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  1. SVT...from what?

    Buyer beware replied to Hockeynursing's topic in General Nursing

    Next time a patient goes into spontaneous SVT tactfully ask her, but usually him, when was the last time you consumed an alcoholic beveveage? Inducing spontaneous SVT secondary to drawing blood from a...

  2. Accepted Into LPN Program- Tips?

    Buyer beware replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There is a technique called "cognitive realignment," these words are merely a high- falutin way to say you need to replace in your mind's eye the devil on your left shoulder that tells you can't...

  3. Using Hand Sanitizers - Is a squirt and go method enough?

    Buyer beware replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no, a squirt and go will not do. You are to wash your hands thoroughly, long enough to recite the "Happy Bithday"song to yourself. You then must dry you hands thoroughly humming "Hail ToThe Chief."...

  4. Dedicated Trauma Nurses in the ED

    Buyer beware replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Pixie: The only thing I would add is that while I believe that my observations can be used as a clarion call to be on the look-out for such demoralizing intra-nursing relations, they are, I believe,...

  5. Dedicated Trauma Nurses in the ED

    Buyer beware replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Pixie: At the risk of sounding like a kill-joy, unless human nature has changed over time, which I doubt, each generation tends to be actively engaged in reinventing the wheel. The concept of having...

  6. Which Orlando, Fl RN evening school is a good one?

    Buyer beware replied to Migartua52's topic in School, College Programs

    Go to collegescorecard.edu.gov to start to evaluate schools. Stay away from for-profits especially anything run by Educationl Management Corporation (South University) or anything run by University of...

  7. Can RNs in CA give Propofol??

    Buyer beware replied to RNlmbhb's topic in Patient Medications

    Only illegal for the nurse to give propofol in Calfornia if the Cardiologist with no experience whatsoever with this drug orders it for a entrenched sleep disorder and the patient's name is Michael...

  8. ATT long wait..

    Buyer beware replied to letsnurse2016's topic in General Nursing

    ATT still owes me $200.00 dollars for cramming my phone bill on page 14 of the bill. Missed for 5 years and they continued to rob under my nose. Could this be another reason why they're called the...

  9. Need Advice For NYC Based Part-Time BSN Programs

    Buyer beware replied to SamB91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, Let's break this down. This sounds like a case of wanting the cake and eating it too. You have a lot going for you but seemed to be overwhelmed by too many choices and some logistical issues....

  10. I failed out of the BSN program with one semester left.

    Buyer beware replied to tsmack78's topic in Nursing Career

    pixiestudent2, please accept my apology. I got hung up on the "for" word when I expected a "to" word. As in Kaplan will do something bad to this nurse. You are so right. For profit schools especially...

  11. South university online graduate school of nursing (msn family nurse practitioner)

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

    Rod don't do this. PM me and I will tell you the real deal about South. I will even give you my email address. There are special caveats for male nurses looking to become NPs that for some reason are...

  12. South university online graduate school of nursing (msn family nurse practitioner)

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

    Not yet. But be careful and know what's going on behind the scene. South is owned by Educational Management Corporation. They own a consortium of other schools including Art Institutes, Brown Mackie...

  13. South university online graduate school of nursing (msn family nurse practitioner)

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

    SheenaLee you must be aware of this and I don't know where to start but Educational Management Corporation the parent company of South University is in the process of a financial meltdown. This they...

  14. I failed out of the BSN program with one semester left.

    Buyer beware replied to tsmack78's topic in Nursing Career

    Could you explain this comment? It seems to be touting logical inconsistentcies. Why would an an unaccredited for-profit, expensive program be an option for this person. Unless I'm missing the...

  15. If You Could Have Any Skill to Deal with Difficult People -- What Would It Be?

    Buyer beware replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Assume the thousand yard stare. And start mumbling incomprehensible things pertinent to the Mylai

  16. South university online graduate school of nursing (msn family nurse practitioner)

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

    Hi Runman1914" There is one incredibly important question you should ask the South Assistant Directors of Admissions (ADAs) that I know the true answer to having found out the the hard way. And all...

  17. South university online graduate school of nursing (msn family nurse practitioner)

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

    If you have specific questions or need clarification please ask. I know that's a lot to absorb at one time but please beware of these wolfs in sheeps

  18. BSN and Associate Nurses Are Neck and Neck. Will This Change?

    Buyer beware replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    With all due respect, the sooner you can disabuse yourself of the notion that degrees other than warm bodies have always been the apple of the employer's eye (mainly hospitals), the quicker you will...

  19. South university online graduate school of nursing (msn family nurse practitioner)

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

    Please! Please! Please! Do not go to South. I WANT you to go to NP school. But there are many other alternatives than this Wall Street owned ( and you know how much they care nursing education)...

  20. What can I do in the next 2 years to be an attractive PhD candidate?

    Buyer beware replied to NurseRockk's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Have strong job prospects post doctorate. The vaunted Ph.D is not what it used to be. Many smart people are forced to settle for low paying adjunct postitions in academia which makes even a work...

  21. BSN and Associate Nurses Are Neck and Neck. Will This Change?

    Buyer beware replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    @CKPM2RN You got that right! You nailed it. For the last 30 years at least there has always been a nursing shortage. I know. I was there. By the way do you ever hear the MD's say "there's a doctor...

  22. Go for regionally accredited schools

    Buyer beware replied to Larry2016's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Larry, You are right! And we can't ring this clarion bell loud enough. Nursing students beware! Anyone who tells you at the for-profits that all schools are the same are lying to you. You mentioned...

  23. 1st job op Hair transplant

    Buyer beware replied to ktvisual's topic in Nursing Career

    Addendum: Just too bad that plastics especially in Florida has devolved into doing expensive boob jobs and hair replacement. I often wondered if plastic surgeons while learning complicated bladder...

  24. Go for regionally accredited schools

    Buyer beware replied to Larry2016's topic in Ohio Nursing

    @Larry2016. You know I'll let you in as to where my suspicions concerning accreditation started. As nurses we have all seen the collusion between The Joint Commission and any given hospital seeking...

  25. 2015 allnurses Salary Survey Results

    Buyer beware replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Hovel of a house 1800 sq ft $750.000. All