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    Need Help Answering a Specific Job Question About L&D Position

    DextersDisciple replied to xmimix0124's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Klone. Clinical rotations should be listed on your resume with education but do not count as nursing
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    I need advice

    DextersDisciple replied to cassielegarreta10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I always wore Koi and Greys Anatomy. They're more expensive but they come in a lot of different colors and prints. Most importantly they are really comfortable and made to
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    Hiring an RN into private practice

    DextersDisciple replied to curiousMD's topic in General Nursing

    Damn some of you guys are brutal. I agree the low pay + no benefits probably won't attract many RNs but no need to be rude about it. It's all about how you say things. OP I'm glad you're getting the...
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    Messed up in Clinical

    DextersDisciple replied to BSN89's topic in General Students

    Sorry for the late response. I'm assuming this was towards my post? :) you can always hit "quote" at the bottom of a persons post and Then type your response. That way we know who you are responding...
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    Do nurses get away with nurse brutality

    DextersDisciple replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I find your attitude and disrespect for a fellow nurse
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    Do nurses get away with nurse brutality

    DextersDisciple replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Once again this forum is for Nurses and nursing Students. We are professionals who come together to vent and laugh and seek advice among those who DO UNDERSTAND. So please *try to understand* and...
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    Do nurses get away with nurse brutality

    DextersDisciple replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Buckeye thank you so much for this. It's the best One he's ever made IMO. I'm sharing it with all my family and friends now
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    Recent anxiety/exposure

    DextersDisciple replied to reediculous's topic in General Nursing

    No needle involved = no anxiety
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    Multiple IV's for one student, none for the rest... Is this usual during clinical?

    DextersDisciple replied to Sherijo71's topic in General Students

    Students weren't even allowed to do accucheks let alone IVs. Supposedly against school/clinical site policy. My instructor let me stick her! The most involved skill i used during clinical was...
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    Why are nurses the only profession that cannot accept gifts?

    DextersDisciple replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah my parents have a small dessert business and always gave/had staff give the police a free treat. It was to show appreciation for looking out for the staff and
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    Older Student, Unprofessional Nurse During Clinical

    DextersDisciple replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Students

    . This forum is for healthcare
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    mental illness affected by night shift

    DextersDisciple replied to kristine24's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Definitely get your mental health back in order because life can not go on without it. I agree with Viva do not tell people about your illness. Just tell your manager (I personally don't think HR is...
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    mental illness affected by night shift

    DextersDisciple replied to kristine24's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Second to last paragraph is spot
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    Messed up in Clinical

    DextersDisciple replied to BSN89's topic in General Students

    1) How were you placing other pts in danger? As long as you washed your hands before and after pt contact this covers your bases. When they say "at will" it sounds like it for YOUR safety. 2) if it...
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    What's the correct answer and why?

    DextersDisciple replied to Misstika's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take the MI out of the question. "What is the primary reason for administering Morphine?" Now which answer is correct? NCLEX uses this technique (adding extra a more detailed scenario) often. It used...
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    Messed up in Clinical

    DextersDisciple replied to BSN89's topic in General Students

    This post is even making me anxious! Take a breath- you are definitely being way too hard on yourself. I know because I was always hard on myself as well. There isn't much you can do in clinical that...
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    The Unsung Heroes of the PACU

    DextersDisciple replied to WalterWho's topic in General Nursing

    Well since we know you can't be a PACU nurse without ICU experience, I always felt saying "critical care" includes PACU. Same with IR and cath lab. I guess people without critical care backgrounds...
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    Favorite Huber Needle

    DextersDisciple replied to BFly85's topic in General Nursing

    Power Locs are my favorite. The little mini butterfly wings are the perfect size to get a strong steady hold during placement. Others I have used are large and bulky. I don't see the power locs nearly...
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    Overwhelmed New Nurse

    DextersDisciple replied to mbulls's topic in General Nursing

    Time management and prioritization improve as you go along. No matter how long your orientation is, chances are you will still not feel "ready". I'm pretty sure every new nurse knows the feeling. It...
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    Can you still give give furosemide if pt bp is 90/60(order is to hold it if for bp <90/60)

    DextersDisciple replied to Newnurse1256's topic in General Nursing

    The textbook answer would be give it, since the pressure is not less than 90/60. However from experience I would assess the patient and go from there. How do the patients's pressures usually...
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    Feel lost as a nurse

    DextersDisciple replied to sean12345's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest outpatient areas like medical oncology (chemo nurse). It is never boring, the patient population Is beyond the kindest I've met and you usually work 8 or 10 hr shifts with weekends and...
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    Suggestions for bringing up probation while looking for work

    DextersDisciple replied to Blessed#RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You should repost this in "Nurses in Recovery". It seems like the Nurses in that group are very knowledgeable in this area and always willing to
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    New Grad's Spirit is Broken

    DextersDisciple replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    For starters, it really is true that most RNs usually need at least 1 year of experience on their unit/floor to feel competent. Most of the Eval sounds like things you will learn with experience I.e....
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    Meyers Brigg, Have you done it?

    DextersDisciple replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    ESFJ or ESTJ. The first one is the giver like Caregiver, common Career RN of course. I forget the other one. I'm in critical care and previously infusion and
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    My own family is the PITA in the hospital

    DextersDisciple replied to Dances with wool's topic in General Nursing

    No kids for me yet but when my dad had surgery him and my mom loved his Nurses. They gave them $20 gift cards when he was discharged. My parents are not wealthy but they have an a idea of how tough...