Woodenpug

Woodenpug BSN

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  1. Maybe it's just me?

    Woodenpug replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you've considered that you may benefit from a depression screening. Three years and still no job satisfaction could be a symptom and not a "bad

  2. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    Woodenpug replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "I don't see increasing the number of BSN programs (or making RN nursing all-BSN entry) resolving this. We have got to pull together to improve working conditions, staffing ratios and other problems,...

  3. L&D positions for new grads?

    Woodenpug replied to Woodenpug's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thank you. I have some hope. I do have a few years experience in acute care. I understand what you mean. The toughest parts are those basic skills. I hope that the difference between RN and LVN...

  4. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    Woodenpug replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    No. Nursing is a calling. If it's just a job, do something else. No we're not angels or God gifted.....but we make a difference. Sorry u do not get ur props. Too bad! And be realistic. With...

  5. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    Woodenpug replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh....Can't we all jus get along. lol. Yes and no. We get stuff and small appreciation. But remember the time you made a difference? Come on, more than once, you held that dying patient's hand;...

  6. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    Woodenpug replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "Do you really want every nurse to qualify for the jobs that only you qualify for now?" Yes! though I have a few months to graduation. One problem with a mixed force is that BSN's are sometimes...

  7. Obtaining an LVN license

    Woodenpug replied to socalpca's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    After completing semester six of our nursing program, we are able to apply to the LVN board. Rules vary from state to state. If you contact your school they should be able to help you. You may not...

  8. What do you think of JCAHO?

    Woodenpug replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Joint commission is primarily funded by the AMA and the AHA. They often seem very behind the times. The ban on non-black pens is one example. Black pens were required because copy machines did not...

  9. Am I wrong???

    Woodenpug replied to vangar's topic in General Nursing

    In the spirit of "If you can't beat them..." I like some of the ideas in this book: Sullivan, E. (2004). Becoming Influential. New Jersey: Pearson Education,

  10. first 2 days of clinicals eye opener :(

    Woodenpug replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    :welcome: It's kinda like when you hear a baby's first cries. "Kid, it gets worse from now on." The highs are worth all the crying. It feels so good when you make the right call; provide that...

  11. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    Woodenpug replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you. I still feel it's unnecessary. Probably useful. Of course, they once felt that classical Latin was necessary to a well rounded education. I agree with the concept of BSN as entry...

  12. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    Woodenpug replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Mandating BSN as the entry level to nursing simply will not work. If we want more BSN's we should work on facilitating the transition to BSN. ADN to BSN requires three semesters of core nursing...

  13. New LPN moving to CA (Concerned!)

    Woodenpug replied to Specialk79's topic in California Nursing

    No offense intended, it was just an idea. The job market for hospital lvn's in the sf bay area is not very good at this time. If I wanted to work at another hospital, I would reinstate my CNA. And...

  14. New LPN moving to CA (Concerned!)

    Woodenpug replied to Specialk79's topic in California Nursing

    I think you may be better off going lvn to bsn. The lottery system is mostly only found in adn programs. Transfer your CNA to California. After an average of six months, you will be able to apply...

  15. Homan's Sign: Useful or Useless? What's your opinion?

    Woodenpug replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just to elaborate on my other. I agree that homan's sign is useless and could endanger the patient. I found a journal article dated 1960, which stated the same. I don't know why we nurses hang on...

  16. alternate ways of treating borderline personality disorder

    Woodenpug replied to hsieh's topic in Psychiatric

    I believe that current treatment modalities work. Each point of discharge leaves the patient improved as compared to admit. The gap seems to be between sub-acute/long term care and the community....

  17. All nurses into supervisors ?

    Woodenpug replied to mark hamel's topic in California Nursing

    We need one union contract. Similiar to the trades. If you want a nurse with X years experience, you go to the union hall. Otherwise, this could be a blessing in disguise. The unions are...

  18. Vet tech calling herself RN

    Woodenpug replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    I think that if the op treats this matter with the seriousness it requires, she may do more harm than good. The vet will probably go to a coding system as mentioned in an earlier post. Her calm...

  19. Pet Peeves

    Woodenpug replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse on the previous shift using tape (opaque over the insertion site) over an I.V. instead of d/cing it. I would prefer they do nothing; removing the tape to discover a bad I.V. takes twice the...

  20. New Meaning for LPN and RN (not a debate)

    Woodenpug replied to NurCrystal22's topic in LPN to RN

    Amen. A famous western philosopher said "A house divided can not stand." Besides I never hear my title after my name (lvn/sn) they usually say something else. btw, I've heard sn stands for silly...

  21. funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    Woodenpug replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    Elderly female transfer from SNF. Difficult F/C insertion and well... I missed. She grinned then moaned and said in her best 'sexy' voice - been a long time since anything's been