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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
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    Coronavirus and Supply Shortages

    Rose_Queen replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Haven't seen any shortages where I am, but we did suspend fit testing of N95 masks for the time being. I have seen some posts on OR NurseLink (AORN's boards for OR nurses) that some facilities are...
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    The Walking Dead

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

    I've never watched it.... for the longest time, I had cut the cord and told the cable company to take a hike. Usually, there's very little that I want to watch, so it's more for background noise than...
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    What’s with “researching” patients before clocking in?! Is this a standard?

    Rose_Queen replied to NurseOrBust13's topic in General Nursing

    Chart audits are an authorized work duty, which is why those are not a HIPAA issue. While not your patient, it's a legitimate reason to be reviewing the patients'
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    I’m overwhelmed at my new job as an “experienced” nirse

    Rose_Queen replied to Hope Full's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You may still be in inpatient nursing, but your entire patient population has changed. It is going to take you time to get up to speed with all of the new things you need to learn and do. Much like it...
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    Coffee Lounge Club Open

    Rose_Queen replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    A willingness to yell at teenagers to “Get off my lawn you young whippersnapper!” ? ????? Or should it be “Back in my day I had to walk to and from nursing school and it was uphill both
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    Asc-main or

    Rose_Queen replied to Plut334's topic in Operating Room

    How recently did you make the change? While you have OR experience, you don't have experience in the types of cases you're now doing. There's definitely going to be that learning curve. Probably not...
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    Coronavirus Update - WHO Declares Global Health Emergency

    Rose_Queen replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do you have a peer reviewed, reputable source that would explain this
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    New grad struggle

    Rose_Queen replied to stockmanjr's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this. Where I work, our OR orientees work 8 hours Monday through Friday because that's when the bulk of the surgeries happen. However, this is not what most of the staff work, and...
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    Arrested..need advice

    Rose_Queen replied to Shortykim4's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Lawyers familiar with nursing licensure (which you will need to deal with the BON) can be found at
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    Nursing School Accreditation

    Rose_Queen replied to Finalynn's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure the program was accredited in nursing when you attended it vs approved by the BON or accredited by a different type of accrediting agency? This is something that seems to commonly...
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    Critical Care Eliticism?

    Rose_Queen replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of these “elite” views stem from a “you don’t know what you don’t know” situation. Unless one has experience in the specialty, it is impossible to know the intricacies and...
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    What would you do?

    Rose_Queen replied to Hunt er's topic in General Nursing

    ADN stands for associates degree in nursing. It is one of the entry pathways that can be taken to initial nursing
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    Sign On Bonus

    Rose_Queen replied to Wayne1128's topic in General Nursing

    There are many sign on contracts that stipulate repayment of bonuses if the requirements are not met. Essentially, what they are saying is that if you do not uphold your end of the bargain of staying...
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    Resignation

    Rose_Queen replied to OceanNurse10's topic in General Nursing

    The best way to find out eligibility for hire is to call and ask. There may be other things taken into consideration of eligible for rehire, not eligible for rehire for a set term, and not eligible...
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    IV Insulin and Cardizem

    Rose_Queen replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Patient Medications

    There are a few resources you can go to for accurate info on what drugs can or shouldn't be run together. There are several drug guides online, and your facility may link directly to their preferred...
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    new circulator, but want to scrub too

    Rose_Queen replied to Queenofthesouth24's topic in Operating Room

    A lot of what influences whether OR nurses learn to scrub or not is the staffing matrix at the facility. My facility is closely affiliated with several surgical technologist programs. Our staffing...
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    in your opinion which is more difficult: acute care or med/surge?

    Rose_Queen replied to short cake's topic in Nursing Career

    Could you clarify what you mean by acute care? Generally, acute care refers to nursing in hospital, but there are many specialties within hospitals. Are you looking at applying for a specialty other...
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    Certification and Work Benefits?

    Rose_Queen replied to CaringForOthers's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, recognition of achievements runs a wide gamut of nothing up to pay increases across all of healthcare. A gift card is at least a level of recognition, but it will be up to you to decide...