applesxoranges

applesxoranges BSN, RN

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  1. Dropped Pill - Do you give it?

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    Hm, I did volunteer in infection control before I became an RN and helped photographing the plates taken from nurse's hands during orientation. Maybe that is influencing my opinion? In the ER, it is...

  2. RN's and LPN's working as Nursing Assistants?

    applesxoranges replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    I would. You would be held accountable like recognizing a dead body or a stroke but it would be like you helped a coworker out while he or she was in a room. My state does not prevent RNs from...

  3. Dropped Pill - Do you give it?

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    Can a mod edit the poll to make it anonymous? For some reason I thought anonymous meant no one could view results. My thing is that ERs don't clean well. They push turnover. Even in the top rated ER I...

  4. Nursing school isn't preparing me for the real world

    applesxoranges replied to yesrun's topic in General Students

    In all honesty, there is a reason why more hospitals have developed residency programs for nurses. It sucks but you cannot really adequately prepare nurses to hit the floor running with the way the...

  5. What was the first thing you learned in Nursing School?

    applesxoranges replied to Murse336's topic in General Students

    How to make a bed. I still don't know how to make

  6. LPN programs in Toledo, Ohio?

    applesxoranges replied to whitneyeli's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I would personally look at Owens if you want an LPN program. A lot of the pre-reqs are similar to their RN program (I think for anatomy they give you two options). My friend failed out the traditional...

  7. Mercy Residency Program

    applesxoranges replied to Kiyabsn18's topic in Ohio Nursing

    It's newer than ProMedica's. I know that because they did not have it back when I graduated and started as an RN at a Mercy hospital. I personally think the companies are very similar as I have worked...

  8. 1 semester = LPN?

    applesxoranges replied to anilea's topic in Ohio Nursing

    In Ohio, you can apply to take the State-Tested Nursing Assistant test. Some programs used to be set up in such a way that after 1 year you could take the LPN NCLEX but with changes to the...

  9. RN-BSN. Where to go?

    applesxoranges replied to neurogirl77's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I loved Ohio University but it was 3 years ago. I know they have added on an electronic patient which I hear sucks. I managed to graduate in about 8 months or so but I had the other general education...

  10. Ohio Nurses

    applesxoranges replied to Denes21's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Can you cite the law? I know nurses who work on helicopter services without havig an active EMT

  11. Job Interview: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

    applesxoranges replied to Lev's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In general, I say something along the lines of I should probably ask for help sooner. Such as the one day the charge RN asked why are we giving levophed in the (section of the ER) instead of up in...

  12. Ohio Nurses

    applesxoranges replied to Denes21's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I don't know about medflight since they are in a different part of the state. Unfortunately, it may be better to see if you can talk to someone who works at the company. Most flight programs do...

  13. What am I missing?

    applesxoranges replied to harrird's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I know the thread is older but in my area, the weight limit is usually around 215-230. It is usually

  14. Ohio Nurses

    applesxoranges replied to Denes21's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I am going to start working ground in Ohio soon but I'm familiar with some of the flight requirements for the companies around me. What questions do you have? In all honesty, the requirements vary...

  15. University of Michigan

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    How does parking work? I know employees need to purchase a parking pass. How much do they cost? I hear parking is a nightmare. I also heard about park and rides. At first, I thought I would be...

  16. University of Michigan

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in Michigan Nursing

    That makes sense. Can you switch midway though? Like can I have a blue pass for six months and then switch to

  17. Graduation Cap Decorations

    applesxoranges posted a topic in General Students

    Anyone else thinking about decorating the top of their graduation cap for graduation if your school allows you to? I heard some people talking about it and then I looked on pinterest. There are some...

  18. RN-NP?

    applesxoranges replied to Snowbelle's topic in General Students

    Most schools that I am aware of require an RN license to begin the program. So I would begin researching programs and see what you will need in order to apply. I didn't need the GRE and most schools...

  19. Getting an Associates in Nursing after a Non Nursing Bachelors Degree

    applesxoranges replied to nursing.mk's topic in General Students

    You can try but an ADN isn't necessarily less competitive and in my experience appears to be more competitive because it is cheaper. In my area, going back for a traditional BSN is usually easier to...

  20. Resources to brush up on?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Medics are encouraging me to apply to the mobile units and I am considering it now everyone is on 12s. What resources would you recommend me to brush up on? Any specific books or online resources? I...

  21. Having a baby before, during, or after nursing school?

    applesxoranges replied to nickymack's topic in General Students

    We had one girl who had a kid and went to clinical the next day. Another female had to drop out of peds class/clinical because she was too unstable to leave the hospital (almost had an emergency hyst...

  22. How long for RN to BSN?

    applesxoranges replied to emilyjay's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I worked full-time and did mine in 9 months but I planned ahead. Average seems to be 1-2 depending on how many extra fluff classes you have

  23. Online LPN to RN Program Recommendations

    applesxoranges replied to flnurse7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Keep in mind that Excelsior is not approved in some states for initial RN training. So if you move to California, you cannot be licensed as an RN with just Excelsior as your initial RN training. My...

  24. Stress and School

    applesxoranges replied to midwifemae's topic in General Students

    For the rash, have you changed anything environmentally such as a new soap, new detergent,

  25. ADN vs BSN : Is getting an ADN a waste of time?

    applesxoranges replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I disagree. I think whoever can get you in quicker while being a non-profit is a better option. I think people should look at three or four different schools and research requirements. After getting...