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    What's so great about OR?

    Rose_Queen replied to lelms's topic in Operating Room

    Here's a pros/cons thread with links to a couple of others: Pros and Cons of Working in the OR I started in the OR as a new grad. Was I intimidated at first? You betcha! Totally different from what...
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    Are there any gay nurses here?

    Rose_Queen replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I still find it hard to think about without wanting to cry. Such a senseless loss of innocent lives. There is a thread over on blue discussing it. It's also been touched on in the daily threads over...
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    Anyone worked as a nurse without a home?

    Rose_Queen replied to Cats&Tea&Climbing's topic in Travel

    You may find this thread
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    Wanting to know

    Rose_Queen replied to BRH2008's topic in General Nursing

    Look up what constitutes abandonment according to your state. Then, find out if it applies to unlicensed personnel as well as to licensed nurses. Chances are, this facility is blowing smoke to coerce...
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    Is nursing a good career?

    Rose_Queen replied to HannahSierz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you had the opportunity to shadow a nurse? There are a lot of misconceptions out there about nursing, especially among those who haven't yet worked in any kind of a health care capacity. While...
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    Noncompliance diagnosis

    Rose_Queen replied to Skit504's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is that from the book actually published by NANDA? Because if a patient is following the prescribed regimen, they are by definition compliant. The issue is that the prescribed regimen isn't doing what...
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    Air Force nursing

    Rose_Queen replied to erinlynn.mermaid's topic in Government, Military

    Have you reached out to the local recruiter for
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    Noncompliance diagnosis

    Rose_Queen replied to Skit504's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You may want to revisit the definition of noncompliance. If the patient is adhering to the advised regimen, how does it meet the
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    Is this program legitimate?

    Rose_Queen replied to webwayninja's topic in School, College Programs

    Actually, the poster you quoted is the one who made that post. So, if he/she really wants that paragraph deleted, they can contact the help desk for assistance since they are most likely beyond the...
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    Future nursing student

    Rose_Queen replied to armyj1986's topic in General Students

    Have you spoken with your healthcare provider? He or she may have some suggestions/advice for you. They would really be the best to ask as they are much more in the know about your
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    What degree do I need to close for a surgeon?

    Rose_Queen replied to Cmsmith7's topic in Operating Room

    If you're talking about seeing patients in the office for preop care and postop follow up care, then you'll need the advanced degree. Best bet is to be very familiar with your scope of practice for...
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    What degree do I need to close for a surgeon?

    Rose_Queen replied to Cmsmith7's topic in Operating Room

    RNFA or NP. Depending on the facility, you might (stress on might) be allowed to close certain types of incisions without advanced training/degrees. In my facility, we are allowed to close...
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    Dirty needle jab

    Rose_Queen replied to das729's topic in General Nursing

    You really need to follow your facility's policies for needle stick injuries. If you don't, they can deny any coverage should it turn out that you were exposed to something. Remember why universal...
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    Massage Therapist

    Rose_Queen replied to nangrus21's topic in General Nursing

    Did you complete massage therapist courses or nursing courses? Since this is a website for nurses, you may not be able to find much information for refresher courses for a massage therapist. If you...
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    How do you get time for materinity leave?

    Rose_Queen replied to nevergiveup2016's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The FMLA law is what you want to investigate. It specifies that for certain employers where the employee meets criteria, they must hold the position for 12 weeks. How the employee gets paid is up to...
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    New Grad thinking about OR?

    Rose_Queen replied to lelms's topic in Operating Room

    While you may see threads here from new grads who did not thrive in the OR, there are probably more stories of new grads who did. Think about it- if you had a good experience or a bad experience,...
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    Is this program legitimate?

    Rose_Queen replied to webwayninja's topic in School, College Programs

    Where do you get the idea that they don't have clinicals? As a program with initial approval from the GA BON, they must meet the minimum criteria for the state, which would include clinical education....
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    Do lpns give vaccinations?

    Rose_Queen replied to naomifain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depends on state nursing practice act and what is included in the scope of practice as well as facility policy. Why the refusal to give vaccines? It is an expected part of health care. As a nurse or...
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    Private schools in savannah area for my child

    Rose_Queen replied to p_becki's topic in Georgia Nursing

    You will have better luck investigating schools via other means- does GA have a list of private schools on the Department of Education website or are there other resources for parents looking for...
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    Certification or not

    Rose_Queen replied to greener22's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My hospital doesn't do anything for certifications other than allow access to the highest level of the clinical ladder process. I became certified for my own professional satisfaction. If you want to...
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    Rose_Queen replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    Sour cream n
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    Is 90k in loans worth my BSN?

    Rose_Queen replied to raeelynn's topic in General Students

    Yes, but if something were to happen that financially devastates a person, the car can be sold as it will have cash value. Bankruptcy will lead to not having to repay the car loan. A student loan...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    Rose_Queen replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    I'm not surprised at all. It's a ridiculous amount of money to borrow for something that does not have a value anywhere near the
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    Skin Alterations from Positioning

    Rose_Queen replied to NurseFrawg's topic in Operating Room

    Who and how do you chart this? It's part of our standard documentation- a preop and postop skin assessment. Issues are to be documented in the skin assessment and an incident report is to be filled...
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    MrNurse(x2) the Benevolent

    Rose_Queen replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    We had one air conditioner for the whole house. It was in the basement because that's where the really expensive (in those days) computer was. So, when it started to hit 95 or so, we'd all break out...