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  1. starting on unit -- psych meds

    RN007 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    i am finally starting to work prn in a well-reputed psych unit (after overcoming roadblocks put up by my home department) and will be orienting soon. i looked at past threads and noted these common...

  2. Choosing the right Nursing School

    RN007 replied to travellingup82's topic in General Nursing

    Follow your heart and do what YOU want to do so you won't have regrets later. Also, go to a school you will be proud to proclaim as your alma mater. As grateful as I am for the many opportunities I've...

  3. starting on unit -- psych meds

    RN007 replied to RN007's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks! I'm familiar with many of those meds because I've worked oncology and med/surg. And I have a good friend who's treatment-resistant bipolar and clinically depressed, so I've learned a lot about...

  4. Totally online FNP program: no campus orientation

    RN007 replied to MERCEDES674's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Tennessee Board of Regents Online Degree Program (RODP) http://www.rodp.org/msn/default.htm This is the program I'm enrolled in and love it so

  5. Nursing School (how Do You Play The Game)

    RN007 replied to kristiern's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there -- graduation will open many doors!

  6. Nursing School (how Do You Play The Game)

    RN007 replied to kristiern's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yeah ... I meant to say :wlcmggrp: to allnurses! You have a bottomless support system

  7. Nursing School (how Do You Play The Game)

    RN007 replied to kristiern's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a second-career nurse who worked successfully as a professional for 20+ years when I was called to be an RN. My maturity and professionalism almost oozed from my skin. I was written up for 'acting...

  8. borderline-help: 2 different nurses/2 different approaches

    RN007 replied to gcja's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you, Thunderwolf. Excellent

  9. borderline-help: 2 different nurses/2 different approaches

    RN007 replied to gcja's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for reviving this thread. I'm new to psych nursing and look forward to learning on the forum. RNKittyKat, you and I have a lot in common, it seems. I keep running into you. Great minds ......

  10. What do you regret not asking on your job interview???

    RN007 replied to natnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    What is the career ladder structure? (i.e., when will I be able to make more money or go into

  11. I desparately need some input....

    RN007 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    RNKittyKat's post could have been mine. Follow your heart. However, if you want to graduate from the university, do so. Nursing programs are everywhere and will be around forever. I have previous...

  12. Question for career changers

    RN007 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I think in a way it *is* worse for 'career-changer' nurses. Having worked in other fields (aka the 'real world'), we have the ability to see how ridiculous nursing can be. However, I still love it...

  13. New Grad=Night Shift?

    RN007 replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing

    My friends and I had no trouble finding day jobs. The only ones working nights are those who chose to work nights. It may have a lot to do with the demographics of your area. We have lots of hospitals...

  14. Praying with your patient

    RN007 replied to MShell's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we do things differently, and we're proud of it, aren't we? Let's start a new forum, the Deep South Forum. But we'll have to get a sweet tea Smilie first. Back to the issue at hand: I would...

  15. Contemplating becoming an RN. Tell me the GOOD, BAD & UGLY

    RN007 replied to contemplatingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there are lots of opportunities, but not necessarily opportunities people want. There are hospital jobs available most places, but that requires working weekends, holidays, sometimes nights. I am...

  16. My name is Tweety and I'm an Alcoholic

    RN007 replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, Tweety, I don't have an addiction, but I can relate to that dysfunctional family and demons. All we can do is hang in there and believe in ourselves, right? God bless you. You're awesome. If I...

  17. Should I say something to this student?

    RN007 replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    Was anything charted re: this resident's care that day? By the way, I think good CNAs are worth their weight in gold. Thank you for your hard work every

  18. I no longer do direct patient care

    RN007 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, you are so right about this. I come from another career and I just recently said I've never worked in a profession where you get picked on for the minutest thing. I wonder if it's because the...

  19. My sister is on life support

    RN007 replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    She took part of us, too. Nurses have big hearts that keep growing and get attached. It's an honor when one from our tribe takes a piece. God bless you and your family. Stay in touch so we can help...

  20. My sister is on life support

    RN007 replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm am keeping you in my heart and prayers. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be

  21. Sent home from clinicals :(

    RN007 replied to Phillippians4:13's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, nursing school is crazy, isn't it? Good luck with everything and hang in

  22. Where should the BUBBLE Be

    RN007 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    From the manufacturer's website: Subcutaneous Injection Technique: Patients should be lying down and Lovenox administered by deep SC injection. To avoid the loss of drug when using the 30 and 40 mg...

  23. Low/moderate stress nursing jobs???

    RN007 replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    I have that job. I am an occupational health nurse for an auto-parts manufacturer. I work Mon- Fri, no holidays. We're off the week of Christmas, too. While I sometimes get interrupted during lunch, I...

  24. Sent home from clinicals :(

    RN007 replied to Phillippians4:13's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry about your problem. I, too, had a situation during one of my clinicals and just bit the bullet and went on. I was honored as the nursing student of the year at pinning. Do remember that...

  25. TURP info needed

    RN007 replied to AlabamaBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a