Work for IHS?

I am considering applying for IHS jobs. There are two sites that are within an hour of where I currently live (Winnebago, NE and Wagner, SD) . I went to a private college for my BSN and have an outrageous amount in student loans and the loan repaymen

About the "do not crush" medications

I am working in a LTC, there are medications labeled " do not crush". I told my patient this medication is not supposed to be crushed or the capsule is not supposed to be opened, she said: I cannot swallow it whole! What should I do? if the

How do you deal with demanding/unreasonable patients?

I am referring to patients such as your drug seekers, call bell pushers, the one- shifters. What have you said or done that is not disrespectful but firm and effective in putting such patients in line? It is hard to be RESPECTFUL yet firm when the pat

I'm starting to feel like I'm done

13 Night shift; 7 very heavy, very needy and certifiably nutso patients; RNs who don't think anything about leaving their work unfinished (and then "forget" to tell me this in report); bed alarms; pump alarms; continuous pulse ox alarms; n

ITT Tech Saint Louis MO (Earth City MO)

Hello All!

I am interested in attending ITT tech's nursing program here in Saint Louis. I am doing my research as so far, I have found out that the program is recognized by the Missouri board of nursing and is recognized as being an accredited nursi

Mount Sinai Hospital Pharmacology Exam

Hi all!

I was recently hired at Mount Sinai, and am trying to do a little prep before orientation starts. Can anyone shed some light on the pharmacology exam- the study guide is pretty general and doesn't give a list of meds to study. If anyone took

Sending Large Groups to Conferences?

I work at the University of Michigan and my unit currently only sends 2 people per large conference, I know that other larger institutions send larger groups and I can see the benefit of more people going to represent and bring back information.

How

Never-ending knowledge

3 Working as a Nurse we can learn something new every single day. When new technologies and treatments are created we embrace them and soak up the knowledge. Learning provides the opportunity for teaching. And, passing along this knowledge in the for

graduate 2009 wanted to take NCLEX RN. Dont know which state i am eligible. pls help :(

I took a BSN degree and graduated last 2009 in the Philippines. I don't have a License and I don't have any experience. presently I am now living here in Texas, working as a Patient care assistant in Methodist Hospital. I was thinking of pursuing m

Please cross your fingers...and toes!

Hi all,

I have a second interview for a dreamy job today (PICU). I am really hoping my nerves don't get the best of me... Please say a prayer, cross your fingers and toes, and hope I have the luck of the Irish since i am Irish!

Thanks...

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