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    Best cardiac arrhythmia resources?

    Rose_Queen replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The ECG Made Incredibly Easy book helped
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    nclex RN exam - (75-76 question) computer shutt down

    Rose_Queen replied to NRN2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Be glad you didn't graduate in the days when results took at least 6 weeks, then. 48 hours is nothing. Go do something you enjoy that you haven't been able to enjoy while in school and studying. As...
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    Albany State BSN accreditation?

    Rose_Queen replied to GangsterBSN's topic in General Students

    You can check the approval status of a school via the BON website- it should list it as approved or note if it's on probation. As for accreditation, the two bodies that accredit nursing programs are...
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    nclex RN exam - (75-76 question) computer shutt down

    Rose_Queen replied to NRN2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No one can do more than guess as to whether you passed or not. If your state participates in Quick Results, you can know the results of your exam 48 hours after. If not, you can keep an eye on your...
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    Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    Rose_Queen replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a nurse or a nursing student? If so, you're going to need to make sure your personal opinion on blood transfusions and suicide don't affect the way you provide patient care. At least, that's...
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    Mandatory flu shots????

    Rose_Queen replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You can still choose what happens to your body. You just have to deal with the consequences of that, such as termination of employment. As for the flu shot not being without risk, have you been in an...
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    Nurse Malpractice liability insurance?

    Rose_Queen replied to Rsull16's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Rsull16, welcome to AN! Malpractice insurance is something that comes up every so often, and there are already some really good posts about it that are still relevant. If you use the search bar,...
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    Internal transfer--can your hourly pay change?

    Rose_Queen replied to jessimee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing the extra for being certified is contingent on being relevant to the current position? I can definitely see that being a reason to remove the extra pay. It could also be a pay grade. If I...
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    New nurse needs advice

    Rose_Queen replied to amt51213's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What you are feeling is perfectly normal. General consensus is that it takes a good solid year to feel comfortable and competent as a nurse. As for asking too many questions, think about whether you...
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    Help! Nervous about certain skills in the Nursing program/ lack of self confidence

    Rose_Queen replied to Christy89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will never be performing skills as a student for the first time on your own- you will have either your instructor or a staff RN depending on how your school structures clinicals. It's perfectly...
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    Grad struggling in OR

    Rose_Queen replied to Pianoo's topic in Operating Room

    The general consensus is that it takes about a year if not more to become competent in the role of licensed nurse. I would gather from your vocab though that you are not in the US. What are you doing...
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    wound vacs

    Rose_Queen replied to loriaz's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there is at least one new option for VAC use on incisions- the one I know of is the Prevena. This is what Prevena says:The PREVENAâ„¢ Incision Management System covers and protects the...
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    Nurse tech working as RN

    Rose_Queen replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    There are states where non-licensed personnel are permitted to pass meds if they have completed
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    Nurse tech working as RN

    Rose_Queen replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    Well, no, not all of those have licenses. Graduate nurses (GN or GPN) do not have licenses; they simply haven't taken NCLEX yet and may have applied for a temporary practice permit if
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    OR for new grad?

    Rose_Queen replied to YoYosama's topic in General Students

    Many years ago it was almost a set in stone requirement to complete a year or two of med surg before hospitals would consider nurses for positions in other specialties. Now, depending on the job...
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    BSN c/ no RN Licence

    Rose_Queen replied to Elanas888's topic in Nursing Career

    The BON usually makes decisions on a case by case
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    Restraints

    Rose_Queen replied to emm1256's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't work with restraints in my setting, but as to reposting, just be patient. It's the weekend, when AN sees a lot less traffic. Additionally, this is something that your employer should have a...
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    BSN c/ no RN Licence

    Rose_Queen replied to Elanas888's topic in Nursing Career

    Non-nursing jobs. A nursing position is going to require a nursing license. You could be in the role of UAP, such as nursing assistant or unit clerk. Or you could go outside of
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    RN and/or Scrub Tech

    Rose_Queen replied to RN18's topic in Operating Room

    You do not need to complete an ST program. As an OR RN, it would be within your scope to scrub. You would need to research facilities and find out which ones actually utilize the RN in the scrub role....
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    Former Med Device Sales Rep Turned RN Needing advice

    Rose_Queen replied to ED_RN52's topic in Operating Room

    Hi Kaity52! If you check out the articles and FAQs tab on the OR forum page, you'll see some really good threads to read through. Tons of information from many points of view and experience. There's...
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    Best Online LPN to BSN Bridge Program???

    Rose_Queen replied to kgallagher's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You will not be able to find a 100% online LPN to RN bridge. You will still need to complete clinicals in person. It is possible that you may be able to complete the classroom portion online if there...
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    Does fasfa cover nursing programs?

    Rose_Queen replied to Murse4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The FAFSA is an application that must be filled out annually. Granted, it's been quite some time since I was in school, but if I remember correctly, student aid isn't measured by the length of time...
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    Legal Question on Pathology Specimens

    Rose_Queen replied to atretina's topic in General Nursing

    The best place to clarify would be with the office or surgery center where your mothers chat was removed. Working in the OR, I know that we have a list of exceptions to what must be sent to pathology-...
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    Operating Room Nurses in high demand

    Rose_Queen replied to Mackermom's topic in Nursing Career

    First, let's talk the job postings here. The organization would have to reach out and request the job posting. It is not up to AN to find the jobs to post. AORN would be a resource as would individual...
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    "Overhire"

    Rose_Queen replied to nurseee24's topic in General Nursing

    What is the definition of "over hire" you are using? To my knowledge, it means that there are more FTEs than allotted for (not needed, because we all know nurses are being asked to do more and more...