WildflowerRN

Yes! cloth hats and infection rates!!!

I checked into Wolford's 'rumored' regional accreditation process, but was unable to substantiate it. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (where Wolford would get its regional accreditation) does not currently show that Wolford is a cand...

"I defy the tyranny of the precedent." Clara Barton

wtbcrna, Thank you! I tried getting the same info from the COA, but was not able to. I appreciate you taking the time to do this. It's invaluable information.

wtbcrna, I've read both documents and do not see where COA requires NA programs to have regional accreditation. Can you please post a link to the new guideline? Thanks!

Yes, we use fentanyl intranasally in the ED for procedures, along with versed, narcan and ativan. We use a MAD (mucosal atomization device) that screws on to the end of a syringe. Works like a charm and with similar dosing. Love it for kids and for i...

Where ever your career leads you Viva, you need to write! You're a great writer. Write about your patients, your stories, the doctors and nurses you worked with in your career. Blog, essay, novel, whatever. Get it out. I'll buy the first copy...

The interview was very relaxed. They asked a series of personal and clinical questions. As far as the clinical questions, they only asked about things that I brought up, eg "What pressor do you use most often in your unit?" Levophed. "Tell me about L...

Apparently not written by an ER nurse. ER nurses send most of the crazy, needy, drug-seeking, system-abusing, perpetually-unemployed-who-use-the-ER-as-a-PCP patients home! Thereby saving the floor nurses from them. ER is NOT, in any way shape or form...

btw, Parkland created the country's first nurse internship in 1957, and has it pretty much perfected. Parkland (and Baylor) are both level 1 trauma centers and university teaching hospitals. Parkland is the Regional Burn Center as well. Good luck!!

Med/surg is NOT necessary to become a good nurse. If you have the drive, the desire, a modicum of intelligence and critical thinking skills - after a nursing internship, you will do fine in a critical care unit. Parkland and Baylor (both in Dallas) t...

Is it ok to exchange phone numbers, friend a patient on Facebook or to begin a new friendship with patients outside of the hospital? A nurse I work with did this recently and talks about it, like there's nothing wrong with it!! I don't see how this ...

Jasmere1, Can you tell me about the program? What's your schedule like? How soon do you get in the OR? What's the atmosphere like there? How are the professors? Are you in class every day? Thank you so much!

RealNurse419, Can you tell me about the program? What's your schedule like? How soon do you get in the OR? What's the atmosphere like there? How are the professors? Are you in class every day? Thank you so much!

A continuously changing work environment is difficult - even for a seasoned nurse. Also, remember, your reputation will follow you everywhere. Even in a large, metropolitan city with many hospitals. Nurses talk. And a poor showing as an agency nurse...

I'm all for diversity in learning and alternatives to traditional learning, but you'll miss the comradery of nursing school. And that comradery gets you through some pretty crappy stuff that you've never seen and prepares you for dealing with the stu...

Depends greatly on your location. Many, many nurses work only 3 and are off 4. Great for many families, but also depends on the age of your kiddos. One of the beauties of nursing the is vast spectrum of choices available to you regarding your hours.

I feel your pain. Addicts will wear you out - body and soul...

Agreed. It does violate labor laws in certain states.

I currently work with 3 different NPs who are working as RNs. Depressing. But I understand PAs are having an even harder time - less of a centralized, organized national organization.

You know all the places with a full bar at 7am.

Great story, thanks for posting!

Yes, they are. Mine is scheduled for January 28, 2013.

MeTheRN, Thanks for your insight. It's nice to see a well thought out opinion from someone who knows about the program.

TX-RN, I'm also moving from Texas to Naples! Any advice?