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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    Rose_Queen replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    It is indeed possible for "nontraditional" (those not straight out of high school) to attend your every day run of the mill college/university. If you haven't looked into that route, you definitely...
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    Is 90k in loans worth my BSN?

    Rose_Queen replied to raeelynn's topic in General Students

    Don't do it! The payment of those loans plus interest will be like have a freaking mortgage payment! Never take out more in student loans than you can expect to make in a year on the job. Also be sure...
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    How do you staff your PACU overnight?

    Rose_Queen replied to slutgen's topic in PACU

    One overnight PACU nurse who is responsible for stocking the bays, recovering any patients that come through, and if done stocking and no patients, goes to the short stay unit as an extra set of...
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    MrNurse(x2) the Benevolent

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

    Getting soft in your old age? I remember back when I was in school (and walked uphill both ways in the snow to get there and home), you had to be visibly puking, spiking a temp over 99.9, or have...
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    Nclex feeling like I failed

    Rose_Queen replied to Geus412's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just search for PVT or Pearson Vue Trick here, and you'll find plenty of
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm fetch every day lately- pink pjs! But I did break out the pink shirt for
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    RN or BSN

    Rose_Queen replied to Abim2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, let's clarify the difference between RN and BSN. BSN is a degree granted by an institution of higher learning. So is an ADN or nursing diploma. RN is a licensure, granted by the state in which...
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    Different Titles (initials)

    Rose_Queen replied to emtpbill's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Whistles innocently. I didn't have any fun whatsoever coming up with what that abbreviation could be. Nope, not majorly **** out of luck. Didn't cross my mind at
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    Taking a year off after Graduation

    Rose_Queen replied to Nursestudent103.2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And you arrived at the diagnosis of performance anxiety how? It could be just a tremor- I work with a neurosurgeon and a cardiac surgeon who both have hand tremors. Yet, their surgical results are...
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    Have GAD and Panic Disorder and am being told nursing isn't for me

    Rose_Queen replied to krysteeen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you seen a mental health professional? Someone who knows you and your anxiety issues would be best to help you with your questions, not an anonymous message board full of people who don't know...
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    Accelerated BSN Program or Community College RN Program?

    Rose_Queen replied to dbizz's topic in General Students

    What are the schools' local reputations? Accreditation status? What about NCLEX pass rates? Job market- most places requiring BSN or accepting ADN? There's so much more to this decision that you need...
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    I failed out of the BSN program with one semester left.

    Rose_Queen replied to tsmack78's topic in Nursing Career

    Very unlikely that any school will accept nursing classes from another school. The state BON sets what must be covered; the schools can arrange the curriculum as they choose. I've seen students post...
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    Taking a year off after Graduation

    Rose_Queen replied to Nursestudent103.2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Except that OP will still be a year behind if she takes a year off. And who is going to want to look at the resume of a stale grad? It's not like waiting a year means she'll be handed a job when she...
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    6/4 WILTW: Oui jete' du Nursing???

    Rose_Queen replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! I learned that one before it ever happened to me thanks to my coworkers! Just seeing someone's face as they realized the mistake they made! Even better? It was taco day in the cafeteria. What did...
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    Nclex feeling like I failed

    Rose_Queen replied to Geus412's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The types of questions is irrelevant. There are questions of all type that are above and below the passing standard. The vast majority of US-educated NCLEX takers do pass on the first attempt. Take a...
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    Can I deduct my cell phone as a work expense?

    Rose_Queen replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Since laws can vary by state, you need to seek the advice of an accountant/tax professional/CPA in your
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    Fox News says patients waiting to see a doctor will have to "settle for a nurse instead"

    Rose_Queen replied to FrancineRNfrannie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Meh. It's Fox News. They aren't out to report the news accurately; they're out to get the
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    Is nursing a good career?

    Rose_Queen replied to htharpe_24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Best bet is to research the job market in your area or the area in which you might consider working. There is a great amount of variation across the country, although it seems like the areas with the...
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    Need help with case study

    Rose_Queen replied to Tericka's topic in General Students

    What are your thoughts on the questions? While we are happy to help, we do expect that you show your work first. Tell us what you've come up with so far, and where you are
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    Transferring nursing schools after 1st year, how difficult to do?

    Rose_Queen replied to caffianatedstudier97's topic in General Students

    Chances are that you will not be able to transfer any of the nursing courses you have taken and will have to start over again. The BON sets the topics that must be covered but schools can arrange...
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    Tb shot question #2

    Rose_Queen replied to Cmaldonado02's topic in General Nursing

    As suggested in the previous thread, this is something you need to discuss with your healthcare provider or the person responsible for reading the result. We cannot provide the advice you are...
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    Who checks your patient in?

    Rose_Queen replied to SandraFenway's topic in Operating Room

    It's two different documentation areas in the record. Preop has their own section and I have
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    Who checks your patient in?

    Rose_Queen replied to SandraFenway's topic in Operating Room

    First column: both preop RN and OR RN, with the exception of the implants- that one is OR only. Second column: circulating RN and anesthesia provider upon transfer of the patient to the OR bed....
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    Who checks your patient in?

    Rose_Queen replied to SandraFenway's topic in Operating Room

    I don't care how many other nurses have checked in my patient or verified consents- I'm still looking at the paperwork and asking my routine questions. The first thing the facility will do is throw...
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    Right path

    Rose_Queen replied to Cooper8047's topic in School, College Programs

    If you are beyond the editing window, you can use the yellow triangle to report your post and ask the moderators to remove that information for