HalfBoiled BSN, RN

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    Feel like a crap nurse. How do I become better?

    HalfBoiled replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds completely normal for a new nurse. I wasn't confident until the 3rd month on my own. I've been working for almost 2 years and I am still learning new
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    HalfBoiled replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    When my unit ran out of syringes to push crushed meds into a PEG tube, I used the tubing from a continuous tube feeding bag to give the meds. Crushed
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    NCLEX - Round 2 .. not so good

    HalfBoiled replied to emergenceRN17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What worked for me was using the La Charity delegation/priority book. If you're a hard copy book person, please invest in it. READ THE WHOLE THING. 75% of my NCLEX was these types of questions. I...
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    I got in! What should I do now?

    HalfBoiled replied to Atljamie's topic in General Students

    Save $1000 for your graduation month. $$$ photos, gown, NCLEX applications, NCLEX prep courses,
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    Did your dating life improve when becoming a male nurse?

    HalfBoiled replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Shallow or not, it would be an attention grabber. You gotta initiate a girl's interests
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    HS graduate becoming an RN

    HalfBoiled replied to Emhd68's topic in Nursing Career

    Your major as a college freshman would be "Pre-Nursing" Research which colleges offer that major and as well as their Nursing programs. Next, request an appointment with a pre-nursing adviser with the...
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    Did your dating life improve when becoming a male nurse?

    HalfBoiled replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes. I added a photo on my Tinder account with my scrubs, stethoscope, and subtly showed my RN badge (hospital omitted). I had an increase in matches. Having and achieving full time careers are now...
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    How fast do you run blood?

    HalfBoiled replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    50ml/hr on the first 30 mins. If my pt has multiple transfusions before, I would jump straight to 125ml/hr. Finish less than 3
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    What Would You Do to Fix the Failings of Healthcare Delivery ?

    HalfBoiled replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would also wish to have a increase budget for preventative
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    I let the patient took his medications without water. Is this a medication error?

    HalfBoiled replied to leenmei's topic in General Nursing

    The short answer to your question is no. Not a med error. Seems like other posters are going off
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    Just finished my NCLEXRN w/ a good "pop Up"

    HalfBoiled replied to apryl0807's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is accurate.
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    Can I do Nursing around this schedule?

    HalfBoiled replied to Klynn2246's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the layout for your program. For pre-reqs it is perfectly fine to work your preferred hours. Once you are in the program, classes and clinicals are set in stone. You have to ask how...
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    NCLEX 2017-2018 Suggestions on study materials (U-world, Hurst Review, NCSBN review)?

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

    Kaplan, from what everyone says, is an amazing resource that I didn't get the opportunity to utilize. I saw a few Kaplan Practice Trainers on quizlet, but I thought it was too hard at first. I use the...
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    Been thought of as the bad guy?

    HalfBoiled replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Even in the hospital. If I don't give pain meds to one of my patients who is inappropriately screaming in pain. It makes visitors and patient's families think I am incompetent. Unbeknownst to them,...
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    What Would You Do to Fix the Failings of Healthcare Delivery ?

    HalfBoiled replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would change staffing and eliminate health care insurance. Thus provided it will be replaced with something else. Also, pharmaceuticals companies cannot make up their prices "because they
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    Flopped at clinical now afraid I won't be invited for a position

    HalfBoiled replied to Almostnurse755's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're seriously overthinking it. Relax. You're doing
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    Looking to be ready to start work. Need some advice ...

    HalfBoiled replied to Karma80's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A fanny pack has served me well for my first 2 years of bedside
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    shouldi quit nursing school 2 years in?

    HalfBoiled replied to adamczykk13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No. Don't quit. Stay in your major. It may seem like you don't like it now, but once you get your license and on your own, it will be a different kind of experience. Give bedside nursing a chance....
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    Graduation rate of West Coast University

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

    For those who are wondering. West Coast University is a for-profit private nursing school in Southern California (Orange County). They're good and strict. They admit anybody who passes their...
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    Should I apply again? Help

    HalfBoiled replied to JuneBug84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're overthinking it. Go ahead and reapply. Getting a ticket isn't the same as committing a
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    What do you do when a patient refuses treatment and wants to go home?

    HalfBoiled replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Is the pt alert and oriented? Did the pt receive the pertinent education with risks and benefits? Did the staff educate more than one occasion? Unless pt is on an involuntary hold or under...
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    Fired from my first RN job after only 2 weeks.

    HalfBoiled replied to Mountainrnbsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At least you can say "I have 2 weeks RN experience" on your resume. Take what learned from your orientation. WHEN you get another interview and they ask about the 2 weeks from prior hospital, mention...
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    Catholic Nurse Sues Duke University Hospital After Refusing to Assist with Abortions

    HalfBoiled replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    ...And health care should not be a right.
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    Gift for Preceptor

    HalfBoiled replied to Joelle66's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy with Starbuck's K Cups for my morning
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    Nurses and bullies...

    HalfBoiled replied to nightingale4me's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry if I am late, but the title didn't seem generalized to Nurses. I thought it was about nurses and other staff who are