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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 insight or wanted to pool together and start a disc...

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

Awesome question! I feel like I have a lot! My biggest one is probably making sure DNR/DNI orders are active, signed within the correct time frame and by the appropriate people. My others mainly have to do with respiratory emergencies. I'm anal about...

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 nursing position and you've listed skills that are expec...

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 use that lumen to suction back and check residual...

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 very alone and as far away from home as can be. Gett...

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 schedule/lifestyle! If you're worried about tackling both at...

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 ID!

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 in unit morale. Do you have any nurse friends who...

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 case back in 2008. Your BON website should be able to...

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 your respect just because they have less experien...

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 and 10pm), an automated voice messaging system com...

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 it was misinterpreted, then you should help us un...

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 can we all just collectively cringe for the patie...

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 stated, I'm definitely going to push the epi and no...

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 cream for my crotch rot?" One of those moments whe...

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 need you. That means they expect you to come in, pick...

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. Also, it seems like your manager wants to retain t...

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, they are very, very different. Getting a nursing degr...

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 finishing in 3 semesters instead of 2. Decisions, d...

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 to call back when I got the voicemail here in CA. ...

Me too! Congrats! :)

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 long!

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 posted! :)

27! I've been an RN for 4 years. We DO exist! :)