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    Nursing school physical exam

    Rose_Queen replied to Daniel2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There may be walk in clinics that offer physicals. However, just because you feel like you're in good health doesn't mean it's not wise to still have an annual exam with a provider, whether that's a...
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    What comes after a bad ICU experience?

    Rose_Queen replied to SweetBabyJames's topic in Critical Care

    Do you enjoy the critical care patients but not the unit? It could be that a different facility would provide an environment with a better fit. Regardless, I would try to stick it out for the full...
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    Biased opinion for own child?

    Rose_Queen replied to IMNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Writing a note for your own child seems like a professional boundary issue. I wouldn't do
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    OR nurse to something new

    Rose_Queen replied to JapRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Moving from the OR to another unit will be challenging, but it is doable. I’ve worked with several nurses who came into the OR as new grads and later transferred to inpatient units. You do have...
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    Help!! I made a medication error!!

    Rose_Queen replied to svicente0520's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not in my area. The student is giving meds with their instructor (or preceptor if in capstone) and do the documentation themselves. It is not left up to the nurse to document that another person gave...
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    best practices

    Rose_Queen replied to dortizjr1's topic in Operating Room

    Is the med stocked in the preop Pyxis? It could be the issue is that with space constraints and prioritizing the meds routinely used by preop that there simply isn't space to have it. Our OR Pyxis is...
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    How hard is it to get a job?

    Rose_Queen replied to IamaNurse001's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of variables that are going to play into that. Unfortunately, you have an obstacle to overcome in that you don’t have recent nursing experience. What is the job market like in your...
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    Writing Nursing Diagnoses

    Rose_Queen replied to Etak's topic in General Students

    Is one of your textbooks a nursing diagnosis handbook? If not, you will want to add one to your resources. A list of diagnoses isn’t going to help you formulate the “secondary to” and “as...
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    I just got hired as a new grad on an ortho unit. Will this be helpful in the future or should I get out as soon as I can?

    Rose_Queen replied to Pairmyhair's topic in Orthopedic

    Ortho floors are going to include orthopedic trauma patients (once they no longer need ICU level care/didn't need ICU level care) as well as total joint patients and other types of patients. Yes, this...
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    Does one have an advantage coming from a “top” hospital?

    Rose_Queen replied to wolfgangRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe PP was referring to the fact that residents are readily available within the building at all times. Outside of teaching hospitals, your physicians are likely at home asleep in the middle of...
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    (International Student in US) New Grad job help

    Rose_Queen replied to Sara X. D's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It could be that those areas you are applying to require one to have an RN license to get paste the automatic rejection. Some areas are swamped with new grads, and rather than take a chance on someone...
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    Need advise regarding uncomfortable, disrespectful situation

    Rose_Queen replied to Maria Crocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my facilities, the circulator does an abbreviated review during the patient interview. I ask about what they're having done, what allergies they may have (you never know, the repeated asking can...
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    Volunteer at Hospital you work at

    Rose_Queen replied to PinkRose34's topic in Nursing Career

    Reach out to the volunteer department. They may be able to tell you if there are any policies regarding employees who also wish to
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    Help!! I made a medication error!!

    Rose_Queen replied to svicente0520's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First, I would be questioning if you should even be giving meds if you have no access to the EMR. How can you verify orders and the MAR if you have no access? Second, pretty much all nurses will make...
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    Does one have an advantage coming from a “top” hospital?

    Rose_Queen replied to wolfgangRN's topic in General Nursing

    Be cautious with that- the reason they pay more is the higher cost of living. You may make out better in a lower pay area where the cost of living is
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    Travel Bans?

    Rose_Queen replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You’d be surprised by how very filtered the recirculated air is.
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    Asc-main or

    Rose_Queen replied to Plut334's topic in Operating Room

    Make sure you're checking in regularly with not only your preceptor but also your educator and manager for feedback. While you expected to be up and running much sooner, you may actually be right...
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    Question about cross-training into Cath Lab

    Rose_Queen replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Cardiac

    Extremely unlikely. The purpose of travelers is to fill short term staffing needs. The expectation is that travel nurses are up and running with minimal training beyond the specifics of the unit the...
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    Is asking too many questions to other nurses a problem? (new nurse)

    Rose_Queen replied to joytotheworld21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rather than asking questions when you think you know the answer, walk through your thoughts and request feedback on your thought process. It's a way to demonstrate that you aren't asking because you...
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    New Grad

    Rose_Queen replied to ag11415's topic in Canada

    It is perfectly normal to feel this way! It is going to take you about a year to even feel comfortable as a nurse. You are also making a big transition from the relatively protected role of student to...
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    Need advice/feedback on response I got from job interview

    Rose_Queen replied to Peachpit's topic in General Nursing

    Members can edit for a short period of time. If you are beyond your timeframe to edit, you can use the triangle with the ! to send a message to the admins/moderators to make edits on your
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    I just got hired in a plastic surgery clinic. Are these red flags?

    Rose_Queen replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. We like new grads in my OR because they know they have a steep learning curve (some of those who transferred from other units didn't fare so well with the whole feeling like a fish...
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    Organ Procurement Transporter

    Rose_Queen replied to E_R_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our surgeons for organ procurement come from the transplanting facility in the majority of cases. The organ(s) go with them. Additionally, based on the organ and the distance to the receiving...
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    Depressed/Lost

    Rose_Queen replied to kyfitch's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Does your employer offer an employee assistance program? Generally, the benefits include a small number of free counseling sessions. These sessions can help you in sorting through your feelings and...
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    Book vs Movie

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    And the Dumbledore part with “Did you put your name in the goblet of Fire”. So totally not in keeping with the