Multicollinearity BSN, RN

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    Is Med-Surg really a dead end?

    Multicollinearity replied to JustWannaWork,RN's topic in General Nursing

    No field or specialty of nursing is a dead end if you value the position and do a good job at it while continually growing.
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    Correctional nursing opportunities

    Multicollinearity replied to gptrn's topic in Correctional

    I cannot imagine anyone getting a correctional nursing supervisor 3 position if they've never been a correctional nursing supervisor. I can tell you our supervisors are reachable 24/7 because if a...
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    Are Male RNs or BSNs Preferred for State Prisons?

    Multicollinearity replied to Shane505's topic in Correctional

    You know it's a bad day in correctional nursing when the officers yell at you to get out of the line of
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    Are Male RNs or BSNs Preferred for State Prisons?

    Multicollinearity replied to Shane505's topic in Correctional

    There should be no preference male v. female. I do believe more male nurses are attracted to correctional nursing for various reasons. I can tell you my DON prefers BSN
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    How common is it to get fired?

    Multicollinearity replied to TurtleCat's topic in General Nursing

    I used to think being fired was rare and unusual. I have seen two nurses fired and one strongly encouraged to resign during the last year, and my unit is very small. It happens. One made...
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    How important is it to accept extra shift work?

    Multicollinearity replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    I think picking up an occasional shift when asked because someone is sick, etc., is good. It shows you are a team player and will help your unit. IMHO, the problem arises when you are scheduled or...
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    How important is it to accept extra shift work?

    Multicollinearity replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. We have a new nurse on probationary period, and she is being scheduled 8 days in a row, routinely. I can see her mental wheels turning...bad job market, she's new and on probation, so she...
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    5 consecutive 12hr shifts

    Multicollinearity replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, well Canada is more civilized with more employee rights and
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    5 consecutive 12hr shifts

    Multicollinearity replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in California Nursing

    It's perfectly legal. This week I start 6 twelves in a row. There will be no overtime because of the timing of pay
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    Do nurses get out on time working corrections?

    Multicollinearity replied to Sensoria17's topic in Correctional

    I rarely get out on time. I worked two 15-16 hour shifts this week that were supposed to be 12s. Chronic short-staffing + violent yard and the emergencies that
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    androgel patch

    Multicollinearity replied to Zen123's topic in Patient Medications

    We keep ours in the locked narcotic box. It is a controlled
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    2010-2011 AZBN new grad survey

    Multicollinearity replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Nursing schools need to reduce enrollment. Will they? I really doubt
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    What 2 do if u r called to a man down?

    Multicollinearity replied to myownboss's topic in Correctional

    I love this question! I have responded to man-down calls like the above. Once, it was an inmate who was diabetic and had heart disease, and he was unconscious. The officers were yelling, "he's...
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    Worked for 2 days, required to list on app?

    Multicollinearity replied to SugarBabe99's topic in General Nursing

    I would only list the 2 day employment if you are applying for a job with a law enforcement agency or the military. If you leave it off when applying to a law enforcement agency, they will turn over...
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    Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

    Multicollinearity replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been doing scheduling at work, and the word from above is that 12 hour shifts are not preferable because productivity slows after about 8 hours. You are there, but not as productive and...
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    help, new grad with first NARCOTIC med error :(

    Multicollinearity replied to cherielpn23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I look for two things when a preceptee makes a medication error: * He or she understands and acknowledges personal responsibility for the error * He or she appears to genuinely feel badly and express...
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    Seizures Real vs Fake

    Multicollinearity replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

    txredheadnurse, I know the ammonia inhalant is supposed to work, but I've had two fakers recently who managed to not respond to it. One even admitted later that he was faking and trying to get a fix...
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    Seizures Real vs Fake

    Multicollinearity replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

    Fakers: Tend to pinch their eyes shut Lack excessive secretions Maintain normal or almost normal blood oxygenation Do not have bite marks on their tongues Do not have post-ictal confusion Tend to...
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    Correctional Nursing - preparation for ER?

    Multicollinearity replied to skater95374's topic in Correctional

    It depends upon the population and security level of the institution. I work in a large population minimum, medium, and maximum male facility. Our maximum security yard presents with frequent...
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    What is the highest blood sugar you have seen in a walky talky patient?

    Multicollinearity replied to austin heart's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient with a level of 1014 last week.
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    To the bedside, or correctional facility?

    Multicollinearity replied to mom35's topic in Correctional

    Do you know if the correctional facility you are considering does much psych? There seems to be a common misconception among some that correctional nurses primarily do psych. I remember being told...
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    Is Corrections a good job for a new RN Grad???

    Multicollinearity replied to nursgwithcompassion's topic in Correctional

    Correctional facilities will vary on this. I received one day of training from security. I've been asking to attend a self-defense course for over a year, but we are always too short-staffed. I never...
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    Need interview with corrections nurse for class project!

    Multicollinearity replied to Erikaaaa's topic in Correctional

    i hope this is
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    Prison Nursing....Is it safe?

    Multicollinearity replied to kanidoit2's topic in Correctional

    I prefer my correctional job to my old hospital job. I feel safe most of the time. I'm always very aware of my environment, though. Sometimes I have my finger near the alarm button on my radio just...
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    Bad Hair Bandit and Nurse-Patient Boundaries

    Multicollinearity replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    I think that nurses' reply was a little harsh. My response would be "that's inappropriate. Say or do anything inappropriate like that again, and I'll give you a