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  1. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Opinions don't bother me. It's the Internet. Completely anonymous. Nothing to be offended

  2. MSN with the most versatility

    Ruger8mm replied to NurseIndependa's topic in General Nursing

    I've been exploring this option as well. I'm leaning towards MSN in Management as I could still be on the floor nursing with that

  3. What do you learn/do in Home Care?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Home Health

    Not sure. Just starting to explore the option of there are no floor nursing options available around here. I did not know that. Up here I know the Home Care places are always in dire need. How could...

  4. Interview Attire

    Ruger8mm replied to combinate's topic in General Nursing

    Long sleeve and tie. I personally vote for a full

  5. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Learning opportunity. Everything is a learning opportunity. Even discussing things on

  6. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yep, just taken out of context due to the net. I chose my words poorly. No worries, happens a

  7. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So just out of pure curiosity.......where is the line between being proud of yourself and being arrogant? For or the record I am excited to be a subordinate and have someone with experience and skills...

  8. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks Imenid. I am an ADN. I'm holding out for a job so the facility can pay for my BSN or MSN. I've already got a bachelors degree (and two professional associates) and have no desire to pay for...

  9. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Do my posts really stink of

  10. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, up here they hire EMT-B as ER Techs. An ER Tech does triage, CNA type stuff, CPR (compressors), assist with procedures, etc. It's an outstanding opportunity to assist in procedures and witness...

  11. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes I am aware of what comes into the ED "Here I Stand". I spent two years triaging patients that walked in the door including slivers and runny

  12. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm going to have to disagree OCNRN. I haven't bragged about anything or said how great I was. I look forward to making mistakes and learning from them. I look forward to not being the most skilled...

  13. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks for the advice King. The world is a competition and one can get too wrapped up in

  14. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Awesome post OceanPacific.

  15. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Alright, maybe not sub-par. They did pass the NCLEX. I know I (and others) were better candidates. Their grades throughout the program indicated it. Also their coworkers who I know as well (as they...

  16. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm worried about this because I've been beat out by a couple of sub-par nurses (who graduated with me) for some rural hospital floor positions. Rumor has it those nurses beat me out because the...

  17. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I hear you on the ICU. That's not a desire of mine either. Again, to slow. However it would be good experience for the

  18. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes CCRN requires two years of ICU experience to be certified. But one can still attend the classes and learn something prior to the two year requirement. I'm an EMT also so I would think TNCC would...

  19. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Up here they all require 1 year of Med/Surg/Peds prior to ED or ICU. I've talked with the ED and ICU hiring managers and they are sticking firm to this. However they did say they were excited to see...

  20. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Passed the NCLEX on May 2nd,

  21. This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    Ruger8mm replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that it can take 24-48 hours for creatnine levels to drop after an injury to the kidney, even if the kidney is actively recovering. For example a friend had her creatnine level creep up...

  22. What is your dream unit?

    Ruger8mm replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    What: Flight Nurse. Critical Care Helicopter. Why: I love high stress situations and they have a ton of time

  23. Is ADN sufficient to ba trauma RN?

    Ruger8mm replied to lena04's topic in General Nursing

    Now that's funny. I guess I used management and leadership

  24. Elephant in the China Shop

    Ruger8mm replied to hcworker's topic in General Nursing

    It's just the human body. No big deal. As an echocardiographer I've been performing arguably intimate procedures on ladies for 16 years. It hasn't been anything special for a long long time. I'm so...

  25. 12 hour shift question

    Ruger8mm replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious what's so different about nursing. I used to work 4 or 5 16 hour shifts in construction and landscaping. I know many construction guys work like that. As an echocardiographer I've...