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    Feeling completely useless in the OR! Please help!

    Rose_Queen replied to nurserrv's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, let's talk about those surgeons and their attitudes. Are they getting frustrated at a situation or making it personal against staff? There is a difference, and you shouldn't need to feel like...
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    Housing spiked, wages did not

    Rose_Queen replied to tater.jake's topic in Washington Nursing

    Happening everywhere. Haven't gotten a cost of living raise since 2008. Problem is, with as many nursing schools we have in the US, we're pimping out new grads faster than jobs are opening up. Want to...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Pinkish purplish close enough? I'm to the point of rewearing my clothes. Still not home yet but back in the
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    Should chest compression and breaths be done at the same time

    Rose_Queen replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is intubated, then no, it doesn't matter- the airway is protected. If using a BVM, then yes, you should
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    Assingnment help

    Rose_Queen replied to San1995's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you are unsure about an assignment, the best path is to ask your instructor- no two schools or even instructors are identical. Most likely it is nursing diagnoses, but we cannot answer that with...
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    Femur and Head injury

    Rose_Queen replied to 2017's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Question1: will the insurance status affect the way you provide care for the patient? How will you know what medication effects to be watching
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    OR to ER -Is this possible??

    Rose_Queen replied to ILUVFLRN's topic in Operating Room

    If a position requires ER experience, you will need to find a place willing to hire someone without ER experience first. Quite likely the reason the position wants experience is because of the...
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    Pancreas transplant with diabetic nephropathy?

    Rose_Queen replied to Plumrose15153's topic in General Nursing

    What is the function of the pancreas and how does it relate to
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    Working on Expired License for 5 Weeks

    Rose_Queen replied to sainttchristopher's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ecs268, your first post after joining just today is to denigrate posters in a thread that hadn't been posted in for over a year? People are permitted to respond how they choose as long as it is in...
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    holidays... sick call...

    Rose_Queen replied to imsickagain's topic in General Nursing

    But many facilities will verify employment with previous employers- and as long as it's factual, the former employer may say what they wish. Some may have internal policies only permitting dates of...
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    Programs to become a Midwife.. Calling all midwives

    Rose_Queen replied to Taber24's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Much like there is no difference between diploma, ADN, and BSN grads when it comes to licensure, the same can be said of MSN vs. DNP right now for advanced practice
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Regardless of new grad or experience in another specialty, anyone new to the OR needs a thorough orientation. If you apply for a job and are granted an interview, be sure to ask specifics about the...
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    Open Heart OR Nursing Certification

    Rose_Queen replied to bayhoffy's topic in General Nursing

    There is cardiac-vascular nursing certification and OR nursing certification. However, there is no "open heart OR nursing certification". Additionally, certification implies that one is proficient in...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Take a look at my article, Tips for New Operating Room Nurses. Basically, be prepared to have to do some studying outside of work hours, set realistic goals for yourself, and many other things that...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Well, first of all, OR nursing is still bedside in that you are still providing direct care to a patient, so you definitely do not want to say that you don't want to be bedside anymore. Have a list of...
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    Best way to study?

    Rose_Queen replied to nursing96student's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you taken a learning styles inventory to determine how you best learn? Not all study methods work for everyone- what matters is that you find what works best for
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    Can I get a comment plz

    Rose_Queen replied to 1apples's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And that attitude also isn't going to encourage anyone to
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    Administering opiates

    Rose_Queen replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it's a different norm in Canada, since that is where you both are from? The only time I've seen narcotics in minibags is when it's used for long-term sedation in a vent-dependent patient. Pain...
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    math tests?

    Rose_Queen replied to yellowleaf's topic in General Students

    Medication calculations are a big part of nursing school. It's a patient safety issue- a misplaced decimal or a math error could place a patient in serious danger. Yes, there will be medication tests...
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    Documentation of In and Out screws

    Rose_Queen replied to Mytake's topic in Operating Room

    What are you calling in and outs? Implants that ended up being removed because they were the wrong size or something similar? Or are you referring to trial pins? In which case, those aren't implants...
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    Inform Director of Applying Elsewhere

    Rose_Queen replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    This. Part of the reason I'm not applying internally (plus the fact that I want my job, in my department, just elsewhere). I've only ever seen contact current/most recent employer, not supervisor....
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    Documentation of In and Out screws

    Rose_Queen replied to Mytake's topic in Operating Room

    We never charge a patient for anything that they don't leave the OR with (implants only)- the facility eats the cost. If it's put in but comes back out, it is documented as a wasted item. However, if...
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    New York BON

    Rose_Queen replied to Ryan4210's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you referring to a paper copy or just a license number in general? Many states have a website where you can look up someone's license, including your own, to see if it is active. Some states have...
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    Hurricane Questions

    Rose_Queen replied to nurseburst's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When it comes to the procedures for your workplace, you will want to become familiar with the hurricane plan. In FL, hurricanes aren't uncommon, and thus the facility should have a preparation plan...
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    WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    Rose_Queen replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Did you copy and paste the image or the :words: part? The image itself can't be