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  1. Statistics class

    mago8388 posted a topic in General Students

    Anyone know of an affordable online short statistics course? I want to apply for my MSN but it's a requirement to have stats and that wasn't in my BSN program. I saw a 5 week class online at...

  2. 46 year old new nurse - Should I get a BSN?

    mago8388 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I think you've be fine as it is and if you have a MS in psychology you'd be a great asset in a psych hospital, clinic or practice. You could probably be the manager of the psych floor and make lots of...

  3. Feeling lost.

    mago8388 replied to kaygbean's topic in General Nursing

    Time to look for another job hun. Try looking for a day job. Try applying for med surg RN1 positions at a hospital, or try a medical practice or even Home Care. Looks like you need a change of pace....

  4. How Soon Can I Start Working?

    mago8388 replied to psych.nurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Was it hard to work while in NP school? Were you full time? I have a kid and Im a single mom so I need to work full time and also go to school. Dont mind doing school part time but I need to keep food...

  5. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    mago8388 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Like the pp said, its also most likely poor self esteem. I know this Doctor in my hospital that won't make eye contact when talking to you. He walks right in and he's like: can I see my patients...

  6. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    mago8388 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't address it with them. I'd go to their supervisor and bring other people that have heard it too. And I'd let the DON know that this is going on. Any respectable facility that values their...

  7. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    mago8388 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I think he's paranoid and needs a

  8. A typical day in a psych unit

    mago8388 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I just interviewed for a position in a psych unit and the unit manager seemed very particular asking me if I was able to keep up especially with paperwork since she is looking for someone who can...

  9. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    mago8388 replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    $29/year sounds great? Where can I sign up for this

  10. how would a nurse assess acute exacerbation of asthma?

    mago8388 replied to CNS2b11's topic in General Nursing

    Listen to breath sounds. Do they have wheezing? What triggers their asthma? Certain fragrances, pollen, certain chemicals, dust? Are they in any inhalers? For how long? How often do they use their...

  11. Messed up my interview

    mago8388 replied to rhkenji's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't you cardiovert when it's Vtack that's

  12. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    mago8388 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    To always check the patient before checking the machine that's

  13. What license or certificate do I need to insert and give I.V. Drugs?

    mago8388 replied to heronurse's topic in General Nursing

    RNS can insert and give IV meds. You don't need an extra certificate for that. Of course make sure you have an MD order for

  14. Do you hold drunks against their will?

    mago8388 replied to OldNurseNewRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd keep him until sober and explain this very clearly to them. It's for their safety and really, you never know what can happen or what other health issue might arise and it's all on the Healthcare...

  15. Help please! Trouble finding a job, while on Seroquel!

    mago8388 replied to EstrellaAzul's topic in General Nursing

    I work in mental health and I think if you feel under control you should be fine to work. Have you tried home health? Perhaps you should work 8 hr shifts. Not all Medical offices will exploit you and...

  16. Shoes?

    mago8388 replied to kellibri's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm planning on getting some Alegrias. They look super cute. Not sure if I should get the closed shoe or the clog that's open and sort of look like a Mary Jane but not as oppen. I think it's called...

  17. Need help on how to become an NP

    mago8388 replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Like I stated before and the previous poster stated as well. Most NP programs require at least a year of inpatient acute care experience. I'm planing on doing my Psych NP and have one year of child...

  18. New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    mago8388 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    Good luck getting your US papers. Try the Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo areas in Upstate NY. They need nurses. They have plenty of new grad internships and is close enough to Ontario to not have you...

  19. I want to quit job without giving 2 week notice, and I am at probation period.

    mago8388 replied to replica2013's topic in Nursing Career

    It always makes me mad how you can get fired during your probation for any reason without any notice but yet you have to give 2 weeks notice to the employer just to be nice even if you're on...

  20. 2 months away from my kids :(

    mago8388 replied to sashapuppy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The teenagers will be perfectly fine. The 6 year old will miss mommy for a bit but I think will also be fine. You'll be fine. Enjoy this No kid time and make the best of

  21. Graduated 7 months ago FL- still no job!

    mago8388 replied to Agriffin2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe try Texas. I've seen hospital posts that offer NPs a 10k sign on bonus like Houston Methodist Hospital. It's close enough to Florida. I'd have a talk with my ex if I was you. At the end of the...

  22. New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    mago8388 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    Try home health? There's a home health agency in Ottawa that was ready to hire me when I was there for 6 months. I think they're called Bayshore Home health. Also try small clinics, Doctors Offices,...

  23. 3M Littman classic III a decent stethoscope?

    mago8388 replied to LelahRN2be's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the Cardiology II for years and it's a great stethoscope. Going strong after all those years so it's paid itself

  24. Need help on how to become an NP

    mago8388 replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are programs that offer a fast track degree to people with degrees in other fields. To be honest. I wouldn't want to skip the early education that focuses on the basics of nursing. Patient care...

  25. Different hospital units

    mago8388 replied to emtpbill's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an IPU (intensive psych unit) but it can also mean impatient psych