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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    The lace eyelet things on my sneakers are pink. Does that
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    Engagement Rings in the O.R.

    Rose_Queen replied to jackandjill123's topic in Operating Room

    Safest place for it is at home. I can't tell you how many rings disappear forever in the OR. Pinned to scrubs and sent to laundry, tied to scrub pants drawstrings that come untied, somehow or another...
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    Is Periop 101 needed?

    Rose_Queen replied to MNNurseJoJo's topic in Operating Room

    Periop101 is considered the gold standard in US OR nursing. Without knowing more about your experience, it would be difficult to say whether it would benefit you or not. All of our STs who go on to...
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    What specialties best prepare you to work in the OR?

    Rose_Queen replied to ripsky4501's topic in Operating Room

    Honestly? None. The OR is truly a world of its own. At my facility, we actually like new grads better than those who transfer in from other specialties because we can mold them and we also don't worry...
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    Failed nclex 1st time Need advice

    Rose_Queen replied to PearlRN7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds like you've already taken a huge first step in identifying causes. That's definitely something to be proud of. You may also benefit from learning/reviewing HOW to read and answer NCLEX...
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    Anesthesia

    Rose_Queen replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    AA are not allowed to practice in all states. According to https://aaaa.memberclicks.net/assets/aaaa%20practice%20map%20aug%2014.pdf they are only able to practice in 17 states. Another thing to take...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yay! It's alive! I missed this thread and I'm not even a school
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    Operating Room RN

    Rose_Queen replied to brilaneb's topic in Operating Room

    Be conscientious of timing as well- those long orientations usually come with clinical and classroom education. They may be set up in only a handful of cohorts each year, which oddly enough seem to...
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    Scrub cap wearers

    Rose_Queen replied to PaigeNicole's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What type of unit will these be worn in? If it's in the OR or a procedural area, does the policy permit non-hospital supplied surgical caps? If not, then don't spend the money. (Lots of people I work...
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    Schedule in OR

    Rose_Queen replied to JB68's topic in Operating Room

    These are things you're going to want to ask the manager of the unit you were hired for. Facilities are going to vary- what's true in mine may not be true in yours. Mine has 8, 10, and 12 hours...
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    Nursing School that accept Transfer Credit from accelerated program

    Rose_Queen replied to leahlapp's topic in General Students

    As a general rule, nursing credits will not transfer. While the state BON sets the curriculum, schools are free to arrange it as they prefer. That means classes aren't going to be the same from school...
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    NCLEX Registration Help

    Rose_Queen replied to Bee1024's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your best source of accurate information will be the PA
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    Complaints

    Rose_Queen replied to Lacirae7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That's an extremely broad topic. Care to narrow it down a
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    How intensive is surgical tech?

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

    Since this is a board primarily made up of nurses and nursing students, you may not find the insight you're looking for here. Association of Surgical Technologists may provide some resources for you,...
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    Non bedside nursing Option ... and a side question bout Nails?

    Rose_Queen replied to lovelyc's topic in Nursing Career

    No. Just no. Fake nails have been linked to deaths. There is a reason many dress codes strictly forbid them. Bet if you looked at yours they aren't allowed, regardless of whether your manager polices...
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    Medicaid fraud

    Rose_Queen replied to Andreuya's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to not posting details online (seriously consider asking the mods to edit to delete your post), you should probably consult with a lawyer. The American Association of Nurse Attorneys...
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    Leadership Interview Questions

    Rose_Queen replied to JShel8's topic in General Nursing

    The purpose of these types of assignments is for you to meet face to face with someone you can verify holds the role you are looking for. I could sit here and answer them. Am I really a nurse? Am I...
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    Surgical Technician & Respiratory Therapist Pay & Demand

    Rose_Queen replied to mld94's topic in General Nursing

    The appropriate term is surgical technologist. Technician went out in the 1980s (I work with several STs who are very sensitive about the distinction). I don't know anything about RTs, but at my...
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    SOS, need Joint Commission advice

    Rose_Queen replied to ReadytoretireOBnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know about L&D guidelines, but the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses requires visual monitoring of all sterile fields/tables that are set up. Doesn't matter if they are...
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    Texting in nursing

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

    That's what my facility has done. Instead of portable phones for each staff member, there is now an iPhone. It is signed out and beginning of shift and signed in at end of shift. Being connected to...
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    can FL license be changed to inactive and how to do it

    Rose_Queen replied to shell128's topic in Florida Nursing

    Why not? Many states allow non-residents to hold licenses. How else would travelers or those who work telephonic jobs covering multiple states be able to
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    Texting in nursing

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

    AN is public. You have no way of knowing if those views are registered members, bots, general public, or Bigfoot. You know what happens when you assume, right? Additionally, no one is required to...
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    What would you do?Trauma 1 vs Community hosp

    Rose_Queen replied to VeraT's topic in Operating Room

    The non-trauma facility is likely to have points that offset the lower pay. Less likelihood of having to work evening or night shift, less probability of being called in when on call, probably less...
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    Perioperative new grad residencies

    Rose_Queen replied to Kellywolfe89's topic in Operating Room

    Not all facilities call them perioperative residencies. We don't, because we don't want ours confused with the additional facility wide nursing residency. If you see an open OR position, reach out to...
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    Help Solve OR Burn Mystery!!

    Rose_Queen replied to a.smithrn's topic in Operating Room

    Agree with this. Is the ICU using a warming device on these patients post op? What are the common themes among these patients? Same ICU room? Same ICU staff? All warmed with the same device? Has your...