HalfBoiled BSN, RN

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    Getting a "head start"

    HalfBoiled replied to Kater1719's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Work as a CNA in freshmen year of high school. Some nursing programs gives extra points to applicants who already have paid hospital
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    Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    HalfBoiled replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    Because there aren't
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    Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    HalfBoiled replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to read research studies about the dangers of raising minimum
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    My classmates using Test Banks in Nursing school

    HalfBoiled replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Students

    None at all. Just a few thoughts in my head that I wanted to let out. I have met with my classmates for brunch and was happy to see everyone doing well. It just reminded me what happened during my...
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    Will I have a social life in nursing school

    HalfBoiled replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your classmates are your new social
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    Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    HalfBoiled replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    I am in support of $15/hr minimum
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    omg I forgot to give report!

    HalfBoiled replied to kellicutshair's topic in General Nursing

    I'm more glad that your coworker didn't throw you under the bus on missing
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    Performance report from board

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

    For me, I just switched study resources. I had UWorld, but I was missing the testing skills for "priority/delegation and "who do you see first?" type questions. I used NCSBN (the people who write the...
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    Still know nothing at 1 year experience? so anxious

    HalfBoiled replied to Summers3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just print out my hospitals policy for specific competencies. I don't do PCAs (patient controlled analgesia) too often. Before I ask a senior nurse for help, I look up the procedure policies and...
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    My classmates using Test Banks in Nursing school

    HalfBoiled replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Students

    Thank you! This happened a few years ago. I kept my head down and minded my own business. I did not want to go through the whole accusation/slander process without having any proof. On top of my...
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    My classmates using Test Banks in Nursing school

    HalfBoiled replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Students

    To clarify, there are two types 1. NCLEX testbanks 2. Nursing School Textbook testbanks NCLEX testbanks are paid public resources for New Grads. Acceptable and execte Textbook testbanks are suggested...
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    Nurses who are on anxiety/depression meds?

    HalfBoiled replied to Hooven20's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    On my fridays I usually cope by hanging out with my friends Jack, Jameson, and Grey Goose at home or with other coworkers. Nothing to excessive. Just relaxing and calm
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    Unable to Advance my RN Position

    HalfBoiled replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I completely understand your predicament. This has happened twice in my experience. 1. My hospital is unionized and my colleague went straight to the union and made a case. He was offered...
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    Seniority

    HalfBoiled replied to lexyrn71's topic in General Nursing

    I am in agreement for whoever is the best suited gets the job and/or advancement. HOWEVER, I do believe seniority does need to play factor for certain scenrios Alpha RN has been working for Hospital...
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    Health Care is Not a Right

    HalfBoiled replied to Tetra's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Is your stance focused on patient/consumer point of view? Seeing how you're starting your nursing program, I would love to reopen this discussion after you graduate, pass your boards, and gain a few...
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    ADON having sex with CNA

    HalfBoiled replied to AWorley80's topic in General Nursing

    Based on the info you have given us, it is best to leave it alone. It seems their personal life does not affect their professional life. We DONT know if the ADON and CNA were already in a...
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    Are For Profit Schools really BAD?

    HalfBoiled replied to Schneid1's topic in General Nursing

    Only the cost of tutition is bad. The "for profit" colleges in my area has a great academic structure and superb
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    Female Foley and Witness

    HalfBoiled replied to jive turkey's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my unit, if a male nurse was going to insert a foley in a female patient, it is strongly encouraged to have a female witness the action. At any time a female patient can accuse the male nurse for...
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    Bummer, didn't get into new grad nurse residency

    HalfBoiled replied to StocktonNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am soo sorry. I have also been in a similar situation. Hospitals in my area tried to lock in the local upcoming new grad BSN students. I pretty much had a job lined up once I get my license. HR and...
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    Expensive stethoscope for student?

    HalfBoiled replied to hellofish's topic in General Students

    I only notice when it is NOT a
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    Hi

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

    Strongly recommend the LaCharity delegation and priority book. 75% of my exam was "who do you see first" type
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    Only on Orientation and hate it.

    HalfBoiled replied to Luckykar74's topic in Nursing Career

    I can't say for NICU, but I wasn't confedent on my own until a month after orientation. I still ask for my coworkers help or for questions for "How can I approach this?" and "What does this
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    Running into former patients

    HalfBoiled replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    So pretty much, the patient has to initiate contact. Given your setting in a bar, having a drink is unavoidable. Personally, if the patient offers a cold one, I wouldn't mind and accept. It is your...
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    pyxis inventory

    HalfBoiled replied to everlearning2016's topic in General Nursing

    Just ask your coworker and tell us what you just said. I've had senior coworkers who forget how to reset their passwords/fingerprints for our
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    Running into former patients

    HalfBoiled replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why not. Your patient approached you and he/she explained the