Surg-OncRN

Surg-OncRN

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  1. leadership

    Surg-OncRN replied to hanadi foad's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, because there are people who work under you that are looking for that guidance and leadership in order to reach their full potential. Does every manager actually lead? No, not necessarily. Not...

  2. My first needle stick

    Surg-OncRN replied to Syrinx2112's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. One of the first things to do is stay calm. Then check with your charge nurse and dig up the policy. You want to send off some blood from the patient to see if they have any...

  3. Advice on obtaining CMSRN? Does it help in job placement?

    Surg-OncRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just got certified about two weeks ago. I am glad to see you are going with the CMSRN. I agree with the other comments that it will help you a lot with getting hired. It just puts you above the...

  4. Tips for Holistic Nursing in a pill-pushing culture

    Surg-OncRN replied to Underoo's topic in Holistic

    Exactly the route I am going. I think it is important to become an NP so you learn the allopathic side and are able to wean your patients off the medications they may not

  5. What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

    Surg-OncRN replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    Hi, thanks Healthy Nurse for your response. Couldn't have said it better myself. You said what I wanted to say but did not know how to say it. Here I am on the Holistic Nursing forum and just about...

  6. What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

    Surg-OncRN replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    Hi, thanks for your response. For one the evidence that it actually prevents the flu is very very weak. This is backed up by studies that are not well publicized. Also, all of these have mercury in...

  7. HCAPs and Health Care Reform

    Surg-OncRN replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    More, because hospitals are being held accountable for their performance in all measures. Consumers are becoming more informed as to how their local facility of choice compares locally and...

  8. Trident Technical College and MAGNET

    Surg-OncRN replied to goldilockz's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN at MUSC and our floor is hiring new grad ADNs. The hospital was recently under some financial pressure which has now some what subsided. So they may start doing more hiring now. There is a...

  9. How is GPA for entry into a program determined?

    Surg-OncRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will be starting my BSN soon. I am wondering how your GPA for entry into an NP program is determined. Is it an average of every college course you ever took or would it be the classes under my BSN....

  10. Transitioning from night shift to day shift.

    Surg-OncRN replied to asarn86's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for three years and switched to days about a year ago and have not regretted it. I highly recommend it for your health. In time you will get use to sleeping at night and it will have...

  11. Night shift nurses-tips on sleeping regular hours

    Surg-OncRN replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. I worked nights for three years and am now back on days. I highly recommend day shift for health reasons but it can be chaotic sometimes. Couple of things I can think of are make sure you are...

  12. My first med error

    Surg-OncRN replied to KkRN126's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with MessyMomma. Instead of letting this situation get the best of you turn it into a learning opportunity. It is true all nurses make mistakes but a large percentage may not get caught or...

  13. Needlestick ugh...

    Surg-OncRN replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel and it can be scary. On the bright side, you were stuck with a fairly small needle and it is very difficult for Hep C and HIV to be transferred by needle stick. First see if your...

  14. ADN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner programs online

    Surg-OncRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, I am currently an RN with an ADN. I am located in Charleston, SC. After seven years of nursing I am ready to go for my FNP. I am all set to go get my BSN but started to think about the...

  15. Blue port on NG tube leaking

    Surg-OncRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I did a search for the answer to this question but did not come up with an exact answer We had an issue the other day where our surgeons are upset that we are blocking the blue port on the NG...

  16. Relocating to Charleston area - places to live?

    Surg-OncRN replied to Errn22's topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming your work will be in downtown Charleston. If you want a decent price and to be close to work I would go with something in North Charleston. You can jump of I-26 and get to work in 15 min...

  17. Can I get an entry level job in a Holistic practice first?

    Surg-OncRN replied to lumbarpain's topic in Holistic

    Did you ever find a FNP program that taught more of an integrative approach instead of 100%

  18. Schooling for Holistic Nurse Practitioners

    Surg-OncRN replied to alwaysblooming's topic in Holistic

    I would be interested to hear what people have to say on this also. I am an ADN and am starting to do my research as