soontobe_RN

soontobe_RN

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  1. Difference between RN and LPN responsibilities in the hospital setting?

    soontobe_RN replied to RebeccaJeanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently getting ready to start my 1st semester of clinical this fall for ADN, so, I really can't help you on the specifics. What I do know is that if an LPN was to get their ADN, they only need...

  2. Difference between RN and LPN responsibilities in the hospital setting?

    soontobe_RN replied to RebeccaJeanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a feeling that this was what Tweety and Z was talking about. The continuous debate on "who is the better nurse?". With that said, please don't use the word "everyone". Now, granted I am only a...

  3. male CNA fired for "I love YOU"

    soontobe_RN replied to edgreen's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am very sorry this has happened to you. The first thing I would do is speak with a lawyer about my rights as an employee and if any were violated. For example, in the state in which I live,...

  4. No She/he Did Not!!!

    soontobe_RN replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Great posts, everyone!!! Although, after reading all of them, I am a little freeked out to be starting clinical this fall!! LOL :chuckle

  5. what's your thesis?

    soontobe_RN replied to cyssan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't know what course you are taking or what the thesis has to be related to, however, I am doing a paper on medical abrreviations that are being prohibited by JACHO. It sounds as though it would...

  6. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    soontobe_RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a little girl, I always dreamed of being a nurse. Most children say they want to be a doctor but for some reason I didn't. At the age of 20, I had my first son. He had to have surgery for...

  7. Recovering RN seeking to re-enter practice

    soontobe_RN replied to JMWalker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I, too, am a recovering addict. I have been sobor, now for almost 6 years. When I became a teenager I fell into the wrong crowd and my substance abuse esculated from there. I got sobor at 20y/o. I am...

  8. WHY are nurses so catty??

    soontobe_RN replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeh, but you have to admit, most of the time it seems more like argueing than discussing? LOL !!!

  9. WHY are nurses so catty??

    soontobe_RN replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know something is wrong, when every thread you visit will have nurses or student nurses argueing back and forth!!!! Why can't we just get along???!!!

  10. Generation gap and attitudes towards work - hurting patients?

    soontobe_RN replied to pebbles's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Now this may have been an oversight on your behalf, but like Pebbles said in the thread, not all of the young people are like this. I am 25 y/o and most of the time, the most dedicated student in my...

  11. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    soontobe_RN replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wishful thinking!!! But I'm affraid that will never happen. Bush has too many connections and is too crooked (OOPPPS!! Did I say

  12. Tattoos and nursing

    soontobe_RN replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing

    I have also done research on this topic. I have 4 tattoos and I am in school to be a RN. All my tattoos are in places that are convered by my scrubs. 3 are butterflies, one on my breast, above my...

  13. positive PPD

    soontobe_RN replied to CrissyLynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as treatment is concerned or even the testing, I really do not know anymore than the general public. However, I do know how TB is transmitted. I work at a Drug and alcohol Inpatient rehab for...

  14. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    soontobe_RN replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Kevin, as I have said in a previous posts, I come from a military family. Each one of my family members who have fought for this country volunteered to do so. My grandfather(85y/o), was a "Lifer" in...

  15. I'm thinking about volunteering for hospice?

    soontobe_RN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a student nurse. This fall I will be starting my first semester of clinical. I can handle pretty much anything. I want to work in peds. but I'm not sure if I will be able to handle seeing...

  16. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    soontobe_RN replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I posted a while back about a pet peeve of mine but I have found a new one!!! The old arguement about who has a higher degree, who has worked where, and who is a better nurse!!!! Since I am still a...

  17. Are Your End-of-Life Wishes Clear?

    soontobe_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Judy Ann, Thanks for the advice. Do you know of any good websites where I can get this information? If you do, please send me a private message with the details. Thanks again!

  18. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    soontobe_RN replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't even know where to start about this man!! :angryfire I have to admit, I was one of those people who believed Bush when he said that Irac had Nuclear weapons and that we needed to go to...

  19. Are Your End-of-Life Wishes Clear?

    soontobe_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I haven't done anything in writing, yet. However, my wishes are pretty clear to my family. If I am to go before my father, my husband is to take care of him any way he needs to. You see my...

  20. Change in BSN requirements

    soontobe_RN replied to texan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You know, I have seen a lot of threads talking about the arguement b/w nurses w/ ADN and BSN. Due to being a student I have thankfully not had the experiance of this, yet. However, I will admit that...

  21. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    soontobe_RN replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is an old thread but I have to add one thing..... my biggest pet-peeve is people who get into nursing just for the money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can always tell who they are b/c they...

  22. Nurses with Knee Problems

    soontobe_RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess I am in for a rough road ahead!! I am starting my 1st semester of clinicals in Aug 05. I am 25 y/o and have Tendonitis in both knees but my right is is the worst. I figure-skated for...

  23. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    soontobe_RN replied to straba's topic in General Students

    i'm starting my 1st semster of the adn program at delaware technical & comminity college at the stanton campus. i am sooooo excited!!!!! i have heard that it is one of the best nursing schools...