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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    Rose_Queen replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Provided the cost of living is low in the area where you live. $30K there is not going to be anywhere near enough in places like LA or NYC. From February 2015: That leaves $1,788 for an entire...
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    Really bad fever blister. Should I call in?

    Rose_Queen replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    But not everyone uses such terminology. In my area, I've never heard HSV-1 referred to as a "fever blister". I have, however, always heard it referred to as "cold
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    7/3 WILTW: Brain Development, Standardized Patients and Female Condom

    Rose_Queen replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    I learned what several million dollars of garbage looks like. And just what a disaster a broken pipe over the central core of an OR can
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    What is a masters degree in nursing where u work at your own pace?

    Rose_Queen replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Probably a program like WGU that's competency
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    Is money everything in this profession?

    Rose_Queen replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Except "purity" is an abstract term. Whose definition would we be accepting? I already know from other threads that my idea and your idea would be vastly different. And why would it matter anyway? As...
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    Giving up my dog

    Rose_Queen replied to Bsb5685's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this for real? Many people go through school while raising a family and working full time. I went through grad school working an average of 50 hours a week, spending time on call, and caring for a...
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    How much do you make with a BSN?

    Rose_Queen replied to Eeramsey's topic in General Nursing

    You might find this thread helpful: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/2015-allnurses-salary-1056210.html My facility does not pay a BSN more than an ADN or diploma. All RNs are on the...
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    Are Online ACLS/BLS Certifications Valid?

    Rose_Queen replied to colli646's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Most places are going to require hands on skills portions to have been completed. If it's a hybrid course where you complete modules and take an exam online but have to demonstrate hands on skills in...
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    Nursing Student Working At A Hospital

    Rose_Queen replied to JayPerez930's topic in General Students

    Well, you'll have established an employee record and have access to internal job postings, but that's about it. As a new grad, you'll be on level footing experience wise with all other new grad...
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    Freaking out, 24 hours passed since I did NCLEX RN. Did I fail?

    Rose_Queen replied to Pumkin2006's topic in General Students

    Results are not available until 48 hours have passed. Take a deep breath, and go do something for you. Read a book, watch a movie, work on a hobby you haven't had much time for. The vast majority of...
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    I know it's horrible to live off loans but...

    Rose_Queen replied to Cats&Tea&Climbing's topic in General Nursing

    But how many of those programs approve a lot of people? Plus, many of them have tradeoffs, such as working in underserved areas where there may be a lack of resources. Student Loan Forgiveness...
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    Staff turnover

    Rose_Queen replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    But have the staff provided any suggestions on how to fix those problems? It is not just the manager's job to fix it; the staff make up the unit and thus need to work on morale as
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    RN with non-nursing Bachelor's seeking online MSN program

    Rose_Queen replied to moreoreo's topic in General Nursing

    Many programs offer RN-to-MSN programs that do not award a BSN along the way. That path typically requires several more courses than the BSN-to-MSN path, but may be offered by those same programs. Dig...
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    I know it's horrible to live off loans but...

    Rose_Queen replied to Cats&Tea&Climbing's topic in General Nursing

    Another option would be to take a year off and work while saving up money. Loans are not the solution to
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    Taking a Position as a Float Nurse as a New Grad

    Rose_Queen replied to ColleenT's topic in General Nursing

    Agree that float pool is not a place for new grads. How can one hone nursing skills and judgement without
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    Rose_Queen replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on what each individual views as a priority. I've seen Jaguars, Mercedes, and BMWs in our parking garage- which is separate from the physician/admin parking
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    Double Shifts

    Rose_Queen replied to motor_mouth's topic in General Nursing

    Avoid caffeine. Take a shower/bath. Turn off any electronics at least 45 minutes before going to bed. Set a certain amount of time to wind down and stick to it. Then off to bed. I don't work scheduled...
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    No more rudeness!

    Rose_Queen replied to WheatGerm's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Pass me some with extra butter please! OP, you will meet rude people in all walks of life. Yes, some of them are nurses and nursing students. Just because we're nurses doesn't negate the fact that we...
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    Rose_Queen replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Overspend? No. Take the little extra and put it aside to save up for something nice? Yes. Every 18 months or so, I can afford a decent vacation. While I was in grad school, I didn't take a vacation...
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    How do you get critical care or emergency room experience?

    Rose_Queen replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Students

    You still wouldn't be considered as having experience. They are looking for nursing experience only. You would still have access to the internal job postings, but they would still have to be willing...
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    Is money everything in this profession?

    Rose_Queen replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. We had the choice to attend our pinning ceremony (3 people did decide not to attend) and the whole college graduation ceremony was optional as well. Most of the nursing majors skipped that
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    Dealing with Guilt

    Rose_Queen replied to JA89's topic in General Nursing

    Have you reached out to your EAP? They may be able to give you some guidance on how to deal with your
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    How do you get critical care or emergency room experience?

    Rose_Queen replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Students

    Those job postings are seeking nurses who have experience. For many units in need, a nurse with experience in that specialty will require far less orientation than a new grad and thus will be up and...
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    texas bill 1885

    Rose_Queen replied to lible's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Going by the forum it's posted in, I wouldn't be surprised if it's a homework question. Either way, OP doesn't provide anywhere near enough information for anyone not in the know to provide feedback...
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    How Does Call Work? 1st Call 2nd Call? Etc.

    Rose_Queen replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Operating Room

    I doubt the $3/hour is on top of base pay. When I am on call, I get paid $2/hour. That is for any time not spent working ONLY. If I am called in, I get paid at time and a half for a minimum of 2...