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  1. Metabolic acidosis

    beekee replied to Narendra hemu's topic in General Nursing

    So, why are you asking? Are you a student, patient, family of a patient, or

  2. How to shift into medicine

    beekee replied to Mohamed006's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nurse. I don't know the requirements for medical school. However, you will need a bachelor's degree, the MCAT, volunteer experience, a ridiculously high GPA , great references, and several...

  3. How to shift into medicine

    beekee replied to Mohamed006's topic in General Nursing

    It's possible if you go to medical school. It is not possible if you go to nursing

  4. WGU vs University of Utah for MSN

    beekee replied to Myprettykitty's topic in School, College Programs

    I did WGU's MSN in one term. So, it was less than $4k. No one cares about "name recognition" in nursing. However, there are some exceptions to that general statement. What is your end goal for this...

  5. Dirty bed sheets/RN/CNA/UAP/CP

    beekee replied to STUNUR321's topic in General Students

    Eh, just stop straightening the sheet. Problem

  6. Does LTC experience typically count as Med-Surg when applying for Med-Surg?

    beekee replied to Chadmasters's topic in General Nursing

    No. LTC, clinic and doctors' offices are not considered med surge

  7. CNE'S

    beekee replied to jacktom1's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the courses are for MDs only. You need to look for ones that are also appropriate for

  8. Stressed over job delimma

    beekee replied to tjjo's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you tell me where you work, I'll apply when you take that new job. í

  9. What's the most annoying part about taking online CEs to renew your license?

    beekee replied to argh_eigh_elle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have taken online CE's from Medscape and MyCME. Both require that you answer ridiculously easy questions at the end. If you get them wrong, you can keep answering until you get it right (Medscape)...

  10. Second Degree Accelerated BSN-Low GPA, HELP!

    beekee replied to nursing.mk's topic in General Nursing

    I had a 2.6. GPA. I didn't even bother with accelerated programs as they are generally way too competitive, even if you meet the minimum requirements (which I did not). Instead, I found a community...

  11. coworkers constantly checking your charting

    beekee replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Let it go. You can't control them, and it's consuming way too much space in your head. If you feel compelled to respond to the emails, just say "thanks" and hit send, but I probably wouldn't even...

  12. Shearing/Pressure Sores in Bariatric Patients

    beekee replied to notanumber's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you do, document all efforts to turn, interventions tried (and those refused) as well as patient

  13. Cried during interview. Did I ruin my chances?

    beekee replied to marrr123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I cried in an interview. Got tissue handed to me and everything. I got the job. So, don't fret too much. It isn't necessarily a deal

  14. Love the job, hate the logistics

    beekee replied to Guest957596's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I didn't have spoons or cups last time I worked, which isn't very unusual. One shift, I didn't have sheets. Blankets? Eh, it's about 50-50. We don't have vitals machines in the room, just a couple...

  15. Good wrist-watch w/ second hand?

    beekee replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    The cheapest plastic thing you can find. No cloth or leather or any material that can't handle being wiped down with

  16. Norco given to patient with codeine allergy

    beekee replied to aligar89's topic in Patient Medications

    Also, ask the patient what the reaction to codeine was in the

  17. Credits needed MSN

    beekee replied to pamelakrn's topic in Western Governors University

    I am doing the RN to MSN program. The whole program is 58 units. I think 33 units are MSN courses, but my count may be off. I have done 45 units so far; I just finished my first month of my second...

  18. Refusing to answer call lights

    beekee posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work overnights. As with every place these days, it's often one aide and one other nurse on my unit. One nurse I have had the displeasure of working with berates the aides every chance she gets and...

  19. best online Healthcare Admin degree

    beekee replied to 5228shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    WGU is great. It's low cost, non-profit and accredited. I did the rn to BSN in 1 term. You could then do the MBA Page Not Found | Western Governors University Or Page Not Found | Western Governors...

  20. I'm Stuck - Need to Make a Quick Decision

    beekee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    These clinicals are two days total? You work three days, go to school one day, so that leaves one day free, right? Any chance you could do these clinicals on that day? Is there anyone at your work...

  21. Transferring Bariatric

    beekee replied to joannavn's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a no lift facility. A patient refused a lift. DON called and instructed us to do a lift manually with 3 people. Patient fell on one of the three. Workers comp for months. Personally, my...

  22. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    beekee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad working in a hospital, just 4 months. I had, effectively, 4 shifts of orientation. Then, I was set loose with a full load. I work nights. I've had nights where the aide is covering for...

  23. Is it realistic to work full time and attend ADN school?

    beekee replied to Miiitchhh's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I went to a night program, so most of the students were older. There were plenty of students who had careers (not just a "job") as well as a spouse and children. Most already had bachelors degrees and...

  24. Help Me Find a Low Cost Accelerated BSN program!

    beekee replied to Eino's topic in School, College Programs

    I did a 3 semester ADN program and then did WGU for my BSN. I finished my BSN in 4 months. Total cost? Less than $15k, including tuition, books and supplies. Same end point, same amount of time, way...

  25. You're fired

    beekee replied to dburkhart's topic in General Nursing

    If you are getting fired over and over after just a couple months, there may be a huge disconnect between how you see yourself as a nurse and how others see you. I agree with the above that some...