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Been there,done that has 33 years experience as a ASN, RN.


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  1. Been there,done that

    New car discounts for RNs in New York State?

    I have been offered a nurse's discount on car insurance. It was not a good deal. Just a come on.
  2. Been there,done that

    help! Australia nurse to Nevada, OB requirement

    YOU do not tell the board anything. You ask the board how to satisfy their requirement. In the US, 20 % of my studies was in OB. There were many questions on the NCLEX regarding OB.
  3. Been there,done that

    What made you quit?

    I quit a job after I was written up and suspended for three days. I had politely asked an agency nurse to answer her patient's call light. She responded with "I've been doing stuff since I got here". Came across the unit and shoved me. I was suspend...
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    Efficient assessment and med routine?

    I started my shift by eyeballing my peeps. Needed to make sure they were okay. Then check their labs and vital signs. Then AM med pass with a full assessment . Worked for me for many years.
  5. Been there,done that

    RN work as an LVN mil spouse

    A three year gap can cause problems in the future. Most employers won't even look at you. HR at the base knows this and are low balling you. Work the minimum hours. Check into getting your UK license while you do that.
  6. Paranoia strikes deep. What is APS?
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    LPN or RN school?

    If you are accepted to a BSN school.. take it. You will make MUCH more money in the long run.
  8. Been there,done that

    Medication Order

    "merely triated"? I don't titrate narcs... that is prescribing.
  9. Been there,done that

    UK trained paeds Nurse wanting to work in the US

    If you want to move to Atlanta, contact the Georgia BON and see what you need to get licensed.
  10. Been there,done that

    I can't find my happiness in nursing.

    Float pool is extremely difficult. I did it with 25 years of experience and had a hard time. You have enough experience to get a remote job . Research insurance companies.
  11. Been there,done that

    How do I get into remote nursing jobs?

    Apply to insurance companies. Utilization review / utilization management would work for you. Find a local job , you will need 3 months of training, then you can go remote. Also research disease management.
  12. Been there,done that

    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    She's making money giving lectures... explaining away how she screwed up and killed someone???
  13. Been there,done that

    What skills should I develop and hone in med/surg?

    Hone your assessment skills. Do a visual head to toe . What is the patients color, respiratory rate and effort. What is their major complaint? Then you can do a full assessment. You will need IV placement and maybe phlebotomy skills. I was a bed...
  14. Appears that nurses cannot win. Cant stay home sick. Or you will enter the call in disciplinary system. If the nurse goes in sick.. the BON will be after you.
  15. Been there,done that

    Nurse interrogated after murdering husband

    I do not see where her addiction to tramadol.. has much to do with killing her husband. The interviewers were actually kind.