DeBerham

DeBerham

RN-BC, ONC, CEN... I've been around

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  1. LVN asked me my rate and told my trainer, which turns out its $2 higher

    DeBerham replied to konoha's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can't see how this is much of an issue. It would surprise me that there would be a $2/hr pay difference between an ADN with experience vs a BSN. Simply put, that ADN is more valuable than you from...

  2. military wife, pre-nursing student

    DeBerham replied to RHill9919's topic in Government, Military

    My wife is active duty and I was in a very similar situation. I actually didn't apply for my bachelor's program until after we PCS'd to Georgia even though I had my prerequisites done (so I had lived...

  3. One class a semester - MSN

    DeBerham replied to serenitylove14's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Depends on the program I suppose. I don't personally see why they would have an issue with it, but people who get paid more than I make those decisions. In my program the curriculum is pretty much...

  4. Georgetown University ONLINE FNP...

    DeBerham replied to flower25's topic in School, College Programs

    From the Georgetown website: To be eligible to apply, all applicants must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or CNL from a U.S. Department of Education and NLNAC or CCNE-accredited...

  5. I got removed from my clinical practice

    DeBerham replied to danny411's topic in General Students

    I strongly suspect something is missing as the original post seems to be INCREDIBLY one sided. Are you brilliant? Perhaps, but at the end of the day that will not keep you from being terminated from...

  6. didnt do good on first exam

    DeBerham replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    Instead of flash cards you might consider getting into a study group with your classmates and teach each other the material. Like the previous poster stated rote memorization will probably not work....

  7. What makes IVP meds so scary?

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

    I don't know :/ Have you asked your department head about it? We could guess all day as to why they might be doing it, but getting it directly from your leadership would at least give you some insight...

  8. Would you give a drug someone else pulled from a pyxis?

    DeBerham replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    No problem here, I've administered meds that were pulled by another nurse and I've pulled meds for a nurse who needed

  9. What makes IVP meds so scary?

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

    To answer some of your questions: Yes, some IV drugs can be scary if not administered properly in appropriate doses. Maybe it's protection of the RNs, but I strongly suspect more comes from the...

  10. Annoyed

    DeBerham replied to kkostelnikPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's going to happen throughout your career, let it roll off your back. I was taught several years ago to go in @ a 90deg angle and as far as I'm aware the recommendations on this have not changed...

  11. what are the actual differences between LPN & RN?

    DeBerham replied to liz.marie56's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1) Opportunity for advancement, as an LPN you can act as a charge nurse in some situations (in WA an LPN could be charge after a certain time in a LTC facility, other states may have different rules)...

  12. Im a male and want to be a nurse

    DeBerham replied to Smith5's topic in Men in Nursing

    Do well in your science courses. Get your feet wet in health care by working as a cna or emt. Look at schools that you will potentially go to and use the most rigorous prerequisite requirements as a...

  13. Im a male and want to be a nurse

    DeBerham replied to Smith5's topic in Men in Nursing

    You start with small things and you'll get more confident as you're exposed to

  14. LPN and IV/Phlebotomy certifications

    DeBerham replied to Bess87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LPN for 8 years before I went back to school for my RN. For me it was a pretty simple financial decision. I enjoy the work and as an RN I was able to command $10/hr increase right after...

  15. Im a male and want to be a nurse

    DeBerham replied to Smith5's topic in Men in Nursing

    You make judgement calls all the time. Some of its mundane and should be rather obvious (for example last night I had a Russian speaking patient who stated at intake that she had no allergies, when I...

  16. Question military spouse

    DeBerham replied to panchie2me's topic in Excelsior College

    Getting a job overseas in a civilian hospital... Possible, but difficult. I would HIGHLY suggest trying to get on as a GS employee at a military hospital. There may be more opportunities depending on...

  17. New Grad RN Internship Worth it?

    DeBerham replied to NightBloomCereus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'll come out and say it: unpaid internships are insane and it hurts the rest of us who busted our humps to get licensed. Not only does it water down the pay, but it is essentially saying that your...

  18. Students of Georgetown NP and or UF NP online ...

    DeBerham replied to RachelLee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Georgetown will set up the instructors for you, or if there is an NP who you would like to precept with they will work with you. Take this bit of information with a grain of salt though, it's based on...

  19. old questions.

    DeBerham replied to kemifair's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The books aren't exactly the same year after year, my understanding is that they adjust fire based on what the concentration of the test is going to be. If it's all you have i think it's better than...

  20. What do you think?

    DeBerham replied to musicnursing's topic in Patient Medications

    Sounds like you might have a couple of issues there: 1) I generally do not administer benzos and opiates together, especially in the elderly. There is an additive effect and I can imagine that the...

  21. New ER nurse...needs help :)

    DeBerham replied to lvnlrn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Practice, the more you do the better that you'll get. Often times that tough stick had that one vein that has been pierced so many times that it has a nice layer of scar tissue built up around it...

  22. ER RN taking psych certification

    DeBerham replied to DeBerham's topic in Psychiatric

    The LPN experience WILL not count, I only included it to give a better picture of my background. I will follow through with ANCC and find out if ER experience will count. My reason for taking the test...

  23. Code Blue Tips

    DeBerham replied to PsychRN29's topic in Psychiatric

    Take ACLS and PALS. Seriously, if you're expected to respond to codes you should have this training and your workplace should be paying for it. Your section should have a set of standing orders in...

  24. Is it WORTH IT?

    DeBerham replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in Nursing Career

    Might be, time will

  25. Non compliance

    DeBerham replied to delaynenicholson's topic in General Students

    Move on. Life is far too short to alienate those around you by beating them into submission. Provide information, give recommendations, but ultimately it is their decision to make... not yours. I've...