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    Nurse cannot take report because she/he on break can you call back in 30 minutes?

    HalfBoiled posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone heard this saying before? How did you respond? I cannot find any sort of policy at my institution for situations like this. I normally let this slide depending on the acuity of the...
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    My classmates using Test Banks in Nursing school

    HalfBoiled posted a topic in General Students

    Please note: I do NOT promote the use of any use of test banks. This is something I've kept in the back of my head for a few years and never really had a chance to speak about it until very...
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    New Grads in the ICU

    HalfBoiled replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Critical Care

    Be the role model for those new
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    I just graduated high school

    HalfBoiled replied to Hnurse2b98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depending on the type of nursing school you are applying to, start reviewing for the TEAS or HESI (or related nursing school entrance
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    If the government legalizes marijuana in the US...

    HalfBoiled replied to GlenwoodUSN's topic in General Nursing

    I would want more evidence based research articles/studies for anything marijuana
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    RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    HalfBoiled replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy with the work I do. I am unhappy with most of the people I work
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    Are nurses in CA glad they have a safe staffing law?

    HalfBoiled replied to RN94's topic in California Nursing

    Definitely works! My original MedSurg unit became specialized in Oncology. We switched from 1:5 to 1:4. That allows more time to research any new patient's history. I get to be more hands on and less...
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    PLS... HELP

    HalfBoiled replied to NINENICE19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep waiting for your exam. You should go on vacation in the mean
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    Moving to California?

    HalfBoiled replied to skimille12's topic in California Nursing

    To my knowledge, you should research "endorsing your UT RN license" to California. The process takes MONTHS to
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    HIPAA violation?

    HalfBoiled replied to sunnyskies9's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If i see family at the bedside, from the get-go, I would just ask "Hi ___ I just got on, and for my clarification, is it okay to discuss details about your care while family members are present?" Most...
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    Dispute test question??

    HalfBoiled replied to cin808's topic in General Students

    If the question was asking "What would be your first intervention?" Nasal Cannula would make sense. You are able to contest that question to your professor if you have other classmates with the same...
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    Swastikas & Nursing | Refusing care based upon moral objection?

    HalfBoiled replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    If I get a Neo-Nazi patient; as long as he/she doesn't jeopardize my safety or try to trigger a reaction out of me, then I will continue to do my nursing
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    Iv antibiotic running as primary?

    HalfBoiled replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand the Emergency Department doing
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    Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    HalfBoiled replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    Are there any good come backs for snide remarks of "Well it's YOUR license then"? Especially when you're following
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    Hoping they fire me

    HalfBoiled replied to applesxoranges's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I would delete this. The AN community can be very
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    MSN working bedside nursing

    HalfBoiled posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all, I am starting my research here. I currently have a non-nursing bachelors degree (Biology) and I am curious to know that if I get my MSN for family NP, would I be able to work in bedside...
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    Epi Question (new to school nursing)

    HalfBoiled replied to Back2workRN's topic in School

    It's better to lose a job rather than lose your
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    Signing hours for my volunteer

    HalfBoiled posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my hospital's volunteers is applying to her college's BSN program and has requested that I sign and confirm volunteer hours. My nurse manager says any RN can do it independently and has no...
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    Let Go From Job During Orientation

    HalfBoiled replied to Coffee&freedom76's topic in General Nursing

    I would request some form of feed back so you can grow and learn from any mistakes or
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    Advice needed! ADN or BSN??

    HalfBoiled replied to dcevans's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Shoot for BSN first. It is the most linear and without extra steps. Only go for ADN if you cannot get into a BSN
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    Looking for Nursing Shoe Recommendations!

    HalfBoiled replied to stephaniej1229's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought Adidas Ultraboosts. Comfort over
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    Sobriety and NCLEX?

    HalfBoiled replied to gchooljian's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Unless you have legal documentation or citations; you are overthinking it and are NOT REQUIRED to disclose that
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    I am taking Taekwondo!

    HalfBoiled replied to SuperMomBob88's topic in General Nursing

    Protect the airway. Then call
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    MSN working bedside nursing

    HalfBoiled replied to HalfBoiled's topic in School, College Programs

    I think you answered it; once graduated with an FNP degree, you are able to work bedside nursing (inpatient) to build experience and then work as an FNP when a position becomes available. Also, it...
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    MSN working bedside nursing

    HalfBoiled replied to HalfBoiled's topic in School, College Programs

    Asking for a