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  1. Patient huddles: how to improve compliance?

    Buyer beware replied to PCMH2016's topic in General Nursing

    And the best way to improve compliance is to tell them they don't have to do what you tell them to do. (Psyche 101) This way they will play a valued role in becoming self starters while playing a key...

  2. Scared of being rejected from nursing school...

    Buyer beware replied to futurecoloradonurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don' t put all the eggs in one basket. Give youself a little breathing room. Nurses for the most part are not science and math geniuses, although some are. Whatever you do, don't go to any for-profit...

  3. Family stole from me

    Buyer beware replied to Speedy15's topic in General Nursing

    @Sour Lemon, et al. The trafficking in stolen medical equipment is big crooked business. Ask the suits and they will tell you. Since most of us are not (I may be going out on a limb here) thieves,...

  4. I can't find a JOB!! I'm so discouraged

    Buyer beware replied to NurseNextDoor's topic in Canada

    Please, for the love of God, someone in the position of hiring give this woman a chance. (Please PM her) There is no vocation more important than a woman's sacred ability to raise her children. At...

  5. IV in artery

    Buyer beware replied to ICURN9414's topic in Critical Care

    OP: Maybe 1:10, 000 people have a radial artery that is so close to the skin surface and inperceptibly pulsatile. (at least in my experience). Kind of rare. So you canulate it and "uh-oh." Now...

  6. Is age an advantage or disadvantage for nursing school?

    Buyer beware replied to Liveinthemoment's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well there's no fool like and old fool and being wet behind the ears isn't great either. So if you're somewhere in between these two states of unconsciousness, you might have a crack at it. But know...

  7. What happens to your license if the school you previously attended shuts down?

    Buyer beware replied to jocelynpotano's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Your previous teacher is a present nut. If you obtained a valid license from a valid (and I use the term loosely) school, it can not retroactively be invalidated by the state without due process....

  8. Why are nurses sexualized?

    Buyer beware replied to Sykadia's topic in General Nursing

    Wait until you're too old to be of "any" value to anybody. Only then might you fondly reminisce about the days when you were of sexual value, at least, to someone you hopefully liked a lot. That's a...

  9. Thinking of doing LPN to RN bridge

    Buyer beware replied to NewNurse08022016's topic in LPN to RN

    OP: What your talking about without revealing it are the reputable and affordable schools as compared to the let every snook through the door for-profit schools. Florida is chock full of these...

  10. Nursing school with prerequisites included

    Buyer beware replied to 0012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love the "if tuition costs are not a problem" statement. But I really love your very reputable recommendations. (collegescorecard.ed.gov) The issue I have with any student's urgency to get into...

  11. Chamberlain RN-BSN

    Buyer beware replied to Theone40's topic in Chamberlain College

    OP: Chamberlain is owned by Devry. Just yesterday Devry settled with the Department of Education for false advertising in their gainful employment claims. This is one of two big lawsuits hanging over...

  12. West Coast University Online RN-BSN

    Buyer beware replied to Theone40's topic in Online Distance Learning

    OP: go to (collegescorecard.ed.gov). They have the tuition rates on the LA branch and others. Unless these people are going to give you your diploma on a solid gold plaque, I would steer clear like a...

  13. Im so angry and bitter!

    Buyer beware replied to UCFAshley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Whenever I hear that someone else is being bitterly disappointed I fall off my chair in amazement thinking how unempathetic and I, me, mine the responces to other people's woes can be. And this...

  14. Is this legal for hospital to do this?

    Buyer beware replied to ann915's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OP: Not to worry. "The director feels it's

  15. Parents with poor compliance/lack of follow-up

    Buyer beware replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    OP: As you know, it's not the kids we are treating, it's the parents. Most parents are OK, some are great, but then there are the outliers. These folks for some stealth reason harbor resentment...

  16. Terminated After Two Months!!

    Buyer beware replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Nurse Beth, Reading this nurse's story again confirms my belief that new nurses should start out in an ICU. Although this may sound counterintuitive, it is a good way to learn the ropes in this...

  17. Keiser Nursing Program

    Buyer beware replied to rjotakan's topic in School, College Programs

    OP: Better yet. Since I'm assuming you're using expensive Depatment of Education Title IV loans, if you take the prerequisite courses at the local community college you'll be saving yourself tens of...

  18. Most off the wall complaint

    Buyer beware replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    :whistling:Southern Baptist Preacher's wife: "What are you giving me in the IV bag?" Nurse: Well, ma'am, your K+ was low so the doctor ordered some K+ for you." Preacher's wife: Oh, no! I can't have...

  19. Chamberlain NP program

    Buyer beware replied to rs1992's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Rachael, I'm glad that your experiences with Chamberlain have been positive. Despite being expensive and having many of the predatory instincts of most for-profit schools, I think you should know...

  20. Chamberlain NP program

    Buyer beware replied to rs1992's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Rachael, Page Not Found - The Washington Post, I'm glad that your experiences with Chamberlain have been positive. Despite being expensive and having many of the predatory instincts of most...

  21. Is it worth it now or should i wait?

    Buyer beware replied to Nicole.oss123's topic in General Nursing

    OP: This is what I would do. Get a degree in education. Go to New Jersey or some other state that has a strong union. Teach basket weaving, or whatever. Do this until you're sixty. Retire at sixty...

  22. GCU Spring 2017

    Buyer beware replied to Jastastic07's topic in General Students

    Grand Canyon University: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/search/?name=Grand%20Canyon%20University&sort=advantage:desc Oy Vey!!! Such a

  23. Was given FL nursing license, now being denied EXEMPTION

    Buyer beware replied to deltakappamu's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This is good news but also a testament as to why it's important to include all the details relevant to your situation when you ask for counsel. You neglected to include many of the mitigating things...

  24. Ever feel like you are not smart enough to be a nurse.

    Buyer beware replied to Kimdesiree1's topic in General Students

    I never feel smart enough to be a nurse, only dumb enough. Sorry if not right

  25. Was given FL nursing license, now being denied EXEMPTION

    Buyer beware replied to deltakappamu's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    OP: This lawyer says he can get you an exemption @ $1,500 up front and $220 an hour. He claims to be an expert in the field and specializes in these things. Tell me why I shouldn't feel you are...