journeyy

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1. Refresher Course

   journeyy replied to panda_181's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Amanda, What is a refresher nursing course? Where is it offered, how long does it

2. What Freaks You Out?

   journeyy replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Hmmm....looks like I have lots to look forward to. funniest: in nursing school one of the students assisting a resident to the BR yelled 'look out she's gonna blow!', the student came out with feces...

3. NCLEX review classes?????

   journeyy replied to Rileycat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I graduated in dec 99', took boards for the first time in feb 01' and passed! I used Kaplan Review diskettes, NSNA NCLEX-RN review, 3rd edition, and, the Mosby assesstest. Good luck to you. No, I...

4. New Grad Rates for RN's

   journeyy replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

   In B.C. 21.40/hr for new

5. If an MD shoved you...

   journeyy replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was just thinking...usually when someone is aggressive, they do it without an audience. Many hospitals have security cameras. Perhaps there is proof on tape. And, so far as what I would do? I...

6. What age do you plan to retire?

   journeyy replied to eventsnyc's topic in General Nursing

   Retire?! I'm a new grad RN at 42. I'm hoping to put in at least 20 years or

7. NURSING IN ALASKA !!

   journeyy replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

   I found an interesting nursing site designed by an Alaskan RN. His name is Kevin McFly. He offers nursing math problems each day for students, but, would probably be a wonderful source of information...

8. How do I become a CNA?

   journeyy replied to Gisele's topic in General Nursing

   In many States, long-term care facilities offer training programs for CNA's. The programs are usually OJT and involve classroom as well as clinical. I was a CNA for four years before becoming an RN....

9. BSN minimum requirement

   journeyy replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

   I worked for four years as a CNA, then two years as a mental health tech, went to nursing school and graduated with my AD, just passed the NCLEX-RN, and, will soon begin my first job as a nurse. I am...

10. BSN minimum requirement

    journeyy replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for four years as a CNA, then two years as a mental health tech, went to nursing school and graduated with my AD, just passed the NCLEX-RN, and, will soon begin my first job as a nurse. I am...

11. Washington State nurses

    journeyy replied to journeyy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am an RN relocating to Washington. I would like to communicate with other nurses from that area. thanks,

12. Washington State nurses

    journeyy posted a topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the info. I have a job lined up, just wanting to meet other nurses in the area to find out a bit about

13. Deescalating aggression

    journeyy replied to ERguru's topic in Emergency

    Hi, I was also trained in CPI. I found it to be extremely effective in the Psych/Recovery setting. This method involves verbal de-escalation and uses physical restraint as a last resort. It teaches...

14. need input from Mentors!!!

    journeyy replied to hollykate's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am a newly licensed RN. I am an American living/will be working in Canada. I haven't met many people yet. I am very interested in having some online nursing mentor/contacts, someone to help...

15. cna certification?

    journeyy replied to CGH's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Not exactly sure how it works in OK, but, it might be a really good idea to contact the OK Board of Nursing and find out. As a provider, or CNA, or whatever they choose to call you, it's always...