RNNPICU BSN, RN

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

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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 2 or more years, those would not be appropriate si...
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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 role
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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 time. If there are frequent patterns, then that ...
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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 terminology.
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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 still in the transition to practice program and as...
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   Reporting HIPAA violation

   RNNPICU replied to AbstractNurse's topic in HIPAA

   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 of the situation is vague. Some staff may need to...
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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, the provider ultimately makes the decision. RNs ...
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   BON says I passed but still no quick results after 2 weeks?

   RNNPICU replied to Josh4010's topic in NCLEX

   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 results
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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 working, you are a guest and visitor. Durin...
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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 otherwise. I would look closely at those that do.
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    Can I have my NCLEX-RN passing letter reissued?

    RNNPICU replied to Ivy Liu's topic in NCLEX

    What state did you initially get licensed in? When you took the NCLEX it was for a specific state. The BON that granted you permission to test would be the one to contact. I would look back to see the state you were initially licensed in and go from...
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    What do hospital nurses want/need?

    RNNPICU replied to khillbrt's topic in General Nursing

    For me ability to take vacation and not worry about staffing. Less annual requirements at all times of the year. Have hospital and DOH/JACHO?nursing annuals be at the same time. It gets annoying having to do multiple throughout the year plus it...
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    Life Changes

    RNNPICU replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Just continued prayers. I think sometimes it is hard because there are never enough or right words to say. Glad to have seen you here on AN.
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    New RN

    RNNPICU replied to FutureNurseNe''s topic in General Nursing

    I think it will depend on the organization and the role LPNs served. While both are a nurse, it is a different level of nursing and depending on the job description, different skill levels. While you are not a new nurse, you would still be considere...
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    Leave day shift for nights to go for my dream?

    RNNPICU replied to Holly9's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the hospital. You may need two years experience. SInce you are still a new nurse with only one year experience. Look at the requirements. You may want to wait another year just to get your nursing skills up as well.