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  1. Other than BSN

    nurse4ever08 replied to JenKnowles's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Look at other programs. The online BSN I did had a lot of nursing content. It was also filler nonsense courses that just have to be done. But the degree is what employers look at when

  2. Are there 10 hr shifts in Nursing??

    nurse4ever08 replied to firstinfamily's topic in Nursing Career

    Some ERs, clinics, prisons, home

  3. IV catheter changes..

    nurse4ever08 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Nursing

    Most places require it unless orders obtained to keep current

  4. How helpful/important is it to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    nurse4ever08 replied to ReadyToListen's topic in General Students

    It helped so much plus it helps you get you a job afterwards. I was a CNA, PCT, psych tech. Then during school I earned my

  5. How do you treat your nursing students?

    nurse4ever08 replied to perfexion's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The only way to learn is by doing. If I have them give meds, I ask them to tell me the rights of med administration and quiz them on the meds. I also quiz on disease processes with the patient...

  6. Over staffed

    nurse4ever08 replied to megmon31's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is OT then pen staff then by a rotation

  7. no new grads allowed in hospitals?

    nurse4ever08 replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on how saturated the market is when you

  8. Marines or Nursing School

    nurse4ever08 replied to blueman09's topic in General Nursing

    Can you talk to the marines about joining after nursing school? There are programs to sign up now but join once school is done and you have you RN

  9. soap note on postpartum mother

    nurse4ever08 replied to midnight2007's topic in General Nursing

    Turn to your clinical rotation and notes for this. No one is going to just give

  10. med surg

    nurse4ever08 replied to aleena23's topic in General Nursing

    It took me about five years to get into acute care. Work prn in a prison or jail to get more clinical experience. Also dress up your resume to highlight wounds I Vs dealing with insurance issues for...

  11. <20 BS Hypoglycemic episode- Need Advice.

    nurse4ever08 replied to NYMurse91's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Everyone reacts to insulin differently. He could still produce his own insulin as well. Just because someone is on insulin does not mean insulin dependant. Only type 1 are true dependant on

  12. Sick Call costs

    nurse4ever08 replied to DawnJ's topic in Correctional

    I have done the the 'this is jail/prison, don't break the law and you can use Medicaid'. It works on

  13. Advice on reinstatement of license.

    nurse4ever08 replied to acirocin's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Members can't give legal advice on here. Have you tried going to the law library and finding an advanced law student to help? Students do take cases for free for clinical hours or look for a pro...

  14. How to write an appeal letter

    nurse4ever08 replied to pitabread's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Maybe find an advanced law student that needs a case for school and get help that way if you can't find a pro bono. Law students do take some cases in the later half of the program, it is similar to...

  15. Pt stable with a very low Bp?

    nurse4ever08 replied to sugar12's topic in General Nursing

    It could be fluid shifting. Also the kidneys have a lot to do with blood pressure so may be time for renal to do a good work

  16. Bedside nurses and pregnancy

    nurse4ever08 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    It varies. My first was emergency delivery day after work. Second I went out a few weeks early but I am older and was having issues with pain and

  17. SCARED-stopping meds that make me a good RN

    nurse4ever08 replied to cassidyshea's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your OB and HR representative. Internet is not the

  18. No more 12 hour shifts?

    nurse4ever08 replied to UpennRN's topic in General Nursing

    12s save hospitals money in the long run so I doubt most systems will go to all

  19. Would you feel uncomfortable with your coworkers caring for you?

    nurse4ever08 replied to richardgecko's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did. Honestly I never see OB or post partum nurses outside of the United so why not? If I worked that unit, I would prefer to go elsewhere. I prefer

  20. Could Be Fired for IV skills.

    nurse4ever08 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a skill lab you can go to with the

  21. Floating non-ICU RN's to ICU!!?

    nurse4ever08 replied to Keri29's topic in Critical Care

    I would refuse as well. Tell them to orient me in ICU and then I would be happy to do

  22. So fed up

    nurse4ever08 replied to miNmyBay's topic in General Nursing

    A lot is your why not me attitude. Be positive in an interview. Don't use if

  23. What About Post-Op Bathing?

    nurse4ever08 replied to medtech000's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Only bed bound dependent ones are given a sponge bath. People who walk are offered supplies to do a sink

  24. Is this legal? Hospice RN required to do Home Health visits

    nurse4ever08 replied to deblowe52's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It is not illegal. Home care visits are similar to hospice visits. Wound care, Cath changes, monitor med management. You do the same for hospice. At least I hope you would not ignore a wound in a...

  25. Non traditional nursing jobs

    nurse4ever08 replied to Ethancio's topic in Nursing Career

    Oil rig? That would be like occupation health nursing. I have heard of nurses traveling with bands, working at Disney or Sea World. You just have to really search for the odd