turtlesRcool

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  1. Private vs. Community College

    turtlesRcool replied to AdiiChavez's topic in School, College Programs

    Good! Keep in mind that the CC programs are usually much more competitive, which also means your classmates are more likely to be smart and motivated, and overall keep standards high. This typically...

  2. Is there any point going to nursing school?

    turtlesRcool replied to bellkaty's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to be a nurse, become a nurse. There are jobs out there. Lots of jobs. Now the first job out of school might not be your dream job. You might have to move or "settle" for a department you...

  3. Getting Flack For Not Getting Covid Vaccine

    turtlesRcool replied to EDnurseAmen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Why is everyone being forced to quarantine? The CDC has said that fully vaccinated people who are asymptomatic do NOT need to quarantine following exposure. Who wrote these guidelines? They don't...

  4. Should I quit nursing school?

    turtlesRcool replied to girl.in.blue's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I completely agree with people upthread who pointed out that school, as it's currently taught in a pandemic, is not very effective in lighting a spark in most learners. People are slogging through as...

  5. Getting Flack For Not Getting Covid Vaccine

    turtlesRcool replied to EDnurseAmen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Okay, I found the info I was trying to remember. In NY, we're seeing increases in two variations. One has the E484K mutation that seems to help the virus at least partially get around vaccines and...

  6. Getting Flack For Not Getting Covid Vaccine

    turtlesRcool replied to EDnurseAmen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We are. Just last week, I was reading about some mutations that are appearing in NY. How those mutations persist and how susceptible they are to vaccines remains to be seen. At this point, people...

  7. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    turtlesRcool replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Which means it's not reasonable for you expect yourself to have the same achievements. In a decade, who knows where you'll be or what you will have accomplished? But to get there, you really...

  8. Johnson&Johnson and Merck collaboration

    turtlesRcool posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just days after J&J was granted EUA for its COVID-19 vaccine, the White House is expected to announce today that Merck will be helping to produce it. Using the Defense Production Act, the...

  9. Getting Flack For Not Getting Covid Vaccine

    turtlesRcool replied to EDnurseAmen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So, is the purpose of getting vaccinated to get out of mask wearing or is the purpose of getting vaccinated to avoid getting sick with COVID? Because from all the misery I've seen on a COVID...

  10. Dr. Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize for 'defending science'

    turtlesRcool replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think the public in general doesn't really understand (or want to understand) how science works. In middle and high school we do "experiments" where the result is already known. You learn a theory,...

  11. Biden to announce US will donate $4 billion for COVID-19 vaccines for poor countries

    turtlesRcool replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This already happened. The S. African mutation has rendered the Astra Zeneca vaccine basically useless. The AZ vaccine is still quite effective against the original strain and the B117 mutation in...

  12. Oral vs IV Pain Medication

    turtlesRcool replied to kristine_bean's topic in General Nursing

    If someone is in severe pain, give the IV. You want to get the pain under control. Then work on oral medication for longer-term relief. Depending on how different people metabolize oral medication,...

  13. What if I'm not meant to be a bedside nurse?

    turtlesRcool replied to jms01's topic in General Nursing

    Are you upset because you WANT to be on the floor or are you upset because you feel like you SHOULD want to be on the floor? Do you miss the actual experience of being on the floor or are you mostly...

  14. Should a pre-nursing student get a nursing related job to increase future nursing job prospects?

    turtlesRcool replied to Kara638's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did an ABSN program, and multiple people worked and passed. Yes, it was discouraged. But people still need to pay rent, eat, etc. Not everyone can afford tuition and living expenses for a full...

  15. Should a pre-nursing student get a nursing related job to increase future nursing job prospects?

    turtlesRcool replied to Kara638's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA and EMT are both great roles to get relevant experience. CNAs definitely get their foot in the door for hospital work because in addition to getting really good at the patient care aspect,...

  16. Nurse Managers: Do you answer your phone on your days off even when not on call?

    turtlesRcool replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    How soon with the former DON be back? Do you really need to wait for her? Because if she could ensure weekend/offhours coverage, then it's clearly something that EXISTED at your facility. Why can't...

  17. Getting Flack For Not Getting Covid Vaccine

    turtlesRcool replied to EDnurseAmen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    4. Unless you're a Vulcan. If you're a Vulcan you can totally go the all-logic route. 5) Agreed that people don't change their minds because you mock or deride them. People change their minds...

  18. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    turtlesRcool replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really understand how it would be possible to work 16-20 hours a day, 5 days in a row. That's getting in at 7am, and leaving between 11pm and 3am. Factor in commute, and you'd not be able to...

  19. Getting Flack For Not Getting Covid Vaccine

    turtlesRcool replied to EDnurseAmen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm curious now, why would you only be interested in the vaccine if it completely prevents infection and transmission? Why don't you think it's worthwhile to get a vaccine if it 'only' prevents...

  20. Getting Flack For Not Getting Covid Vaccine

    turtlesRcool replied to EDnurseAmen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have not heard any disparaging remarks at work, regarding the decision to vaccinate or not. This might be because I got vaccinated, but I have heard several colleagues discuss their non-vaccination...

  21. Which Covid Vaccine is better?

    turtlesRcool replied to Bella RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The more I read, the more excited I am by the prospect of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being available. Maybe you're thinking to yourself, "Okay, Turtles, why would I want to get the vaccine...

  22. Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    turtlesRcool replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Are any of your vented patients coming off? From what I hear at my hospital and read on other threads, it seems like vents are not working once people's lungs are so damaged they can't survive on...

  23. The Honeymoon That Never Came

    turtlesRcool replied to Merrie82's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about it being an "optional" benefit. It's part of the employment package. If it's part of what the organization promised you when you were hired, then it's something they owe you....

  24. Medications through NG tubes

    turtlesRcool replied to Deli's topic in General Students

    Agreed about the visual reminder. I'm always afraid I'll forget to turn it back on. Plus, who wants to be connected to the wall 24/7? If you are going to turn off the suction, you might as well...

  25. A Staffing Perfect Storm

    turtlesRcool replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think pay increases help, but only to a point. I work in a hospital with high pay, but people still leave over working conditions. Mostly it's staffing shortages, but also we don't have very good...