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Thought BSN, RN

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  1. Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    Thought replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if the manager told only you, so that it's between just the two of you. If that's the case...could it be the manager's way of testing you to see if you're trustworthy? I hate to suggest...

  2. The sloppy image of nurses today

    Thought replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hair is up for hygienic reasons. Would you like C-Diff covered hair when you're wiping your incontinent patient in the bed? Or have your patient's blood in your hair, or get your hair in your...

  3. No babies for this NICU nurse

    Thought replied to angrykitten's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    One day back when I was waitressing, I had a customer asking me the same. Her: "Do you have any kids?" Me: "No, not yet." Her: "Why not?" Me: "I wanted to finish my schooling, pay off my student...

  4. Laredo Medical Center

    Thought replied to Thought's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all very much again for providing me insight about the area. In addition to a few things that was said during my talks with the facility (not salary or the like), your insight helped me with...

  5. Laredo Medical Center

    Thought posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I was wondering if anyone has worked recently at Laredo Medical Center, or is currently working there. What has your experience been like? What do you think of the hospital? What is the...

  6. Win $100! June 2015 Caption Contest

    Thought replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Let's flip a coin for the code

  7. Reasons patients turn on their call light

    Thought replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1. Pt calls (and also walks out of the room to find us) to say we need to look at his stool...20 times. It was regular. 2. Pt's husband leaves, so pt is constantly ringing the call bell as soon as she...

  8. The Patient's "Guests"

    Thought replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    1. (When I worked at a nursing home as a CNA) The family who puts their loved one in a nursing home but harps on the staff to make sure their loved one is taken care of to their standards, the...

  9. Laredo Medical Center

    Thought replied to Thought's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Anna! Thank you very much for your insight and providing statistics! I took a look at the crime stats, and it's much higher than the US average. From your statistic regarding the median income...

  10. Laredo Medical Center

    Thought replied to Thought's topic in General Nursing

    Hello TheCommuter! I'm not bilingual. I took a few years of Spanish several years ago and am rather rusty, but would like to re-learn Spanish and become bilingual. I would be in the OR, but would...

  11. Laredo Medical Center

    Thought replied to Thought's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Kyrshamarks! Thank you very much for your insight about Laredo. I was wondering if there would be high crime and drug trafficking with it being at the border. Thank you also for info regarding the...

  12. Hilarious Conversation with a Patient

    Thought replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Although I didn't personally have this conversation, I thought it was too funny not to share. Several years ago, I worked as a CNA at a LTC/rehab facility. I was assigned to LTC and was standing at...

  13. Verbal Contract

    Thought replied to cincin1222's topic in Travel

    I just talked to a good friend of mine, a retired travel nurse who had the same problem many years ago. She says it's a bluff to pull you in. A verbal contract is only that, but a written and signed...

  14. Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

    Thought replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    As a new/old grad having difficulty finding a job, I'd be thrilled and honored to have such a dedicated and compassionate preceptor. Nursing school teaches you the basics, you learn so much more...

  15. Unsupportive spouse?

    Thought replied to spierre's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Now that my internet works long enough for me to post a comment (I've been following this thread), I'll add my two cents. The description given of the OP's husband shows some red flags. At first, he...

  16. I completed my BSN today. Feel free to ask any questions

    Thought replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you so much again for answering my questions. I was taking some online courses at the school I graduated with my ADN, but want to transfer to one that doesn't break the bank more ($1440+ for a 3...

  17. I completed my BSN today. Feel free to ask any questions

    Thought replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    First, I'd like to say congratulations on your big accomplishment!! Have fun, relax, and celebrate your achievement! :) Several questions came to mind. I'm not sure if they all can be answered, but...

  18. Stories of the pre-vaccine days

    Thought replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I broke out in chickenpox when my mom was in labor with my brother. I was 1.5 years old, and the vaccine didn't come out until a few years later. Mom said I came to her covered head to toe saying, "I...

  19. Paying student loans

    Thought replied to wanna b's topic in School, College Programs

    Fifty units in just over three months?! Wow, that's wonderful! Yeah I can understand. Getting an education isn't cheap, but I was so shocked to hear how much WGU is in comparison to paying by credit...

  20. Paying student loans

    Thought replied to wanna b's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you so much for taking the time to answer all of my questions! My biggest concern was investing the time and finances into getting a degree, only to find out later it wasn't accredited. Thank...

  21. Paying student loans

    Thought replied to wanna b's topic in School, College Programs

    That is wonderful to hear! I'm glad they were generous transferring your credits. I hope you don't mind me asking some more questions! This may sound like a silly question, is WGU accredited? Will...

  22. Malpractice Insurance

    Thought posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I hope everyone is having a beautiful weekend! I wanted to post a few questions I have been wondering. When you first started as a new grad, did you carry malpractice insurance? If so, for how...

  23. Paying student loans

    Thought replied to wanna b's topic in School, College Programs

    Wow, this definitely sounds like something I need to look into. The online RN-BSN program at my school is over $6,000 a semester, not including books. Would you by chance know if they'll accept...

  24. Malpractice Insurance

    Thought replied to Thought's topic in General Nursing

    I'll go and take a look at those links. Thank you all so much, and have a wonderful remainder of your weekend!

  25. New grads and Social Media

    Thought replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Students

    Very good advice! Social media allows others to take a closer look at you- your thoughts, hobbies, etc. It's important to refrain from making negative, angry, unprofessional posts that could...