MassED BSN, RN

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    ER Burnout

    MassED replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

    find a new ED to work in - it'll help change your attitude and your perspective. I felt that way in my last job - and moving to a new area, with a large ED, with plenty of staff and variety of...
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    Scan medications in the ER using Meditech and T-system

    MassED replied to scaredofshots's topic in Emergency

    all I've ever used is Pyxis - can't imagine not being able to over ride for those meds you need right then... Benadryl, Solu Medrol, Ativan, Haldol, Cardizem, Dig, etc.... You must have access - I...
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    Ill try this here since Im getting no replies...

    MassED replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    watch out for that - sounds like that inpt psych unit has more urgent openings that they want you to
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    Ill try this here since Im getting no replies...

    MassED replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think of recruiters like salesmen or women - they're just trying to get you to buy a car. Don't believe most of what they say - the managers will have the information you want, not them. Most...
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    Diaper changes on special needs students

    MassED replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    ???? I don't understand the
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    Anyone heard anything about no more masters degrees?

    MassED replied to quetepye's topic in Advanced Practice

    well then I guess more "would be" nurses might go to medical school - probably would be the same effort as getting your doctorate in nursing. I haven't heard this, but without knowing any more...
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    Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    MassED replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    wow. Time to find a new job if you don't have the necessities for basic
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    Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    MassED replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    absolutely wear it - I know nurses who don't use PPE for a variety of things, which is just stupid. It's about being responsible for yourself and
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    Ill try this here since Im getting no replies...

    MassED replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    exactly. Recruiters within HR will shop your app/resume around to the managers most in need. Don't be taken for a
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    Why do RNs get paid so similar to NPs?

    MassED replied to foreverLaur's topic in General Nursing

    depends on region, location (office, hospital, etc), specialty, hours, obligation to weekends... so many things. NP's and RN's (though it sounds as though you are referring to ADN trained nurses)...
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    Ill try this here since Im getting no replies...

    MassED replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    did you find out the contact of who that manager forwarded your app/resume to? That might help. Contact that person, if you have their contact info. Leave a message, send an email, etc... just to...
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    Scan medications in the ER using Meditech and T-system

    MassED replied to scaredofshots's topic in Emergency

    we're starting next month.... grrrrrr.... what a stupid concept in the ER. Time, equipment error/malfunction, dead batteries... it's bad enough with the IV pumps, or lattice for printing lab labels,...
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    Need help calculating flow rate

    MassED replied to pmjm94's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://accd.edu/sac/nursing/math/ivprob.html
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    Baby Deaths

    MassED replied to LLLLiiiFFEsaveer's topic in Emergency

    that right there is why I don't prefer to deal with Pediatrics. That right there. Parents, families... they have to live without that child... the baby/child had all that medicine could offer, but...
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    Baby Deaths

    MassED replied to LLLLiiiFFEsaveer's topic in Emergency

    that stinks. =( MadTV usually helps to distract... maybe you'll fall asleep while some comedy is
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    Nursing intervention for schizophrenic patient having sex?

    MassED replied to robinslapsRN's topic in Psychiatric

    yes.
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    Nursing intervention for schizophrenic patient having sex?

    MassED replied to robinslapsRN's topic in Psychiatric

    that is an interesting question.... I would imagine if it's in a hospital, they would need to know what is appropriate and what is not.... they don't "need" to satisfy a physiologic need for sex any...
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    Things you'd like to say to your fellow classmates

    MassED replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    BUT... I do understand the anger and frustration in such a high stress state as nursing school. It stinks, but it'll be done soon. Adding drama, gossip, and general high school stuff doesn't help...
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    Things you'd like to say to your fellow classmates

    MassED replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    wow. I would suggest you ignore those that bother you - nursing is a rough environment and there are many "heifers" you are going to encounter. Better to learn now that there are some battles left...
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    Need Experienced Nurses advice/thoughts...Im on the fence!

    MassED replied to nickynoodles's topic in New York Nursing

    not living in NY, I can't say about the job prospects... depending on the age of your child and what kind of nursing school you'll be in, you might have hours that mimic your child's school hours....
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    Need advice, opinions,

    MassED replied to lilhannah's topic in Nursing Career

    the one that you really want, that is stringing you along, I'd move on. If they call you after you have found another position, well you can always leave that place if the money/shift/time is right....
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    Hanging onto an extremely thin line right now.

    MassED replied to nneokill175's topic in General Students

    fear is the best motivator. I had fellow students quit - 5 in one week! There were a few who failed the math tests. That is quite stressful. I promise you that once nursing school is over, it's a huge...
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    Hanging onto an extremely thin line right now.

    MassED replied to nneokill175's topic in General Students

    I guess her hounding me made me want to do better, because I felt like she was such an idiot. An idiot with all the power. That motivated
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    Problems you believe a deaf RN might run into

    MassED replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    that is awesome - you will have an understanding with that population, clearly an advantage! You seem to have a clear vision.
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    Hanging onto an extremely thin line right now.

    MassED replied to nneokill175's topic in General Students

    through nursing school, I had the director on my tail and my care plans, though reviewed as "good" by other instructors, were never good enough. She told me that "I was hanging by a thread from...