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    New Grad Peds vs Periop 101 opportunity

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurselove_'s topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Which one meets your goals better? A job that has a purpose/aligns with your goals is going to be more satisfying career. There is also more to look at than just the number of dollars per hour- what...
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    How will COVID-19 affect the hiring process?

    Rose_Queen replied to Reds5588's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Depending on what is happening with facilities not accepting student presence in light of Covid-19, your husband may not be starting clinical education in May. You might want a contingency plan for...
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    Thieves! Stealing Supplies During COVID-19 Crisis

    Rose_Queen replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Amazon and eBay have cracked down on those third party sellers.
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    School is cancelled but clinical is not? (COVID-19)

    Rose_Queen replied to nurseann11's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We just kicked all students out. No matter what kind of student. Med, NP, CRNA, RN, ST,
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    School is cancelled but clinical is not? (COVID-19)

    Rose_Queen replied to nurseann11's topic in Disaster Preparation

    A lot of people aren’t going to do that because it eliminates the anonymity they have
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    Are you seeing changes due to Covid?

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    As of 3pm today, we cancelled all elective surgeries for at least the next 2 weeks and after that to be determined if we will cancel
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    N95 mask use to place PICCs

    Rose_Queen replied to bethchpn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    OK, so the additional information changes things. It's not the PICC that requires extra precautions. However, the facility should have screening protocols in place to determine what kind of PPE would...
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    N95 mask use to place PICCs

    Rose_Queen replied to bethchpn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    What would the rationale be to use N95 masks when placing a PICC? They are intended for use in airborne concerns. Any splashback from a PICC insertion would be in droplet
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    School and Other Closures to Control COVID-19 Pandemics

    Rose_Queen replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think the general public is having an overreaction fed by media hype. The website of my local newspaper is about 90% Coronavirus and each article title is outlined by a big black box. As for...
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    Rose_Queen replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    PA has joined the
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    Misdemeanor paraphernalia

    Rose_Queen replied to richnurse828's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This, particularly one familiar with nursing licensure. www.taana.org is a good resource to find a lawyer familiar with working with the
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    School is cancelled but clinical is not? (COVID-19)

    Rose_Queen replied to nurseann11's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You mentioned in a comment in another thread that you are an SRNA. Here's my personal thoughts on being in periop during the pandemic: This doesn't appear to be anything that can be treated by...
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    ED to OR..might've make a mistake?

    Rose_Queen replied to Binz's topic in Nursing Career

    @Binz come on over to the OR forum under the specialties tab- you may find the posts about what OR nurses do and tips for new OR nurses helpful. While it may seem that a lot of what you do is opening...
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    Dear Nursing Students: We Need to Talk About Homework Help

    Rose_Queen posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dear nursing students, There is a reason this site is called allnurses: It's for all nurses (and anyone remotely interested in nursing or its related professions). That means that your instructors...
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    New grad O.R interview

    Rose_Queen replied to bluescrubs's topic in Operating Room

    Us OR peeps know that a new grad has no or at best very limited OR knowledge, and I’ve never been in an interview (as interviewee or interviewer) where situation questions specific to the OR were...
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    Medication

    Rose_Queen replied to Akam's topic in Patient Medications

    Welcome to allnurses, @Akam! Your post has been moved to the Patient Medications forum for more relevant
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    Can an FNP work in surgery?

    Rose_Queen replied to Michellepas's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have worked with a handful of OR nurses who went on to become FNPs and function in the role of a first assistant in the OR in addition to their duties on the inpatient unit and in the office. All...
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    Coronavirus-Are we ready to talk about rationing care?

    Rose_Queen replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wonder how many of the pieces and/or machines are manufactured elsewhere that would be
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    Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    Rose_Queen replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    Band geek who played flute. That movie came out while I was in high school and was the bane of all of
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    RN to BSN

    Rose_Queen replied to YouCanCallMeFrank's topic in General Students

    I would reach out to an academic advisor at the state school- for some it's not just the number of credits but the number of credits within the major. They would be best informed to advise you on the...
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    Direct entry MSN worth over $100,000 in debt?

    Rose_Queen replied to Hfield12's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The rule of thumb that I was always told is that loans should not exceed the realistic first year of salary. What will her DE-MSN provide? Will she be an NP at graduation? Will she be living in an...
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    manager openly talking about my relationship on the floor in meetings with staff

    Rose_Queen replied to oneinfour's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    While your manager may not have gone about it in the best way, most likely what was said is true. Many (if not all) facilities have policies against those in a relationship having any sort of...
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    This is why managing a pandemic by way of the honor system is a Really Bad Idea

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurse and Spy's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Italy is trying. Italy quarantines north in drastic bid to slow virus spread
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    New Grad Nurse Residency Salaries

    Rose_Queen replied to tinatheRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Traditionally, residencies are intended for brand new nurses with no nursing experience. If you are coming from another country as a new graduate, I don’t see why you couldn’t apply so long as you...
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    Tele Float vs. Med/Surg Oncology

    Rose_Queen replied to monsg3100's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Floating as a new grad is not a good option in my opinion. How can one become proficient without the consistency offered by a permanent home? My facility won't even accept applications to float pool...