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Nola009

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  1. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are so many great comments and much valuable insight on this thread. This is why I love AN!!! I was wondering why there are three programs (ADN, BSN, & Diploma) designed around preparing for...

  2. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sorry, I was just making a general comment. I didnt misunderstand you. It was late and I was reading through the comments on my (mini) tablet. I was going to fix my post this

  3. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm not trying to sound rude here, but aren't all nurses considered "working class"? As TheCommuter (and many others) pointed out, it's really interesting to think that HR Managers feel as though BSNs...

  4. Warning Signs Associated With Degree Mills and Scam Schools

    Nola009 replied to TheCommuter's topic in School, College Programs

    My husband's coworker's wife attended a program much like what you speak of. She already had her LPN, but went online for one of these bogus ADN degrees and couldn't arrange to get her clinical hours...

  5. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    By the way, I have called this hospital, got patched through to a real, live HR person (yay!), who didnt know the answer to my question (boo), and so she put me through to someone else who didnt...

  6. The face of LTC is changing????

    Nola009 replied to Quinn1234s's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Youre right. Ugh, for every skilled pt, there is a list of high points you need to chart on in order to get reimbursement. I wish that the new requirements translated into better pt care, but for now...

  7. Oncology or telemetry?

    Nola009 replied to sss223's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had clinical rotations on both units (im a new grad working in LTC now). I enjoyed the pace of tele unit (as a student, lol) but became super depressed during and after the oncology

  8. Anxiety and Anxiety; 1st RN hospital job

    Nola009 replied to ChadEvan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, congratulations! I think you are lucky! And I dont think you will get fired for being an hr late with your med pass--- that happened all the time in the hosp units I did clinicals in!...

  9. Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

    Nola009 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Im on your side. Its annoying and borderline disrespectful of her to call you

  10. Is there something wrong with me?

    Nola009 replied to jlw5's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe you dont handle social situations well under stress and maybe you might be on the autism spectrum. I think you should seek professional help bc whatever the problem at hand is, its getting in...

  11. Sexism in a primarily female dominated field

    Nola009 replied to ritit123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    According to my alma matter's dean of nursing, men are in high demand in nursing as they help nursing become viewed as more of a profession. I dont doubt your

  12. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ha, I think (hope) this MA was newish and nervous. I didnt say one word, and she remembered the stethoscope after trying it without once. She then took my radial pulse without a clock or watch in...

  13. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Oh, dont even get me started on medical assistants! When I was getting my work physical, one of them tried to take my BP with a manual cuff and no stethoscope! I hear you loud and clear, but dont...

  14. New grad RN seeking first nursing job

    Nola009 replied to RetrieverGirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It does seem like a lot, but I don't think you will get better when it comes to

  15. Need expert advice on how to pass 39 patients' medication in a 2-hour time frame.

    Nola009 replied to OneMurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask them if they believe it's necessary for you to do the 3 checks of 5 rights you learned in nursing school on these skilled patients. Then ask them how long they think that, medication preparation...

  16. Trying to select a program as an older male

    Nola009 replied to OldNavySS's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would like to encouage you and at the same time warn you - a career in nursing might not be all youve been hoping for or imagining. And on the other hand, if you wont/cant find fulfillment until...

  17. How much do nurses make with ProMedica?

    Nola009 replied to Wolverine27's topic in Ohio Nursing

    $23-25/hr. When I checked last

  18. Horizontal Violence - EMT's and Paramedics VS LPN's and RN's

    Nola009 replied to realmaninuniform's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Once, before becoming a nurse (and before getting married, lol) I went on a date with an EMT. He told me they see truly horrible things (like he said he saw the aftermath of a toddler who was raped by...

  19. First RN job!! Need some tips please!

    Nola009 replied to vil2290's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Look for styles/ideas of your coworkers. You gotta find out what works for you, and in time you

  20. Depressed after graduation. Is it normal?

    Nola009 replied to baymar1967's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Based on my experience, talking with former classmates, and seeing enough posts on AN, yes it's normal to feel depressed after nursing school. You were under a lot of stress during your coursework and...

  21. Acidic Posting

    Nola009 replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and I hope that most (all?) of us come here to share and get ideas, to test our reality as it were. Not to hurt each other's feelings. As nurses, we have enough to worry about without tearing...

  22. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Btw, I believe in healthy debate. I see AN as a info giving and gathering tool. I have no interest in offending you or anyone else

  23. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Psychguy- Well, the preference for BSN prepared RNs has already been established by the powers that be! None of us can argue that. I already corrected your assumption that all ADN-holding RNs havent...

  24. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Let me correct you here - we did in fact take said mentioned courses each on their own, (aka 'stand alone') when obtaining our ADN. Perhaps you misunderstood your

  25. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you for your comment. As an ADN student, I did take pharmacology, statistics, and pathophysiology. As I said before, I am all for continuing education. I am becoming concerned that employers...