Multicollinearity BSN, RN

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    At scene of fatal accident yesterday...

    Multicollinearity replied to jamieslovingmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I've performed CPR on someone with a fractured neck. It's terrifying to turn someone who is lifeless and literally broken, but if the person isn't breathing, you've got nothing to
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    Commute for Job I would love, or less travel to Job I don't like

    Multicollinearity replied to countrygalrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd go with the specialty you love. The commute can be managed, and it won't be forever. It's an excellent opportunity to get into a specialty you desire - go for it. It's getting harder and harder...
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    It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

    Multicollinearity replied to andywolfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are way off base regarding COBRA. The COBRA payment amount is the amount the employer is paying for your health insurance to the insurance company plus a 2% administrative fee to cover the cost...
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    Discouraged NP Student

    Multicollinearity replied to mjjohns24's topic in Advanced Practice

    Some medical students and residents have ego issues common with the culture of medical model education - especially those who troll a certain forum for student doctors. These ego issues fade when...
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    Pregnant Nurses in Corrections?

    Multicollinearity replied to katethegreat's topic in Correctional

    Unless you are on a sex offender yard, the "convict code" will protect you in a male
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    Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    Multicollinearity replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are so many specialties in nursing and so many options. I cannot imagine another field with so much diversity and such variation. I have RN friends who work in research, school nursing,...
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    Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    Multicollinearity replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you go work for the US Bureau of Prisons as an RN you can retire after 20 years with a pension. And it has that law enforcement culture. If you go work at a particularly violent prison, it has an...
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    how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    Multicollinearity replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm burning almost zero calories at my job. I'm a night shift psych nurse, and I sit on my behind most of the night. This is
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    Highest paid nursing field?

    Multicollinearity replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    I managed a $24,000 increase in yearly salary by switching to acute care psych. Psych nurses make more in my area. What's interesting is that my psych job is 1/4 of the work load and stress that my...
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    Diagnosed with MS recently, right after starting back school to becomie a nurse

    Multicollinearity replied to bribri03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of my instructors in nursing school had MS. She said she had MS her entire nursing
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    How do you handle the everyday stress of a nurse?

    Multicollinearity replied to Bugs20091's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yoga. It always works. And not faux yoga. Real hatha yoga with an authentic instructor, even if it's on a
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    Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    Multicollinearity replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You can go Norma Rae, or you can pay your bills. The honest truth is some of what we see and experience in our practice environments is suboptimal or below standards of practice. However, we have to...
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    Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    Multicollinearity replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my short career as a nurse (3 years now) I have done this sort of schedule many times when staffing was screwed up for some reason, and we were short. I currently work 5 or 7 12-hour shifts in a...
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    What can nurses do to be more happy in their career?

    Multicollinearity replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yoga heals all.
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    How to get a job in Correctional Nursing?

    Multicollinearity replied to ThinkAgain's topic in Correctional

    Ask to speak with the health administrator. The person in charge of all things
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    Behavioral Health Nurse- break from floor nursing?

    Multicollinearity replied to Redder's topic in Psychiatric

    I just recently switched to inpt. psych. I wears you down in its own way. Lots of crazy/lazy staff. The pace is slower, but psych can just wear on you due to the behaviors and problems that present...
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    What are the best shoes for nursing?

    Multicollinearity replied to chemisttoRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I keep coming back to Born clogs. They are comfortable, wear well, and look
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    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    Multicollinearity replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    I also think some will say being a nursing student was more stressful because they worked too many hours while in nursing school, and life was barely tolerable as a
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    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    Multicollinearity replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    I found nursing school to be more stressful, and I had a VERY stressful first job as a nurse. In my first nursing job as a correctional nurse I responded to codes all by myself while videotaped by...
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    "You look tired"

    Multicollinearity replied to nickel78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have heard this before, and it hadn't occurred to me to be irritated. I took it as a way of blabbing to me...maybe acknowledgement that I was working really hard. Unless said in a critical or...
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    Have you ever witnessed this situation?

    Multicollinearity replied to RNewbie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I disagree. I live in a small town, and chances are I know 1/3 of the people standing line at the Walmart pharmacy. And small town people are the nosiest lot you'll ever
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    Have you ever witnessed this situation?

    Multicollinearity replied to RNewbie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The OP's feelings are a reminder of how careful healthcare providers need to be regarding privacy and confidentiality. To those saying don't pick your prescriptions up at a chain store - doesn't work...
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    The first day off after 12's

    Multicollinearity replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the answer is all 12 hour shifts or all 8 hour shifts. I don't like Suzanne Gordon's call in the article just linked for no more 12s. Twelves will work in some areas and for some...
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    The first day off after 12's

    Multicollinearity replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I work 5-7 12-hour shifts in a row and then have 5-7 off. I'm on nights. I've learned to just work, eat, unwind, and sleep during the stretch of shifts. Some days in between night shifts I sleep 9...
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    16 interesting facts about nursing around the world!

    Multicollinearity replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy saying the word "quiet." Fun with superstitious