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  1. The 9 prerequisites for ISU

    beekee replied to Mommynursegrace's topic in General Nursing

    The 9 prerequisite course:  ENG 101 & 105 or ENG 107 - English Composition (6 credit hours)  CHEM 100/100Lab –Chemistry (4 credit hours)  COMM 101 - Intro to...

  2. Telemetry: Help with rhythm interpretation

    beekee posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I'll admit it. I'm a med/surg-telemetry nurse and I SUCK at interpreting rhythms. Help! Anyone have any resources, tips, advice to get me up to speed? I've tried some websites. However, I end...

  3. ADN Vs BSN, accepted into both?

    beekee replied to nova44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are oodles of RN to BSN programs you can do to get your BSN after your ADN. Many of these programs are totally or mostly online. You will be able to find a job with an ADN in most areas. In...

  4. What would be my primary nursing diagnosis?

    beekee replied to ShelbySilvertooth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Stop focusing on the medical diagnosis. Which part of the assessment are most concerning to a

  5. Nurse week, scavenger hunt

    beekee replied to Dskipp's topic in General Nursing

    Not to rain on your parade, but I can't think of anything I'd less like to do. When would you like me to go hunt down these people? During my non-existent break? I think it'd be bad publicity for...

  6. Advice ASAP!

    beekee replied to Paigeperfect's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Rule #1. Life is not fair. Rule #2. Never refuse a pee test. Rule #3. Get a lawyer when reported to the BON, guilty or not. See Rule

  7. Graduated 8 years ago

    beekee replied to Gumerk's topic in Nursing Career

    If the neighboring state allows you to sit for the NCLEX, I say go for it. Find a review course/book and start

  8. Am I making a big mistake?

    beekee replied to PinkAnne's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you ever worked as a nursing assistant? Before you go back to school at 59, try working as a nursing assistant to see how you like it. You will have more responsibilities as a nurse, but you'll...

  9. Dangers of teaching kids they can be boys or girls

    beekee replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    What about the Fa'afafine? Should we force them to assume the gender roles you believe are "traditional" of their sex at birth or their traditional gender roles that exist for them in their culture?...

  10. Dangers of teaching kids they can be boys or girls

    beekee replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    You should probably find a new job, preferably one that does not work with at-risk

  11. Could my criminal history be grounds to bar me from license in California

    beekee replied to Guest1063608's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What information the public (you) can see is different than what the Board of Nursing can see. Your $2 theft charge would not be public, but that doesn't mean the BON won't find it. If you lie, you...

  12. Nursing is not for me

    beekee replied to 2bnursern220's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift! (As a way to make money, pay off your loans, and have time to find something else. Or, you may find nursing is OK....school is absolutely nothing like the

  13. 3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    beekee replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all the comments yet either, but stop volunteering to help the nursing assistants. Yes, helping the nursing assistants is a very good thing, but ONLY after you get your job mastered....

  14. Help me before I turn into a career student

    beekee replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    You don't need to figure it all out now. Many people go into nursing thinking "I'll never ______" and that's exactly what they end up doing. More common, I think, is the "I want to ______" and they...

  15. Poop Protocol

    beekee replied to MrsChiefofControl's topic in General Nursing

    When assessing your patients before they fall asleep, ask them if they'd like to be woken up for bowel meds if they don't have a BM by x AM. They will most likely refuse, then you can report off that...

  16. Is switching from a Biology degree to BSN while in undergrad worth it?

    beekee replied to iopmoris's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want to go into nursing, cut your losses and switch now. Usually the science major versions of those pre-req classes are harder than the nursing versions, so hopefully you won't need to take...

  17. Keeping experienced staff!!!

    beekee replied to riden6944's topic in General Nursing

    You get a pizza party? You must work first shift. We get to clean up the pizza

  18. Expiration dates, TRT and multi-use vials

    beekee replied to Irving's topic in General Nursing

    Have him talk to the

  19. Two job offers

    beekee replied to Jjs4's topic in General Nursing

    No way I'd do paper charting and an hour 45 minute commute. Find out the turn over rate on the unit you'll be working on. One unit can be burning through nurses and another is stable as can

  20. Poor selection of plus size scrubs

    beekee replied to 5228shamrock's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm pear shaped, but I really like dickies xtreme stretch. They go up to a 5x on amazon. There are drawstring and elastic style pants as well as a couple different styles for the tops. Tons of...

  21. Work Update

    beekee replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's okay if acute care isn't for you. There is no shame in that. It doesn't mean you suck. I spent the first 2 months crying (yeah, on the floor) and repeatedly saying I wanted to quit. It was awful....

  22. Work Update

    beekee replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are new to acute care, so what you are going through is a lot like what new nurses go through when they start their first jobs. It sucks. It's HARD. You make mistakes, even though you've been a...

  23. I have a Low GPA Bachelor's Degree (2.26), and an Associates of Science(GPA 3.13) Options?

    beekee replied to Nursingiq's topic in General Students

    I went to a community college for my ADN. Most of my class had bachelor's degrees in other areas. Many of my classmates even had master's degrees. Community college is a very attractive option for...

  24. Can't find a job! No job opportunities!

    beekee replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Technically, you CAN find a job, you just don't like the options available to you. So, you can: (1) continue your education to become a RN with an ADN or BSN, depending on your area and goals; (2)...

  25. Suicide screening for all is not needed

    beekee replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    If you read the screening questions off the computer in a monotone voice, then the questions are probably not that useful. However, I look at my patients, sit next to them, and ask gently. You'd be...