NurseMark

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  1. Nurses as independent contractors...

    NurseMark posted a topic in General Nursing

    A nurse being an independent contractor is a great idea. I have met nurses who do this, and they make $40 to $50 an hour. They each obtained a business license, registered as a P.C., and purchased...

  2. Professional Attire for Nurses

    NurseMark replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Olright Kday... And I am saying this jokingly. As a straight male nurse, wearing a gay white nursing cap on my head would be a little much. I did work at a place requiring an all white uniform....

  3. Seriousely,do you even use algebraic equations ?

    NurseMark replied to Hypoxic Pixel Eyes's topic in General Nursing

    As previously stated, you use basic algebra, actually, more like pre-algebra to perform drug calculations. You do not really use anything more advanced like graphing parabolas, using slope formula,...

  4. Apology to Suzy K.

    NurseMark posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN but still a professional. Suzy, I owe you an apology. I believe that you were honestly and innocently wondering why people choose to be an LPN as opposed to being an RN. Out of respect...

  5. WORKING WHILE GOING TO SCHOOL

    NurseMark replied to hanginginthere's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, student loans, student loans, student loans. Paying out of pocket is way too much responsibility to attend a nursing school whose programs are almost always full time. If you earn...

  6. Dream Job

    NurseMark replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to be an FNP in a level one or two ER working with a diverse patient population making $70,000 to $80,000/yr. Although this sounds obtainable, in AZ, I have yet to see an ER hire an NP...

  7. To all you NP's...

    NurseMark replied to Marnie5's topic in General Nursing

    Chris: How would you know if not being an RN first hindered your ability any? You have never really been a seasoned RN. RN's do the treatments and give the meds that the docs order, and therefore...

  8. All Nurses Read This

    NurseMark replied to buck227's topic in General Nursing

    1.LPN 2. 4 3. Southwest 4. No 5. Benefits are substandard 6. Like the hours - only 3 12 hour shifts a week are great! 7. My supervisors are morons. 8. No - about as far as I can throw an elephant. 9....

  9. The Big Money Question

    NurseMark replied to buck227's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, the question is hypothetical. If I were an RN, I would want $50,000 a year, as many "professionals" are paid that sum and then some. 9 to 10 % wage increases maxing out at $75,000 a...

  10. NO MORE SUZY K !!!!!!!

    NurseMark replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

    "Whew! It took all that for you to answer!" Condescending tone again I think!!! Are you people blind? Can you not read? Susy K. was and is being rude, and continues to perpetuate the negative...

  11. NO MORE SUZY K !!!!!!!

    NurseMark replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

    I am not trying to add fuel to a fire here but would honestly like to know-where can an LPN push any IV meds? Not in our scope of practice the last time I checked.I can certainly start IV's-hang...

  12. NO MORE SUZY K !!!!!!!

    NurseMark replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

    You need to be an LPN to understand this. Susy K. had subtle undertones that were disrespectful. Reading is a good idea, especially reading

  13. NO MORE SUZY K !!!!!!!

    NurseMark replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

    Read the entire post, then comment. Thank

  14. Why LPN??

    NurseMark replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Again, RN's and LPN's do very much the same job except for a few subtlties. For example, I passed all the meds and gave all the shots on the floor while the RN had to do those oh-so-difficult...

  15. Why LPN??

    NurseMark replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Susy, You are indeed being condescending to the individuals who posted their quotes. Iris was responding to CLO's comment, which was rude, unprofessional, and hurtful, not yours. Secondly,...

  16. RN's in the Pre-hospital Setting

    NurseMark replied to ERICUEMS's topic in Emergency

    ERICUEMS: You need to check with your state board of nursing on your scope of practice in the pre-hospital environment. I know that some states allow a prehospital RN to function under state...

  17. Catching Hell

    NurseMark replied to [email protected]'s topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with most of the nurses here. It is NOT okay to be screamed at, cussed at, or made to feel like something less than a human being by ANYONE including the patient or a patient's family...

  18. LPN's starting/infusing IV's.

    NurseMark replied to Jo_deye_yuh's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I.V. therapy is not really a big deal, and should be done by an LPN... after all, an LPN is a nurse too. I know this seems like a big change, but it's not that big. I wouldn't have been able to work...

  19. ?Please Help i,am a male wanting to be a nurse ??

    NurseMark replied to jdroster's topic in General Nursing

    JD, My name is Mark and I am an LPN working in a busy ER. I would say to go for it!!! If you are interested in Nursing as a career, the LPN is a good place to start. You can always work on your RN...

  20. brainless comments?

    NurseMark replied to lorrie's topic in General Nursing

    Lorrie, Your comments made regarding your posting to the nurse trying to be supportive were a tad bit abrasive. I did not find the story humorous either... perhaps you should have placed your story...