NotMyProblem MSN

NotMyProblem MSN ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

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  1. Orders from hell...

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Or the urine specimen order for an anuric end stage renal dialysis

  2. Orders from hell...

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I had a fresh post-op ortho patient who had orders to ambulate in the hallway 3x/day. Pretty simple, right? Try doing this on a double

  3. Off to a Rocky Start

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to idreammofnursing's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to consider retaking some courses to improve your GPA. Getting into those schools may be easier than being accepted into those schools' nursing programs. Highly motivated Nursing...

  4. BSN required to help save lives?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A few weeks ago, I had one of the worst days ever. It seemed like everywhere I turned, someone was thanking my brothers and dad for their service (all military). I don't remember what the event was,...

  5. LPN starting RN program online

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to evastephen's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I absolutely loved Excelsior's program when I went through 7 years ago. But if you have an option to bridge in a community college, take it. Provided your grades are on point, you're guaranteed to be...

  6. How to get acute care experience when you are no longer a "new grad RN"

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to arose26's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! I hope word gets around to those new grads who plan to go straight to the top. I applaud the ambition and motivation; but you have to actually be able to do some of the things taught in...

  7. Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    He has a pulse and is on the vent. If nothing else, NursinginChaos, you gave that child a few more hours than he would have had, had you not been there. Your husband has faith and confidence in your...

  8. Your favorite color

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Green here (evening shift way back when). We were issued one of these things on a white rope. I thought it was so special and kept it for many years after the ink was gone from each color....until I...

  9. How soon can i start studying for the Nclex ?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to mariawong's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you been accepted into the nursing program yet? If not, your free time reviewing NCLEX practice questions would best be served on those prerequisite courses because you'll be going up against...

  10. Georgia as a Compact State?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Lunah's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Nurse Licensure Compact just passed via... - Georgia Nurses Association |

  11. Memorial vs. St. Joe's/Candler (ED)

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Ewbok123's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I definitely would not sign a contract if at all possible. The float pool at Memorial has an $11/hr weekend night diff. You set your own schedule and work as many shifts as you want (they are really...

  12. Moving back to Savannah

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to GaRN17's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I believe RN II are all full time positions at Memorial. It does have a different meaning for the PRN Pool, though. They are currently hiring new-grad RNs and LPNs at the hospital. So, your one year...

  13. I can't win for losing

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    As a nurse surveyor/investigator who has gone out to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect, I cannot tell you the number of times a complaint has taken anywhere from several days to a week to...

  14. Too late to become an LPN?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to pdon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I couldn't help but to laugh at this because it must be true. When I contacted a travel agency about the pay for a particular area, I was told that they could not even match my take-home weekly pay....

  15. Application Missing Items

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to kallitempleton22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    . If you uploaded the documents and the board says they are missing, how would you ensure that they receive them? What would you do to make sure that the documents are delivered? A. Upload the...

  16. other side of the coin. again.

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Of course we understand these things. But as a floor nurse who is floated to the ER, it is very disheartening to see nurses sitting at the desk on their cellphones while passing off unstable...

  17. How hard is being an RN?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in General Nursing

    Once you learn tasks, procedures, etc., nursing itself is not hard work in my opinion. It's actually very easy if you can understand simple instruction and how it ties in with the disease process. The...

  18. Micro online?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to nanillest's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior College | Courses Good

  19. Have to have RN for online BSN?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nope.

  20. Help...looking for advice on RN to BSN online programs

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to JCon's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My first choice for BSN was Western Governors University because of the cost (around $3500 per 6-month block back then), and the ability to complete the entire program in just one block if you have...

  21. Excelsior vs Local LPN-RN Bridge?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to NurseMurse25's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree with Pixie.RN. I did EC's bridge program in late 2009, graduating in 2010. It took me 10 months but things were so very different back then. I would definitely go with the 1 year and done...

  22. other side of the coin. again.

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    mmc, looking at your location and the description of the hospital, I swear, we have got to be employed by the same hospital! What you have described is only part of the reason I have submitted my...

  23. New grad nerves

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    If the ER is your chosen area, you should receive a lot of training and exposure there. I think you will have demonstrated competence in certain situations before you're assigned as the primary nurse....

  24. LPN-RN schools in Memphis, TN

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to EBerrie's topic in LPN to RN

    Although I know that nursing schools have their own re-entry rules, I've just never heard of failing one program would prevent you from entering another one for 5 years, especially if those grades...

  25. Being called a racial slur by a patient I sat?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Rayrayma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My mistake. I thought I was responding to different OPs. But this is the same OP who is using a different username. So I restate my deleted response, and that is that we now know the real reason...