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  1. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    MedicalPartisan posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my own mind, I cannot rationalize it. The ASN program is 18 months. Once you graduate and pass boards, you can nurse. At that point you can immediately begin taking the classes needed for BSN. But...

  2. Should I be afraid to be a nurse because English isn't my 1st language

    MedicalPartisan replied to 007Bonita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No way! I work with two or three nurses who speak English as a second language! And yes, sometimes we have to pay close attention to understand the accent but it doesn't get in the way of anything at...

  3. Nurse to patient ratio in ED

    MedicalPartisan replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    That's not too common but it does indeed happen. We'll normally bump one of the stabilized trauma patients to another room. Even if we're at capacity, there's always someone up for dispo and we can...

  4. I'm not answering call lights

    MedicalPartisan replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As I always state, I'm not a nurse, but this won't change when I become one... Often times I'll walk pass the unit coordinator and the call light is beeping over and over so I answer it. Yes, it's...

  5. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm... makes much more sense considering many future nurses have no previous education. I got my business AA directly out of high school and then decided to go for my bachelor's in healthcare...

  6. Nurse to patient ratio in ED

    MedicalPartisan replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    The ED in which I work has a 1:4 ratio. Never more, never less (except the trauma nurse, 1:2); even on short days. We block rooms if we don't have enough

  7. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    MedicalPartisan replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    This is what I hate the most and what renders this implementation absolutely ludicrous. We still triage based on level of acuity. So yes, that chest pain and that patient with SI will come first, but...

  8. A&P apps?

    MedicalPartisan replied to aeris99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Curriculums are obliviously different everywhere, but I have all the powerpoints and lectures saved as PDF files if you'd like

  9. New RN in ED

    MedicalPartisan replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in Emergency

    I am not a nurse but I can tell you that ED nursing is very different. The objective in the ED is to stabilize and discharge/admit. Wash, rinse, repeat. Floor nursing is more personal in that you...

  10. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    MedicalPartisan replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    "Lizard in orifice" Then someone got fired for posting a screenshot to

  11. Last semester of Nursing school-freaked out!

    MedicalPartisan replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in General Students

    As others have stated, you won't be alone. Don't stress too

  12. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I supposed you didn't read my posts. :/ I have every intent of pursuing BSN classes immediately after graduation. I titled my thread including the first to reflect that. I guess I wasn't clear enough....

  13. I was in your shoes VERY recently...

    MedicalPartisan replied to breezy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I currently have no interest in pursuing this specialty, but I like to inquire and I'm always open to hear experiences and learn things. How common is it, in your experience, for males to work in...

  14. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree! ^ I didn't even know that certain places were requiring a BSN nowadays. So I'm assuming that nowhere in the surrounding areas of Pensacola are requiring the former either (simply because I...

  15. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    MedicalPartisan replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    They just implemented a system in our health system that allows patients to sign up at home and chose an allocated time spot to come in. To the trauma

  16. Patients with sticky fingers!

    MedicalPartisan replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    ^ 100% accurate! How frustrating,

  17. Pull until full triage

    MedicalPartisan replied to Mirnew's topic in Emergency

    Yep. We call it triage bypass. In our triage there is registration, RN, and a tech. Registration will enter them in the system and the nurse will simply chart the complaint and acuity level, then the...

  18. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've worked there since I graduated high school in 2008. But I do understand your point and I've not overlooked that possibility. Luckily, because of my position, I know at least a few people from...

  19. Pensacola State College RN program January 2014

    MedicalPartisan replied to xsparkplugx's topic in Florida Nursing

    I got an email from the department saying I start in May! They said we will get letters in the mail around spring break and an email saying letters have been sent. Don't call the school and ask your...

  20. Am I wasting my time with an ASN?

    MedicalPartisan replied to BayouBelle22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my personal opinion, no. See my thread

  21. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    The thing about triage is that they're receiving an evaluation by a medical professional. They wouldn't be able to do this for the same reason we can't give medical advice over the phone. Jaw pain or...

  22. Do male nurses wear scrub jackets???

    MedicalPartisan replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    Our ER is somewhat lax in this area. I'm not a nurse but they allow us to (more like don't ever say anything) wear sweatshirts, jackets (think Columbia, North Face) over the scrub tops even in patient...

  23. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which is why I first complete my BAS in healthcare management. I figured that in twenty or so years I might not want to do direct patient care and can then pursue a job in clinical management. I am...

  24. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No need to take offense, I was just putting my personal experience/plan on the table. I have already been promised a job by the clinical manager in the ED in which I work (don't start the program...

  25. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    MedicalPartisan replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess it just depends on personal goals. I understand that it saves no time, but it allows you to start nursing and make money much sooner. If I chose to pursue the ASN program, I can graduate in ~2...