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  1. Do you moonlight somewhere other than your FT position?

    showbizrn replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    why not? i work full-time in psych inpatient/acute care. i love to teach so i moonlight as a nurse educator & adjunct clinical instructor. i love it!!!! follow your heart and your

  2. Two Jobs and or passions.

    showbizrn replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah: NURSING + SHOWBIZ = SHOWBIZRN :lol2: Need I say more?

  3. is it ok if i write on somebody else's nursing notes and then she/he would sign it?

    showbizrn replied to pennylane18's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    your friend has to write her own notes. you can't correct what's already done. just don't repeat it. i'd hate to see or hear about this in

  4. Psych. RNs

    showbizrn replied to lion09's topic in Psychiatric

    in my professional opinion i don't advocate new grads working alone on any unit in any specialty. it's unsafe for the rn and the patients! lives and your license are at risk! professional...

  5. What's your personality like?

    showbizrn replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah: rejoice in having chosen a profession that you can really make-a-difference in someone's life (or dignity of dying). we are not all the same--- not in size, shape, form or personality....

  6. Why so much competition between nurses?

    showbizrn replied to MrsCrypes's topic in General Nursing

    experience + professionalism go hand-in-hand. sure credentials matter--- but credentials ain't the end-all be-it-all. not in nursing or any career for that matter. just

  7. Most Economical way to get your Masters?

    showbizrn replied to ILoveCats5's topic in General Students

    your question is the most economical way to get your masters. well... if the least amount of time costs the least amount ot money your best choice would be the bridge programs. (i.e., lpn to rn,...

  8. Gift for Preceptor?

    showbizrn replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    thank you card and an outstanding evaluation are the best aprrecation gifts a precepttor, educator, instructor can

  9. Top 15 Reasons NOT to go into Nursing

    showbizrn replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    wow... if i had that many (15) reasons not to enter nursing, i wouldn't have bothered to enter or to practice nursing in the first place. hey, a pet peeve here or there or a few serious issues...

  10. Nursing Certifications Question

    showbizrn replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    you need 2 - 3 years in a recognized nursing specialty. check out the ancc (american nurses' credentialing center) website for the list of nursing specialties that ana provides the exams. bottotm...

  11. is nursing fun for you?

    showbizrn replied to princess007's topic in General Nursing

    let's get the record straight not twisted! it depends on your job! nursing is fun for me because i make it fun--- i smile, tell jokes and present a smiling, upbeat demeanor--- it helps me feel...

  12. Any Clinical Teachers Out There?

    showbizrn replied to Destiny12's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    most of us who have been teaching love it. how do you know if it's right for you? first acknowlege your fears and anxieties and replace them with upbeat optimism ("i'm having fun! i'm doing a good...

  13. Creating Continuing Education Courses (CEUs)

    showbizrn replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    :)I've created and taught New York State Nurses Association approved continuing education courses which taught Rns how to perform in teaching videos, public service announcements and commercials that...

  14. LEAVE NURSES ALONE!!!

    showbizrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our facility is scheduled for an unannounced inspection. Sooo... The non-MD, non-RN administrators put on the white gloves and start hen-pecking at what Nurses aren't doing, critiquing in areas of...

  15. LEAVE NURSES ALONE!!!

    showbizrn replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    :nurse:I have no issues with lay people's feedback on environmental issues, customer service and doumentation requirements from healthcare insurance companies. NO layperson should be giving...

  16. Why is there no medical terminology class for the RN program? Among others.

    showbizrn replied to amanda1266's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some nursing programs (like mine) expect the students to learn the medical terminology along-the-way (i.e., during clinical). I would advocate a 1 - 2 credit course as a

  17. Nurses: Struggle or great?

    showbizrn replied to CaraGrace's topic in General Nursing

    Struggle or Great? In any PROFESSION you have greatness AND struggle. Shadow a nurse and volunteer at a healthcare facility before you decide to enter nursing. Like my colleagues have stated you have...

  18. A&O - orientated or oriented?

    showbizrn replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    according to webster, the verbs orient and orientate are

  19. Is Psych Nursing Easy?

    showbizrn replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    yes. psych nursing is easier in respect to the physical demands of the specialty (exception: geropsychiatry) op----please note: i love what i do as a psychiatric/mental health nurse that practices on...

  20. Time for a Title Change

    showbizrn replied to breastfeed's topic in General Nursing

    You stated that the title nurse is "archaic, irrelevant ant inaccurare." Yet the American Nurses Association (mind you, is the professional organization of nursing in the United States---where I...

  21. When the tables are turned (nurse on the receiving end of care, acted like a fool)

    showbizrn replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    [color=deepskyblue]i hate needles! hey, you, we, are all human. that's how it goes--- for nurses, doctors,

  22. What Is The Least Stressful Nursing Specialty?

    showbizrn replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Entertainment Industry Nursing. In my experience: The RN/ Actor: RN playing the role of A RN in film, TV, and theater. The catch: to be connected in order to audition and be cast in the role of a...

  23. Ideals vs Reality for the Aspiring Nurse

    showbizrn replied to Peige's topic in General Nursing

    professional nursing requires providing care to patients regardless of race, religion, circumstance, age, etc, etc, etc... meaning you may not like a patient's behavior but you better provide the...

  24. Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    showbizrn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    of course. a better nurse at self-reflecting information-sharing and learning from colleagues' feedback. thank

  25. Psych Certification -a bit disappointing

    showbizrn replied to Billikin's topic in Psychiatric

    congratulations! unfortunately, your facility won't support your endeavor:crying2:. anyway, the investment in maintaining your credential is worth it! it gives a "boost" to your resume and keeps...