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  1. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Works2xs replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    It's unfortunate to hear someone summarily dumping academia as "ivory tower" activity totally divorced from the realm of the practical. Why? Here's a few reasons. For the student, the study of theory...

  2. Solution to ADN vs BSN--Revamp Nursing Education?

    Works2xs replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just to amplify... There should be other courses such as interpersonal communication and group dynamics, principles of management and supervision, cultural diversity in the workplace, to name a few....

  3. Solution to ADN vs BSN--Revamp Nursing Education?

    Works2xs replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your intention is to poll people to gather the "ultimate, dream curriculum" for nurses. No? Before doing that, you need to know what works, and what doesn't. Need to know what are the educational...

  4. Solution to ADN vs BSN--Revamp Nursing Education?

    Works2xs replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good question. But it's difficult to answer effectively without answering a couple of lead in questions and/or setting a framework. First, what is currently in each type of program? Second, why does...

  5. Should BSNs be paid more?

    Works2xs replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    So, why is there a BSN program at all? If it is of such little value to the profession, then why even include the option? The answer is that a job can encompass more than the base skill set. While the...

  6. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    Works2xs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's not what I gathered from mattsmom message either. But reading the response by takniteze, it seemed that's what was being derived. It's always risky to speak for others, so if I was way out in...

  7. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    Works2xs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the takniteze was responding to the mattsmom's post. Letting them "flounder" might indicate that said doctor would be thrashing around while attempting to render care to the patient. Such...

  8. BSN vs ADN Education?????

    Works2xs replied to Traumatized's topic in General Nursing

    Gonna have to take issue with you here. The idea that additional education has no intrinsic value to the profession is just absurd. People who claim that there's no difference seem to think that the...

  9. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Works2xs replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    While helping a motorist who's broken down on the highway, at night, and an oncoming car appears to be headed toward you, make danged sure the guardrail you're hoping over isn't attached to the side...

  10. Ever had a family overdramatic with dying patient?

    Works2xs replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Seems the thread has wandered a bit. Went back to the original post to see if the OP was making any judgemental statements regarding her view of "proper" grieving. Other than a reference that the...

  11. My patient fired me!

    Works2xs replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you did everthing you felt was needed and what equated to quality care. Even that last "sacrifice" of being "fired" probably aided in the patient's care. Just a wild thought, but having...

  12. Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

    Works2xs replied to mummer43's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congrats Mummer43! Since you've already got that CJ degree, you've got the "college" thing down. I'm sure school won't be easy by any stretch, but having some experience under your belt should free...

  13. does working in ER make you want motorcylehelmets mandatory

    Works2xs replied to chicagrl72's topic in Emergency

    I think the difference here is subtle, but important. In the above examples, you had a "right" to engage in those activities. As a "right" you are also free (well, mostly) to pursue them without the...

  14. Mother upset with son's camp

    Works2xs replied to rambisisking's topic in General Nursing

    I would find out if the camp is licensed/inspected by a state agency, like Child and Family Services (Child Protective Servies...etc... seems each state has their own name). Call the office and make...

  15. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    Works2xs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Which would be... what? Other than pulling sponsorship (use of venue, etc) for any future program, I'd be surprised if any sanction were even possible. While I'm pretty weak on Canadian law, I do...

  16. Looking for advice for dealing with co-worker

    Works2xs replied to nana2003's topic in General Nursing

    Not that this is always applicable, but... there are personality types who don't respond well to changes in routine, etc. In some cases, after they vent their spleen a bit, they comply or even become...

  17. Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    Works2xs replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure this is indicates a chance of ineffective pre-op hair removal. I won't even mention the probable personal implications of crab

  18. Losing Nurses!

    Works2xs replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Especially if you compare the costs of retention programs vs. recruitment. Just the admin burden of advertising, paying recruiters, signing bonuses, conducting interviews, etc. is considerable. Then...

  19. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Works2xs replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm still waiting to start NS, so take this as a newbie point of view... Without delving into the "why's" of a 2yr vs 4yr program resulting in no initial discernable difference in whatever perceived...

  20. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    Works2xs replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    I gotta say that while I understand the desire not to be duped by someone seeking to feed their fix, as a patient, it really bites to have to wade through somebody's informal protocols for determining...

  21. Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    Works2xs replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    Not to get too far afield, but this statement ALWAYS sends chills down my back. There's a concept called "presumption of innocence". The requirement for this touches a few areas (I'm sure Targa will...

  22. NS needs help with Anxiety

    Works2xs replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Also.. if you haven't already, see about talking with a counselor. They can help you put a name to your anxiety (liked the "free floating" example above) which can help facilitate an intervention....

  23. Interview Questions When Entering Nursing School

    Works2xs replied to Maggie in NC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The questions I struggle with are the ones like: What did you like least about your last job? Do interviewers really want to hear you sit and complain about the job? Complain? No. However, they know...

  24. NS needs help with Anxiety

    Works2xs replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a blurb http://www.lexapro.com: "When will I start feeling better? In clinical studies, many patients treated with LEXAPRO began to feel better within 1 or 2 weeks, although the full effect may...

  25. Why I need a new job

    Works2xs replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    Holy cow! What a mess! After reading that my daily work issues seem just a tad