The Seasoned Nurse BSN, RN

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    The Role of Nurses in Country-Wide Vaccine Education

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to Dr. Stephen Ferrara's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for this! Nurses have to be the example and educate with science rather than
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    Promising Smoking Cessation Option: Brain Stimulator Now Approved

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    This is fascinating! I’m interested in learning about the long-term effects of this treatment. If the individual smokes a cigarette in the future, will they fall right back into their old habits?...
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    Looking for advice

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to Jo89's topic in General Nursing

    The bridge program will give you time to master your bedside skills. Too many nurses go into NP school too quickly causing the profession to become diluted. The schools only have one motivation: to...
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    Strange Question

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to dreamriderRN's topic in General Specialties

    That sounds unconventional but I like it. A nurse in an infusion clinic must be good at starting IVs. Remember to grab a warm compress and allow the alcohol to dry entirely. They may be watching to...
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    It's Time to Tell the World about ICU Nursing

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to MICURN6339's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree that working in the unit fosters greater collaboration between nurses and physicians. Good communication between providers and nurses is crucial to providing excellent care to our patients....
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    If I Were A Student Today: Four Pieces of Advice

    The Seasoned Nurse posted a topic in General Students

    After five years at the bedside working in a Trauma ICU, I look back fondly on my time in nursing school. I recall walking into the Trauma Unit as a practicum student, listening to report on a young...
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    RN ADN

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to Rayacj's topic in General Nursing

    This part of your response is very much on point. I am concerned that accepting everyone into Nurse Practitioner programs with little discernment dilutes the profession. Significant experience should...
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    Now that the Covid 19 vaccine is just around the corner... Will it be mandatory?

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Me too. It’s just a vaccine at the end of the day. A vaccine with a lot of hype, but still just a
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    Leading in the Time of COVID Requires Vision, Empathy and Engagement

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to CCMC's topic in Case Management

    I loved the part about communication. I’m a firm believer that good communication can solve most of the world’s problems. It starts with listening to each other and speaking respectfully. Good...
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    Covid Vaccines

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to SansNom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I’m afraid there will be a significant number of people who will not take it because 1. COVID conspiracies and 2. Vaccine conspiracies are creating a perfect storm of mistrust....
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    Help me choose between 2 great job offers

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to hkrocks123's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow you have a difficult choice to make. What is your long-term goal? If you want to save money now to achieve future goals (homeownership, travel, etc), job #1 may be your best option. You will be...
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    NP Student, highly wanting to do med school?

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to FamNP123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It sounds like medical school is what you really want to do. I say go for it. Your experience as a nurse will make you a stronger physician. Your awareness of the nurse workflow and what they actually...
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    Meltdown at Work and Feel like a Failure

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You are not at all a failure! Like Nurse Beth said, you passed your boards and succeeded in becoming a nurse. You’re doing it! Give yourself credit! I hear a lot of negative self-talk and I can...
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    Please Read: Fired from first nursing job

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to newRN109's topic in General Nursing

    In the long run, this is a minor setback. Like others have said, apply to various positions and see what fits. There is life after being fired. When you interview again, carefully articulate that the...
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    New grad, got the ICU! TIPS?!!

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to nikki1018's topic in Critical Care

    I agree that asking questions and getting involved with the most critical patients is very important early on. I also encourage you to read the physician notes on your patients daily. The MD notes...
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    It Is Not Just Nursing 101

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to ilhamtony's topic in General Students

    I think as a student it’s easy to miss the forest for the trees. I remember working so hard on learning the technicals of the acid - base balance and determining respiratory vs. metabolic...
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    Med error..... Could I lose my license?

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to RN66's topic in General Nursing

    I 100% agree. You will not lose your license, and bringing this up will just make you look bad. I think the most likely worst-case scenario is an audit discovers the error, your manager is notified,...
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    New grad from online RN program with ZERO CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    The Seasoned Nurse replied to angel1312's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! All of this! When I watch students in clinicals, I see them stressing over paperwork. I notice they spend hours in the break room working on their care plans instead of actually learning to take...