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    Has anyone not liked/enjoyed being an OR nurse? Once training/working in it

    Rose_Queen replied to Pursuitofhappinest's topic in Operating Room

    Perhaps. However, looking at my facility in particular, the turnover rates in med/surg, ICU, and ER are atrocious- the average length of experience is maybe 3 years. The ICUs especially are used as...
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    Workplace Sayings

    Rose_Queen replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    They ain't dead until they're warm and dead. Said about post cardiac surgery patients who were a tad hypothermic. We actually called it on a patient 3 times once- she was only 94 degrees the first...
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    Does ORIF screw fixation on femoral neck needed to be removed?

    Rose_Queen replied to KUrbiztondo's topic in Orthopedic

    Please address your questions to your health care team. This is something that we cannot answer per the terms of
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    Help with Clinical Nurse Reflection Assignments

    Rose_Queen replied to unknownpitbull's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That's kind of rude. We aren't going to do your homework for you. Get out there and do the legwork- find nurses in person and network with them- you never know when that may help you in the...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Far left me in charge of fetch, and I am not fetch. See? I cannot be left in charge! Unless the pink shoes I wore at work
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    GCS verbal response

    Rose_Queen replied to ireyes98's topic in Emergency

    Did you take this question to your preceptor or another trusted coworker? We were not there and cannot assess- those that are there and can would be able to provide you with accurate
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    Difference between doctoral program and nurse practitioner program

    Rose_Queen replied to iluvnoodles's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Just like RNs have different entry levels, so too do NPs. There are MSN NP programs and DNP NP programs. Like with RNs pushing for BSNs, there is a push for NPs to have a DNP over an MSN. Doctorates,...
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    Lead Cleaning Policy?

    Rose_Queen replied to Double-Helix's topic in Radiology

    Have you reached out to the manufacturer of your lead? They may be able to guide you, especially as recommendations may vary by manufacturer. My facility actually has lead from multiple manufacturers,...
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    Transferring RN license from Texas to Oregon

    Rose_Queen replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Nursing

    If you will not be working in TX, you can always save money and steps by applying directly to Oregon for licensure. Oregon is not a compact state, so you do not have to reside there to obtain an...
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    MSN Educator - Opinions Please

    Rose_Queen replied to drsrn's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I completed an MSN education program with only OR experience. I work in staff development specific to the OR. As long as what you end up teaching is what you know, I see nothing wrong with
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    Georgia Nurse:Patient ratio???

    Rose_Queen replied to Ashb1492's topic in General Nursing

    The only state that has mandated ratios for all types of hospital units is CA. You will find that this is 100% facility specific elsewhere. And while the facility may tell you the ratio is one thing,...
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    Capscare Academy anyone?

    Rose_Queen replied to Newbeginnings2018's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't think you're understanding what the previous posters are trying to tell you. If you live in MD and will be working in MD, there is zero need to apply to the FL BON for licensure. The school...
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    Sleeping in the Closet?

    Rose_Queen replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    You would be correct in many states- codes dictate that bedrooms must have two points of egress- the door and another option, whether it's another door or a
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    Students (and others) using staff parking

    Rose_Queen replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    The parking garage where I work is locked down- you have to either have a transponder that opens the gate or swipe your badge. The only students who can get into the staff garage to park are also...
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    OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    Rose_Queen replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Who's JACHO? Be advised- they don't like it when you use their old
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

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    Has anyone not liked/enjoyed being an OR nurse? Once training/working in it

    Rose_Queen replied to Pursuitofhappinest's topic in Operating Room

    Generally, there are two types of nurses when it comes to the OR: those who never leave, and those who can't wait to get out. In the OR I used to be a staff nurse in (I'm now the unit educator), we...
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    Nursing

    Rose_Queen replied to Athenia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The state BON website should have a list of approved programs. From that list you can determine which ones are within your commute range. Once you know that, you can then contact them for information...
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    Licensure Standard

    Rose_Queen replied to VeteranMarineRN's topic in General Nursing

    NCLEX is not used to certify nurses- it is an exam that is required to obtain the initial license. That license must be renewed periodically as determined by the state. 1. Some states limit the number...
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    OR nurses, was it your calling?

    Rose_Queen replied to danceluver's topic in Operating Room

    I was a staff OR nurse for many years and recently moved into staff development in a role focused on surgical and procedural areas. However, while it may not be the easiest transition, it is indeed...
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    Help. Starting IV Piggy Backs without Primary Order

    Rose_Queen replied to RnStarvingstudent88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Part of being a nurse or even a nursing student is knowing where to find your resources. What resources might guide you on how to run antibiotics with or without a primary fluid line? Policies are...
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    Where should the fundus be postpartum?

    Rose_Queen replied to clumsymoo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are your thoughts about the
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    How long does it take to feel comfortable?

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

    OP means original poster, the member who started the thread. In this case,
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    Hospital Nurse Educator Salary

    Rose_Queen replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Salaried. My pay grade is the same as an assistant nurse
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    Hospital unit based clinical educators: Hourly or Salaried??

    Rose_Queen replied to Overtime Mom's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Salaried. No OT, just comp