HalfBoiled BSN, RN

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  1. 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 patient. However if its a ICU level, I immediately ask fo...
  2. 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 recently. This situation involved a group of 5-8 studen...
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    New Grads in the ICU

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

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

    I would want more evidence based research articles/studies for anything marijuana related.
  6. I am happy with the work I do. I am unhappy with most of the people I work with.
  7. 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 time at a computer.
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    PLS... HELP

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

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

    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 of the time, my patients gives consent.
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    Dispute test question??

    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 thought process and selected answer.
  12. 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 duty.
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    Iv antibiotic running as primary?

    I can understand the Emergency Department doing this.
  14. Are there any good come backs for snide remarks of "Well it's YOUR license then"? Especially when you're following policy.
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    Hoping they fire me

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

    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 nursing (Medsurg or ICU)? Or just only family practi...
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    Epi Question (new to school nursing)

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

    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 objections to the matter. I really enjoy working with ...
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    Let Go From Job During Orientation

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

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

    I bought Adidas Ultraboosts. Comfort over price.
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    Sobriety and NCLEX?

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

    Protect the airway. Then call 911.
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    MSN working bedside nursing

    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 appears direct entry MSN programs does teach the BSN ...
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    MSN working bedside nursing

    Asking for a friend