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  1. do you have a previous degree?

    friggasdistaff replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I have a B.A. in Education. I loved my university experience and am glad to have it. I find having it frustrating in that I am really aware of how poor the quality of instruction is in my program. The...

  2. (IN)Appropriate Dress

    friggasdistaff replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Our entire ER staff wears scrubs (docs included). One of our NP's insists on wearing purple scrubs, which is the same color that the tech's/HUC wear. It's more than a little confusing for our...

  3. Nurses req. to be CNA's before becoming a Nurse?

    friggasdistaff replied to Phoenix16, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My program (ADN) in North Carolina not only requires a student to have an active CNA license, throughout the program. It's my understanding that all NC ADN programs require this. It saves time in that...

  4. Can having absence seizures prevent becoming a nurse anesthetist

    friggasdistaff replied to carrollca's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like your mind is made up, so why bother asking for other people's

  5. What Would You Like Your Tech To Do?

    friggasdistaff posted a topic in Emergency

    I recently started a job as an ER Tech. (I am also a first year nursing student) To this point all of the feedback I had received from my co-workers has been positive, however my boss called me this...

  6. ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    friggasdistaff replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    if all the ER is dealing with is rashes and sprained ankles then where do all the patients we are transferring to the floor come

  7. Family members recording nurses doing pt teaching

    friggasdistaff replied to artistnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My nursing instructor was telling our class about how some hospitals are doing this now. Personally, I think it is a lawsuit waiting to happen. It also bothers me on a personal safety level. I work in...

  8. I. Just. Can't....

    friggasdistaff replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It may not go any where, but it is still a waste of hospital resources to defend themselves against baseless

  9. Don't You Just Love It?

    friggasdistaff replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I find it really troubling that a Dean would generalize his/her student population in such a way. I am a first year nursing student, I am also in my mid thirties. The age range of my cohort is...

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

    friggasdistaff replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    We recently had a patient who arrived via ambulance. He had called 911 because he vomited ONE time. He said he was afraid he had eaten bad peanut butter. This perfectly healthy man in his late 20's...

  11. Soma or Enclosure Beds... Cruel or not?

    friggasdistaff replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The patient in question didn't die as a result of being placed in the bed. She died two weeks later at another facility. Her son-in-law claimed it was because she was despondent from being placed in...

  12. Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

    friggasdistaff replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In North Carolina once you pass the NCLEX you can no longer legally work as a CNA. I asked an ADON about it once and she said it had to do with scope of practice. Of course this puts new grads in an...

  13. The real reason your failing in school

    friggasdistaff replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Students

    These are all valid points. However, when a significant number of students in a particular class are failing the fault often doesn't lie with the students, but rather the teacher. The program I'm...

  14. Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    friggasdistaff replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I have worked in facilities that have allowed smoking, I find myself forever covering assignments as people 'step outside for a minute.' This gets old really fast. I'd far prefer working at a...

  15. Officially a Graduate Nurse!

    friggasdistaff replied to bsartor's topic in General Students

    What an incredible accomplishment! I hope you're going to get a chance to relax before NCLEX & your first nursing job.

  16. Worst semester ever!

    friggasdistaff replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Springchick1, working full time and nursing school, as far as I'm concerned you are a rock star! Enjoy your

  17. Worst semester ever!

    friggasdistaff replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Or maybe it was just a tough semester. Everyone has them, and most of us go on to be excellent nurses. Your comment was really condescending! Talk about eating your

  18. What do they know about nurses?

    friggasdistaff replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I've been trying to figure out where all these handsome doctors all the nurses are supposedly having sex with while on duty are. Dr. McDreamy where are

  19. Just Finished Orientation - Miserable :(

    friggasdistaff replied to pink_zebra's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your employer is required by law to allow you time to pump and a place to do so. Don't allow them to take advantage of you. Breast feeding isn't just a wonderful benefit to your child, but also for...

  20. "If you're not doing anything..."

    friggasdistaff replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What's the big deal? Sending a fax will take less than five minutes of your time, and add to your good

  21. NY Med - a great reminder about social media and nursing

    friggasdistaff replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    She did state that she had been warned about her social media posts a number of time

  22. ABC TV:NY Med shows ER nurse fired due to social media post

    friggasdistaff replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    I just don't understand why anyone who works in a hospital should be taking a photo on their phone while at work. There is absolutely no reason to do this. Katie even stated that she had been warned...

  23. Nurse using an electric scooter

    friggasdistaff replied to michellesherice's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am starting nursing school this fall and I had to have a document signed by my physician that I can stand, lift, have normal range of motion, in order to begin school. Unfortunately, just because we...

  24. Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    friggasdistaff replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually, the modern state of India is only 67 years

  25. Abuse in Nursing

    friggasdistaff replied to stickit34's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My question is why is verbal abuse acceptable? I understand people seeking medical care can be upset, but it is NEVER acceptable to verbally abuse anyone. We teach children that it is unacceptable to...