Tabitha Cumpian MSN, RN

Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience.

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    What are the "rules" about being PRN?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to itsdebraanne's topic in General Nursing

    The hours or number of shifts required to work PRN as a nurse will vary from facility to facility. Some facilities will require a certain amount per month while others may require a certain amount per...
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    Can you be forced to be charge nurse?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to yourfuturern22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As many others have pointed out, being a charge nurse is technically something within your scope of practice. There are no additional certifications or requirements needed aside from your nursing...
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    Do you recommend taking anatomy and physiology online?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to bdm2010's topic in General Students

    I would not recommend taking A&P online. Yes, it helps that you've previously taken it. However, this is a challenging course, and it's setting you up for your future nursing career. You want to...
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    What do you wear to work as a school nurse?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    I would first recommend reading any documents from your employer regarding the dress code to make sure you are in compliance. At that point, if scrubs are allowed and you're comfortable in them, then...
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    Which FNP programs are the shortest?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to rynophiliac's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Herzing University offers a 20-month FNP program. You mentioned wanting to research the quality of programs. I think this is an incredibly wise decision when looking at programs in general,...
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    Are there any travel nurse jobs for Unvaccinated Nurses?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to Heart Attack Zack's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have seen travel positions that have accepted medical and/or religious exemptions. It varies with each company though and which facilities those travel companies are contracted with. The best thing...
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    Dosage Calculation Help - ml/hr for heparin

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to mslove's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As stated by a previous post: 1. The order is to infuse 1000 units heparin per hour from an available solution strength of 25,000 units in 500 ml D5W. Calculate the ml/hr rate. 500ml\25000 x...
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    What does "CSM" mean?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Students

    The short answer, as some others have pointed out, is circulation, sensation, and movement. This means for circulation you are assessing for pulses and capillary refill times, sensation is...
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    PRN pay vs. full time pay?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    This can vary greatly depending on the facility. Some places will give higher pay for PRN staff since they risk being canceled quickly and they do not receive any form of benefits from the employer. I...
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    Travel RN to New FNP - Is it worth it?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to SublimeEMTP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was in a similar position in the past however I went from Travel RN to healthcare management/administration side. There are many parts to consider when trying to answer your initial question. First,...
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    Please Help! How do you remove sticky adhesive from skin?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    There are many types of adhesive removers now on the market, including wipes and sprays. The spray comes in a small bottle, which you would spray directly onto the area. The wipes resemble alcohol...
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    Can you tell me more about Ortho/Neuro Nursing?

    Tabitha Cumpian replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    An ortho nurse primarily cares for patients who have had a knee or hip replacement or have a fracture of some sort. On the neuro side of this nursing, it can be anything related to the spinal cord or...