GrnHonu99

GrnHonu99 RN

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  1. Rn/md

    GrnHonu99 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    good points....If I went back to medical school, I think I would want to be

  2. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

    GrnHonu99 replied to amyet's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Where I am from LPN's generally work long term care. Our hospitals do not hire them anymore. ADN's can work almost anywhere but our VA only hires BSN's. A lot of MD's offices (not all though) prefer a...

  3. Help, I being eaten alive!

    GrnHonu99 replied to mich_01085's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ugh how frustrating...what does your DON say?? I would just tell them that you have discussed your work with your supervisor and if they have any more problems to take it up with them. Sorry you...

  4. Why are nursing instructors mean?

    GrnHonu99 replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Students

    It all depends on how you approach the situation too. Keep an open mind, sometimes those "bad" professors turn out to be the ones that you learn the most

  5. What is more important?

    GrnHonu99 replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't even look at any of those stats when I picked my program. I went an interviewed with the director, talked to other students and felt it out for myself...NCLEX pass rates depend on so many...

  6. Medication Nurse Assistants

    GrnHonu99 replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    question...do these MNA's work on your liscence? Our instructors told us that PCAs or CNA's are essentially working on your lisence and you are ultimately responsible if something were to happen to...

  7. OB or Peds...which did you find harder?

    GrnHonu99 replied to RazorbackRN's topic in General Students

    Im nervous for OB...Ive heard that some in last years program have gotten C's..we arent allowed to have any C's or we get kicked out! Im really nervous bc OB is something I know I NEVER EVER want to...

  8. I have no idea how to get into a nusing school around Dayton, Ohio? Can you help?

    GrnHonu99 replied to tati's topic in General Students

    I live in Cincinnati, Ohio...we have a few students from Dayton that commute down here for school...I think we have more options program wise...I'm in an MN program for students with a bachelors...

  9. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    GrnHonu99 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have kids......I think, well I know I would have been mad too if I were in Marie's situation but I also don't think it's fair that someone would tell Fun2Care to give up nursing or EMT or...

  10. NURSES! NURSES! Stop eating your young!!!

    GrnHonu99 replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    mmm...id prob be very high calorie...lots of fat...lol....seriously, i haven't felt the threat of being eaten...most of the nurses I have met have been great:) I think it's partially the attitude you...

  11. Nursing school making me sick

    GrnHonu99 replied to Maisie's topic in General Students

    i agree...i have had everything we have studied so far.:) it doesnt get easier though...I have never known stress and anxiety like this before! It will all be worth it though..just keep telling...

  12. Has anyone ever taken Latin?

    GrnHonu99 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    agreed. What do they always say about Latin? It's the educated man's language? I took 3 years in HS and 3 semesters in college...the basics are pretty easy but when it comes to translating the...

  13. OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    GrnHonu99 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    welcome:)

  14. Good Stethoscope??

    GrnHonu99 replied to witchypu13's topic in General Nursing

    does your steth have two sides? a diaphram and a bell? if it does it might be switched to the bell side which is why you might be hearing your hand...try twisting the head and see if you can switch it...

  15. If not a nurse...what????

    GrnHonu99 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO....thats great. I always wanted to go to med school...still might..thinking about it...we will see how nursing treats me first:) If I didn't go into the medical field I always wanted to be a...

  16. Rude students

    GrnHonu99 replied to UnderpaidNurse's topic in General Students

    Im sure if you asked those students why they wanted to be nurses they wouldnt even know the answer. It seems like you have the compassion that will make you an excellent nurse:) good

  17. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

    GrnHonu99 replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

    Welcome guys ? We are doing "mini mind maps" but basically the same thing as a care plan.... I have several saved on my computer if anyone is interested, the few dxs I can think of off the top of my...

  18. Question on taking Blood Pressure and Respirations

    GrnHonu99 replied to Rhonda V's topic in General Nursing

    well, the other day in clinical I had an obese pt. there for gastric bypass and the standard cuff on the wall wouldn't fit her...I searched the floor from top to bottom looking for a larger...

  19. Nurses: Delighted or Annoyed by Nursing Students?

    GrnHonu99 replied to AthensICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student and I have to say thus far most of the nurses have been very welcoming and let me say that I can definetly tell the nurses who lover their jobs from the ones who are just there for...

  20. Experiences with Diabetic Patients

    GrnHonu99 replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that is very hard to say, my grandmother was a traditional japanese lady...she never really talked about it. If I had to guess in the beginning it was because the MD said so, she was very...

  21. Question on taking Blood Pressure and Respirations

    GrnHonu99 replied to Rhonda V's topic in General Nursing

    I find that finding the radial pulse when taking a manual BP is harder than finding the brachial. I first find the brachial pulse then inflate the cuff till I cannot feel the pulse anymore, I deflate,...

  22. No smoking policy

    GrnHonu99 replied to asher315's topic in General Nursing

    I dont smoke but I agree that hospitals should ALL be non smoking. I am confused by t he comment "any where in the hospital". Are there hospitals out there that still permit you to smoke inside?? I...

  23. Nurse-pt ratios

    GrnHonu99 replied to Sailingshoes's topic in General Nursing

    My mom works on an ortho floor and their pt./nurse ratio is typically 3-4 on days, same on evenings and 5-6 night shift. I am in clinicals at the moment and have been at two different hospitals. The...

  24. Experiences with Diabetic Patients

    GrnHonu99 replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    compliance is one of the biggest concerns for diabetics of all types. I have had pts. that have done a wonderful job contolling their disease and I have had pts. that have not. I took care of a young...

  25. Doubts about Nursing - 1st yr clinicals

    GrnHonu99 replied to dave1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others, have her come here, almost every issue in the nursing world has been posted here once before. As a new nusing student myself (halfway through semester 2 of 4!) I can tell you...