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    Ethical Dilemma

    Rose_Queen replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Assignments come with rubrics against which they are graded. Your instructor likely followed the rubric because it provides the guidelines of what gets points and how many. If there isn't a specific...
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    Ethical Dilemma

    Rose_Queen replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Paying money doesn't mean one should automatically pass. The paper was to be on an ethical dilemma; the majority of us fail to see a clearly defined and explained ethical dilemma in what was
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    being called off..

    Rose_Queen replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    Call off in this sense means told not to work or sent home because there aren't enough patients to justify the staff (well, in the minds of the ones not working in patient care). It's either use paid...
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    Operative Disimpaction - PPE

    Rose_Queen replied to jackandjill123's topic in Operating Room

    Following universal precautions in addition to standard surgical attire should be enough. What is different with that patient that has a diagnosis of HIV and HepC and the next patient who hasn't been...
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    being called off..

    Rose_Queen replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    It's why I left my previous position. An entire team of 9-12 people were either told not to come in or sent home early pretty much every day. The same 9-12 people every day. Can't imagine why that...
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    Pay grades

    Rose_Queen replied to neogirl's topic in General Nursing

    We know base pay and where it's capped. Degrees and certifications only come into play for clinical
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    Ethical Dilemma

    Rose_Queen replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Well, it is a holiday and your situation isn't an emergency. Personally, I would have waited until classes were back in session and spoken to the instructor face to
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Super concentrated "pink". Old Dude's lap available at the uncool
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    Transferring to LIU from kbcc?

    Rose_Queen replied to Rebecca1206's topic in School, College Programs

    You should speak with an adviser at LIU as they can provide the most accurate
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    Studying tips

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

    If you click on the students tab, you'll find that there is an entire forum dedicated to study tips. Some will be for you, some will not. But you will find a wealth of others' experiences and...
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    NCLEX RN California Results Delayed November 2017

    Rose_Queen replied to katrn17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CA is notorious for a long time to get
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    First Assist Without An RNFA Program

    Rose_Queen replied to ballzyard's topic in Operating Room

    Yes. With the advent of robotic surgery, some facilities are allowing FAs to place trocars- in mine, the surgeon must place the first trocar but the first assistant can place additional. FAs also are...
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    College Strike - January Start Programs

    Rose_Queen replied to happyeveryday19's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    What college
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    Average amount of call time for OR nurses?

    Rose_Queen replied to DesertSky's topic in Operating Room

    4 months is a bit on the minimal edge of what I'd accept for a new to the OR nurse. 6 months is more realistic. As for call, yes, it's really going to vary based on the type of facility (staffed 24/7?...
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    Vancomycin

    Rose_Queen replied to Moura2104's topic in Operating Room

    None, at least in my facility. Same solution, just used as irrigation instead of intravenously. Why do you
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm accidentally cool today. Didn't even think what day it is (and I woke up thinking it's Thursday) but luckily he shirt on top of the stack is pink! Finally I get to join the cool
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    Surgical attire

    Rose_Queen replied to Rnrand's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    And that is what the guideline supports. It's not that horrible. Is this really the mountain on which you are willing to
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    ADN TO CNOR

    Rose_Queen replied to ronaldallancst's topic in General Nursing

    CNOR is the specialty certification for OR nurses- and it requires experience as an OR nurse before you are eligible to apply to take the exam. Whether you can work in the OR with an ADN is going to...
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    Need advise new job - sketchy - Can a circulating tech be a medical assistant?

    Rose_Queen replied to Joel001's topic in Operating Room

    Check the laws for your state- there are several that mandate an RN circulator. Additionally, CMS regulations require the immediate availability of an RN for patients undergoing
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    Surgical attire

    Rose_Queen replied to Rnrand's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    My understanding is that it includes any areas across the line- including hallways. Besides, what would you do- just carry everything with you back the hallway and put it on outside the OR
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    Surgical attire

    Rose_Queen replied to Rnrand's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Yes, and it is spelled out in the AORN Guidelines that facial hair should be covered and arms should be covered as well once entering the restricted
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    repeat

    Rose_Queen replied to nursingnurse2b1's topic in General Students

    That's really not a question that can be answered here. You'll need to go directly to the school to find the
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    Teaching paediatric resuscitation to nurses

    Rose_Queen replied to Lisa1973's topic in General Nursing

    Unless OP is not in the US, which looking at how she spelled paediatric makes me think she isn't. What nurses in another country can do may differ greatly from BLS and
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    Not Studying & Passing NS

    Rose_Queen replied to Future-NurseRedHeart's topic in General Students

    The key is to study in the way that works for you. It is quite possible that as you move through nursing school and the info becomes more complex that you will need to study more. However, if it works...
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    Need help with nursing diagnosis

    Rose_Queen replied to sydneyxmoon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you reached out to your instructors for