azure42

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1. Should a nurse perform CPR to someone outside of the healthcare setting?

   azure42 replied to jjones1728's topic in Safety

   ...From my perspective, it doesn't.

2. Should a nurse perform CPR to someone outside of the healthcare setting?

   azure42 replied to jjones1728's topic in Safety

   Even if my efforts were futile, I would attempt CPR. For myself, personally, I would sleep better at night knowing I had tried.

3. Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

   azure42 replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in COVID

   Given the current amount of scientific evidence out there, I cannot help but wonder if forced compliance is warranted. The fact of the matter is, the vaccine does not provide 100% protection, and with this in mind....the argument for mandatory immun...

4. Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

   azure42 replied to txhopeful13's topic in ADN/BSN

   In today's economy, if there are fifteen nurses lined up for the same position, the hospital is probably going to hire the BSN. Why would the hospital want to foot the bill for John's ADN-BSN transition....when they could hire Jane and save their fa...

5. WGU Pre-licensure in Indiana

   azure42 replied to futurenrse823's topic in Western Governors

   We bring all the supplies in the kit to our clinical labs, and then we use them at home to practice, practice, practice. Scissors, tape, bandages, stethoscope, BP cuff, IV bags, IV tubing, dressings, cath kits, wound care kits, trach care kits, sa...

6. WGU Pre-licensure in Indiana

   azure42 replied to futurenrse823's topic in Western Governors

   We must pass the clinical lab assessment and all required coursework before attending clinicals. Based on our performance in these areas, the instructor will either recommend we move forward with the rotation, or be held back. The program is int...

7. Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

   azure42 replied to txhopeful13's topic in ADN/BSN

   google is our friend! :) http://www.iom.edu/reports/2010/the-future-of-nursing-leading-change-advancing-health/report-brief-education.aspx http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/impact-of-education ten of the fourteen healthcare org...

8. dilemma regarding antipsychotics

   azure42 replied to evanpatten's topic in Psychiatric

   In a former life, I was an out patient case manager working with SMI (severely mentally ill) clients. I can pretty much assure you that your perspective will change with regards to psychotropic medications. I had my reservations in the beginning as...

9. WGU Pre-licensure in Indiana

   azure42 replied to futurenrse823's topic in Western Governors

   I want to clarify...the clinical hours don't increase with every rotation. After a quick glance at my calendar...they remain roughly the same until the second year. (don't want to give any misinformation!)

10. WGU Pre-licensure in Indiana

    azure42 replied to futurenrse823's topic in Western Governors

    The program is very intensive, and the clinical hours continue to increase with each rotation. I know at least two of the six gals in my co-hort maintain employment..although to the best of my knowledge they have made arrangements for a leave of abs...

11. WGU Pre-licensure in Indiana

    azure42 replied to futurenrse823's topic in Western Governors

    I am in the first cohort and can't say enough good things about WGU. Go for it!