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    Any Labor and Delivery nurses out there?

    Rose_Queen replied to Jtingle44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not a L&D nurse, but the ADN vs. BSN is more influenced by the employing facility and current job market than it is by the specialty. So, that's something you should research- take a look at job...
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    Nursing program help

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

    If you head to your state's board of nursing website, you should be able to find a list of approved programs. From there, you can narrow it down to those in your area. Additionally, you can also do...
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    Told to fake vital signs

    Rose_Queen replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Those blood pressure cuffs you can purchase in a drug store are intended for personal use, not heavy use as would be required in a LTC setting. Exactly, although I'd be willing to wager that those...
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    Error on official HESI Practice Question?

    Rose_Queen replied to Aedyl's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    The exam is likely using the more accurate 29.5735mL/oz conversion, because I get 420 with that
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    Contacted multiple times for same empty shift

    Rose_Queen replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Can't doesn't imply guilt. It implies inability to do so. I'm sorry, but... is the phrase I'd stay away
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    Contacted multiple times for same empty shift

    Rose_Queen replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it such a shame when our plans involve going somewhere without cell reception? Guess you'll have to call them back when you get the voicemail. After that shift has
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    Specialization: When to Decide?

    Rose_Queen replied to Alrewolf's topic in General Students

    I think instead of listening to your mother (is she a nurse who knows how it works?), you need to keep an open mind during school and clinical experiences. I went into school thinking I wanted to work...
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    LTC's no longer accept "limited duty" or just my LTC?

    Rose_Queen replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my experience, "limited" or "light duty" is only provided to those who are limited due to injuries sustained on the job, such as my coworker whose hand was sliced open by a careless surgeon. Said...
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    Best Personal Health Progam for personal use

    Rose_Queen replied to Manom828's topic in General Nursing

    Have you checked with the facility that provides your mother's care to see if they offer an app? Many facilities in my area do. There isn't access to the full EMR, but access to lab results,...
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    OBN In review, additional information

    Rose_Queen replied to redcat123456's topic in General Students

    Are you a new graduate? If so, it could be they are waiting on the school to send all the required documentation from their end. Just keep an eye on it for a bit, and if it doesn't change and you...
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    graduate RN without license looking for job

    Rose_Queen replied to lexi52150's topic in Nursing Career

    Without a license, you likely aren't going to find a position as a nurse. It used to be that graduate nurses with a temporary permit could find jobs; however, that seems to have gone by the wayside...
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    Advancement?

    Rose_Queen replied to amiss5572's topic in Operating Room

    I went back to school and got an MSN. I am now in a non-clinical role within the perioperative administration realm. Better hours, better pay, no call, no holidays, no weekends. And I still get to be...
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    Told to fake vital signs

    Rose_Queen replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Kooky Korky, I really think you just don't get it. Lack of functional equipment should not become the financial burden of the staff. And I also don't think you understand that staff doesn't have the...
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    HELP w/ NR328 & NR449

    Rose_Queen replied to studentnurse624's topic in Chamberlain College

    Not all schools are going to number their classes the same- without knowing the school, no one is going to know if it's the same school. Additionally, this is what you have an academic advisor for....
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    New to nursing

    Rose_Queen replied to ralphcoppola14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are several options for entry into a nursing career: diploma (there's still a few schools out there), associates, bachelors, and even masters programs. As someone who already has a bachelors,...
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    MedSurg for 7 months transitioning to OR/PACU

    Rose_Queen replied to KNest18's topic in General Nursing

    You must meet both requirements, with 1200 of the 2400 hours in the OR itself. It will depend greatly on where you spend the bulk of your hours on when you will meet the requirement. And yes, ASC is...
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    MedSurg for 7 months transitioning to OR/PACU

    Rose_Queen replied to KNest18's topic in General Nursing

    Well, first for CNOR you need to have 2 years of experience and 2,400 hours of working as a perioperative nurse- and at least half of those hours need to be in the OR itself. Will it boost your...
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    Questions

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

    Not all schools will allow retakes- they'll only look at the grade from the first
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    Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    Rose_Queen replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Related to your other thread?
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    Is working on a Med-Surg unit necessary?

    Rose_Queen replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    If you search, you'll find plenty of opinion on this matter from both sides. I am of the thought that med/surg is not needed for all nurses and that it is a specialty in its own
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    Told to fake vital signs

    Rose_Queen replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is just so much wrong with this post. Maintenance of equipment requires approved channels and the appropriate tools and resources. Someone bringing in equipment they've purchased elsewhere will...
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    New nurse having a hard time with coworkers

    Rose_Queen replied to Me93RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you meet one jerk, you've met a jerk. If almost everyone you meet is a jerk, you're the jerk. Perhaps it's time for some self reflection- the phrases you posted that you responded with aren't...
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    You've Got To Be Kidding Me

    Rose_Queen replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say whatever facility asked those questions is on the more inclusive side than the hospital then. Senior citizens have sex- even in nursing homes. Senior citizens, while if the generations...
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    Need out of the hospital

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurse2014sk's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the first thing to make yourself look like a better candidate would be to stay in a job for at least two years. 4 jobs in 3 years is going to be a red flag to a lot of hiring
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    Told to fake vital signs

    Rose_Queen replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Other than the watch, this opens a whole other can of worms. Who maintains the equipment? Who verifies that it's reading accurately and is calibrated per the manufacturer's recommendations? And why on...