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    Lpn to Rn online school

    Rose_Queen replied to thatgirl37's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior is such a popular topic that it has its own forum. I'm sure if you browse through, you'll be able to see what others experienced.
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    ECPI & Texas Jobs??

    Rose_Queen replied to NurseGuy92's topic in Nursing Career

    No. This is a common point of misconception. Accreditation is a voluntary action that goes above the minimum. There are 2 bodies that nationally accredit nursing programs: ACEN and CCNE. In order to...
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    Bedside / ICU Surgery (Decompressive Laparotomies)

    Rose_Queen replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    We don't do bedside laparotomies or thoracotomies, but we have done bedside sternotomies. There is a cart that lives in the ICU that has all supplies in one place- instrument trays, drapes, gowns,...
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    ECPI & Texas Jobs??

    Rose_Queen replied to NurseGuy92's topic in Nursing Career

    You can only hold a compact license provided your permanent residence is in the state in which you applied for it. If you apply for licensure in West Virginia, you could have a compact license...
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    ECPI & Texas Jobs??

    Rose_Queen replied to NurseGuy92's topic in Nursing Career

    If you intend to move to TX before getting your first job, just apply for licensure in TX instead of the state you currently live in. If you apply for a compact license in your current state, as soon...
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    Shall i quit icu?

    Rose_Queen replied to Lostsoull's topic in General Nursing

    Is this yet another job where you're having issues or the same one you've mentioned in other posts, where you've received plenty of feedback? If you are having issues in multiple places, you have got...
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    Rose_Queen replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    To be fair, pre-hospital is barely touched on and emergency nursing doesn't get a lot of attention either in nursing school. For me, emergency was a small blip during critical care
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    Is the PACU floor a good start for a new RN grad?

    Rose_Queen replied to Mr.Mrs.RN's topic in PACU

    Honestly, I don't think it's a good place for a new grad. It can be a very fast paced environment- you usually have patients for maybe an hour before sending them on. You get one fresh post-op and as...
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    How can I land an OR Job?

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurse2bArielle4life's topic in Operating Room

    It could be that some facilities limit when they hire nurses without OR experience. Some will only run the orientation program once or twice a year and it tends to coincide with nursing school...
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    Should I Do the LVN to RN 30 Unit Option?

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Another consideration in regards to the 30 unit option is the ability to endorse your license to another state- there are some states who will deny a license obtained by the 30 unit method as they...
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    Question: Facility Nurse Educators, How many and what do they do?

    Rose_Queen replied to Donjpri's topic in Patient Education

    With the exception of certain specialty areas (invasive cardiac/endo/OR/perianesthesia/life support (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP), the educators are centralized and are their own deparment; the specialty areas...
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    Would love your opinion on this project to help student nurses!

    Rose_Queen replied to sassRN117's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Wouldn't and don't see a point to it. What matters is what worked for me. I don't care about what works for other people. It's a one time test and this seems like waayyy too much effort for such...
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    Do you think I can get my job back?

    Rose_Queen replied to allyyyjustine's topic in General Nursing

    Except that she has every right to apply for the job and this interim role is an opportunity for her to prove herself. They may not publicly plan to make it a permanent role, but that doesn't mean it...
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    Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    Rose_Queen replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Well, technically they own the property. After all, they can search our lockers too because they own them. Break room =\=
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    CPR Training Online

    Rose_Queen replied to yourstrulynurse's topic in General Nursing

    It does not appear that this includes a hands on skills demonstration. Most employers will not accept this. My facility only accepts AHA. Red Cross isn't enough. I would say that you need to check...
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    Accepting a job offer knowing I may quit that job shortly ?

    Rose_Queen replied to mgm0711's topic in Nursing Career

    Take the sure thing. It's a better bet than a "maybe" at hospital
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    I failed Nursing school by a few exam point & I don't want to start over. What are my options

    Rose_Queen replied to Sarwielittlebiigsis's topic in General Students

    Not all states allow that. Mine, for instance, requires completion of an approved LPN program to be eligible for NCLEX-PN. Partial completion of an RN program doesn’t meet eligibility. Those states...
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    On call policies

    Rose_Queen replied to marcnor's topic in Operating Room

    There is, but you don’t meet the requirements to access PMs yet. You need 15 posts first. Also, I won’t be sharing the names of local facilities to help preserve the anonymity I have here. If...
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    On call policies

    Rose_Queen replied to marcnor's topic in Operating Room

    We do not. However, I would strongly caution against using age as a criteria for call exclusion as it could be seen as age discrimination. If you decide to go with exempting some from call, years of...
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    Spouse of nurse

    Rose_Queen replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    That’s what I really wanted to say in my response but didn’t. So thanks for being the one with the
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    Spouse of nurse

    Rose_Queen replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Who says the man has to lead? 1, relationships are partnerships. 2, men don’t need to “provide security” because it’s a partnership and both need to contribute to the marriage’s
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    Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    Rose_Queen replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    It’s not just HIPAA people have to worry about. Facilities also have social media policies. Some are stricter than
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    I failed Nursing school by a few exam point & I don't want to start over. What are my options

    Rose_Queen replied to Sarwielittlebiigsis's topic in General Students

    There will not be a nursing program that will simply allow you to complete the final semester when you haven't attended their program previously. While the BON sets the curriculum that must be...
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    What is the latest you’ve been called in while being on call?

    Rose_Queen replied to nburg003's topic in General Nursing

    Are you asking about a shift where you've had it cancelled and placed on call in case they need you? Or more of a procedural area where there's no staff/more staff are needed? I've been called in less...
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    RNFA

    Rose_Queen replied to drizzy13's topic in Operating Room

    Are you already an RN? If so, surgical tech will be a step backwards. Tends to be much lower pay scale and essentially no mobility. However, if you are not currently an RN, then there is a route from...