beachynurse ASN, BSN

That is true, however, the Nurse Practice Act clearly states that the only people able to call themselves nurses are RN's and LPN's. Calling a Medical Assistant, CNA's nurses can be considered fraudulent, and can be reported to the Boards. That needs...

That is one of the things that I dislike about being a nurse, being judged. While I wouldn't do what that NP did, that is her, and her husband's business, and as consenting adults have the right to make those videos if they choose. I am not going to ...

I used to teach at a local community college, and I always told my students that the Board of Nursing is NOT your friend. If you get an invitation to visit them, it's not for lunch, and always go with an attorney. Their job is to protect the public, ...

I am an advocate for death with dignity legislation. Virginia doesn't have any such laws, but I hope that will change in the future. I believe that we have the right to choose how we live, why can't we choose how we die? I know that I certainly don't...

Another issue with students is the inability to discuss controversial topics. I do a section on ethics, and we talk about various issues and why the subject can be an ethical issue, and argue for or against the subject. Some of the topics we have cov...

I quote FERPA, "If you are over 18, or have started college, whichever comes first, their educational records belong to them". I use this as a preamble to my speech about self advocating, and I have a policy not to speak to Mom's and Dad's. If I get...

That's exactly right, and that's how I feel. I tell them in the very beginning of the first class as I go over the syllabus that by turning in assignments on time shows responsibility, something that all medical professionals have to have. Because of...

It's so surprising hearing that for elementary students. My High Schoolers do this all the time and come to the clinic and ask to take a nap. My clinic is not a lay down clinic unless you are very sick. I consider coming to school tired because of st...

I taught at a local community college and I was appalled at what the younger students expectations are in college. I had a pretty tight syllabus, no late work, or taking tests late unless there are extenuating documentable circumstances. The courses ...

I agree with the other responders as far as taking a new job when you are planning a move in the near future. However, once you do move and start looking for a job, I would try and find a new grad internship, or a job on a med surg floor. I am a huge...

I'm so sorry that you are unhappy with your career choice. But it's better to find out now, and realize that you need to find another career path. I think Nurse Beth's advice is spot on. Nursing isn't for everyone, and it's OK for you to realize it's...

That CC has no idea what can happen if you give the incorrect medication to the incorrect patient. If you cannot see the entire face, you do not have a valid proper ID. You have nothing to compare the inmates face with. It's so hard when you are mana...

I'm sorry, but I respectfully disagree. Getting married simply because she is pregnant is one of the worst decisions to make. I was not a single parent, but I do believe very strongly that a happy single parent is better than a miserable, unhappy Mom...

It sounds as if you have done a great deal of soul searching in order to come up with your decision. You must do what is best for you and your family, no matter what. If you feel that this is the best avenue to go, then I wish you nothing but the ver...

I'm thinking more mental health issues.

I tried to go in that direction once and OMG, you would have thought I asked her to check into a mental institution. She doesn't believe in therapy, but she sure believes in going to other MD's. for just about anything. It looks like the brain tumor ...

We are here primarily for the students. but we also do check out the staff, if we have time. It's students first here. If my clinic is busy, and a staff member comes in for a BP check, they have to come back later, or go somewhere after work. I do ha...

I guess their ego's are getting hurt because now Nurses can be Dr's, and so many other career paths have Doctoral degrees. Get over it......

Ooops, sorry.....

I actually have severe sleep apnea, diagnosed after a surgical procedure last year. While I was in the hospital, I was able to use both a Cpap, and a Bipap. I personally prefer the Bipap. The Cpap has a constant flow of air which was difficult for me...

I really think that this is just ridiculous. If you earn the Doctoral Degree, then you have earned the right to use the title of Dr. I think that there are significantly more important things that Georgia needs to take care of rather than this. I hav...

Once again, I don't understand why you are so argumentative and antagonistic. That is not the reason I am on this forum, to be attacked by you or anyone else. You are, as I stated before, counterproductive to what this site is all about. You do argue...

I work in Virginia, and it varies from district to district. My district will only take your years as a full time employee for experience in order to determine your salary step. If you worked per diem, or part time, that experience won't count.

A large part of what I do is chasing down parents of students with non-compliant immunization records. If you don't believe in immunizations, are you going to be able to enforce your divisions policies for non-compliance? Would you be able to exclude...