RNNPICU BSN, RN

RNNPICU has 18 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in PICU.

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   Passed RN in 2008

   RNNPICU replied to Sathyalakshmi Suga's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Go to the State Board of Nursing website of the state you tested for. In order to take the NCLEX you needed to select a State. Whichever State you sat for, you would then need to look for how to...
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   What to chart when there's no time to complete all the work

   RNNPICU replied to delrionurse's topic in General Nursing

   You just leave the tasks, meds, etc that weren't done in red. The oncoming shift will address it. Everyone has busy days and you will be on the receiving end some days. Whether it is day shift or...
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   Can chart audits be a HIPAA violation?

   RNNPICU replied to George001's topic in General Nursing

   In order to be compliant with many governing bodies such as CMS, JCAHO, Dept of health, audits need to be done. When DOH comes to facilities they want to see how often is pain documented, if Tylenol...
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   Can chart audits be a HIPAA violation?

   RNNPICU replied to George001's topic in General Nursing

   Not a HIPAA
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   Nursing Shortage

   RNNPICU replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   While there is never an excuse for meanness, sometimes after days and weeks, and even years of feeling like you have been beat on by supervisors, managers, patients, families, everyone reaches a...
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   Hoag Clinical Nurse I info for New Grads

   RNNPICU replied to Beepollenacai's topic in General Nursing

   Also make sure that you are applying for the appropriate level. Some positions that say 1 year or less, or are specific to new grads would be appropriate. If you are applying for positions that say...
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   Hoag Clinical Nurse I info for New Grads

   RNNPICU replied to Beepollenacai's topic in General Nursing

   Make sure you note if you have your RN license. If you don't have a license, then you can't apply for an RN
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   Went back into nursing management but hate it still, what to do?

   RNNPICU replied to tobetheone's topic in General Nursing

   Even in non-union hospitals you still are going to have the same issues. Call-outs occur everywhere and not just in Union hospitals. Staff are allowed to call out sick, they are allowed to use their...
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   Obesity and children/teens

   RNNPICU replied to Matt2004's topic in General Nursing

   Try looking at Colorectal Surgery this might help broaden your search as well as options. Some hospitals and clinics use this
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    Leaving my first nursing job before 1 year?

    RNNPICU replied to newgradRN267's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to stay put and get those two years experience. You likely are not eligible for transfer yet as many organizations require 9 months to 1 year before transferring. Additionally you are...
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    Reporting HIPAA violation

    RNNPICU replied to AbstractNurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Just because you are not "seeing" anything done does not mean something is being done. Since you are not in the involved parties you will not be privy to any ongoing investigation. Your description...
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    Am I jeopardizing my license, or am I overthinking?

    RNNPICU replied to NurseyNurseNursey's topic in General Nursing

    The role was created for an RN. I do not see how you are making treatment recommendations. You are not prescribing anything, As an RN you can make recommendations to a provider based on assessments,...
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    BON says I passed but still no quick results after 2 weeks?

    RNNPICU replied to Josh4010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Quick results is not the same as the BON results. Your nursing license and confirmation from the BON is what you need,. I wouldn't worry about quick
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    How do you feel about being asked to shadow in addition to interview?

    RNNPICU replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Shadowing is an excellent way to really see what the facility is like, see what the job actually entails. You are just observing and following. You cannot perform patient care as you are not actually...
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    BLS 100% Online?

    RNNPICU replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The online portion is the material. You still have to do a hands-on skills session. You have to have an active BLS to do it though. Just be cautious if there are those suggesting...