HalfBoiled BSN, RN

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    Nursing accessories for ER/ED?

    HalfBoiled posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello AN! I am currently transitioning from a Medsurg unit to ER/ED (same hospital). A friend of mine said I will no longer have the need to use my nursing pouch/fanny pack. What type of nursing...
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    HalfBoiled replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I am saddened how nurses are quick to swallow each other. I have been noticing its usually the more seasoned nurses. Did you even read the post before commenting? OP asked how to bridge the...
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    Nursing accessories for ER/ED?

    HalfBoiled replied to HalfBoiled's topic in Emergency

    Figs are higher quality scrubs. FIGS - Premium Scrubs, Lab Coats & Medical Apparel Pricey, but quality over
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    The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

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

    I personally invested in Adidas Ultraboosts. Quality over quantity. I ended up buying a second pair for
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    First Nursing Job --Cardiac Stepdown-- Should I Go for the Fancy Stethoscope?

    HalfBoiled replied to alexis413's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I prefer MDF over Littmans. - Same quality - Lower price - Lifetime warranty (I only claimed for new earbuds) - Less likely to get
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    Free Surg Tech School or RN?

    HalfBoiled replied to prairiecreekhouse's topic in General Nursing

    I still say take the RN
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    Health Care Professionals and Marijuana

    HalfBoiled posted a topic in General Nursing

    Location: California There has been quite a few discussions of marijuana recreational use ever since this year's legalization. A proposal has been made, for my hospital's employee drug testing, that...
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    My apologies to the nursing profession

    HalfBoiled replied to Jon12's topic in General Nursing

    Although some of us disagree with the OP, I am sadden how quick we are to swallow one of our own. Nurses work together and teamwork is what drives us to be great. Venting helps and I encourage it. Be...
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    Anatomy and Microbiology in the summer????

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

    If you're able to get in those classes do it. Don't work during the summer. Strongly encourage to deactivate all social media too. Also, freshmen year status has one of the highest priority for...
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    First time posters

    HalfBoiled replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in General Students

    We could just stop nit-picking posters ascetics just answer/respond to their questions or
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    IV Bolus

    HalfBoiled replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

    Given that you said "bolus", it would be
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    Problem with work environment

    HalfBoiled replied to Flossy73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When you are a charge nurse: 1. Never Cry 2. Never Apologize 3. Never bend over because your coworkers ask for a lighter assignment Your coworkers want easy days and will try to sweet talk you or be...
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    Anybody have rituals they do when a patient passes?

    HalfBoiled replied to crnfaIwillbe's topic in General Nursing

    Tequila with my
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    What is your worst visitor story?

    HalfBoiled replied to nordie's topic in General Nursing

    I dislike family members who are also nurses from different hospital that bombard you with a million questions. Especially when you got report 30 mins ago and questions were not pertinent to that...
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    NCLEX-RN Prep Help

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

    The common recourse I always recommend is the Priority/Delegation book from LaCharity. 75% of my exam were "Who do you see first?" type of questions. (25% were SATA) Honestly, no one would ever be...
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    What type of nurses work regular hours?

    HalfBoiled replied to Emendoza01's topic in General Students

    Probably ambulatory surgery field or public health. BUTT those types of branches do require some sort of RN experience depending on hospital and
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    Question for BSN students

    HalfBoiled replied to gpffhdn's topic in General Students

    Frankly, I would have just kept my mouth shut and keep my head low. Also, I would not partake nor involve myself with that student. None of my business. Your classmate will get a rude awakening when...
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    Why is it difficult to transition from nursing student to working Nurse?

    HalfBoiled replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in General Nursing

    You transition from 1-2 patients to a full 5
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    Wearing a beard as a male nurse?

    HalfBoiled replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men in Nursing

    Shave it. Graduate nursing school. Pass NCLEX. Get hired. Grow it
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    How old were you

    HalfBoiled replied to Jmpickett044's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started nursing school at 18. I could have started sooner but it was a requirement to be of legal age per school policy. I think it was for safety and legality reasons. FYI, I graduated high...
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    Passing Nclex

    HalfBoiled replied to Sharlett33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Get the LaCharity Delegation/Priority/"who do you see first?" book. READ THE WHOLE THING! Retake Kaplan. If you took their refund guarantee, they should give you half off the second round. I would...
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    What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

    HalfBoiled replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    If its once in a while, I don't see why
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    Politics in Nursing... HELP!

    HalfBoiled replied to sparkybear808's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is that they are retaliating in response to OP's concerns. Honestly, I would start looking for another job (even another SNF). They are short staffed anyway, you'll bound to get hired. If...
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    Coworker wanted to trade shifts

    HalfBoiled replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work does 8 hour shifts. I believe its because of Union. Anyways, working holidays isn't so bad because all my family festivities are local and doesn't start until 1800. No wine for...
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    Does anyone really read all this charting?

    HalfBoiled replied to gypsierose's topic in General Nursing

    If your pt is very stable, then probably not. If you have a critical patient, then