thanks for pointing out my JW

  15. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    eroc replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    My family was encouraged to home school me due the bad influences of school in the worldly population. Which my parents listen to, resulting in be becoming a high school drop that never completed the...

  16. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    eroc replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    I was a JW growing up, and stopped going when I was 18. I was VERY involved in the religion. I once decided I was going to go to college and received a visit, shortly after I told other members about...

  17. Critical Care Nursing Outside of the Hospital

    eroc replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, my hospital has an eICU, it is very

  18. Critical Care Nursing Outside of the Hospital

    eroc replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Critical Care

    Telehealth does already exist (e monitoring), but some states are having a tough time getting laws passed to financially fund it. I am sure the big corporate health systems are funding the

  19. What is the draw to nursing these days

    eroc replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is well above average job to have in so many different ways. Problem with complainers is that they are going to complain no matter how silver the platter is. For the amount of education...

  20. Bathroom? What's a bathroom ... ???

    eroc replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, prioritize better. Not peeing all shift makes more of a statement of one's ability to complete task effectively. 4-5 hours is common…but all

  21. Text messages from nurse manager

    eroc replied to Katniss88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love that my manager text me when she needs something. I work hard at work and have no problems taking a minute to respond yes or no when I am off work. She never gives me any flack for saying no....

  22. 80% of nurses stressed out

    eroc replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Easiest job I have ever had. So many people have never worked hard, and got paid so little. Nursing is decent pay, and not too difficult….but I guess that it relative to each

  23. When someone asks you what you do for a living, do you say "nurse" or "RN" or "LVN"?

    eroc replied to HHN2472's topic in General Nursing

    Always say

  24. What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    eroc replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have worked 7 days/16 hour days for months...yes I think 12 hours for three days a week is very

  25. "I don't want him as my nurse"

    eroc replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    # Pain scale is useless. It just teaches people (seekers) how to get the pain medicine they want, and the new people just look at you confused. I honestly could care less...if they are in pain, they...