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    Flu Shots

    Rose_Queen replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I would hope you're ok with the arm, as many of these are set up out in the open with no exam room or privacy curtain to even make it possible for someone to "drop their
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    Which is better?

    Rose_Queen replied to RN2019's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you reached out to the manager for their
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    Transferring CA license to WA license..Help!

    Rose_Queen replied to Tess1's topic in Nursing Career

    You would need to apply for licensure by endorsement. Instructions are in the packet RN: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/669240.pdf LPN is also available on the WA BON
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    Florida Clinic warns nurses only speak English or be fired

    Rose_Queen replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    I'd say that's on par with pretty much all facilities. It would make sense that the facility validates that those doing translation are doing it the right way and can handle medical/nursing
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    Professionalism while seeking a position internally

    Rose_Queen replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Refer to your facility's policy on intradepartmental staffing transfers. In mine, the only requirement is to notify the current supervisor of an interview. There is actually no "giving notice"- the...
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    Hospital will not hire smokers

    Rose_Queen replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is the potential for that declaration to be overturned as smokers are not a protected class. Private entities have the right to determine who they will and will not hire, provided those reasons...
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    Possibility of getting HIV, Hepatitis from a fingernail scratch?

    Rose_Queen replied to Dreamer323's topic in General Nursing

    Universal precautions dictate that you treat all patients as though they may have a bloodborne disease. If you expect to come in contact with body fluids, wear gloves. If you expect splashes, and...
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    OR Huddles

    Rose_Queen replied to bryan_del's topic in Operating Room

    That will most likely vary from facility to facility, but would be similar to huddles run in other units. The OR where I am, the huddle is to discuss any sets that need to be reprocessed for a later...
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Rose_Queen replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that non-industrial washers/dryers don't get that hot is exactly why AORN recommends surgical scrubs be washed by the healthcare facility with temps that do get hot enough to kill. And that...
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    Latex/Adhesive Allergy in Patients

    Rose_Queen replied to educationjules's topic in Operating Room

    True latex allergies such as yours are not the most common that health care staff see. Many times, a nurse has asked a patient about their reaction to latex and are told "I don't like the smell of...
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    Open letter from New Nurse to Supervisors, Experienced Nurses

    Rose_Queen replied to lorias's topic in General Nursing

    The replies are to the main post, not specifically to your comment. They are on the same page you posted
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    How long can I go before my LPN license becomes inactive?

    Rose_Queen replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As long as you continue to meet requirements to renew and continue to renew, no, your license will not be
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    Which specialties of nursing have more autonomy and less micromanagement?

    Rose_Queen replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in General Specialties

    That's not a job autonomy issue. That's a culture issue. However, I can see the point about incomplete or incorrect documentation. There's always someone using that info for one report or another and...
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    How long can I go before my LPN license becomes inactive?

    Rose_Queen replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you asking about having a license but not having a job that requires it? Usually that's not an issue at all. Many nurses may take time away from work for family or personal reasons. As long as...
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    Transferring RN license

    Rose_Queen replied to Hamz's topic in General Nursing

    In order for it to be a compact license and not a single state license, you must reside in the state. You can apply before moving, but it will only be valid in AZ until you reside there and convert to...
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    Dept of health

    Rose_Queen replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The DOH is 100% separate from the employer. Yes, each body can determine disciplinary steps under their jurisdiction. The department of health and human services (which I assume is what you're...
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    Hep B vaccine requirement.

    Rose_Queen replied to Bnc1992's topic in General Students

    Most likely it would depend on your age and what your school would have required. I'm not *that* old (even though some days I certainly feel old), and Hep B was never a childhood vaccine requirement....
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    Safe temperature and humidity

    Rose_Queen replied to inspired78's topic in Operating Room Newbies's Newbies

    AORN Guidelines actually do list the appropriate temperature and humidity in the Design and Maintenance guideline. Within the OR, temperatures should be maintained between 68 and 75 degrees and...
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    Ineffective Compressions

    Rose_Queen replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    That doesn't answer the question, and is rude to boot. @chare has quite a bit of experience. Anecdotal =/= factual. Just because you think your monitor tells you if your compressions are effective...
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    What kind of nursing should I pursue?

    Rose_Queen replied to Bsum1's topic in General Nursing

    If you struggle with time management, PACU may not be a good fit. Yes, the ratio is 1:2, but you are constantly turning over the patients you have as a typical PACU stay is 30-90 minutes depending on...
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    What is a Masters in Nursing used for?

    Rose_Queen replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    It would depend on the track the student chooses to take. Many colleges and universities offer multiple MSN tracks. The one I obtained my MSN from offered education, leadership, and informatics. It...
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    How long to get license issued?

    Rose_Queen replied to hopefulRNktm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What state are you in? Some take a notoriously long time. What may be true in other states may not be true for the state you are
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    Patient has MRSA in urine, what do I do?

    Rose_Queen replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean by “traces”? Either the urine culture grew out MRSA or it didn’t. Antibiotics very well could have eliminated the
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    Patient has MRSA in urine, what do I do?

    Rose_Queen replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Patients can indeed be decolonized/have their infection treated with antibiotics and no longer be carriers or infected with MRSA. It's the reason that any patient admitted to my hospital with a...
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    Is this interview process unprofessional?

    Rose_Queen replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Career

    Never put all your eggs in one basket. Even if granted an interview, keep looking. What happened isn't all that unusual- HR can tell you one thing, but they don't know the reality of what happens with...