Rose_Queen BSN, MSN, RN

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    Lose vs. Loose

    @Davey Do I do believe we need your artistic skills here (Pretty
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    Lose vs. Loose

    This had me tempted to use the thumbs down option. I refrained, only because I knew it was in jest. But still made me
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    Nursing School Forces Retake of Passed Courses

    Yes, were you sure to ask about it being the clinical portion of a required theory portion of the program? The school may indeed be right if the state requires theory and clinical to be taken at the...
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    I'm Shocked

    Learned a new meaning of Code Blue today. Apparently in a local municipality it means that dog owners may not leave their pets outdoors unsupervised- it must be potty breaks and supervised exercise...
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    Welcome Home!!!! - Home Sweet Home

    How do I find an activity stream I created? I saved one, but now I can't find it again. (It'll probably be somewhere totally
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    What did you miss the most while allnurses was "closed"?

    How much longer? I need my
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    Lose vs. Loose

    Effect and
  8. Same! Just waiting for that red banner to disappear from the top of the
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    9 Tips for New Operating Room Nurses

    @Nurseroxieo the best way to decide is to spend some time shadowing in both areas. When in the OR, focus on what the nurse is doing, not the surgery itself. That's one thing I truly dislike about the...
  10. I've been trying to find ways to fill my time. The local craft store thanks me... And my living room looks like a paint and wood and canvas tornado went through
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    Exciting Changes Coming To allnurses

    I take it the new and old aren't synced? I see a lot more replies to this topic on the old
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    One Thread Wonders

    It's not about validation. It's about the advice being appreciated. The world we are in is, at times, quite unappreciative. When advice that is given isn't appreciated, why should those with...
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    I'm Shocked

    Not all places use the phrase code blue. Some have, in fact, moved away from it because it is so well
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    Force to change unit in the middle of shift

    Actually, improper delegation/assignment could become a licensing issue for the nursing
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Likewise. "Accidentally" spills my drink on the cool table while heading to the anti-fetch
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    Are you practising nursing in some capacity here

    Perhaps OP is referring to RPNAO | or another Canadian nursing organization? If so, it would be best to reach out to them if you are unsure of how to answer. My assumption would be that it means you...
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    May the odds be ever in your favor...

    So which class is missing their
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    I got a D on my math 125 class

    You need to speak with your academic advisor. Math 115 or math 125 means nothing to the world at large as each school could have a different
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    Force to change unit in the middle of shift

    Chances are this wouldfall under the "and other duties as assigned" line that is in pretty much every job description out there. My hospital does indeed have people float to other units, and it can...
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    Deciding on CEUs

    The ones required by my state Then ones pertaining to my specialty Then ones that interest me I see no value in completing CEUs specific to OB, when I've never worked there and don't ever intend to...
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    Took My NCLEX yesterday 75 Questions - Help?

    And this is exactly why I wish the PVT would hurry up and go away. It is not official, it is not endorsed by Pearson Vue, it has been incorrect (as much as a glitch can be correct or incorrect), and...
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    Accessing work email at home

    Answers in quoted
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Right? What did us cool people ever do to
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    "Accidentally" wink wink nudge
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    OR orientation general question

    It depends a bit, but generally a solid 16-25 weeks with a 1:1 preceptor depending on the number of specialties expected. One of our buildings is solely women's surgery- the orientation there is...