Rose_Queen BSN, MSN, RN

Rose_Queen has 16 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in OR, education.

Curious about the OR? New to the OR and have questions or want advice? I'd love to chat! Feel free to private message me or post in the OR nursing forum under specialties

Rose_Queen's Latest Activity

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   How to stop the mass nursing exodus?

   Rose_Queen replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in COVID

   Sterile processing department in my facility. Yeah, we kinda clean out the other departments.
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   How to prepare for nursing home orientation job

   Rose_Queen replied to Shihtzulover16's topic in General Specialties

   I messaged you instructions.
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   What Was Your GPA for the MEPN/ELMSN Program?

   Rose_Queen replied to implathszombie9's topic in School Programs

   Hello, @implathszombie9, we have moved your thread to Schools/Programs forum for best responses.
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   Patient Refusing Unvaccinated RN

   Rose_Queen replied to Delia37's topic in COVID

   Closed for Staff review
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   Mandated to work Saturday?

   Rose_Queen replied to Bella1988's topic in Nursing

   I wouldn’t be surprised if they use the “and any other duties as assigned” line of the job description to justify it.
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   Mandated to work Saturday?

   Rose_Queen replied to Bella1988's topic in Nursing

   Not going to touch the legality/policy side of things, but this is where volunteering for another one of the Saturdays probably would have worked in your favor. That would have left two Saturdays and two nurses, and your name shouldn't have been in the hat. I work in the OR, which comes with a set requirement of call hours. When I was taking call, you bet your bottom I was after that call sign up sheet as soon as possible so that I could sign up for the call shifts that worked for me. It kept me from being like the people that didn't voluntarily sign up who were then assigned what was left. Meeting my quota voluntarily kept me from being assigned what might not have worked for me and my outside of work plans. Only you can decide if this is going to be a dealbreaker for you, based on how the work environment is otherwise.
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   Second Thoughts on Becoming a Nurse

   Rose_Queen replied to ThePrudentStudent's topic in Nursing

   I would recommend to those who have realistic expectations. That health care, especially acute care, is 24/7/365 and will require working hours other than day shift Monday through Friday. That patients and visitors are human beings with all of their flaws and issues- amplified by being in a stressed state. That not every will get better, and death will have to be dealt with. For me, I have had the hiccups throughout my 16+ years. But that's outweighed by the good there is: I love my current role (most days... but every job has bad days), my manager is reasonable and supportive, and with my seniority, I do now hold one of the "unicorn" dayshift only Monday through Friday positions. Nursing has made it possible for me to own my own house by myself. My employer paid for 50% of my MSN. They still pay for all of my certification costs. I earn more PTO than I can use (not for lack of wanting to but because without overtime, my boss gives me a full day off without using vacation time when I do one of our very rare 2 hour weekend intensive education sessions). But I understand that most of that came with my experience, not as a shiny new grad. For those who don't understand, I would never recommend nursing.
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   Have you read your company's procedures and policies?

   Rose_Queen replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing

   No. I help write them, so I know them like the back of my hand.
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   RN a refresher course for inactive license in NJ

   Rose_Queen replied to drcricket's topic in Nursing

   The school site says it will take place again in December. https://nursing.rutgers.edu/ce/course-catalog/RN-skills-refresher-course/
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    When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

    Rose_Queen replied to Morgan Curry's topic in Nursing

    Don't forget the constant push to do more with no additional time or compensation. Hey, you can take another patient, right? Hey, you can empty the trash, right?
11. 

    RN a refresher course for inactive license in NJ

    Rose_Queen replied to drcricket's topic in Nursing

    Here's an option from the New Jersey State Nurses Association https://njnurses.org/page/458/RN-ReEntry-Into-Practice-Refresher-Course.htm
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    Having trouble finding a job. Need advice

    Rose_Queen replied to nurse1045's topic in Nursing

    You have a very short RN job history with looking for your third position in a year. You are also looking at specialties that tend to have more applicants with experience or those who internal transfers. You may need to simply get a med/surg job, get a solid 1-2 years under your belt, then look at those other specialties. Expand your search.
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    FIU AOBSN Fall 2021

    Rose_Queen replied to wafflefri1's topic in Pre-Nursing

    There are two ways to create a special area for your cohort, that are Terms-of-Service approved. One is to create a facebook page. This link is allowed to be posted. The other is to create a "Club" within the site, by clicking on the Breakroom link (upper left-hand corner, in the yellow bar) and in the green area, click Start a Breakroom Club. Any other references or links posted are not TOS-approved, and will be removed. We wish you success In your Nursing program!
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    UAB AMNP Spring 2022

    Rose_Queen replied to mmkirkland's topic in School Programs

    There are two ways to create a special area for your cohort, that are Terms-of-Service approved. One is to create a facebook page. This link is allowed to be posted. The other is to create a "Club" within the site, by clicking on the Breakroom link (upper left-hand corner, in the yellow bar) and in the green area, click Start a Breakroom Club. Any other references or links posted are not TOS-approved, and will be removed. We wish you success In your Nursing program!
15. 

    Interesting considerations regarding nanoparticle encapsulation of mRNA in covid vaccine

    Rose_Queen replied to guest1178273's topic in COVID

    Please note that numerous posts have been removed for being off topic/personal. A reminder from the Terms of Service:
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    Do hospitals allow nurses to wear their own respirators of choice?

    Rose_Queen replied to Kara638's topic in Nursing

    Because there is no way for the employer to verify its authenticity and NIOSH approval. There have been a lot of counterfeit PPE items out there. Your employer is required by OSHA to provide the PPE you need. Yes, there were emergency use authorizations for the reprocessing of N95s that has since ended, but those were drastic measures that we hope to not see repeated. What your facility offers has been validated for use. Check out this article regarding N95 vs P100 and leakage (quick Google search, did not deep dive into the source) https://academic.oup.com/annweh/article/64/2/202/5648932