MidnightTang

I'm tentatively about to start a new job (just finalizing some details) that requires me to start a Master's program. The job is in the realm of patient education, not direct patient care. I have been doing bedside nursing for the past 7 years. I ...

I do agree about not creating friendships outside of work. We have one, very motherly, older nurse who is facebook friends with several former patients. This has always struck me as crossing a line.

I don't know what the rules are, but I can think of two cases when we did big things for a couple patients on my neurology floor, who were long term residents (1 month or more) due to insurance/finances/lack of support. A couple techs were recognize...

I do still feel pretty stongly that I will do my np. I just can't see myself away from the bedside forever. I'm just unsure about how feasible it is with my work schedule.

I agree with others that the sidelying position is best with severe contractures. Easier to keep a sterile field and it's much more comfortable than trying to pry open legs.

Just want to say that being a teamster doesn't guarantee anything. My husband has been a teamster machinist for ten years and I have been a nurse for seven and he makes a couple bucks less than me. His insurance is comparable and his pension was di...

I have been a nurse for about 7 years and I remember in nursing school hearing that when you straight cath or put in a foley you should clamp at 1000 mL and wait a while, to prevent bladder spasms. Another, more experienced, nurse was told in school...

That other thread supports what I had been starting to lean towards, that this is one of those old nurses tales that hang around. While there may be some risk, it can't be that great if there is no documentation or research to back it up. It seems ...

Seems like a reasonable explanation for what is supposed to happen, but if that is really an issue, why is there not more documentation of it? I looked in my nursing school books and didn't find anything and I did a few database searches and came up...

Thanks for the reply. I hope there aren't so few seats/so many applicants! I have good grades, but that competition is stressful. I'm going to probably apply at a couple more places, too, just to cover all my bases. I think I can still handle it ...

I'm in consideration of applying to the FNP program at SIUE and am having a hard time finding any info out about it. I have seen several topics about the CRNA, but not the FNP. Can anyone give me some info about this program? Are there any negative...

I have an interview for a position as a staff nurse educator next week. I'm curious what qualities are valued in that position. I would also love to know if anyone has interviewed for this sort of position recently. What kind of questions should I...

Well, 2 interviews down and I think I have a shot. Your post really helped me to be prepared. Thanks.

Thank you, that is so helpful.

That's why I'm having such a hard time with this decision. I want to find a good school for a reasonable price. I have such a hard time figuring out what schools will provide a good education and are well-respected by employers. I would love it if...

There are many similar threads on this subject, but I cannot seem to find enough info to make my decision. Or maybe I'm just indecisive. I live in southern Illinois and work in St. Louis, Missouri. I want to find a program that is online, but I am...

I'm an RN who is completing her BSN in March for University of Texas-Arlington. I want to start on my MSN within a year after graduating. I am deciding between and education or an administration degree. I think NP is out of the questions, because ...

Truthfully, I have been practicing for a while, 6 years, and if I were to pick the career I truly want I would probably choose nurse practitioner, but due to the fact that I need to work full time and I have a young daughter and I don't want to lose...

I'm glad you've both had good experiences with online nursing schools. It makes me feel a little more confident knowing that a Master's from a strictly online school is respected by those doing the hiring. I understand the need to do the MSN right ...

I'm having a hard time finding any info about online MSN programs. There seems to be a lot of info on the RN-BSN programs, but the graduate degrees are a mystery. Anyone have any recommendations?

Well, I applied and was called to schedule a phone interview 3 days later! I thought I'd be waiting forever to find anything out. I'm super excited and super nervous about the interview. I figure I'll ask about the schedule if I get a little furth...

I have been a neurology nurse for 5 years and am considering a career change. There is an L&D position open that I am considering applying to, but I am concerned that the hours might not work for me. It's a 7 to 7 day shift, which is what I do ...

I don't know what the Nursing board is doing, but the hospital I work for in MO has changed the requirements. They are only hiring CNA and Student Nurses.

I work at Barnes and I can tell you that there are job openings available, but the vacancy rates are near zero. From what I hear from nursing student preceptees, it is getting much harder to find a job. Your lack of experience shouldn't hinder you,...

Yep, it's around $20 an hour.