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I had one of those fancy robot surgeries 9 years ago. Amazing! They used to slice and dice you before using a robot, but as mentioned my doctor directed the "robot" he actually didn't even need to be in the hospital to use it. My insurance allowed...

Have y'all set up your interviews yet?

On the thread "MUSC DNP 2016" this was posted. I would love to see something similar this year. mocapoca, BSN, RN For inquiring minds....I logged in and checked the website. Here's the latest activity: College of Nursing Applications by Current ...

I applied to the PhD program. I saw a post from last year I think that provided the breakdown of stats. The lady was a staff member at MUSC hospital, so she was able to access the info. I'll find it. I'm anxious to find out.

If you like psych go to psych. Psych pt's need good nurses who want to be there. I left critical care after a few months because I knew it was not for me and went to psych. When you know, you know. It's scary being a new grad, and yes it's hard to...

I have a critical care background. Not great at it, I kept trying, but learned my limitations and in critical situations gave it to the gifted readers. I mean we can't be good at everything right? Luckily that's not part of my job anymore.

On my unit no, no, no, no. Are our pt's physically sick? Yes, but our pt's are too acute for lines, drains, or other appendages. Basic wound care, yes, but no wound vac. If the pt cannot ambulate on their own or perform independent ADL's they are...

As an experienced emergency psych nurse when triaging your pt it's important to establish a relationship immediately by being professional, showing respect, not using a monotone voce, not rattling off questions like you've done 500 times that week (e...

Everyone has said what to do. As a psych nurse we are always on our guard, but I stress to my fellow nurses who do not work on a designated psych floor that they will deal with psych pt's and pt's who are combative. At least with my specialty I kno...

Exactly! Those facilities are hard to come by, not cheap, and have strict admission criteria. I think there are some other issues wrong with is situation.

I have a degree in both and I'm a practicing RN. I got my degree in dietetics first and then went back to school to get my BSN. I never practiced as a dietitian honestly because of the job market. Just do a simple job search and you will find that...

I'm sorry you failed NCLEX. I would highly recommend Kaplan and attend a live class if possible. Kaplan is all about test strategy, it gave me confidence. It was also great about general test prep. Mourn your last attempt, but put it behind you a...

I have a friend who works there now and loves it. She's trying to get me hired on.

I dodged being stabbed by a knife that was smuggled in on a pt brought in by police. I dodged being "beat to death" by a pt on a locked hallway for about 3.5 minutes. He didn't touch me thanks to that therapeutic communication stuff-it works! Yes i...

It's a professional doctorate where you do not generate new knowledge you apply current knowledge. Do I think it's necessary to practice as a APRN? No. I don't think it was created by universities for financial gain. My guess it was created becau...

Who cares? Patients won't care. Nurses won't care. You know who might care and still look down on you-physicians. Do you job and be the best and the letters don't matter. I choose to see two APNP because they are better than the MD's they work ...

I wish! If there is don't tell me. I had a BS in another area from a private university that did not require govt, so when I applied to a public Texas University I was forced to take government and another history class I didn't have. I get it "well...

Edit: Family is still important to me, but as children age their friends become super important to them. :)

Sounds like you have a lot going on. Is there a rush to do it now? Most masters programs prefer you finish in a certain time frame. I'm going back in my 40's and my children are all school-aged now and I think it's perfect! I will make my last stu...

You're getting lost in the trees. Most* get IPV, I've entered 5000+ shot records and never seen OPV. I couldn't tell you if any were HIV+ or not. But to address the real issue-you will NEVER and I mean NEVER know it all and you will still pass. Y...

Unfortunately most who post are interested in a DNP, but it's a start. Thanks.

It also depends on what type of unit or area you are in-locked down acute in-patient, emergency in-take, out-patient, etc. There are many areas. If you are in an acute care setting of any type as a nurse expect gross stuff. I was an ICU nurse befo...

As a nurse who has tried other areas psych nursing is my area and these are my patients. My skill set fits best here. I'm a medical person, so I never considered becoming a counselor, but I've had another career and then switched to nursing. Maybe...

Receiving "google docs" is not training. She needs to have documentation of your training. Your rebuttal should say you were not the medical professional who diagnosed and you never received training on district protocol. Your supervisor is gettin...

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