S.T.A.C.E.Y

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  1. How many years did it take you to complete your BSN?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to marlonspoon's topic in General Students

    I didn't have any pre-reqs to take. Should be four years total for my BScN (keeping my fingers crossed for my last semester!). At my school you only have 6 or 7 years to complete the program from...

  2. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    Last summer I went to this big museum exhibition about the history of nursing. For each decade back to the 1800s (maybe earlier too) they had medical equipment used by nurses during that time, and...

  3. license to breed

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Emergency

    From CNN.com BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (AP) -- A couple whose baby's toes were gnawed off by a family pet will accept a deal from the prosecutor and plead guilty to improper child supervision, their...

  4. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    ChayaN! Thankyou! You have managed to put into words the thoughts I could not gather. I agree with you

  5. Who's requiring the BSN??

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to tridil2000's topic in General Nursing

    Having a BScN or BSN is now a requirement for entry to practice in Canada for ALL new RNs. As of 2005(?) old RNs were grandfathered in, but any new applicants must have

  6. Help! The worst training ever!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What should you do? DON'T GO BACK! You've worked too darn hard for that license of yours, don't risk it working for a place that places no value in you or your practice. There are plenty of other...

  7. stethoscopes

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to RNshark's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you buy a cheap single head stethoscope, the one diaphragm will likely function just solely as one, however, if you buy a more expensive single-head stethoscope it can/may function as both. From...

  8. Tell my your worst experience in medicine administration.

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to 20RN06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a first or second year student I was taking care of a little old lady on a medical floor during my clinical day. When I went in at the beginning of the shift I said hello Mrs X and introduced...

  9. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do this in my last job! I loved it 'cause I could take off on a pretty good vacation every two weeks! Ohhhh, that was a sweet schedule. Hopefully when I'm working as an RN (still a...

  10. I finally passed on my 4th try!!!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to echota's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow! Congrats! Enjoy your new credentials Echota! In Canada we get three shots at writing the exam, and then thats it.....no more

  11. Canada or US

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to backbone's topic in International Nursing

    Haha, you posted this in an Arizona forum??? I'd at least try one of the border states....or the Canadian forum. Theres alot of Canadian nurses who head down to the states to make more money or...

  12. Benadryl without an order

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to ncrachuj's topic in General Nursing

    Check the policy/protocols at your facility. If there is one, maybe the nurses just know the circumstances that it is ok for them to give the benedryl according to policy. If there is a policy...

  13. NUrsing research topics please!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to henryross's topic in General Nursing

    My prof for nursing research wanted a strong defense of how your research would contribute to nursing...specifically in a certain field, or to nursing knowledge as a whole. Our prof told us to really...

  14. Christmas Gift for your unit from docs

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to fetch33's topic in General Nursing

    The little angel sits on my one shoulder whispering: "At least he thought of the nurses" while the little devil sits on my other shoulder shouting: "Grab the razor blade!" Save the box until the...

  15. US LPN wanting to work in Canada

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to smileyblueiz's topic in International Nursing

    Where in Canada are you moving to? I would contact that province's licensing body, and ask about equivalency for your LPN. You may be able to write the RPN exam, but I don't think so. If you plan...

  16. Having hard time finding job in southeast texas

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to m070298's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you posted in the Texas forum? Maybe some local people might be able to let you know about places that are hiring.... All-Nurses Texas Forum Have you thought about re-locating? Extending your...

  17. How much OT did you work in 2006?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to nurseinlimbo's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who is doing a bunch of holiday overtime hours in a row to take her family on a vacation. She's getting 1.5x for the first shift, 2x for the second, 3x for the third. Cha-Ching! $$$...

  18. Rn Exam

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Toronto's topic in International Nursing

    I haven't heard of CRNE prep classes, but maybe you could write an email to the College of Nurses of Ontario or Canadian Nurses Association and ask them if they know about any classes that are...

  19. nursing school jitters

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to ashlee22's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No need to worry about starting nursing school. Especially since you already have a bachelors, you know the expectations of a college/university. Nursing school will be stressful, and frusterating,...

  20. New grad: what are my options other than Med/Surg?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to secondfiddle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Theres lots of specialty area externships/internships/preceptorships for new grads! Just start surfing the net. I finish after next semester too, and I'm planning on going straight into an ER...

  21. assertiveness??

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to hope4thebest's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Be more assertive? Thats an obscure request without any specific examples to guide you towards what she's looking for. I'd ask to sit down with her, and ask her to give you situations she has felt...

  22. Binder or notebooks?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I had a bunch of courses with lots of notes, it was one binder per course, dividers for each week. Then when I had not so many notes, it was one big binder, with dividers for courses. Then this...

  23. A month until starting my job

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Imafloat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My God, with a month off you could do so much! Book one of those cheap online last minute vacation trips down south! or jump into your car and take a roadtrip somewhere crazy. Vegas maybe? Learn...

  24. Has anyone done this? Became a Paramedic first and then an RN? Is it a good idea ?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to shehadi's topic in Emergency

    I really wish I had've gone into a paramedic program before I did nursing school, especially since I eventually hope to work Flight/Medivac/Air Ambulance. I could've made a ton of money during my...

  25. Study Groups

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to bee48's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Study on your own first, when you think you know it -then- go to the group. Everything you thought you looked up, question everyone else about, and have them do the same for you. If someone doesn't...