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    NewGrad OR prgm mistake?

    Rose_Queen replied to LuRN11's topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked with nurses who have successfully transferred to positions in case management, ICU, med/surg, ER, hospice, and home health. Skills can be learned/re-learned. What matters is a supportive...
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    Reported to board

    Rose_Queen replied to Mynurse0618's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like something you need to discuss with either your malpractice insurance carrier or a lawyer. I would not be posting publicly about a situation the BON is involved in. Anything you post online...
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    Losing hours and money

    Rose_Queen replied to MegaPedsNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been the victim of involuntary low census. I'm to the point of having zero time saved, so I have to take it with no pay. We do have the option of defaulting to no pay as well if we are trying to...
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    Future surgical tech

    Rose_Queen replied to futuresurgtech's topic in General Nursing

    There are some Facebook ST groups, including one linked to the Association of Surgical Technologists (which is probably another resource you can try). Other than that, have you tried contacting local...
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    4.0 Student...Didn't get in

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

    Not buying it. Entrance to nursing programs is very competitive. Yes, you had a 4.0. Yes, you have CNA experience. But what else did you bring? What is it that others could have brought that you...
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    Pay for union hospital

    Rose_Queen replied to fsuao2006's topic in Washington Nursing

    There are some sites out there that you can use to estimate the average salary of nurses with a certain amount of experience. Here's what Indeed has: registered nurse Salary in Seattle, WA |...
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    PMHNP - Wilkes University

    Rose_Queen replied to Nae Nae123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you contacted an admissions counselor at the school? I'm sure they can provide you with this sort of information, and going through official channels means you'll get accurate, up to date...
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    Nursing journals and Scholarly Articles

    Rose_Queen replied to nursingdivastudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does your school library have access to journal databases? I'm sure they have something like CINAHL that will return scholarly articles. Google Scholar is another
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    Citation resource/tools help?

    Rose_Queen replied to LJR89's topic in General Students

    You found this online since you provided a link, I take it? I would use
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    Tips for studying

    Rose_Queen replied to Hollie1490's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hollie, you may want to check out the Study Tips for Nursing Students forum, where many students have already posted what tips they've found work for them. Source: Understanding & Overcoming...
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    Medical perfusionist

    Rose_Queen replied to Jesus_my_savior's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. Hands on is a vital necessity for a perfusionist. My state actually licenses perfusionists, and I can't see them approving this type of program just like there are no approved 100% online...
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    My professor told us NPs have no future...

    Rose_Queen replied to anilechim's topic in General Students

    There will always be a place for NPs. There may be a job crunch like there is in several areas with RNs, especially if all the people who plan to do go on to NP
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    Off topic: 8 year old found out Santa doesn't exist

    Rose_Queen replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I found out around 8 when I looked at my mom's shopping list and it said "stocking stuffers". My sister figured it out pretty quickly after that- since all three of us older ones knew the truth, it...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'll be joining you. But I have chocolate and I say chocolate trumps
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    Leaky midline

    Rose_Queen replied to RNikkiF's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Since TOS doesn't permit seeking or giving medical advice, you will need to address your concerns with your health care
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    OR RN Schedule

    Rose_Queen replied to missfoxrn's topic in Operating Room

    Yep, it basically means for those 8 hours you might spend some of it working or you might spend it waiting by the phone. And I'd love to only be responsible for 8 shifts in 10 weeks! I average between...
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    Agency Nurses

    Rose_Queen replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I've found that agency staff tend to fit one of two types: 1. Only travel because they probably can't hold down a full time job 2. Are really good at what they do and like to travel We've had several...
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    Chemical dependency in nursing

    Rose_Queen replied to aflahe00's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Actually, the estimated substance abuse rate in nursing is about the same as in the general population. https://www.ncsbn.org/SUDN_11.pdfIt was very...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Rose_Queen replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I'm in my 30s and shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a hot glue
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    Is it possible for one nurse to excell in all the nursing specialties?

    Rose_Queen replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Count me as one who says jack of all trades, master of none. I only work in one specialty: cardiac OR. I'm not even an expert in other surgical specialties- it's been years since I've been involved in...
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    WILTW: 11/12 - It's Beginning to look a lot like...Pickets...

    Rose_Queen replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I ended up joining a direct sales organization. I have met a lot of people this way (and made extra money). Not everyone can be a salesperson, though. What about things like Meetup, where you can join...
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    Helping patients kill themselves

    Rose_Queen replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That ruling does not force them to participate in abortions. If one is against providing a type of care, then one must be willing to delegate it to others who
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    Rose_Queen replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    That's not going to solve the issue of fraudulent documentation. Will those patients who need turned every 2 hours really get turned every 2 hours or will OP simply check it off that is was done for...
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    New Grad RN in the OR feeling discouraged... Need advice

    Rose_Queen replied to YelenaRN's topic in Operating Room

    There's a reason orientation for OR nursing is one of the longest out there. It's going to take at least a year for you to feel competent and confident in your job. That can actually be said for all...
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    Going back to school for Masters

    Rose_Queen replied to Joymartin69's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That's probably going to be dependent on each program you are considering. No idea about TOEFL, but GRE isn't required by all schools- I never had to take it for my MSN. Best bet is to ask someone at...