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    On Call Scheduling Applications

    Rose_Queen replied to cjmacxii's topic in Operating Room

    I would assume that it would be a feature of some of the already existing scheduling programs out there. My facility still uses paper and pencil. It works for us, especially with so many people...
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    Quitting while on maternity leave

    Rose_Queen replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    My employer requires a week of PTO and then our short term disability kicks in. FMLA isn't a source of payment; it's a federal act that protects an employee's job but does not require an employee to...
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    I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    Rose_Queen replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've told this story before, but I'll tell it again to offer perspective. I endured years of daily abuse as a child. Being touched or examined absolutely terrified me. Other than the forensic exam for...
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    Quitting while on maternity leave

    Rose_Queen replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to ask these questions of your employer's HR department. Policies may be different across different
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    I'm an RN in Philippines, can I apply as LVN

    Rose_Queen replied to Graceii24's topic in Nurse Registration

    In order to work as an LPN, you will need to be licensed as an LPN. How that is accomplished is generally by completion of an LPN program and NCLEX-PN. Some states may allow other methods to qualify...
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    Nursing School

    Rose_Queen replied to honestlymaya's topic in General Students

    This is going to involve some work on your part. The BON should have a list of approved programs. ACEN & CCNE have searched available on their websites for accredited schools. Once you've got that...
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    Did You Know the Specialty You Wanted to Work In Before Clinicals?

    Rose_Queen replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Then you may be setting yourself up for a lot of disappointment if you refuse to be flexible. What will you do when you aren't even offered an interview because all of the other candidates have...
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    Nursing

    Rose_Queen replied to Voting2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you aren't graduating an RN program until July, what NCLEX are you taking? PN? The NCLEX is the exam that establishes minimum competency is met or not met. What have your performance reports been...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I wore mismatched socks today. One was black, the other was pink. Does that make me a cool kid or not? Life's too short to worry about matching socks, especially when one sock out of the pair decides...
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    Don't arrive early, don't leave late

    Rose_Queen replied to iRNman's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Exact minute seems way too nitpicky. I'm not home health, but we have a 5 minute before grace period (for both clocking in and clocking out) and a 5 minute after grace period (only for clocking...
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    How does compression affect BP?

    Rose_Queen replied to Danielle_Nicole887's topic in General Nursing

    But if you are compressing an artery with enough pressure to halt the blood flow distally (the entire purpose of the tourniquet) how will you see higher pressures if there is no additional arterial...
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    Immature coworkers!!

    Rose_Queen replied to aye-aye's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are new. They don't know you yet. Of course they're going to laugh and joke among themselves- they've already formed that kind of camaraderie. I think you're likely misinterpreting things- they...
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    How does compression affect BP?

    Rose_Queen replied to Danielle_Nicole887's topic in General Nursing

    What flow does BP measure? Arterial or venous? If you are compressing an artery, what does that do to the flow distal to the compression
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    So is there really a nursing shortage?

    Rose_Queen replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    The position exists. The intention to actually fill it does not. Basically, if a manager decides that a position is not needed and gives it up, there is a huge gigantic often unsuccessful attempt to...
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    health needs by immigrants & refugees

    Rose_Queen replied to gk2217's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What things do you have in mind? We'd like to hear your ideas
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    claustrophobia and hospital

    Rose_Queen replied to Lostsoull's topic in General Nursing

    Employers are only required to provide reasonable accommodations, and that is based on documented need. They are not going to pay someone to have enough time to ride the elevator with you, nor is it...
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    What EXACT documents?

    Rose_Queen replied to MarieSmith56's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Contact the BON to be absolutely sure you have the correct information. Different states may have different
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    Smoking Nurses

    Rose_Queen replied to broobrum58's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are your thoughts? We'd like to see you start the discussion if you're going to ask a
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    WILTW 10/22: ENT and the Priapism

    Rose_Queen replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    This one? :barf01: I've learned that it is exhausting going back to work after a vacation. I need a vacation to recover from my
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    Advice

    Rose_Queen replied to Student763's topic in General Nursing

    These are questions you need to be discussing with your health care provider. Not only is it against the terms of service, it is impossible to do so without access to a history and a physical...
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    So is there really a nursing shortage?

    Rose_Queen replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it seems the federal government's HSRA is predicting a huge surplus of nurses by 2025. Schools are churning out new grads faster than they are needed in many areas- just ask all those new grads...
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    Did You Know the Specialty You Wanted to Work In Before Clinicals?

    Rose_Queen replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I knew- I was convinced I wanted to work in peds or L&D. They ended up being my least favorite clinicals. Instead, I found my niche in the OR in my very last semester when I did my...
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    Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    Rose_Queen replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    No one has said that at all. You're reading words that aren't there. What is being said is that every nurse works in a specialty; why should any specialty be deemed "better" and thus "more deserving"...
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    Hospice, dyspnea, and morphine sulfate

    Rose_Queen replied to spaghetina's topic in General Students

    No, the morphine is not what kills them- it is their disease process that kills them. This is a common misconception even among nurses. Some will withhold pain medication because they are afraid of...
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    Are there nursing fields with less bullying from other nurses? Is it possible?

    Rose_Queen replied to island2016's topic in Nursing Career

    The first thing you need to realize is that bullies and rude people will be found in all walks of life. Yes, they are nurses. They are also lawyers, plumbers, teachers, every single other profession...