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  1. UMSON Spring 2014 RN to BSN Program

    elemenRN posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I wasn't able to find too much recent information on this site regarding this particular program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. I decided to start a thread and see if anyone else had some...

  2. Proper Documentation

    elemenRN replied to Willowjude's topic in General Nursing

    For the love of Florence, please tell me you don't work in neuro. STAT head CT's for

  3. New Grad Seeking Resume Advice

    elemenRN replied to Guest575949's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it's visually too busy. The borders/breaks in the page and coloring are distracting. Make it simple and concise! I don't think the skills section is necessary. You're interviewing for a...

  4. My charge nurse goofed

    elemenRN replied to delphine22's topic in Gastroenterology

    I'm kind of confused. Is this the standard NGT or the keofeed tube? Either way, I only ever use the "gastric" lumen that you described. We usually even connect a stop-cock to that for easier access. I...

  5. Waiting to Travel?

    elemenRN replied to NYCNurse2016's topic in Travel

    As a three year travel RN, I can say that each assignment is still daunting at the beginning and has plenty of I'm-out-of-my-element moments. At one point during nearly every assignment I have felt...

  6. 1) ADN-BSN or 2) Work?

    elemenRN replied to moomoo134's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely take the job! Like others have said, completing an online RN to BSN program is VERY do-able while working full-time. That is the point of online school, it's flexible to fit your...

  7. What reality show do you follow?

    elemenRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I lose years of my life to all of "The Real Housewives" shows. Guilty as charged. I also love crime shows like 48 Hours Murder Mystery and Dateline on

  8. Do you like where you work?

    elemenRN replied to NurseJennifer3000's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I don't really think that there is any "perfect" unit. In my experience as a staff nurse for two years and a traveler for three years, every unit has pros and cons. Management really has a direct hand...

  9. Can nursing school earn you a CNA?

    elemenRN replied to garnet235's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm not sure what state you're in, but in Maryland you can apply for your CNA license after you pass the first semester of fundamentals (RN program anyway). No exam required. That was at least the...

  10. Nasty nurses

    elemenRN replied to Sabr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I could not disagree with this mindset more. You can't respect someone you don't know? Do you apply that principle to your patients as well? You're saying that everyone has to work really hard to earn...

  11. Vent: suspended for not charting on time

    elemenRN replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Patient Medications

    What kind of staff meeting lasts from 8am until 9:45am?? There couldn't possibly be a worse time to schedule a meeting. At my hospital when you call any unit between the hours of 7am and 10am (or 7pm...

  12. Nurses letting other nurses chart on their account

    elemenRN replied to DQstatus's topic in General Students

    For someone who isn't a nurse who's calling themselves a nurse to come to a forum to ask for advice from nurses, I think you should be less defensive. He/she drew a conclusion from what you stated. If...

  13. Scrub the Hub

    elemenRN replied to ManNurseBear's topic in General Nursing

    How are there no sterile caps? That's crazy! Honestly, I have no idea what's better. You could use the cap of the sterile saline flush if you don't compromise its sterility? I do that sometimes... And...

  14. Scrub the Hub

    elemenRN replied to ManNurseBear's topic in General Nursing

    I agree... it's engrained in my habits, too. I can't stand it when people connect the tubing back onto itself instead of using a sterile cap either. However, in an emergent situation like the poster...

  15. The nurse call button - Yikes!

    elemenRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My patient who everyone knew was a repeat call light offender said this on blast at the nurses station in earshot of everyone: "Oh, hey. Can you just find Jane for me and see if she can bring me some...

  16. Travel nurse abandonment question

    elemenRN replied to love4nursing18's topic in Travel

    I've been a traveler for three years and my best advice is to learn how to be both assertive and easy-going at the same time. You have to remember that you're supplementing a hospital because they...

  17. Is this a common attendace policy?

    elemenRN replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    Ironically, a lot of hospitals will tell you to absolutely call in if you have a fever or severe sickness in order to protect the patients. Damned if you do, damned if you don't! I just don't get it....

  18. Need help - LPN, RN or BSN?

    elemenRN replied to enkrjrnr00's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think you should maybe try to shadow a clinical social worker and then shadow a clinical nurse and find out what it is that you really want to do. While these two professions often work closely,...

  19. UMSON BSN Spring 2014

    elemenRN replied to cmg9311's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey! So, I'm definitely in the online program. Did you get a verdict on your end? And are you working full-time and going to school full-time? I'm really thinking about going to school part-time and...

  20. UMSON BSN Spring 2014

    elemenRN replied to cmg9311's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Online.. hopefully. I have to do online because I'm a traveling nurse and I don't intend on moving back to MD or giving up the gypsy life anytime soon! I have to call tomorrow because it was too late...

  21. UMSON BSN Spring 2014

    elemenRN replied to cmg9311's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Me too! Congrats!

  22. UMSON BSN Spring 2014

    elemenRN replied to cmg9311's topic in Maryland Nursing

    What other program did you get admitted to, Sarah922? Congrats, that's great! I only applied to UMB so I'm really hoping to get accepted. I'm sure it won't be too

  23. UMSON BSN Spring 2014

    elemenRN replied to cmg9311's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm not sure! Mine is still at "Committee Ready." You're the only other applicant for the RN-BSN that I've seen on these boards so it's nice to hear from you! Hopefully we hear soon, I'll keep you...

  24. UMSON BSN Spring 2014

    elemenRN replied to cmg9311's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello! I stumbled onto this forum while searching this site and just wanted to take a stab in the dark and see if anyone else applied for the Spring 2014 RN to BSN online program. I realize this isn't...