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    When should I tell my employer I'm leaving??

    Rose_Queen replied to Houstongal11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Provided that OP's employer only requires two weeks to remain eligible for rehire and not have other potential employers told that she is not eligible for rehire. My facility requires 4 weeks notice...
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    When should I tell my employer I'm leaving??

    Rose_Queen replied to Houstongal11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You need to find the resignation policy for your employer. That will have the specifics of how much notice you must give and the specifics regarding vacation
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    What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    Rose_Queen replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    Some true horror stories here.
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    Pneumonia like symptoms myself

    Rose_Queen replied to eblovelove's topic in Health, Stress Management

    We cannot answer your questions as they are not permitted by TOS. If you are concerned, you need to visit your healthcare
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    treatment for meningitis

    Rose_Queen replied to Sharon Tale's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this a homework question? What has your research shown you? Where do you need
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    Associates degree first or straight to a BSN program?

    Rose_Queen replied to FutureRN0914's topic in General Nursing

    The reason nursing credits do not transfer (and it doesn't matter if you were kicked out of a program, moving to a new area and transferring schools, or any other reason) actually tends to be that...
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    Out of touch, no experience RN employment

    Rose_Queen replied to vlamikov's topic in General Nursing

    With 6 years of not working as a nurse since graduation, you're going to need to be prepared to explain that. And especially why there is a 4 year gap in your licensure. You may benefit from finding a...
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    Risk of getting your family members sick?

    Rose_Queen replied to Pete_soon2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    Soon to be is acceptable as it distinguishes that you do not yet hold the
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    Georgia a compact state NOW??

    Rose_Queen replied to jende37's topic in General Nursing

    And are you sure it's a done deal? GA isn't showing on the map of compact states as a participating state.
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    Georgia a compact state NOW??

    Rose_Queen replied to jende37's topic in General Nursing

    If your legal residence is now in Georgia, your TN license is now only good in TN. A compact license can only be held in the state in which you reside. If you want to work in GA, you need a GA...
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    "Prestige" Nursing Schools

    Rose_Queen replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Students

    Because it costs money to
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    RN rights and responsibilities

    Rose_Queen replied to Isedno2's topic in Patient Medications

    Has the prescribing provider also been notified? I would think that's a step that needs to be taken as
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    Question about broviac! Urgent please HELP!

    Rose_Queen replied to dcnurse789's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    What does your facility policy state? It likely has references as
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    Advice on getting my ADN to BSN

    Rose_Queen replied to chillinlikeavillain's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The ability to get a job with an ADN is going to vary greatly by region and employer policies. Some areas, you may be limited with what jobs you can find with an ADN. Others may not have any barrier...
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    What is 4th semester like?

    Rose_Queen replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately none of us can really tell you what to expect for your last semester- it's going to be specific to your school and possibly even to which instructor(s) you have. You said second semester...
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    Too much...

    Rose_Queen replied to mrs.olare2019's topic in General Students

    Keep your head down, stay out of the drama, graduate, and move
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    Majoring in nursing but I am huge germaphobe. How will this work?

    Rose_Queen replied to KariT's topic in General Students

    I'm going to go against the consensus and say that the OR may not be a good fit either- it's not all just clean, elective cases. There's those really nasty abscesses that make not just the OR in use...
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    Draping Open Heart Patients/Tube Holder

    Rose_Queen replied to peps007's topic in Operating Room

    I've only done cardiac with my current employer, so I haven't seen anything else. However, we have our bovie pencil on the opposite side and it is holstered at all times when not in use. We also clamp...
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    Dosing Calculation help

    Rose_Queen replied to CassieRN2018's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your math is correct in that the prescribed dose is 180 while the max recommended would be 109. The max dose per day simply means that should you have a rather large patient, you should not exceed 1.5...
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    HELLLPPPPP need to make decision tomorrow!!!

    Rose_Queen replied to Bookworm22's topic in Post Graduate Students

    OP hasn't logged in since 2010. I doubt you will get a response. You may have better luck describing your plan and concerns so that others can chime
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    Draping Open Heart Patients/Tube Holder

    Rose_Queen replied to peps007's topic in Operating Room

    Our bypass line holders are disposable and made of plastic. Perhaps that would be an option for your facility to move to? We also use penetrating towel clips directly on the patient's skin, not the...
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    Online classes at Northwestern State University in Shreveport

    Rose_Queen replied to Ricky18's topic in School, College Programs

    "You've been told" doesn't necessarily mean that it's true. Neither will someone here telling you something mean it's true. You can, however, contact an admissions advisor at the school and ask these...
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    Help! Talking with Recruiter

    Rose_Queen replied to sta127's topic in General Nursing

    You never want to speak poorly of any facility. Trust me, the reputation is already known. The answer is "it's not a good fit for my future goals" or "it's not a good fit". Ambiguous without any...
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    Littman vs. MDF Stethoscope Help

    Rose_Queen replied to hdreeves's topic in General Students

    hdreeves, you might want to check out the nursing gear forum- there are lots of discussions about stethoscopes, which I'm sure will include experiences and reviews that you can browse through....
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    NEW OR

    Rose_Queen replied to jEojEo7's topic in Operating Room

    Is this a single room as an expansion to an existing OR or a completely new area with several