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    NCLEX results on hold??

    Squidpdx replied to Colby Smith's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!
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    Challenge NCLEX

    Squidpdx replied to guest1211132's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm a bit confused... are you trying to challenge the NCLEX-RN or the PN? I don't think you will be successful for the RN if you didn't finish med surg, but I'm not sure, since it's an MSN program....
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    NCLEX results on hold??

    Squidpdx replied to Colby Smith's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would think that if your test cut off at 85 questions, you likely passed. But am I right? Did you pass and how long did it end up taking to get your
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    Potential New Job Option

    Squidpdx replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck
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    What To Expect From WGU, RN-BSN

    Squidpdx replied to RDelgadoRNOCN's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you for this vital information! I'm wondering, how strict are they about essays? I have intense writing anxiety, so much so that I will just procrastinate forever rather than writing an essay....
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    How I inform interested employers of my past.

    Squidpdx replied to SineQuaNon's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good luck with your
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    Burnout

    Squidpdx replied to path0gems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have found a book that has really helped me. It's called Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others. There is a website about it also:...
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    If You Quit Your Job Rather than Get a Vaccine, What is Your Specialty?

    Squidpdx replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I know of only one coworker who quit due to our mandate. We work in a primary care FQHC. Sadly she did not go quietly, and had already spread a bunch of misinformation about the vaccine to our...
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    Life in the vaccine clinic (can I whine for just a moment?)

    Squidpdx replied to klone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am the sole vaccine nurse for my clinic's outreach vaccine clinics, and man, I can absolutely relate to your sentiments! It takes me forever, and unfortunately, I am not allowed to transport...
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    Wage Negotiation

    Squidpdx replied to ngnurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Yes, you can still negotiate. Usually there is a pay scale range for each position, so you can negotiate to be on the higher end of that
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    Wanted to be a nurse forever, but A&P is so difficult

    Squidpdx replied to Whit3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I found a lot of Youtube videos very helpful. Crash Course is a good series with short recaps. Youtube helped me since I am more of a visual learner, and there is an endless supply of videos with...
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    How hard is it to land a very first nursing job with ADN in California?

    Squidpdx replied to Meowmix606's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think you will have much of an issue getting a job in the specialties you mentioned. Hospitals may require a BSN, but many corrections/ psych/ home/ outpatient companies would consider you I...
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    Weird Question: Are All Hospital Nurses Wearing Scrub Caps Now?

    Squidpdx replied to K. Everly's topic in General Nursing

    This is very helpful, Thank you!! I didn't know about the gourd
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    GCU NRS 493 Capstone

    Squidpdx replied to TheRemix's topic in School, College Programs

    Sorry to hear about your difficulties. I am not in that program, so I really don't have much to add, except to say, hang in there. Sounds like you may be close to graduating, so keep your eye on the...
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    Weird Question: Are All Hospital Nurses Wearing Scrub Caps Now?

    Squidpdx replied to K. Everly's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of- Can anyone recommend good scrub caps for folks with larger heads? I need one with buttons and one that comes in hunter green. I have short hair but need to cover it completely. I prefer...
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    Working the floor after a job interview!? WOW!...

    Squidpdx replied to CritCareTech's topic in General Nursing

    Here are detailed test plans for the 2 most common national PCT certification exams- they give some idea of PCT scope. https://www.ncctinc.com/Documents/PCT Detailed Test Plan 2021.pdf...
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    Newborn Dies After Ransomware Attack On Hospital

    Squidpdx replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting this, I love reading court
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    Guns at the Bedside

    Squidpdx replied to rnrazzil's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow, I live in Az too, and am kind of blown away by how lax (read: nonexistent) the gun laws are here. I know we are a super conservative state but I didn't realize the extent of it.
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    So Happy To Be Out Of Nursing

    Squidpdx replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That would be fun to read Davey
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    What should I do?

    Squidpdx replied to Shayd30's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP, What ended up happening? Did they acknowledge their
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    So Happy To Be Out Of Nursing

    Squidpdx replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Davey Do, I just want to tell you that you are a delight to read. You inspire me everyday, as a fellow self-described artist to try to remember to nurture my creative spark, even though I am often...
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    Week Three of Orientation and I’m Worried and Want to Quit…

    Squidpdx replied to missnursegal98's topic in General Nursing

    The things you describe are unfortunately par for the course in hospitals. If you value your time and also breaks, I encourage you to look to outpatient settings- I work at a FQHC and love it. I work...
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    Artificial Intelligence in the GI Lab

    Squidpdx replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Specialties

    Thank you for the article. While I agree with you that AI will inevitably become more pervasive in every aspect of life, it still really creeps me out. I also wonder if physicians using this might be...
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    Cell Phone Use at Work: Is It Appropriate?

    Squidpdx replied to SarahKixRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good article. Personally, I hate using my cell phone at work. I resent that I am basically forced to in order to communicate with management/other staff quickly, and yet my employer does not...
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    Giving abx in 100 ml NS instead of 50 ml

    Squidpdx replied to autumn_blue's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the type of kidney disease, (for example, an underlying cause in AKI could be severe dehydration), and the stage of progression. In early CKD, fluid is not generally