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    Does This Constitute a Nurse-Patient Relationship?

    Music in My Heart replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that cuts to the heart of my question. I guess I'm not clear in my own mind that, in fact, the suspect having their blood drawn actually is a patient under these circumstances.In trying to apply...
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    Kaplan Dosage Calculations

    Music in My Heart replied to sjb12283's topic in General Students

    Just wondering: How much does it cost? Dosage calculations are pretty simple if someone just explains it clearly... I hope Kaplan's not getting too much for it. More than about $75 seems like too...
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    3 month job...

    Music in My Heart replied to shellRN22's topic in General Nursing

    When you apply for a job, they will ask for your employment history. If you fail to list it, you will be falsifying your application and you may be penalized for it - even to the point of being...
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    Precepting New Nurses

    Music in My Heart replied to pitt34's topic in General Nursing

    I have my preceptee shadow me and do everything that they're permitted within their scope and with which they're comfortable. Prior to entering the room, we do a quick review of the major points. As...
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    Should I become a CNA while doing prerequisites?

    Music in My Heart replied to SushiJoe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My opinion (as a nurse who was required to obtain a CNA cert prior to matriculation) is that it's of no particular benefit to have CNA experience. I'd advise you to do whatever you're able to earn the...
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    I have to take six science classes before my application is due in janurary! help !

    Music in My Heart replied to slove44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, it really depends on how strong a student you are and how much time and energy you have to dedicate to your studies. Finishing all that off by January would be a challenge but not an...
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    lab values-Anyone have a link to a thread that had info on lab values?

    Music in My Heart replied to littlesnackcakes's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Look in the appendix of any med-surg or fundamentals book and you're sure to find a list of lab
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    What's so great about a pinning ceremony?

    Music in My Heart replied to SummitRN's topic in General Students

    Personally, I think the whole pinning thing is nonsense. That said, I did attend mine... but only because the faculty was pretty insistent and I figured I was using them for references so...Ours was...
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    Picking a Career Path

    Music in My Heart replied to keith443's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'd suggest the 2nd-degree approach leading to a BSN or MSN. Some hospitals have a preference for the baccalaureate degrees. Particularly with your EMS experience, I'd do an accelerated program. I'd...
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    Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013

    Music in My Heart replied to hopefulnurse24's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just want to say, "best of luck." I'm a DEMSN grad from 2009 and I can identify with your sense of anxiety as well as your excitement and enthusiasm. I hope everything works out for
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    Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

    Music in My Heart replied to sssssaidthesnake's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If only the poop were just on their
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    Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

    Music in My Heart replied to RN_Marie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I see none of those as worthy of being "eaten," regardless of their suitability as competitive candidates. "Eating" new nurses is quite simply unprofessional and
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    Losing your license

    Music in My Heart replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    To lose her license, I'd guess it's not likely to be a simple med error but rather an intentional act to cover up an error, gross incompetence, repeated substance abuse (you'd be surprised...), drunk...
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    You know its a seeker when . . .

    Music in My Heart replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    Well, I had an ER patient that was being transferred to another facility - a 30-something with a med list longer than my typical shopping list who had pneumonia - whose last question to me was, "Will...
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    You know its a seeker when . . .

    Music in My Heart replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

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    Pharmacology Flashcards (drug cards)

    Music in My Heart replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You're welcome. I'm glad that my work continues to provide benefit long after I've been done with the
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    Does Taking Chemistry Actually Matter?

    Music in My Heart posted a topic in General Students

    "I'm terrible at chemistry but I know I can be a great nurse. It's so wrong that this one subject - which doesn't even really matter - is keeping me away from my dream." "Why do I have to wasted time...
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    You know its a seeker when . . .

    Music in My Heart replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    When they're getting shipped out for severe pneumonia and the last thing they say is, "Now Dr X will call down and tell them that I'm supposed to get 4 mg of Dilaudid every 90 minutes, right?" When...
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    Don't Cry Over Spilled... Blood?

    Music in My Heart posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I had another first in my 2+ year nursing career. I've got an active bleeder, popped in a couple of lines, and have an order to run 2 units of uncrossed blood. I hang the first bag, spike it, start...
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    Male nurses student and skipping OB/L&D clinicals

    Music in My Heart replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I dodged the L&D portion of clinicals because the guys before me were so unwelcome that the school let me swap with one of the gals. I got extra NICU time which was good for me. Of course, now in...
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    Took the NCLEX this morning, what does this mean?

    Music in My Heart replied to Nurseadam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We've all been there. Trust me, just chill, and don't read too much into the pop-ups - good or bad. Let it go and enjoy the present freedom of knowing that you don't have to worry about it until the...
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    I just got a needle stick after injecting a pt. SQ :(

    Music in My Heart replied to sydneyxmoon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, the pt. could still have bloodborne pathogens and not yet be symptomatic though not so likely in that age range. I presume that the patient's blood was drawn and run to screen for HepC and HIV....
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    Soon-to-be grad (2nd degree ) advice needed for PM shifts

    Music in My Heart replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Nursing Career

    Yep... though my salaried gig was more like 7:30 - 18:30 but still a daylight thing.I was 46 when I starting being a NOCer nurse... Kinda tough sometimes to make sure you get the sleep you need. I've...
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    Path towards CRNA

    Music in My Heart replied to ClaRn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In addition to what you're doing (ICU and shadowing), I'd get enrolled in some university science classes (specifically, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell...
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    Don't Cry Over Spilled... Blood?

    Music in My Heart replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    A humorous - but kinda sad - part of the story: This patient is very worried about staff getting a needle stick off of her and cautioned me when I started. I assurred her that I presume every patient...