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    RN to MD, has anyone done this?

    MassED replied to Loux's topic in General Nursing

    I also worked with an ER doc who had been an ER nurse - made her a great doc, she knew exactly what to expect of nurses and knew how to help us out. She understood nursing - that's
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    RN to MD, has anyone done this?

    MassED replied to Loux's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. She/He could learn so much from nursing school and the profession and move on to the land of doctors and make a real difference. Why derail the OP as to what their dream is - it's...
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    RN to MD, has anyone done this?

    MassED replied to Loux's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's great that you're 16 and have this detailed plan. Way to go!!!!! Follow your dream - find out what the med school you want to go to requires and go from
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    And the verdict is...

    MassED replied to Siennah's topic in General Students

    I would get the ISBN on the books from the school then go search the web. I used to get textbooks from the internet - WAY better deal. Buy them used, but make sure there's the CD when it's called...
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    Need some words of encouragement

    MassED replied to nursenancy82's topic in General Nursing

    you have to learn to let work go. Start the habit
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    Nurses taking patient's off backboards without doctor clearnce?

    MassED replied to the big nurse's topic in Emergency

    that's not all my quote, only the top
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    Solutions for Belligerent Patients

    MassED replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    also stating, I have a really sick child that I'm taking care of right now - when I'm able, I'll be with you, but let the front staff know if anything changes... something to that effect. You have a...
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    Solutions for Belligerent Patients

    MassED replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    bless you for dealing with that. Or rather, hearing that and continuing on dealing with your unresponsive infant. Hope security, the charge nurse, and the nursing sup handled
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    Feeling bad because I didn't "go with my gut"

    MassED replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see any violation of HIPAA. As for your public profile, your information states you live "anywhere" or something to that effect. We don't know where you live, where you work, etc. This...
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    Feeling bad because I didn't "go with my gut"

    MassED replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    those examples you pointed out for Coumadin are for prophylaxis after PE/DVT, which is completely appropriate. Virgo was pointing out about inital meds for DVT/PE would be Heparin drip/Lovenox, not...
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    Feeling bad because I didn't "go with my gut"

    MassED replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    how did she provide too much detail? Do we have a location, or name of facility? I think she has been pretty
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    taking time off after 1st year..children?

    MassED replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    try part-time or PRN. Find a sitter or home daycare that could give a discount for two in daycare. Work around your spouse's schedule, etc. Lots of ways. I work on weekends, to avoid daycare...
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    School Nurse Job Interview

    MassED replied to evangpate's topic in Emergency

    I completely agree. Find a nursing environment that best suits your personality. It is nice to have options - I know I won't be able to do this kind of nursing forever, nor would I want
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    School Nurse Job Interview

    MassED replied to evangpate's topic in Emergency

    where I sub - there aren't huge issues - a few Diabetics, a child with CF, but nothing major (as to my definition of "major." Not to diminish any school nurse out there, but I knew someone would get...
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    I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

    MassED replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    well said. Nursing is all about coping when the poop hits the fan... the rest is gravy. Taking a good long look at why you came into the profession, what you are doing right (and wrong) can really...
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    Feeling bad because I didn't "go with my gut"

    MassED replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that the MD was given the wrong info - at least a partial truth, of which the MD would ultimately be held accountable. The nurse is to give the MD accurate information - the OP could have...
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    Feeling bad because I didn't "go with my gut"

    MassED replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    Coumadin is not the first line treatment for new
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    Nursing Advice

    MassED replied to newbieAHN's topic in Florida Nursing

    ah, I see you must be in the same bracket as your friend....
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    I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

    MassED replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to see your PCP and get a referral to a
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    Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    MassED replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I've heard this debate - why would an APN not just go to med school, if that was the case? Would they be called "Nurse, Doctor?"
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    How do you

    MassED replied to prmenrs's topic in Home Health

    I have no clue - hope someone can post something helpful. I just read this and had to point out how many patients I've seen in the ER from tripping and falling over oxygen tubing at home! Be careful,...
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    Lovenox question.

    MassED replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if it's a nursing home where this occurred and no pharmacy on
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    Lovenox question.

    MassED replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Those EGO's! If someone asks me a question and I don't know, nursing has taught me to say "I don't know the answer to that, but I'd love to know - I'll help you find the answer!" I hate...
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    Just Got the Call

    MassED replied to firefiter61's topic in Government, Military

    what is COT? Like Officer's candidate
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    Feeling bad because I didn't "go with my gut"

    MassED replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    3 L of oxygen just might get that COPD'er up to 80%, where they might live, you never know. A face mask might've been good for a short bit, but likely the NC oxygen would have been just