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    Wants PACU But Doesn't Want to Just Sit

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

    Makes me wonder how knowledgeable about the specialty the asker is. See it a lot with the OR
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    Getting kicked out of nursing school because of money

    Rose_Queen replied to apmarquez's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Take a semester or 2 off, work like crazy, and save the money. Then return to the school. Some will allow you to pick up where you left off. Is your financial aid exhausted? Are you attending a for...
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    MedLife Institute - Florida

    Rose_Queen replied to TheMB's topic in School, College Programs

    A Florida license is only valid as a compact license if your permanent residence is in Florida. If your permanent residence is in any other state, it becomes a single state license. If your state of...
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    Just another thread that's a vent...

    Rose_Queen replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    I judge you harshly for judging Davey harshly for
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    MedLife Institute - Florida

    Rose_Queen replied to TheMB's topic in School, College Programs

    I believe you received some feedback in your thread about this "school"
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    CAB or ABC?

    Rose_Queen replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    It doesn't matter if a person is getting oxygen or not if the blood isn't carrying it. What has been found is that too much time is wasted checking the airway when that circulating blood is what is...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    The cell phone thing is going to vary by facility. It's gotten a bit more relaxed at mine- some surgeons would rather be texted than paged when we're ready for them to come back and get started....
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    Forced resignation?

    Rose_Queen replied to ThatBear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most PACUs require experience, preferably critical care. Home health is not the place for a new grad- on their own with limited assessment skills? That's a bad
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Is it just me and Old Dude
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    Help. Physician orders with parameters

    Rose_Queen replied to Joaquin12345's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried reaching out directly to the TX BON? They may be able to provide guidance specific to your
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    Pending position at UMC las vegas?

    Rose_Queen replied to liljojo's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have a job offer in hand, you are not hired. Sounds like they're keeping your info on file and that is it. I would not consider this a done deal at all- keep looking. If it works out and...
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    Break In Sterile Technique: Please Help!

    Rose_Queen replied to newRN28's topic in Operating Room

    Rather than repost, I've asked to have this moved to the OR forum. OP, it would likely depend on what was contaminated, what else it touched, and why it was used for. It may not be a bad idea to...
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    MedLife Institute

    Rose_Queen replied to futurenp514's topic in School, College Programs

    According to FL, yes, you'll be able to sit for NCLEX. Does that mean you're likely to pass? Not by what the school's results have shown. This "school" clearly is not preparing students to be...
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    MedLife Institute

    Rose_Queen replied to futurenp514's topic in School, College Programs

    Major red flags here. 1. website ends in .com A reputable school's website will end in .edu 2. does not have ACEN or CCNE accreditation While not mandatory, graduation from accredited schools is...
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    I don't think i can be around this co-worker anymore.

    Rose_Queen replied to fulitarn's topic in General Nursing

    Not everyone is the same. We are all humans with varied coping responses. Just because you can tell someone to take their hands off of you doesn't mean that everyone else can do it an d not freeze
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    Isolation patients

    Rose_Queen replied to rebecca41's topic in PACU

    Two isolation rooms, each with a wall mounted computer. Keyboard is waterproof and can be wiped with our low level disinfectant wipes. When patient is first brought to PACU, the primary nurse is...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Double fetch today. Unmentionables and shoes. Glitternurse, so sorry for your
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    Sign A Consent Without Witnessing Actual Signature

    Rose_Queen replied to knotizer12's topic in General Nursing

    AN now has an ask a nurse attorney feature. Perhaps you could try it out there as
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    Getting accepted to GSU or KSU accelerated Nursing program

    Rose_Queen replied to Amila2017's topic in School, College Programs

    Admissions counselors for each program may be able to shed some light on the best path for you to take in becoming a competitive
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    ASN or ADN??????

    Rose_Queen replied to O.Nato's topic in General Nursing

    No, diploma programs are few and far between these days. They do not grant ADNs. ADN is simply an aggregate catch all
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    Sign A Consent Without Witnessing Actual Signature

    Rose_Queen replied to knotizer12's topic in General Nursing

    You are only confirming that the patient signed the consent. Do I ask if they have any questions and if the procedure was explained? Yes. Have they signed it while not in my presence? Yes. Which is...
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    ASN or ADN??????

    Rose_Queen replied to O.Nato's topic in General Nursing

    An ADN isn't an official degree- it's simply an abbreviation to denote a nurse who holds an associates degree. The other 2 are actual
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    Brand New Nurse Stress

    Rose_Queen replied to ireum's topic in Health, Stress Management

    First of all, what you are experiencing is likely the reality shock of transitioning from student to licensed nurse. It's going to take about a year to feel comfortable- that's why so many strongly...
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    HIPAA Violation, Fired

    Rose_Queen replied to kosmopolitan's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Intent does not matter. A violation is a violation. That violation not only puts the nurse in question at risk of penalties but also the facility. Why should the facility consider the nurse's...
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    RN or Surgical Tech?

    Rose_Queen replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    Echoing the above. Surg techs are very limited in what their job options are: surgery ... or ... surgery. As an RN, you'd have a lot more flexibility should you find the reality of OR nursing to be...