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  1. Novice Providers & Mortality

    knurse10 replied to BostonFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe Nurse Practitioners are more prepared for the stress of practicing as newbies? I think back to being a new nurse, having little frame of reference for clinical judgement, pathophysiology,...

  2. Did you contract anything from a patient?

    knurse10 replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Nursing

    Only from my coworkers who don't stay home when sick, and then spread their germs all over the breakroom... I've started wiping everything down before I eat lunch (along with the standard hand...

  3. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    knurse10 replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    I somewhat agree with the OP. Nursing is very romanticized, especially during nursing school. The reality is quite

  4. Any one pursuing a DNP, this fall?

    knurse10 replied to APRNGreene's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    "In 2008, 13.2 percent of the nation's registered nurses held either a master's or doctoral degree as their highest educational preparation. The current demand for master's- and doctorally prepared...

  5. Any one pursuing a DNP, this fall?

    knurse10 replied to APRNGreene's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Yes, the amount of programs has certainly increased. However, the percentage of DNP prepared nurses is very small compared to MSN, BSN, and Associates prepared nurses. I remember seeing it broken down...

  6. New at Charge, HELP!

    knurse10 replied to JcorbinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was forced into being charge. It started off as "we need someone for Saturday nights" and then it turned into an every night I work I'm charge kind of thing... Being successful at charge nurse does...

  7. Any one pursuing a DNP, this fall?

    knurse10 replied to APRNGreene's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The only reason I am considering DNP when I am done with my MSN is because I love teaching. Also, I may want to be more diverse as a nurse practitioner. For example, teaching full time or part time...

  8. Is it customary where you work to recheck BPs manually?

    knurse10 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    People with afib will can have odd readings, both high and low, that require a manual for

  9. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

    knurse10 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "Show me how to work this bed alarm so it doesn't go

  10. Really hard choice

    knurse10 replied to Nurseannieb's topic in General Nursing

    What would your dad want you to do? Also, you could always have a discussion with your manager regarding scheduling so you can have more time with your family. You may be able to have your cake and...

  11. My coworker was high and got away with it

    knurse10 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    The policy at my work when someone is suspected of being under the influence is... Employee informs the charge Charge informs the manager Manager informs nursing supervisor Employee is taken for...

  12. The Nurse at the Bedside

    knurse10 replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would love bedside nursing if my feet didn't hurt, my body wasn't sore, and the patient ratios were a little more reasonable and safe... And if I wasn't charge nurse, a role I was talked into...

  13. Math requirement for RNs?

    knurse10 replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on how you define math literacy. Setting up an equation for dosage calculations correctly shows that you are math literate. The people who can't make it this far have no place in...

  14. Dysfunctional Unit?

    knurse10 replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Attitude reflects leadership. Your leader is probably the one who needs the attitude adjustment. I think teams can be built back up over time, but it could take a while to regain trust on both sides...

  15. Dealing with a dirty old man

    knurse10 replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me wonder about the state of nursing when if given the choice, we choose getting groped over getting punched in the

  16. Charge Nurse

    knurse10 replied to nursestudent15's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit, it's more like who is willing to be charge? Everyone hates it. We have no guarantees on patient ratios. We do get a differential, but I'm not sure the stress is worth

  17. Do you think nurses get special treatment?

    knurse10 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live, side streets are not plowed. My husband flagged down a plow truck driver and said "My wife is a nurse and I don't know if she can make it to work tonight." First time my street has been...

  18. Graduation Vacation?!

    knurse10 replied to rehric00's topic in Advanced Practice

    Meh, Alaska is okay.... If you want a relaxing vacation I would pick something

  19. Are nurses actually people too???

    knurse10 replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    Ugh... I need to start taking my multivitamin, exercise, wear support hose at work, and spend more time with my husband. I think having it all together is an illusion that we strive for. I try to just...

  20. Communicating with the Elderly: 8 Tips to Improve the Conversation

    knurse10 replied to Andrei1025's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I imagine myself as an elder being very irritated reading this article. Or maybe I will appreciate my nurse/cna following tips suggested above. Only time will

  21. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    knurse10 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Someone should do a study investigating baby blues and breastfeeding experiences among new moms. I think the results would show stories similar to your own,

  22. The Perfect Work Day

    knurse10 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    My perfect work day is when I am not charge and when we order pizza

  23. What was the REAL reason you called off

    knurse10 replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I love how we have two topics circulating. One is "Preventing call ins" and the other is "What is the real reason you called off?" Mental health days are definitely needed and necessary. I also...

  24. Things LTC Nurses wish EMTs and Paramedics would understand.

    knurse10 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of demented patients who come from LTC with "altered mental status" end up having sepsis or pneumonia.... It is a valid reason to call for

  25. The Enemy... The Nurse Manager

    knurse10 replied to I.Am.A.Nurse.'s topic in Nurse Management

    I'll start by saying that the nurse manager role is most likely one of the more difficult jobs in the nursing profession. I do not wish this career on my worst enemy. That being said... There are...