Oceanpacific

Oceanpacific

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  1. RNs: Would you feel comfortable training in and injecting Botox and other fillers?

    Oceanpacific replied to Buggus's topic in General Nursing

    I have a good friend who is semi-retired and she does aesthetic nursing and just loves it. Be careful. Be sure there is a medical director who is actually involved in the business and that your...

  2. Should I just go with this expensive college?

    Oceanpacific replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    I had a little trouble following your post. Your cost will be $27,000 per year for how many years? If you can complete an RN program and have less than $50,000 in debt, then I think it is worth it....

  3. Why do hospitals continue use the incentive spirometer?

    Oceanpacific replied to felixis12's topic in General Nursing

    I could believe that many people don't use the IS and therefore it may SEEM like IS is not effective. However I think a study of people who actually use the IS and can demonstrate their compliance...

  4. New grad nurse at Alzheimer's facility - Scared to lose my license!

    Oceanpacific replied to ILNurse728's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that 25 dementia patients would be too much. Your orientation period is not sufficient by a long shot. You need a preceptor for your first several weeks (at least) of practice. They need...

  5. Moving from Florida to Maine...have some general questions.

    Oceanpacific replied to ctweed's topic in General Nursing

    On and off, I have spent about 20 years of my 33 year nursing career in Maine. My positions in Maine have not been inpatient--I've done homeless health, public health, maternal child home visiting,...

  6. Current salaries in San Francisco, 2015

    Oceanpacific replied to Cb4548's topic in General Nursing

    Salary: Registered Nurse in San Francisco, CA |

  7. Did I screw myself out of this job??

    Oceanpacific replied to nurselia's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that. Here's a suggestion that involves less than an hour of your time. I would send them a politely worded short letter that clarifies the situation and asks to be placed with your...

  8. therapeutic communication and giving hope?

    Oceanpacific replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    There is a context to everything. I had a pregnant maternal child health patient who I saw for home visits. She was severely mentally ill. One day she told me she had beaten up her kitten for...

  9. Failed NCLEX, should I become a CNA?

    Oceanpacific replied to stephjane's topic in General Nursing

    Full stop. There could be many reasons why you fail NCLEX and lack of nursing knowledge may not be the reason. I think you have invested so much in courses and studied and fretted so much that you...

  10. Sexual Comment from Boss???

    Oceanpacific replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    Next time he tells you that you're sweet, laugh out loud and say,"Me sweet? No way. I've been bustin' balls since I was a toddler." Then just go on about your business. I'll bet the sugar comments...

  11. Did I screw myself out of this job??

    Oceanpacific replied to nurselia's topic in General Nursing

    Ask the reference with the same IP address if she would be willing put in writing what happened. That you did work for her, that she is a family friend, and that she completed the reference on your...

  12. lpn with a bhsa hitting a glass ceiling

    Oceanpacific replied to lpn2him's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have already found the solution. Getting a BSN will put you in a much better position to get into risk

  13. Moving to San Diego.

    Oceanpacific replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, Will you be staying with your folks in San Diego? That would be a great way to save money and see if you like it there. I have only visited, but I loved

  14. Need advice from nurses. Accelerated BSN, RN, or LPN program...which would you do??

    Oceanpacific replied to AlleycatLady's topic in General Students

    The advice I'm giving isn't what you were looking for. Get your RN and then work as a nurse for a year or two. If being an NP still appeals to you, then go for it. RNs can work in an enormous variety...

  15. Is there a legal way to donate unexpired costly medication?

    Oceanpacific replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    While a lovely gesture, as it is a less than one month supply of meds, it is probably the best use of everyone's time just to safely dispose of the

  16. Denied R.N. License after NCLEX

    Oceanpacific replied to Erational's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Erational, I know it is unbelievably frustrating to have made an achievement such as getting your RN and just when you are feeling great about your accomplishments; you have hit a snag. You can make...

  17. Denied R.N. License after NCLEX

    Oceanpacific replied to Erational's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If your license problem in another state involved drug diversion or substance abuse you may have some license restrictions as an RN. All the state boards have access to each other's information....

  18. Is there a legal way to donate unexpired costly medication?

    Oceanpacific replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    If you were given the meds for a needle stick you probably got them for free, I hope. Though it is wasteful, pharmacies should not take back meds even if they are in the manufacturer's original...

  19. Nervous about lancet poking?

    Oceanpacific replied to angelsite2850's topic in General Nursing

    Was the ED at the same facility? If so, they should have looked up the source patient's hepatitis and HIV status if known. If not known, they should ask the patient for permission to do those tests....

  20. Why do nurses delegate with a power trip?

    Oceanpacific replied to CrzyNrsBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't look at the world in the same black and white categories. Are all CNAs abused? No. Do all RNs abuse CNAs? No. Are the ED techs working in a more expanded role than CNAs? Yes....

  21. What does the red notification box mean?

    Oceanpacific posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am this stupid. At the top of the screen is a read square box with a number in it next to my name. What does this mean? It seems to have no association with "likes" or personal

  22. cleveland clinic pay grade

    Oceanpacific replied to financial's topic in General Nursing

    Have you moved into a nursing career? Otherwise we can't help

  23. Ex Employer Harassing Me and My New Employer

    Oceanpacific replied to sonotguilty's topic in General Nursing

    I would need to know more about this situation , but what little I have heard has all my alarm bells going off. Nothing that is happening here is in the best interest of these hospice patients and...

  24. Can I be rehired?

    Oceanpacific replied to sunkistisawesom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the minority opinion here . It sounds to me like you were given a very poor orientation. Hello, the surgeon should have known about the patient's MRSA infection. Palming that responsibility off...

  25. What does the red notification box mean?

    Oceanpacific replied to Oceanpacific's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch! Below the belt. Er, I mean the comment not the back