jsteine1

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  1. If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    jsteine1 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Great question! I would build and run shelters for moms, kids and

  2. School Policy on Hair/Nails/Jewelry/Make-up?

    jsteine1 replied to Rosa2Little's topic in General Students

    Now you have me laughing! Went to catholic schools all my life. Same

  3. Took The Nclex Yesterday...

    jsteine1 replied to wahoowa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Would someone clarify something for me? When I took boards, pencil and paper for two full days,there were several hundred questions and you were expected to attempt to answer all of them. I read posts...

  4. Took The Nclex Yesterday...

    jsteine1 replied to wahoowa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOW! I had to make 90 days to find out whether I had passed or not and find work as a graduate nurse until then. Is this common? knowing your results

  5. Drug Users in the hospital

    jsteine1 replied to Ready's topic in General Nursing

    It's dangerous business to pass judgement and write off drug addicted patients in any health care setting. Many with legitimate health care issues will avoid hospitalization because of the stigma...

  6. School Policy on Hair/Nails/Jewelry/Make-up?

    jsteine1 replied to Rosa2Little's topic in General Students

    Judging from all the replies you already have, little has changed since i went to school in the 70's. except, the uniform could not be more than 11 inches from the floor ( yes, they measured!)and no...

  7. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    jsteine1 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    A couple enjoying some romance had a rough night many years ago in NYC. She had vaginismus and he had priapism.. Not funny in reality, dangerous for the man for sure, but surely not an everyday...

  8. Agency vs. Hospital

    jsteine1 replied to Sirena922's topic in Nursing Career

    Sirena, it depends on where you are in your career. Agency work is tough, you never know where you're going to be working and in addition to managing new patients all the time, you have to quickly...

  9. New Charge Nurse and CNA's

    jsteine1 replied to cathy54's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Management suggestions: Personally, I think managing all levels of staff should have great similarities. Demonstrating that you direct the licensed staff as well as the CNa staff in the same...

  10. New Charge Nurse and CNA's

    jsteine1 replied to cathy54's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think using the word "handling" might have just been a poor choice of words with no disrespect intended. I think she is asking about your management style and what do you think would motivate CNA...

  11. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    jsteine1 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    showbizrn- would love to hear a lot more about your experiences preparing rns for acting roles. fascinating

  12. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    jsteine1 replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    As I read so much about the HESI, is there any probability that the exam itself is poorly constructed in some way that the NCLEX isnt? Not having been exposed to it, I have to

  13. Real nurse vs. TV nurse.

    jsteine1 replied to MyBlueSky's topic in General Nursing

    Joe, after 30 years as an RN, I admit that Im amused by how innacurately the profession is portrayed. If you think about it, almost all professions are very innacurately portrayed. My friends who are...

  14. They didn't teach me this in nursing school and I could have killed someone!

    jsteine1 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    did you notice the poster has a title unlike any of us? We are either registered users or premium members. "Senior

  15. Wound Debridement

    jsteine1 replied to nursemid02's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In many LTC's the physical therapists do wound care and debridement. Nurses are doing it more since PPS as the LTCs do not want to pay therapy for that service

  16. Anyone ever attempted Micro and Chem.....

    jsteine1 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took micro, bio chem and A/P 2 all in summer sessions at the same time. If you have a photographic memory, you'll be all right!

  17. Is 52 to old for starting nursing program

    jsteine1 replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Never too old to live your dreams. Go for

  18. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    jsteine1 replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Every day I read another post describing additional hurdles for todays nursing students. I think everyone agrees that having a mechanism to truly test the effectiveness of the program is a good idea,...

  19. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    jsteine1 replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    [Must be befiore my time: what is the

  20. legal nurse consulting

    jsteine1 replied to robbiern's topic in Nursing Career

    Siri's sources are perfect for obtaining the credentials. I would suggest you also think about your personal style of working, how much direction, Routine or supervision do you like, how independent...

  21. Quick Question

    jsteine1 replied to auntiefi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You should call a Hospice asap. they will call your dads doc for orders and take it from there.He is likely eligible for the service now. They will Provide equip, ie shower chair ,hospital bed if that...

  22. RN population ethnic breakdown - help please

    jsteine1 replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    A recent article in nursing economics titled: "Is the shortage of hospital RNs getting better or worse?" contains a lot of statistics about the individuals surveyed. Page 13 of the 18 pg article...

  23. Help! New position in Bone Marrow Transplant

    jsteine1 replied to 5thflrnurse's topic in Oncology

    Congrats on your new position on a BMT! I was involved in the opening of Sloan Ketterings first BMT unit in the 70's. It was exciting, terrifying and an education beyond compare. Success rates,...

  24. Discrimination and preferential treatment

    jsteine1 replied to Amandamarie's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Right wrong or indifferent, all employers know that employees DO discuss their performance reviews and compensation. Your employer should have a grievance procedure that you should become familiar...

  25. ABH Mystery medication

    jsteine1 replied to skyflutterby's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!