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    Words of encouragement

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Jennybrie's topic in General Students

    I had an instructor tell me she hopes to see me interviewing at the hospital she works at when I graduate. (Did our OB clinicals there.) I am totally there, as soon as I have that RN license in
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    Whats so Hard about Nursing School and the profession?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to whipwreck82's topic in General Students

    Haha....what's the toughest part of nursing school.....having 8 months left. Feels like its gonna be
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    How to respond to mgmt combining 2 high-acuity psych units in order to cut staff

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Zoom14's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you ask for help, and you are told no, document where, what, when, how and who you spoke to in your own journal. That way you have it if you need it. "Saturday Sept, 22, 2200, we had 4 admits and...
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    Which would be better? ADN or BSN?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Reckless96's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No, the difference between the ADN and BSN is not just management classes. It builds on the ADN skills, knowledge, and incorporates management classes. The ADN's I work with, when I ask them questions...
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    LTC and loving it

    SE_BSN_RN replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I think it all depends. I was given a choice, I could to private duty, or do home visits. Now that I have a set schedule with PDN, I may call my boss back and ask to do home visits. Things like...
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    LTC and loving it

    SE_BSN_RN replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Amazing how things get "fixed" right about time the state comes in, isn't it? And, equally amazing, how everything goes back to "normal" when they leave. I had a coworker fired because she told state...
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    LTC and loving it

    SE_BSN_RN replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have often wondered the same thing, too, although I started out in LTC, it was not the place for me. I was very defensive when the ER nurses would call and say "Why did you send this person...
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    Surviving Nursing School and Marriage

    SE_BSN_RN replied to bear14's topic in General Students

    We are in almost your exact situation (without the fighting and stress...). I have 8 months left of my BSN program. We have 4 kids, hubby works 5 nights, I work 2 eves and 2 nights. First, I would...
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    NCLEX studying giving me the blues only 6 days left to practice

    SE_BSN_RN replied to tameka_8199's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do it! Let us know how things go! Are you in a state where you can get results after 48
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    ATI is different: let's talk about it.

    SE_BSN_RN replied to BlueEyedGuy's topic in General Students

    ATI is very big on ABC's and Maslow's, and safety. I can generally pick out the 2 right answers, then waste time trying to pick the BEST right answer. Don't read into the question, don't add extra...
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    Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    SE_BSN_RN replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If I find someone willing to hire me and train me in the specialty I want to be in, I would be content to be at the bedside until I retire! But "we don't hire new grads...." Your
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    Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's pretty sad. And discouraging. I am softspoken and quiet, so if you don't like that quality, you won't hire
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    Comparing A Nurses' Salary

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Wow. OK. But even the pay scales aren't what they should be. A person with less than a year experience shouldn't get paid the same as someone with 5, 10, 20 or 36 years. And, of course you wouldn't...
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    First day done. I am excited, and a little overwhelmed

    SE_BSN_RN replied to lonestar9918's topic in General Students

    I have 8 months of my BSN program left. I have been (and still am!) where you are. I remember sitting in that first class thinking (oh my gosh these next 2 years are going to go sooooo s-l-o-w! And,...
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    Not willing to do the dirty work?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to stratus93's topic in General Students

    This topic has been beaten into the ground. Of course nurses do patient care, and "wipe butts." When a LPN or RN is doing HHC or private duty, what do you think they do? If you are nurse and CNA for a...
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    Cursing in LTC

    SE_BSN_RN replied to wecan11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And always remember.....if your manager doesn't like you, they will find a way to get rid of you. Always watch your p's and q's, watch your back, watch your mouth, and stay away from the gossip. Do...
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    Comparing A Nurses' Salary

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Ah, yeah, student loans....not looking forward to that. When I started taking classes for my ADN back in 1998 they were pushing for BSN's even then. I hope my increase in salary from LPN to BSN gives...
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    Do you enjoy med surg clinicals? Vent...

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Students

    Time management and prioritizing are important to get down now. That is an extremely useful skill for later,
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    Comparing A Nurses' Salary

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    You can't even come close to comparing 6-8 weeks of CNA courses and a written/skills licensing test to the 2-4 years of a nurse, no matter ADN or BSN. No, a month of nursing experience is not a year...
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    How to become a private duty nurse in NY AND is it something for new grads?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to kelmkids3's topic in Private Duty

    It is going to be rare that you find just a peg tube case. Many times they will have peg tubes and trachs, and a lot of complex things going on. I have been an LPN in LTC for 7 years and I just...
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    Too quiet to be a PACU nurse?

    SE_BSN_RN replied to kath<3's topic in PACU

    Well, I don't have any experience in the PACU except as a patient, so I have to say she full of total you know what! Too quiet? She wants you to be loud and in their face? In the PACU?? Really??? The...
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    Cursing in LTC

    SE_BSN_RN replied to wecan11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I personally think that is a little over the top, but I agree with Commuter. We can't say what's going to happen. The most that may happen is she'll be fired for abuse. I doubt she will lose her...
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    Do you enjoy med surg clinicals? Vent...

    SE_BSN_RN replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Students

    I didn't like MS clinicals, either, and I know MS isn't for me. You shouldn't be responsible for calling the MD and pharmacy since you can't take orders. And, if you have to wait for your instructor...
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    Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    SE_BSN_RN replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    That is awesome, I am glad to hear it. That was a big move for you? I bet it was a huge culture shock! What are you doing now, still tele? They say only apply to 3, so, in order of my interests I want...
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    DFW June 2012 Internships

    SE_BSN_RN replied to txiap's topic in Texas Nursing

    Really? That's not what Baylor's website says about their residency program! Which