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    Duke U

    Rose_Queen replied to asensel15's topic in General Nursing

    From a job posting: So, while it appears they will consider hiring non-BSN nurses, those they hire will likely face competition from those that do already have a
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    Can RNs remove temporary pacing (pacemaker/epicarial) wires?

    Rose_Queen replied to deweydecimal13501's topic in Cardiac

    I would refer to your state BON. It will indeed vary by states and scope of practice laws. In my facility, our epicardial pacing wires are removed only by a PA/NP/MD. We've had a few situations where...
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    Best Job For a New Grad

    Rose_Queen replied to NatalieSN's topic in General Students

    You're going to find opinions on both sides of this. Personally, I feel that med/surg is a specialty in its own right. If it is possible for you to get a job in the specialty you want to work in, I...
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    CNA Group Interview

    Rose_Queen replied to ashlehh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    By group interview, do you mean peer interview where members of the staff in addition to management will be part of your interview process? If so, you'll be getting questions from the staff to see if...
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    Any tips for needing to repeat the NCLEX?!

    Rose_Queen replied to Ejones5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you received your candidate performance report? That should help guide you as to which areas should be the most concentrated for review (below passing standard), average concentration for review...
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    diagnosis

    Rose_Queen replied to meonemine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Please tell us your thoughts first. We are happy to help and clarify, but you need to show us what you've done first so that we can see what parts you're struggling
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    New Grad Job Search Anxiety

    Rose_Queen replied to YankeeRose11's topic in Nursing Career

    It could be that the job market where you are is saturated, and HR is filtering out applicants based on degrees (BSN preferred/required). It could be that facilities are choosing not to take a chance...
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    NCLEX Preparation what is best

    Rose_Queen replied to nhughes3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are several options for NCLEX prep out there: self-study including books with practice questions, online options, and in person options. You can read reviews on these various methods, and use...
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    paying out of pocket for conferences, etc.

    Rose_Queen replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    My facility doesn't provide funding for conferences for anyone. If I want to go to one, I just save up the money and write it off at tax time. It is what it
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    Clinical: having THAT nurse

    Rose_Queen replied to SRN2018's topic in General Students

    Esme, I normally love your posts, but I absolutely have to take issue with this one. There may be a few nurses out there who meet this criteria, but is it so far from the norm that I actually find...
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    Clinical: having THAT nurse

    Rose_Queen replied to SRN2018's topic in General Students

    These days, yes. Clinical groups have gotten so large that they may be scattered across multiple units and floors. An instructor can't be in multiple units at the same time, so the work of teaching...
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    Getting Started

    Rose_Queen replied to emsto97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Things you will want to know about a school: -NCLEX pass rate. Is it about the national average/above the national average/below the national average? A school that is about or above the national...
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    Newly qualified - first band 5 (community) interview, please help!

    Rose_Queen replied to Rosie89's topic in United Kingdom

    Rosie, your title mentions band 5. Are you located in the
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    Travel Nursing - Good Idea?

    Rose_Queen replied to Barmherzigkeit's topic in General Students

    I would definitely not recommend travel nursing for anyone with less than 2 years experience. Travel nurses are expected to be able to be running solo within 2-3 days after a quick introduction to the...
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    Can anyone answer this with steps so I can learn?

    Rose_Queen replied to maddyfan4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Please show us your work- how are you setting up your equation? What information have you been given and what info do you
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    PHENTERMIN

    Rose_Queen replied to Ilovenurse79's topic in General Nursing

    Typically it's not your manager who is going to be asking for the script- it will most likely be the lab doing the
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    Obamacare Repeal - Should we worry about losing our jobs?

    Rose_Queen replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    The current bill to repeal was pulled due to lack of
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    Drug testing in Nursing Programs? (Anoka Ramsey CC)

    Rose_Queen replied to sillycracker456's topic in General Students

    Better to just stop smoking now. You never know when something might happen and you're getting a random
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    Putting off A&P1 due to professor options?

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

    Here's something to think about: are people more likely to compliment or complain? Complain, right? So if someone had a great time in this professor's class, it's not likely they're going to take the...
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    OR Efficiency and cause for delays

    Rose_Queen replied to rmarsh's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a student at the University of Texas Medical Branch, you likely have an associated facility. Why not touch base with management there and at other local facilities? Any information you...
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    OR Nursing Shifts and Schedule Q

    Rose_Queen replied to danceluver's topic in Operating Room

    This will be very facility specific. As a trauma center, we staff 24/7. The bulk of staff works days (7a-3p; 8:30a-5p) or mid shift (11a-7p). A small number work evenings, and 1 team works nights....
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    Hep C Risk?

    Rose_Queen replied to AHunt92's topic in General Nursing

    You need to follow the policy as set out by your employer. We cannot speculate as to the risk
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    ANA New Membership: Join or shred?

    Rose_Queen replied to nursewall-e's topic in General Nursing

    I think the ANA is out of touch with the bedside nurse, which is where the majority of nurses are. I wouldn't pay for a membership. I prefer to pay into an organization that is much more relevant to...
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    Show me the Money! How much do you make?

    Rose_Queen replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Current survey in process: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/2017-nursing-salary-1087570.html Informal 2016 survey thread:...
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    Education Conspiracy

    Rose_Queen replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you paid $13,000 for an RN to BSN program, you sure got taken for a