Rose_Queen BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. The goal of nursing diagnosis is to look at the nursing assessment of the patient. Sometimes, the assessment shows needs that are not related to the medical diagnosis, and that's perfectly fine. What...
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    Asking a Nurse; Interview

    Generally, the intent of these assignments are to get you out there and talking face to face with a nurse. Unfortunately, you can't verify the identity of anyone who would respond here- they may be a...
  3. That's going to be very dependent on the types of surgeries performed at a facility. Some types of surgeries require a lot of positioning done only once. Some types of surgeries require multiple...
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    Ncp for diarrhea patient

    The patient has a medical diagnosis of diarrhea. Nursing care plans are about the nursing assessment of the patient, not the medical diagnosis. What information does your nursing assessment
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    Ear Piercings

    It is quite possible that a school will have a dress code that directly addresses piercings. Mine did- we were only permitted one pair of stud-type earrings (additional jewelry was limited to a plain...
  6. Unless the reason you were terminated involved a legally protected status (race, religion, etc) there is likely nothing you can do. Is your facility's policy that one must give 4 weeks notice to...
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    New nurse on cardiac tele

    I'm not a cardiac tele nurse, so I don't have any tips for you. However, just because the order doesn't specify parameters doesn't mean you don't have any. Unless an ordering provider specifies...
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    Time and concentration issues...

    Some tips from University of
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    Time and concentration issues...

    If all you are doing is reading, perhaps reading isn't the best study method for you. Have you taken a learning styles inventory? Not everyone can learn the same way; it's best to utilize the study...
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    holidays... sick call...

    I'd like to see a source for this statement. Internal policy may limit what is said, but if it is factual it's likely fair game legally. What Can Former Employers Legally Say About Me? State Laws on...
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    Are there any hard of hearing/deaf nurses

    You may want to check out this thread which is in the Nurses with Disabilities forum. You can search for hard of hearing or deaf in individual forums by scrolling down to the bottom where you will...
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    Math in nursing school

    Pet peeve: there is no such thing as an anesthesiologist RN. It's certified registered nurse anesthetist- CRNA. This site provides a searchable list of accredited CRNA programs; from this list, it...
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    Math in nursing school

    Nurses need to know enough math to be able to safely calculate medication dosages, which seems to be the focus of exams in nursing school. The vast majority of it is basically using algebra to solve...
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    Building the perfect BON

    Yep. There are states where new grads are searching for up to a year or more for their first job. An entire state in need of nurses? Problem solved! And those who chose not to renew will no longer...
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    CVOR vs CVICU

    Just the OR point of view on not getting a call: When we go back on bypass, it's usually emergent. So, you may see it in the OR record, but I'm still scrambling to open the extra supplies we need for...
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    How long to give notice of resignation

    Definitely check the requirements of your facility- in mine, a licensed position must give 4 weeks notice. Anyone in a management position must give 3
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    Horrible Professor

    I would seriously consider editing your post to remove the professor's name. What is said on the internet is accessible to anyone- this post could come back to haunt
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    Nursing school is too easy!

    The poster you quoted hasn't logged in since 2011, so I doubt you will receive a
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    WHEN TO CALL DR.

    It would be best to first know your facility's policies. They may in fact address these questions. When you're new, it's important to know where to find resources, and be willing to ask your coworkers...
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    CVOR vs CVICU

    Heck, when I'm calling report to the ICU, I don't know what vessels were bypassed. I know what vessels were blocked, but that doesn't necessarily mean they were bypassed- some are too small, some are...
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    Are the on-call requirements worth it for a job you love?

    Not cath lab, but cardiac OR. I'd love to take that little call. Yes, I did say little as I take far more than that. I still like my job, although I disagree with parts of it (starting elective cases...
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    Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    Nurses Eat Their Young. The fallacy that many experienced nurses go after the younger nurses for various, usually trivial reasons. AKA bullying, and also like the word bullying, far too overused for...
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    Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    But it can have some serious repercussions- there have been nurses disciplined over postings on social media. Facebook requires a name, which makes it very easy, but the PP gave out so much...
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    Pregnant & close to graduation

    Well, with only 4 months of working, you will not be eligible for FMLA, which is the federal law providing various protections for family and medical leave, including the birth or adoption of a child....
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    High School - ASN/BSN

    You can go straight to a BSN as an entry level degree. There are some things a potential student needs to research when considering options for schools: What is the job market? Are job postings...