DesertRN2

DesertRN2 MSN, APRN

Corrections, Education, Med/Surg, AGNP-HIV

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  1. A typical day of state prison RN

    DesertRN2 replied to ThinkAgain's topic in Correctional

    Here is a brief synopsis: 6a-2p Arrive at post after signing in at front entrance and getting keys and alarm from control Count needles, syringes, and narcotics Receive report from previous shift ,...

  2. CA nurse that made 260K which prison did she work at.

    DesertRN2 replied to jgg765's topic in Correctional

    Actually the pay is the same except for for institutions that are in high cost of living

  3. Is Corrections a good job for a new RN Grad???

    DesertRN2 replied to nursgwithcompassion's topic in Correctional

    How sad @Heavenly4505. It is not a good job for a new grad without any support or orientation. You will be the one to deal with unfamilar situations and be expected to perform. Is no supervisor...

  4. from ADN to FNP

    DesertRN2 replied to orangepink's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes it is a myth...it is what they are going towards the DNP but it has not been

  5. California Correctional Limited Term Job Offers

    DesertRN2 replied to rameningitis's topic in Correctional

    Generally speaking it would be for a limited term; meaning it could be from 1 to 24 months. It can be termintated at the employers discretion. You should find out what the term is thought to be. It...

  6. male nurses with beards

    DesertRN2 replied to nrsman1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Now answer me this.... who has a good remedy for beardruff? It has been really bad in the winter. Make sure you dry it well after you wash or shower. Try Nizoral to wash, and apply hydrocortisone...

  7. LVN to RN - What did you do with your LVN license?

    DesertRN2 replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in LPN to RN

    Just let it expire and go inactive...When would you ever use it again? You are an RN now you have no use for your LVN license. I just let my CA expire and AZ lets you go inactive w/o fees, so thats...

  8. Additional Requirements

    DesertRN2 replied to Bern026's topic in International Nursing

    State boards of nursing can require any proof they consider relevant for licensure in their respective state. Licensure is a privilege and not a right. You should contact the state board of nursing to...

  9. Best online RN to BSN programs?

    DesertRN2 replied to janice_c67's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Cost wise Arlington looks good. I tried to transfer based on cost. I am at Arizona State, they have a good RN-BSN a bit more expensive than Arlington but cheaper than many others. Classes are set up...

  10. Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    DesertRN2 replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    Well the way I see it mistake #1 you listened to someone else and not your instincts. Always check yourself if you are unsure you are the one administering the medication. Also I would be worried...

  11. does anyone get a set day off

    DesertRN2 replied to sunshine1216's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious, but sadly true..Why do people with kids think their lives trump those without kids? Sorry you chose to reproduce not my problem. The first day of school off kills me...really? I can see it...

  12. Nurse practitioner programs

    DesertRN2 replied to sunnyprice's topic in General Nursing

    This link may help!

  13. Am I still a new grad???

    DesertRN2 replied to MsSocalRN's topic in California Nursing

    No...It sounds like you are a new nurse but you have worked for 10 months, so not a new

  14. 9 months until graduation, EXTREMELY worried I won't find full time work.

    DesertRN2 replied to TacticPatrick17's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed....$1750 per credit hour..YIKES! and that does not include housing or livng expenses..nothing. Sorry to say but too late to PANIC now finishup your almost there. But you should have done your...

  15. He// to the NO!

    DesertRN2 replied to FLmomof5's topic in General Nursing

    All nurses need to stand up against this practice. We allow the management to walk all over us collectively when one of us clocks out and gets abused for

  16. Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

    DesertRN2 replied to JG_0311's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't know seems very sexist to me ..... just be a professional and most of the time no one should care. What about personal care female nurses give to male breasts and genitalia? Should they too...

  17. How do you account for sharps?

    DesertRN2 replied to msalpas's topic in Correctional

    We account for sharps the same way we account for narcotics. They are counted every shift and signed for when

  18. Need advice - finding a job with stips

    DesertRN2 replied to yahmonRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It is the boards job to protect the public. As you say she was "almost killed" or could have killed someone else..One DUI is one too many. What I find unbelievable is you blaming the board instead of...

  19. Any Ironwood or Chuckawalla nurses here?

    DesertRN2 replied to riverguy's topic in Correctional

    No issues. Perfectly safe. There is custody staff with you in the clinic area. You wear your own scrubs with a few restrictions on

  20. Suggestions for RN-BSN online

    DesertRN2 replied to EDRNinDC's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm at ASU, not cheap but less than alot of other schools and now 100% online classes 1 every 7 weeks. Also look at University of

  21. The University of Texas at Arlington

    DesertRN2 replied to zoeyzoe's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Yes I agree, not sure how WGU grades and will it be accepted elsewhere. I looked in UT-A but they wanted 5 more classes out of me, plus the nursing classes. I went with Arizona State University , they...

  22. Online Anatomy & Physiology?? (accredited!)

    DesertRN2 replied to Lynn829's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rio Salado CC (Maricopa CC district) offers t A&P I & II, microbiology online with

  23. ASU RN-BSN PROGRAM

    DesertRN2 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Anyone currently in or going to attend the program? Looking for information on what to expect..difficulty, doable while working, etc. I guess there is no longer a hybrid option and the program is all...

  24. ASU RN-BSN PROGRAM

    DesertRN2 replied to DesertRN2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Wow, forgot about this post. Well I have started at ASU and they have changed the program twice...now it is all online, no more hybrid. Additionally they reformatted the program and have it scheduled...

  25. Correctional nursing question??

    DesertRN2 replied to wazeout's topic in Correctional

    Depends on the facility and the DON. You are given a series of situational type questions that are common scenarios in the prison system. It is not always that you know all the right answers but can...