Heart4RN

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1. I hate nursing

   Heart4RN replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

   "It's not like I don't already have a BSN from another university" I'm responding to this comment you made. If you already have your BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), why are you in an ADN program? Do you mean you have a bachelor's in another ...

2. The Day You Died

   Heart4RN replied to NurseAlwaysNForever's topic in General Nursing

   What a beautiful story! Thank you for your gift!

3. Feeling like an idiot!!!!!!

   Heart4RN replied to Heart4RN's topic in New Nurse

   NOC's means night shift. As for if it gets any better...I really don't know.. Some nights are better than others and others are just horrific but I make it through and my patients are still alive at the end of my shift. That's a blessing I guess?!?...

4. Feeling like an idiot!!!!!!

   Heart4RN posted a topic in New Nurse

   :bluecry1:Hello! I've now been an RN for 7 1/2 months starting on a telemetry floor where we recieved all kinds of patients to just recently being transferred to a Cardiac telemetry floor where you see some of those same patients but definitely mor...

5. Nursing Theorists

   Heart4RN replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Research

   I'm in the same program with Stephanie and really interested in the different theories. We talked at length about Watson and I agree with your above statement. Her theory has been very difficult for me to relate with. I have an overall general und...

6. How much difference in pay do two year rn's get than four yr??

   Heart4RN replied to bigmac018's topic in ADN/BSN

   My work pays a 3% difference for BSN over ADN with a $1000 more sign on bonus. For some of us the 4 year program is out of reach for the moment and we need to get our foot in the door working and then go back for a BSN degree that can be done in con...

7. boards need to regulate MA's

   Heart4RN replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

   This subject has been beaten and then some, it's really a mute point. MA's have been working in doctors office's for years and years like this with no medical background. And in the last 20 years or so have developed training schools for them. A...

8. "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

   Heart4RN replied to Freedom42's topic in CNA/MA

   i am a medical assistant and went through a program. for financial reasons i would never recommend someone go through one of those 6-9 month programs as all the class work you do does not transfer over for future schooling. but how do you think med...

9. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

   Heart4RN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

   I'm starting my 3rd semester of a 2year ADN program and have been a medical assistant for 14 years, worked in medical office, clinic and hospital settings. I have seen the great communication between MD's, RN's, FNP's, PA's, CNA's, etc. and horrible...

10. I freaked out

    Heart4RN replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are a bit cynical!!! Student nurses are people to and may have worked in another environment with experience like this and their input is just as important. Maybe your wording of "Why would you want the advice of student nurses on this...

11. How many people actually have PDA's?

    Heart4RN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    I have to agree with you Maverick! I have worked in various hospitals throughout the state of California and have not seen one for use, other than an MD or RN who has their own. Books are everywhere for "FREE" use but not PDA's! Hello, those would...

12. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    Heart4RN replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    please tell me that im not the only one that thinks this is a bad idea!!!!!!! as an ma i think it's a very bad idea.

13. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    Heart4RN replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    And depending on your certification. LVN's in California have to go through IV certification before they can do anything with the IV even then they can't do pushes.

14. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    Heart4RN replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    Number one reason why RN's are not hired for medical offices is because their skills are over and above what are needed. Most of the time when an RN is employed in a medical office setting is because the MD may be an oncologist or some other special...

15. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    Heart4RN replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an MA for 14 years and have completed my first semester of the RN program. NEVER should a MA refer to themselves as a nurse! MA's are taught only the basic skills to help assist the doctor in a medical office setting along with clerical...