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  1. Which nursing specialty has the most autonomy/independence? Apart from nursing practioner

    enkwanta replied to Zyrv's topic in Nurses Rock

    That is scary. I sometimes cover my school which is elementary and one other, an high school. I will just be running back and forth for emergencies. Also, it becomes quite stressful because one does...

  2. First Interview... HELP!!!

    enkwanta replied to krazykat48's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I really like your quotes. "The sky is the limit" is not new but others are strong hits. I am currently experiencing some brick wall in my PhD journey. Truly, I am seeing how badly I need to complete...

  3. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    enkwanta replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Good to vent. However, where is your statistics? You should be able to backup all those statements (allegations) with stats. For e.g., nurses salary going down, there is no shortage in nursing. I have...

  4. Really need your suggestions

    enkwanta replied to ixavm's topic in International Nursing

    Follow your heart. If you think financially is where you are at now, then continue as a secretary but if you really have a passion for nursing it does not matter. I work as a school nurse and paid...

  5. Starting a cna program

    enkwanta replied to student81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    These are great ideas. I hope to complete my doctorate in Health Care Administration this year and thinking of doing some things on my own. Some one did suggest to me to try a CNA program but I have...

  6. First Interview... HELP!!!

    enkwanta replied to krazykat48's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Be prepared to talk about yourself. Why you think you are the best fit for that job. What you will bring to the table. They are not so interested in what you have done in the previous...

  7. USA DNP - anyone applying for fall 2015?

    enkwanta replied to 2015's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am proud if you all for being motivated and motivating others. Great! We know that the demand for health care is never as great because of the baby boomers and now the Affordable Care Act. I believe...

  8. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    enkwanta replied to Kittery's topic in School

    Great suggestion! I can attest to your statement concerning getting lice at school. That kind of gotten old. Usually, some of these parents/guardians would demand that the entire class be checked and...

  9. Online Nursing Jobs

    enkwanta replied to KYERNURSE's topic in Quality Improvement

    I am an

  10. Managing Time on DAYS OFF

    enkwanta replied to RN-spired's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Agree lots of things to do. I usually make a list and then list them again by priority. However, most time I never exhaust my

  11. The Snow Day Thread!

    enkwanta replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Don't like snow days because we have to work them back in our school district. Only good thing is that you have an option to choose which day you go to work to pay back for snow

  12. Things You Need To Know To Be A Nurse...

    enkwanta replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Some patients will sit on the call light all night because they are afraid not necessarily need any care. Go in and fluff the pillow and offer a glass of water. Simple things do

  13. Things You Need To Know To Be A Nurse...

    enkwanta replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You must have a very strong stomach, tough enough to perform a code blue on your very own patient. No crying in an emergency because nursing is not for the faint

  14. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    enkwanta replied to Kittery's topic in School

    Thanks for laying out in detail the role of school nurses. Hopefully some individuals will be enlightened and their concepts about school nursing will change. We do a great deal that go

  15. What's your relationship with school counselor?

    enkwanta replied to thebodyshop's topic in School

    I get along very well with the counselor. We work as a collaborative team. I am comfortable asking questions and she is comfortable to approach me as well. We are there for one reason and that is the...

  16. Online Nursing Jobs

    enkwanta replied to KYERNURSE's topic in Quality Improvement

    Many companies are employing nurses who work from home particularly in various aspects of case management and UM. The only drawback is that occasionally one will need to go onsite or attend periodic...

  17. What do YOU do with your old scrubs?

    enkwanta replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Old scrubs are faded and appear tacky. I think they should be thrown

  18. Giving meds early/late

    enkwanta replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    One may need to use discretion depending on the type of medication and how this was ordered by the physician. For example should not be a problem or medicines ordered once per day. However, time...

  19. Do nurses eat their young?

    enkwanta replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not only do nurses eat their young but there is growing concern that a number of newly graduated nurses leave the profession or change jobs because of a lack of effective peer mentoring support. I am...

  20. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    enkwanta replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I do not see a problem with your chosen hair style as long it is clean and neat and not too over bearing. That is your hair, and you do not have to straighten it if you chose not to. Appearance count...

  21. What Do School Nurses Do?

    enkwanta posted a topic in School

    As a school nurse, one never can predict how your day will go neither can you predict what happens from one moment to the next. Your day may begin in the parking lot when the first parent or student...

  22. MPH,BSN, RN. UT TEXAS & UTMB Galveston

    enkwanta posted a topic in School

    I have been a school nurse for the past seven years but I have worked in other areas and specialties prior to this current job. I work at an elementary school with approximately 700 lovely students....