ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. RN to BSN big problem or....?

    ckh23 replied to Malika67's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did University of Wyoming RN-BSN. I finished in 4 semesters (summer to summer) and cost a total of a little over

  2. Student Loan Defaulters ONLY

    ckh23 replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the type of loan, but most are not eligible for discharge in bankruptcy. I would try to repay them as best as you can because as others have said they will not go away. Eventually if you...

  3. staying in shape as a nurse?

    ckh23 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Finding time can be tough. I worked rotation so some weeks I'm 7a-7p and others 7p-7a and then those days of overtime make it difficult. I try to make it a point to go on my days off. I don't know if...

  4. I need help and guidance from nurses with experience

    ckh23 replied to jmathews's topic in General Nursing

    There is no rule that says you have to work as a CNA prior to going to nursing school. I worked at a trucking company while I was in school. If you are really that discouraged about being a CNA I...

  5. No raise for us

    ckh23 replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    Get a grip and join the club. You are not the only one who works hard and didn't get a

  6. Tenet Hospital rhythm recognition/medication test

    ckh23 replied to cvtravnurse's topic in General Students

    The med test is multiple choice. I think the rhythm test is

  7. Ethical? Nursing + commission

    ckh23 replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can see the possible problems. However, if you think surgery is right for a particular patient and the practice want to pay you extra for something you would already recommend I say go for it. I...

  8. Vent!

    ckh23 replied to ParvulusPuella's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree. You also don't know when the pt pulled out the tube. For all you know the tube was out before the phlebotomist went in. By your own admission you were at the desk "keeping an ear...

  9. giving report

    ckh23 replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I second

  10. What are some reasons to restrain a patient?

    ckh23 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    duplicate

  11. What are some reasons to restrain a patient?

    ckh23 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Though keep in mind that restraint should always be a last resort...that is, after you've exhausted every other option possible. You never run to restrain when something less restrictive could fix...

  12. 12 hour shifts

    ckh23 replied to cawkazn's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals schedule using 12hr

  13. Turning down a position - ok to email?

    ckh23 replied to sweetER's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would call because I think it is more professional. You never want to burn any

  14. Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    ckh23 replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer would only have to provide "reasonable accommodations" for the disability, but there are some circumstances when they do not even have to do that. I suggest you go to ADA.gov and get...

  15. To ADN nurses who later went back to get BSN..

    ckh23 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I did all of my classes online except for the senior clinical. I went and did a clinical rotation at my county health

  16. To ADN nurses who later went back to get BSN..

    ckh23 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I didn't have any trouble. I worked full-time and went to school full-time. I did the University of Wyoming online RN-BSN program, started in Summer 09 and finished Summer 10. Most RN-BSN programs are...

  17. How much "easier" or "harder" is the RN-BSN once you get your ADN?

    ckh23 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I completed a RN-BSN program and it was entirely online except for the senior clinical. I am actually glad I did the RN-BSN program because I felt like I got more out of the BSN classes because I had...

  18. Followed MD Order--Now Do I Look Incompetent?

    ckh23 replied to LaurenBoog's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. I don't understand how the step down unit can try to refuse a patient because they are too much of a fall risk. If that were the case many people would never leave the

  19. Will Bad Credit Effect Job Opportunities?

    ckh23 replied to jaydani's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the employer. Some of them run a credit check along with their background check. However they do have to get your consent to run

  20. Failed drug test

    ckh23 replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    This is the exact problem with your thinking. WHY would she get a huge payout? Let's just SUPPOSE everything YOU said is correct. The damages the OP suffered were minimal at best. Another thing, which...

  21. Failed drug test

    ckh23 replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Here are definitions of gross negligence. This is NOT gross negligence. Maybe some carelessness and unprofessionalism. The key point here is the OP would have the burden of proof in a lawsuit and...

  22. Failed drug test

    ckh23 replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    The findings are not private between the patient and the drug testing company. The contract for service is between the employer and the drug testing company. The drug testing company has a duty to...

  23. Failed drug test

    ckh23 replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    There is no basis for a lawsuit because there are no damages. The OP still has her job and is returning to work. In the eyes of the law, stress is not compensated financially. She does have the legal...

  24. Giving PRN at family request

    ckh23 replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Absolutely not. The families are probably not medical professionals. Even if they are they don't have any privileges where you work. If you don't feel the patient needs the med and they cannot...

  25. Cutting Nitro patches?

    ckh23 replied to Ginger80's topic in Patient Medications

    And what happens when the other half of the backing comes of and now the patient is getting TWICE the dose? They need the right dose. Cutting a patch in half is NOT the same as cutting a pill in