Rose_Queen BSN, MSN, RN

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    Should I or shouldn’t I have given Ativan?

    The patient had an order for a dose as
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    Hiring spouses? illegal?

    She shouldn’t be assigned to either of their
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    Questions for FNPs

    Sounds like an interview assignment. Have you reached out to some of the NPs in your area? You'll learn about your specific location as well as make some contacts that can help you in the
  4. If you don't have a union where you work, it will be very difficult to try to bring one in- simply uttering the U word can put a target on your back. I highly recommend you do some research before...
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    nursing diagnoses

    Priority depends on the individual patient. There is no set way that states which nursing diagnosis takes priority. Go back to your patient assessment and determine what, for this particular patient,...
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    I wrote up a surgeon and looking for advice

    If there are many people not following policy, then management has created the culture that allows it to continue. I am unsure if you are in the US or not, but it is actually law that patients must be...
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    New LVN Grad not feeling ready.

    What you are experiencing is perfectly normal. You truly learn to become a nurse once you're in the job, and it will take about a year to feel
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    Stayed suspension

    However, they aren't going to cover
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    Advice on jobs/WWYD?

    So the first job wants a new grad to work in multiple locations as a float nurse? PRN, meaning not full time or at least a decent FTE to learn how to be a nurse? Heck, nurses can't even be considered...
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    Nursing Student balance Preventing NCLEX-RN attempt

    Research HRSA thoroughly. It is not guaranteed and many more apply than are granted, plus it limits the areas one can work in. Additionally, you do not qualify. “Are you eligible for the NCLRP?...
  11. Depending on experience types and length you have, you could look into telephone triage, insurance company case management, or online nursing course instructor just to name a
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    Nursing Student balance Preventing NCLEX-RN attempt

    Most places require one to be employed for a set time before eligibility for tuition reimbursement, followed by continuing to work for a set amount of time after receiving the last reimbursement...
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    Which courses at BMCC

    Cross posting isn’t permitted, so this is most likely going to be merged with your original post. The best course of action would be to speak with an admissions counselor with the programs you are...
  14. Many externships occur during the summer and typically require one to have completed a fair amount of their program- my local externships are for those who have completed their junior year. They also...
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    Nursing Student balance Preventing NCLEX-RN attempt

    Unfortunately, you have no choice but to get your balance paid in order to take the HESI and have your info sent to the BON. Are you currently working? If not, it's time to find a job. If you are,...
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    Should I go from LPN to RN at age 60?

    There is nothing universal about a nursing shortage. There are pockets of shortages and pockets of surplus throughout the country. OP would be wise to investigate the market in his/her current...
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    Nurse diagnosis prioritized

    Do you have a NANDA book? There is more to a nursing diagnosis than what you've stated above- for actual diagnoses, you need the "as evidenced by" portion. Additionally, there is no set priority for...
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    Advise, please

    This is going to be very dependent on the setting. A level 1 trauma center is going to staff very differently than a facility that isn't trauma. Some staff one nurse overnight who is responsible for...
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    Associates Degree-Med Assist to RN

    Pre-requisite courses such as anatomy may transfer. MA courses would not as it is a separate program. Transfer credit acceptance would be dependent on the regional accreditation of your current school...
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    Transfer schools for Capstone

    Good luck with
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    Transfer schools for Capstone

    Please see my post above in response to the other poster. Not only are you trying to cross state lines, you’d also look at crossing country lines. The difference in nursing across countries can be...
  22. If the facility has chosen not to hire nurses without a BSN, then you cannot bypass it. Find something else in the meantime until you have the required degree and can apply. Most likely it's an auto...
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    Possible to find OR positions without experience?

    Another thing to keep in mind is that OR orientation is extremely long and may include a formal program. Many facilities may restrict the times they offer the orientation program to certain times of...
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    ADN or Biology degree

    CRNA stands for certified registered nurse anesthetist, and schools require one to have a minimum of one year nursing experience typically in critical care. You will need to complete a nursing program...
  25. Start looking outside the hospital setting. The BSN may make you a more competitive applicant once you have