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  1. Research: International Nursing Experiences Research

    gpsrn posted a topic in General World

    Long-Term Effects of Baccalaureate Students' International Nursing Experiences on Practicing Nurses Did you travel abroad sometime during your baccalaureate nursing education? If so, I...

  2. Research: International Nursing Experiences Research

    gpsrn replied to gpsrn's topic in General World

    At this point I am not sure what I will find but know that it has a positive effect on nurses in general. I will share what my results are when I am done. Thank you for

  3. Research: International Nursing Experiences Research

    gpsrn replied to gpsrn's topic in General World

    Thank you for asking. I am looking at the long-term effects of international nursing experiences during baccalaureate education. The experiences could have been with your school or with an...

  4. Staff Nurses Who Refuse To Precept Or Teach?

    gpsrn replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering if said nurse had a bad experience in the past with precepting and refuses to because of it. The thought of "nurses eat their young" is something I am reminded of here. This is such a...

  5. Intimidated, scared..

    gpsrn replied to VanessaTitoyan's topic in General Nursing

    Take it one day, one minute at a time. Work toward knowing what you need for that moment but use it to increase your knowledge for future situations. Everyone has to take it slow from the beginning....

  6. When to go back to school?

    gpsrn replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Specialties

    This is a tough question. My thought would be to identify how much support you have with extended family or others. I would start as soon as you can related to time factor, as your children get older...

  7. PCU vs. Medsurg

    gpsrn replied to Lhorn808's topic in General Specialties

    Most progressive care units are considered med/surg areas. I think it would depend on the hospital. However, overall it would be considered

  8. Thinking About Nursing as Second Career

    gpsrn replied to Birdie3's topic in General Nursing

    Since you already have a baccalaureate degree, there are many schools who offer post baccalaureate programs and most are fast track either 12-24 months. I would suggest that you look into a program...

  9. Please advise

    gpsrn replied to sofiaalaska's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest that you do the ADN or if you can get scholarships or loans for a BSN program. Either would be good. Talk to the financial aid of any school that you would be interested in going....

  10. Coworker wanted to trade shifts

    gpsrn replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you. Some people clearly need to understand no means no. Money speaks. I worked for someone on Christmas morning when I was off, because she had very young children and I could spend time...

  11. bleeding after catheter insertion?

    gpsrn replied to sstei5988's topic in General Nursing

    Movement could have caused pulling of the catheter. The biggest concern would be, to identify if there are other things happening to cause the bleeding. If the urine was more than tinged, he could be...

  12. 1st RN Interview

    gpsrn replied to RN Grad 17''s topic in General Nursing

    I think the ability to shadow a nurse would help you to know if the position is something that you want to do. Relax as much as possible, even though it is hard. Show interest with appropriate...

  13. How has the nursing world changed over the years?

    gpsrn replied to BaileyBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    One thing that I remember, I might be a crusty old bat, when nurse/ patient ratios were much larger. I can remember having 12 to 15 patients plus other assessments to complete. I think the Nursing...

  14. Transitioning from Psych to ICU/Med Surg

    gpsrn replied to indnur87's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others previously. My suggestion is to take online courses to go toward increasing your knowledge in med/surg content, even if your med/surg knowledge is good. It shows the employer that...

  15. Do you consider it helpful or not to be given a Pt’s attitude during a report?

    gpsrn replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I like to know if there is something that I should be aware of that could affect my patient or that could affect those who care for the patient. I do try my best to be more cautious of that patient...

  16. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    gpsrn replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    It is never too late to start something different in nursing or to go to school. we are always learning. My suggestion about teaching and your concern, look into teaching as an adjunct for one...

  17. Help! Was job offered at a great hospital as a CNA, so should I postpone nursing school?

    gpsrn replied to Ptntcrgvr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My suggestion is that you start school as soon as possible. You stated you still need chemistry and microbiology, could you work as a CNA at the same time as getting the courses completed? I do...

  18. What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

    gpsrn replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you are having problems with work. The one thing about nursing, is that you can always identify a different job. I think it would be wise to try to get another job, even if it would be...

  19. My dad died yesterday

    gpsrn replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I am sorry for your loss and the difficulty that you are having right now. Sometimes it is good to work, but make sure that you take a little time at some point to grieve and continue to share the...

  20. Preparing a teaching demo for a job interview

    gpsrn replied to NGYSUN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My suggestion would be to prepare something that you know a lot of information about, e.g. the area that you are currently working. Prepare a handout to give to students and provide references of your...

  21. What do you think of 12 hour shifts

    gpsrn replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    I use to work 12 hour nights. They were killers until I got use to them. It took 2-3 months to get used to them. Then they were

  22. Newly qualified nurse...nervous before each shift

    gpsrn replied to NQN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Your anxiety is very common. I remember being extremely nervous and scared that i would cause harm to a patient rather than help them. I had nightmares that I forgot to give meds or gave meds to the...

  23. EBP Topic Ideas

    gpsrn replied to popcrnlvr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One way of describing EBP is bridging research and scientific findings into direct patient care. It sounds like your assignment is to investigate a specific part of diabetes mellitus such as...

  24. Happy Thanksgiving

    gpsrn replied to gpsrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry your mother is going through such difficult times. Cancer is difficult. I am thankful that your mother has had some great nurses who have cared for her. i am glad that you have been able to...

  25. Happy Thanksgiving

    gpsrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Thanksgiving is a time to identify what we are thankful for in our lives. I would like to start a topic for us to share what we are thankful for as nurses. I noticed that there was a topic on...