ArtClassRN

ArtClassRN ADN, RN

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  1. do you think students who got kicked out of NS, were for a good reason?

    ArtClassRN replied to Skippy97's topic in General Students

    Yes to all

  2. New job doesn't start for 3 months, when should I give notice of intent?

    ArtClassRN replied to nursenickie's topic in General Nursing

    8

  3. Am I too old to become an RN??

    ArtClassRN replied to bananerz84's topic in LPN to RN

    I was 44 when I passed the boards. So, yes, you are very

  4. Nursing Ethics Question!

    ArtClassRN replied to Nugget's topic in Psychiatric

    Where does the funding come from? The only issue I see is if the funding comes from the patient's own money supply period Then it could be that you would holding his own money from him if he doesn't...

  5. Nurse misrepresenting self?

    ArtClassRN replied to Thrwawayaccount's topic in General Nursing

    "Don't call me "doctor" I work for a

  6. Nurse misrepresenting self?

    ArtClassRN replied to Thrwawayaccount's topic in General Nursing

    Smells a bit like homework. But I think it is illegal for *anyone* to misrepresent themselves as a physician in a medical

  7. Navy Nurse

    ArtClassRN replied to MissPri's topic in Government, Military

    Perhaps an appointment with a Navy or Air Force recruiter would be

  8. How to get accpeted into Nursing School with a grade point average of 2.3

    ArtClassRN replied to NCLEX-RN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in an identical situation. I sucked it up, threw out my previous transcript and retook every class. My science classes were so old I would have had to retake them anyway. So I ended up having...

  9. Does she look in pain?

    ArtClassRN replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    Well, did she look like she was in pain? The MD was asking you for a specific reason. You reported her prescribed meds were far less than PTA and the patient told you it wasn't touching their pain....

  10. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    ArtClassRN replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    So naturally you chose a discussion board. For crimony

  11. coworkers constantly checking your charting

    ArtClassRN replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in General Nursing

    It can be a form of harassment. I have coworkers who will do this to a nurse that isn't in their social clique in order to pressure them to find a different

  12. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    ArtClassRN replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    I got to listen to a bunch of whining ingrates complain about nursing

  13. CON withholding proof of graduation!!!!

    ArtClassRN replied to KelERnurse's topic in General Students

    An 80% pass rate sucks, which is why they are doing

  14. I hated being a CNA, will this mean I'll hate being a nurse?

    ArtClassRN replied to TinyLilly's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest finding a different second

  15. More Autonomy?? No more hourly wage grovelling!!

    ArtClassRN replied to NefforamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have orders of magnitude more autonomy as a Med Surg RN than I had as a Project Manager in my previous

  16. Documenting injection the MD gave

    ArtClassRN replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    Our EMR has a "Provider administered" option. If that isn't enough you can always put in a progress note about how you were given a verbal notification about the administration but did not witness it...

  17. Am I going to hate nursing

    ArtClassRN replied to AmberDray's topic in General Students

    Yes. You

  18. What was the REAL reason you called off

    ArtClassRN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Last time I called in was due to vision problems. I just couldn't see myself going to work that

  19. On that call light every 5-10 minutes

    ArtClassRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "No." Just say

  20. fluid and electrolytes

    ArtClassRN replied to carleefairchild's topic in General Nursing

    Like many things, it is overwhelming at first, but you get better with practice. My advice is to avoid relying on rote memorization ASAP. Work hard on the physiological "whys" of the concepts and...

  21. fluid and electrolytes

    ArtClassRN replied to carleefairchild's topic in General Nursing

    Like many things, it is overwhelming at first, but you get better with practice. My advice is to avoid relying on rote memorization ASAP. Work hard on the physiological "whys" of the concepts and...

  22. "Nurse Bedside Shift Report" Survey

    ArtClassRN replied to kangoshichie's topic in General Nursing

    The bedside report, or lack thereof, is tailored to the patients' situation. It is very easy for nurses to torpedo the effort by trying to screw it up, if they

  23. "Nurse Bedside Shift Report" Survey

    ArtClassRN replied to kangoshichie's topic in General Nursing

    *There are 13 questions, and I appreciate your time to respond to my survey 1. Do you feel that nurses' "bedside shift report" improves quality of care? Yes. *2. Which of the following improve(s)...

  24. Annoying preceptor advice wanted

    ArtClassRN replied to 0blam0v's topic in General Nursing

    Grin and bear it and get off orientation. Take your time plotting fun ways to get revenge after you have settled on the unit. I did this and it was very satisfying. (Not saying I'm proud of

  25. Should nursing pay remain modest?

    ArtClassRN replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    Two different questions: 1. "Were things better in the "good old days?"" I don't care. 2. "Should nurse pay be decreased?" NO.