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    PTO Problems

    Rose_Queen replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    Policies every place I've worked directly contradict the bolded phrase. Requests are not always guaranteed is included in the PTO policy of both places I've worked as a nurse and even in those places...
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    Advice on laparscopic towers?

    Rose_Queen replied to mhy12784's topic in Operating Room

    Have you been getting opinions from those using the towers? Staff on ease of use, surgeons on experiences using them? Any time we bring a new product into our OR as a potential replacement for...
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    PTO Problems

    Rose_Queen replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing new to me. The floor needs to be staffed; therefore, only a certain number of people can be off per day. Once the permissible number of slots are claimed, any PTO request that comes after...
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    CPR in a van

    Rose_Queen replied to Joseph callmejoe's topic in General Nursing

    My school actively promoted one-on-one sessions with a certified instructor on the nursing student bulletin boards. These were offered in her own home a block from the school and were at a reduced...
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    NCLEX Question? READ THIS!

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

    It's that time of year again... bumping this one up! Statistically, the vast majority of US educated grads pass NCLEX on the first try. So far of those who have taken it from January through June...
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    NCLEX shut off at 75 questions... Extremely nervous

    Rose_Queen replied to hellokitty3984's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, let's talk statistics. The vast majority of US educated grads pass NCLEX on the first try- well over 80% of them. Second, the number of a type of question is irrelevant. The fact that you got...
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    IV compatibility

    Rose_Queen replied to sara2013's topic in General Nursing

    Our eMAR automatically pops up an alert for incompatible drugs when they are scanned, plus there is a highlighted line of text under each med that has interactions with commonly given meds (such as...
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    Nursing specialities

    Rose_Queen replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with the bolded part. There is just no way that a school can expose a student to every single nursing specialty. OP, there is some trial and error involved. Some people get lucky and find...
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    WILTW 8/5/16

    Rose_Queen replied to wannabeny's topic in General Nursing

    Patients' families don't understand that once a patient is in the OR, surgery doesn't start immediately. Or take exactly the amount of time the surgeon said it would. Had a patient family the other...
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    NCLEX and GN permit

    Rose_Queen replied to Al-ag_23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The GN permit becomes invalid once NCLEX is taken, regardless of pass or fail. The PVT is a software glitch, and per anecdotal data, is less reliable within the first 24 hours. At this point, he...
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    Passing gas in the OR

    Rose_Queen replied to Lee_Ryan's topic in Operating Room

    Going to give the benefit of the doubt and assume this post is for real. Are you going to be in the circulator role or the scrub role? Bodily functions are perfectly normal, although I'm sure the...
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    Is it wrong to request PTO because you've been assigned a shift you don't want?

    Rose_Queen replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility allows you to request PTO after the schedule has been posted? That's quite unusual. Every job I've worked in required all requests to be submitted a set amount of time before the...
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    Modified or Light duty?

    Rose_Queen replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the facility's policies. Mine is light duty only for OTJ injuries. You will need to ask your HR
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    Passed nclex pn 5 years after graduating

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

    Different states have different rules. What matters are the rules for your
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    I live in Texas graduated Four years ago. Texas doesnt allow testing after four years.

    Rose_Queen replied to Max29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Chances are, even if you can take the test and become licensed in another state, TX will not allow you to endorse your license because you don't meet their criteria. Verify with TX that you can become...
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    Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    Rose_Queen replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    OP hasn't visited the site since the day this was posted. I doubt they'll see your post and certainly hope they've had luck in the year and a half since
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    HELP! Women's Health Clinical Hours Needed in NJ!

    Rose_Queen replied to Cmbccrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you asked your school for resources or assistance? They may have a list of places where students have previously completed clinical hours that you can use for reference in finding your own...
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    7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Or if you're on the mobile site, it's in the dark grey menu at the bottom of the
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    7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Cick on your username in the upper right and a drop down menu will appear. Bookmarks should be on that
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    Are you offered better jobs by having a BSN (vs ADN)?

    Rose_Queen replied to Aspiring_RN_'s topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Depending on where you live/want to work, you may need that BSN to even be considered as an applicant. Research what your local facilities are stating in job postings: do they say BSN required or BSN...
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    Is it hard to transition from OR?

    Rose_Queen replied to YouknowwhyImhere's topic in General Nursing

    First, do you have interest in working in the OR? If not, I would strongly advise not taking an OR job. If you are worried about being able to change specialties, that will depend greatly on the...
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    Needle stick injury

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurse3530's topic in General Nursing

    UDS = urine drug screen. No idea about LO. OP, it would be wise if you read some of the statistics about needle stuck injuries and disease transmission. The risk is extremely low. Considering that you...
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    Do any schools offer a bridge program for Surgical Techs to become nurses?

    Rose_Queen replied to MissHopeful111's topic in General Students

    There are no bridge programs that I know of, however, several of your prerequisites should
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    Are your bedbound (or total care) homecare patients usually forced into LTC?

    Rose_Queen replied to jm_emt's topic in Home Health

    My maternal grandmother spent 5 years in a hospital bed in what used to be her parlor after a series of strokes. We had a hoyer lift in the house and a motorized wheelchair. She had to be fed as she...
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    Any Urology/Gyn Nurses Have Thoughts on This?

    Rose_Queen replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you inform your providers of your situation when you made the appointment? If not, it'd be best to call them to discuss. They can then make recommendations for you as to who/when to see/be