cinlou BSN, MSN, RN

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

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

    No I was saying they already tried eliminating CNA's and found out it didn't work,and when we had MSN's at the bedside they cut those positions first because of the cost and now they are reintroducing...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

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

    Do any of you remember back in the 80's when the CNS (MSN) was on the units helping to educate staff and patients, and then DRG's came in and affected the bottom line and they were some of the first...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

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

    Educational Levels of Hospital Nurses and Surgical Patient Mortality BSN Prepared Nurses Connected to Fewer Patient Deaths Effects of Hospital Care Environment on Patient Mortality and Nurse Outcomes...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

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

    I agree all new grads are scared and nervous, I have worked with many med students and residents and fellows over the years. When you have an opportunity to work in a University setting where nurses...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

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

    Now we all knew when we started this conversation it was going to be based on BS
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

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

    Thanks, I was giggling while I wrote it. It looks like you and I have similar backgrounds so being Prim in the ER is not something we can afford to do on a regular basis. I do think one learns to...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

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

    Esme, I hear you, I had to think about that for a bit which is why I spoke of perception and changing that perception in the classroom through role modeling. Keep in mind I teach in the 5th poorest...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

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

    I don't think over-all you are too far from the truth. I do like the previous statement about standardization though. Many of those who have started out as CNA's, LPN's ADN's may be a bit more rough...
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

    cinlou replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

    redmielita, thank you. You said it so very plane and simple. Unfortunately I think it is the overall attitude of the country. So many want a quick fix given to them. The so called entitlement...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

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

    I'm not with you yet on this. The studies thus far that have been done were lacking in some significant data related to rural community hospitals, universities, magnet status, how much experience the...
  11. cinlou

    Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    cinlou replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I honestly don't know why it took me so long to join. I returned to school a few years ago to complete my BSN, when I finished I thought I am getting way to old to stay at the bedside much longer and...
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    Lack of motivation in nursing school

    cinlou replied to Poly123's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Poly123. There are many, many areas within nursing that need that introspective person to work in. Areas you probably have never heard or thought of such as Cath Lab, electrophysiology lab, Hospice,...
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

    cinlou replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I must have missed something you read from emergent because I did not see anything in what you reposted as their quote that was judgmental I only saw that persons experience. And then Emergent...
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    Best Burn Centers in US??

    cinlou replied to guest454229's topic in Burn

    I would also add psych to your area of patient and family need. The one I worked in years ago at Upstate medical center in Syracuse NY, was also closed. It definitely takes a certain kind of person to...
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    Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    cinlou replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't think it is unpopular, but I do think it depends on the facility you work at. I was always paid premium pay when I worked critical care in a level I trauma center, and we were expected to be...
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    cinlou replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been around long enough to see the ups and downs. I remember in the early 80's when DRG's came out and hospitals tried to get rid of the aide. Many hospitals went down and out. Some closed....
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    What do you think of fibromyalgia?

    cinlou replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wonderful conversation. There have been many points to ponder here which is what makes a good interaction with peers. We all know that fatigue can cause us to be irritable. Chronic pain causes...
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    Little personal

    cinlou replied to booboo21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you start this journey with a strong relationship and a great deal of communication, explaining to your S.O. what the expectations will be on you this will help. If you have a rocky relationship to...
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    why look down on a lpn

    cinlou replied to lexapoo10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am very happy for you. Go forth and
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    why look down on a lpn

    cinlou replied to lexapoo10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a director of a practical nurse/nurse aide program at a community college. I started out as an LPN, and it took me 10 years to get my ADN, then 20+ years after that to get my BSN, and then my MSN...
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    Failed 3 times and years expired in state

    cinlou replied to lmc84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If it has been that long you should definitely take a review course. Arizona is unlimited as well, 45 days between, you can also take the NCLEX-PN if you have failed the NCLEX-RN. The following are...
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    Is my score good enough?

    cinlou replied to Futurenursequana's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    With the increased difficulty in the NCLEX-RN many schools have increased their requirement. You need to check your school many are requiring around the 80 mark. My PN program still requires 57.3, but...
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    Please help, career advice for the tired ED nurse

    cinlou replied to guest474423's topic in Emergency

    How about the cath lab, or electrophysiology lab, interventional radiology, these are all great options for someone with your
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    Best Burn Centers in US??

    cinlou replied to guest454229's topic in Burn

    My first critical care job was in Upstate medial enter in Syracuse NY. The attending had received all his training at Brook Army and that is where most of the research came out of. We did not have a...
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    Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    cinlou replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    I really don't take this as being offensive, I take it as a nurse who is frustrated with the inequalities. This is everywhere. More often than not nurse want off med surg because it is so labor...