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    So what have you been doing while the allnurses.com upgrade was happening????

    Rose_Queen replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    @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...
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    So what have you been doing while the allnurses.com upgrade was happening????

    Rose_Queen replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Rose_Queen replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    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

    Rose_Queen replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Rose_Queen replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Rose_Queen replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

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

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    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

    Rose_Queen replied to hannahsung's topic in Canada

    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...

    Rose_Queen replied to kidzcare's topic in School

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

    Rose_Queen replied to sunkistwist's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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

    Rose_Queen replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Rose_Queen replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    Rose_Queen replied to Dreamer_9982's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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

    Rose_Queen replied to Sara E.'s topic in HIPAA Challenges

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

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

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

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    "Accidentally" wink wink nudge
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    OR orientation general question

    Rose_Queen replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Operating Room

    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...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Saved by the work shoes since I'm OR-ing it today! No biz casual for me- all
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    What can I do to ensure that one day I will become a labor and delivery nurse?

    Rose_Queen replied to arichards488's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the above, also keep an open mind in nursing school. I went in thinking I wanted to work in peds or L&D. Guess which two were my least favorite experiences... I have worked in the...
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    Just in time for the holidays

    Rose_Queen replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    The one that closed here was bought by a large conglomerate just months prior to
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    Just in time for the holidays

    Rose_Queen replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Either that, or they're preparing for closure. We just had a hospital around here do
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    Religion & Ectopic Abortion

    Rose_Queen replied to Happy.Nurselet's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    That may indeed be the technical definition, but that doesn't mean the word abortion itself doesn't carry a different connotation when used in "normal" conversation. A woman who has had a miscarriage...
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    Would you consider your time In LPN school as experience?

    Rose_Queen replied to Emireth's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Experience refers to time spent working as a licensed nurse. School clinicals do not count as experience. If all the jobs are requiring experience, you have 2 options: apply anyway and see if anything...
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    Professional literature

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurse M.'s topic in General Students

    Guessing from your use of BScN you are in Canada? ASPAN is the perianesthesia specialty organization for US nurses. Is there a similar organization in your