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  1. No more internet access

    guest64485 replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    I recently got questioned about my internet use. They asked me to explain. So I told them - site #1 was a Spanish-English translator for use on one of our patients. Site #2 was a university. Site...

  2. ? about Littman Stethoscopes

    guest64485 replied to inspire's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought mine at Redding Medical http://www.reddingmedical.com/stethoscopes.cfm Impressed with the quality, speed of delivery and cost. You can go to 3M to compare...

  3. How many times have you cried???

    guest64485 replied to CareBayer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It felt bittersweet. While I knew I was making a difference every day, I also knew there was so much more that could (should) have been done, but was impossible due to poor staffing. I realized that...

  4. Such a 'tool'

    guest64485 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    What in the world.. I have also been taught that anything under 94% requires a second look at the patient, just as a heart rate under 60 would require a second look at the patient. They may be fine,...

  5. Advice on New Grad job choice

    guest64485 replied to AHUFF's topic in General Nursing

    While med surg does help give a new nurse a strong foundation, it is not

  6. welcome to nursing???

    guest64485 replied to inthesky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This has always bothered me - what other job besides nursing do you hear of people routinely crying? Be careful on this, a job is not worth ruining your

  7. 100% Online RN-BSN

    guest64485 replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    You got my hopes up here! I went on their site and and they say they do require a clinical component for Nur 475 "Recognizing the RN's prior education and professional experience, there is only one...

  8. This Should Make You Feel Good About How Much $$$ You Make

    guest64485 replied to JoeTheNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Salesman - ever wonder why there is a nursing "shortage"? That will give you your answer as to why many nurses are unhappy with their salary Also, compare the responsibilities of an auto worker to a...

  9. Nursing school vs. Nursing

    guest64485 replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    One year as a nurse: My non-nursing degree - 3/10 Nursing school - 8/10, stress mainly because of overwhelming time commitment and high failure rate of fellow students. RN job #1 - hospital IMCU -...

  10. question about tuition reimbursement (northwest memorial)

    guest64485 replied to studentgrl's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Non university hospitals will usually allot a set amount of money per fiscal year, such as anywhere between 2-4k seems to be the norm. Amounts will be less if you are part time. You have to work...

  11. Concerns about Nursing

    guest64485 replied to ProStudent's topic in Nursing Career

    One can get over these things. I would recommend gradual desensitization - look at online pictures/videos of procedures being done first until you are comfortable viewing them. (Personally, this...

  12. Anybody regret leaving the bedside?

    guest64485 replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad I made the switch. While a big part of me misses the hands on work, and making a big difference, at what cost was I doing that? Danger to my license, danger to my health, danger to the...

  13. Did Hillary really say nurses are glorified sitters ?..... No fact to support

    guest64485 replied to time4meRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    She said this on broadcasted TV and no one recorded it? No one has access to this? No one can recall which channel/time/date? No other newscasters saw this to comment on such a big statement? You...

  14. Did Hillary really say nurses are glorified sitters ?..... No fact to support

    guest64485 replied to time4meRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Skim this thread - this is merely a

  15. Salary Ranges

    guest64485 replied to Christine1969's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, the salaries reported there are usually far more than what seems

  16. first year nurses.......what is the longest you have stayed passed your schedule.....

    guest64485 replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Longest was 1830-1130, surgical IMCU. That was a terrible

  17. Opinions from people who passed or preparing for nclex-RN

    guest64485 replied to Hope2beRNb4908's topic in Illinois Nursing

    *What kind of material/book did you used & whether it helpful to you for test? I had a 3 part approach. #1 - general overview of class notes, #2 - general overview NCLEX book, #3 - solid...

  18. New Grad Needs Help

    guest64485 replied to NiceArthur32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely a suit - it is another sign to show you are interested in the position. HR and nsg managers do notice, and do prefer professional dress over scrubs. (I worked 6 years in HR.). When in...

  19. Things you wish you knew before starting new job.....

    guest64485 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What type of acute care setting will you be starting

  20. Staffing

    guest64485 replied to froggg123's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure its because staffing levels are so great? Or is it really because the companies are cutting staffing

  21. Bedside Report...

    guest64485 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love bedside reporting at my last hospital. Here is what we did: Before entering the patient's room, we report on any psych issues or other issues/concerns that can't be fully expressed at the...

  22. Bedside/Face-to-Face Shift Report

    guest64485 replied to Northwest_RN_4's topic in General Nursing

    I love bedside reporting at my last hospital. Here is what we did: Before entering the patient's room, we report on any psych issues or other issues/concerns that can't be fully expressed at the...

  23. Did Hillary really say nurses are glorified sitters ?..... No fact to support

    guest64485 replied to time4meRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Seems you've taken that drug too. I see a post back on 2/6 saying you'd research the quote and post evidence. How quickly you

  24. **Is it really THAT bad!!??**

    guest64485 replied to SDSoccerChick32's topic in Nursing Career

    I am curious, did you shadow this nurse for 4 hours, or the whole day? Saying that someone has no business being a nurse is a very harsh statement when there is so much more behind the scenes that...

  25. What do you think are the current major problems in nursing?

    guest64485 replied to Barras's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think she means the nurses from other countries themselves, but that the hospitals are just throwing nurses (experienced, new grad, foreign) at the vacancies instead of working on the solving...