DeBerham

DeBerham

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

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  1. Georgia/ Atlanta nursing union

    DeBerham replied to bellamia1015's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm an RN. I have worked in hospitals that were unionized and hospitals that were not. Georgia is an extremely conservative state overall and Unions are generally frowned upon. To be fair, the...

  2. Secret to nclex.

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

    From years of taking standardized nursing tests (NCLEX PN and NCLEX RN, CEN, ONC, RN-BC med-surg) here are my tips... You're smart and you passed nursing school. You know this stuff. Don't walk into...

  3. Parking Tickets and Child support issues prevent me from being a nurse?

    DeBerham replied to Patad's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Board of Registered Nursing - License Discipline and Convictions I know this is a link to the CA BON for RNs, but the BVNPT I believe has similar statutes in place. I would suggest you call the board...

  4. Are there hiring freezes for nurse practioner jobs?

    DeBerham replied to Newyorker22's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in a NP program now and there seems to be a wide variety of backgrounds in my class. Outpatient clinics, acute care nursing, critical care, ed are all

  5. HOWS L.I.F.E as a MALE Nurse???

    DeBerham replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Getting a job has never been an issue for me... I personally have not worked under a manager whole preferred one gender over the

  6. I need advice on how to get ICU job for already practicing NP

    DeBerham replied to osenbaby's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not sure if this will be helpful or not, but just my 2 cents: I think you might have a difficult time getting into the ICU for 3 reasons: 1) You have not (as far as I can tell) done any floor...

  7. Georgia/ Atlanta nursing union

    DeBerham replied to bellamia1015's topic in Georgia Nursing

    posted twice...

  8. Georgia/ Atlanta nursing union

    DeBerham replied to bellamia1015's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Having worked in Augusta, GA for 4 years I'll tell you the state is not very union friendly... so much so that I would be VERY careful with who you mention it to. As far as being protected from...

  9. I'm a newbie!

    DeBerham replied to jpowell6024's topic in Orthopedic

    Not sure what a joint camp is but I'd start by reviewing some of the surgeries/disabilities attendees of this camp experience. A good base knowledge of the different types of arthritis, common...

  10. Brain Sheet

    DeBerham replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    I used a brainsheet on the floor, but I had a fairly stable group of patients (6 on average with a turnover of half of them qday) and the reason why I used it was for report. Since I discharge so...

  11. Cost of BSN

    DeBerham replied to p.xochil's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Having lived in CA I know that Nurses make more there, but that difference in pay does not make up for the fact that you're spending at least 6x more than you would at a state university based on...

  12. Cost of BSN

    DeBerham replied to p.xochil's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    $128k??? Not in a million years. Not even if you were going to upenn or Hopkins. For a bachelor's degree that's absolutely

  13. Need advice on ibtaining ER position

    DeBerham replied to WYONurseCrystal's topic in Emergency

    It sounds like you've done everything you can... I too think you should consider moving to a new

  14. CNA for the summer - good or bad?

    DeBerham replied to NLOPEZBR's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    $600 for the degree sounds about right I think (just comparing it to my certs/classes). The CNA will probably make you more competitive when it comes time for you to actually enter a program... for a...

  15. False accusations.

    DeBerham replied to Capp's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    tyvin, The other night I had a patient come in, bagged by EMS who we intubated immediately upon arrival. I didn't leave that patients side for almost 90 minutes while we attempted to bring her...

  16. Quick Advice

    DeBerham replied to Respect999's topic in Men in Nursing

    Previous degrees? Not really required for an RN. I'm honestly not sure if it's even a factor really. Programs are more interested in your GPA and in particular your math and science GPA. Also, as...

  17. Male Nursing Student

    DeBerham replied to mfleege91's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have a bit of insight into this, I am former army (91C, LPN) and my wife is currently a commisoned army nurse (66H8A, ICU) 1st: Is it possible to get critical care written into your contract?...

  18. Quick Advice

    DeBerham replied to Respect999's topic in Men in Nursing

    My advice: find the program that has the highest entrance requirements in your region and meet their standard (for example, there are some programs that require chemistry OR biology and some that...

  19. I think I'm done with nursing.

    DeBerham replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, there are some jaded people here. Maybe you're still in school... I'm not and I feel the same way. I've been doing this for over a decade now... I honestly don't know what else I would be doing...

  20. Degree Without the Major Imprinted On It?

    DeBerham replied to Denroc72's topic in Indiana State University

    LOL, I looked mine up because I wasn't sure. Most of the thing is in Latin, but right there in the middle is "Bachelor of Science in Nursing" I guess it shows how much it mattered that I had to look...

  21. Giving up

    DeBerham replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not sure what specialty you're trying to get into but I was in a similar position (9 years LPN, 2 years RN) and wanted to go into the ER. Immediately after graduating I took the first appealing...

  22. 8 fired (3 Nurses) for refusing flu shot.

    DeBerham replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wonder if they put up as much of a fight with their hepatitis vaccinations? No? Then let them twist in the wind. It's a condition of their employment and if their faith dictates that "thou shalt not...

  23. Doctor vs Nurse

    DeBerham replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Would you dc a patient home with iv access? It's a HUGE risk for infection. I pulled ivs out of patients we received from the ER but they should not have been left in the first place as ltc's do not...

  24. Doctor vs Nurse

    DeBerham replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've worked both sides (ltc and er) and I think not of you have fundamental misunderstandings about what the other does. In ltc you are often working with patients who are relatively stable but need...

  25. Nursing student come April

    DeBerham replied to nursinggirl21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My 2¢ and take it as such... I did 3 years of psychiatric nursing and I loved every minute of it. That being said I would be very careful about how you present yourself and your past admission...