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  1. I think the question was asked more to learn if OP may need to take time off school and work while obtaining financial aid if the parents are paying but may pull support if the major
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    Caregiver Fatigue

    Seen this issue before where an elderly spouse was left at the bedside of a patient and the family took off. They are not an admitted patient and thus are not the responsibility of the nursing staff....
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    Which prerequisite plan of study should I pick?

    Three sciences that are going to require labs sounds extremely time consuming and overwhelming to me. Micro and A&P at the same time was difficult
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    Oh dear . .Audited for proof of CEUs and don't have

    Yes, because nursing never changes so there's no need to stay up to date.
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    School nurses, what is the worst emergency you've had?

    Could be that some of the older posts haven't been added to the search index since the move to the new platform. Easiest way to find your threads is to go to your own profile, click on the content...
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    Birmingham, Al area tuition reimbursement

    Many places reimburse 100% or another percentage up to a certain point. There may also be other restrictions. For example, my employer covers 100% up to $4,800 for undergraduate/$5,200 for graduate,...
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    eNLC HELP!

    Once you change your state of residence, you must change your compact license to your new state. By having an Arizona residence, you no longer qualify to hold a compact license from Texas. You need to...
  8. You need to live your life for you, not your
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    California Safe Nurse to Patient Ratios in Acute Care Settings

    Is it safe to assume there are screenshots from a word processing program in the PDF? Because there are misspelling red lines under many names. You'll want to redo that to get rid of the lines for a...
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    RN training newly hired nurse.

    This is a misconception. Student nurses do NOT practice under the license of a nurse. They learn under an exception to the licensure requirement. “Nursing Practice Acts include statutory language...
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    Saying No to extra shifts, is it bad if you're new?

    Don't feel bad. Once you say yes it will never stop. Staffing is management's problem to solve, not your responsibility to burn yourself out by working overtime. The easy way? If you want to work...
  12. I wouldn't be surprised if it's a lack of resources to train for those who don't have one of their qualifications. Probably staff turnover very quickly. Could also be that the job posting that faces...
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    Board of Nursing Complaint

    They are using approved protocols that have been vetted by a medical panel for the facility. For example, a patient coming into the ER with chest pain launches the protocol for an EKG, troponins, and...
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    PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

    Is it just OP's unit? If so, I'd want to know what HR's take on it is, especially since it also singles out RNs. Either way, I'd be looking for a new job- this is a sign of either a poorly managed...
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    Wearing Scrubs to an Interview...?

    Agree with above. Dressing for the interview shows you take it seriously and want to present your best
  16. I doubt you'll be successful, but it doesn't hurt to ask. The thing is, if they make an exception for you, then everyone will want an exception. There has to be a cutoff somewhere. Honestly, if you...
  17. Interesting. I had a blood pressure just over 200 when I was getting an echo. The tech said they'd have to take it again after and if it was still over 200 then notify the doc. (It came down- I blame...
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    Private Student Loan

    How expensive is very expensive? If you would be taking out more in loans than you could realistically expect to make in your first year of nursing, you may want to reconsider the program. Many people...
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    Would you do that? New grad dilemma

    Yes, but being welcome to apply and being a competitive candidate are two very different things, especially if they are in an area with lots of new grads hunting for jobs. They can afford to be picky...
  20. Did the patient have any other symptoms beyond the hypertension? Are there protocols that lay out when a provider needs notified of a blood
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    Best experience for a new grad?

    Is it possible to get a school nurse position as a new grad? And if it is, is it wise? School nurses are working with slim resources- their back up in an emergency is EMS. They need to have solid...
  22. Can a state deny granting a license based on past behavior? Yes, they can- just go check out the criminal history forum here. Can you be reported to the BON? Yes. Does that mean the investigation will...
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    Use it or...lose it? A&P and Nursing

    I prefer online reputable sources- textbooks tend to be outdated by the time they've made it to print. Less of an issue if you're speaking specifically of anatomy, but new discoveries do happen. I...
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    TB testing 2020, good riddance?

    Haven't had them in years. Only units with high risk of coming into contact or those with exposure to a patient later confirmed positive get tested where I
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    New York nclex rn difficult?

    No. The exam is national. Same bank for every taker, whether NY, CA, US territories, or anywhere in