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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    Rose_Queen replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Um, I think OT went out the window somewhere around page
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    Rose_Queen replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Is that why there's special "aviation duct tape"? Because, ya know, when that glue fails, all you need is duct tape. If it moves and it shouldn't, duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, WD40....
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    pre-op screening ....

    Rose_Queen replied to mdcp's topic in General Nursing

    There's usually a checklist that needs completed, whether paper or EHR. There will be guidance of some type. I just wouldn't count on answers from a message board to give you the accurate information...
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    drug test question

    Rose_Queen replied to pookashellz's topic in General Nursing

    Usually the request for a prescription comes only if the test is
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    Do nurses and surgical technologists get inflation increases when working in a hospital?

    Rose_Queen replied to Logan2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Inflation increases? Heck, I haven't gotten one of those since 2007. Ever since the economy tanked in 2008, raises are either small or nonexistent at my facility- to the point that the $0.13 raise I...
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    Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

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

    I didn't. So I googled it. I regret
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    Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    Rose_Queen replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    That hasn't been my experience at all. The plural of anecdote is not data. Yes, there are toxic environments in some ORs. That doesn't make it universal truth. I find that very unlikely as it would...
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    Nurses smoking weed?

    Rose_Queen replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, according to Seinfeld, it should be a Junior Mint, which will actually help you... Personally, as long as I have a license, I will abstain from anything that has any potential of jeopardizing my...
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    Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, & GenY/Millennials: Can We Work Together?

    Rose_Queen replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    You mean, humans have human nature-associated flaws at all ages?
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    What makes you like your specialty?

    Rose_Queen replied to RNbubu's topic in General Nursing

    OR. My patients are asleep for the vast majority of our time together, family interaction is very limited, no call bells, sometimes we can immediately see the good we do (stabilized trauma patient,...
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    Be sure to know your call schedule!

    Rose_Queen posted a topic in Operating Room

    Drinking and being on call for the OR don't mix- and can get your license suspended at a minimum while you face charges. Federal charges filed filed against nurse accused of drinking The nurse in...
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    NEWGRADS: non-RN job with active RN license YAY or NAY?

    Rose_Queen replied to 1357's topic in General Nursing

    In addition, the BON will hold you to the standards of the RN license, even if your job description
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    Help?

    Rose_Queen replied to SoaringRaven's topic in General Nursing

    These are all things that can vary based on your individual policy, where you live, and even what specialty you work in. Best bet is to talk to someone with the company. Also, if you do a search here,...
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    I can't wear an N95 resp. mask= No airborne iso patients?!

    Rose_Queen replied to s1992's topic in General Nursing

    Not being able to wear an N95 is definitely not an excuse not to care for airborne isolation patients- and my facility actually states that outright in the insolation policies. In fact, we have entire...
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    911, This Nurse Needs Help ASAP

    Rose_Queen replied to Jnateman's topic in General Nursing

    No state requires a BSN. Yet, many facilities are requiring it. Just because you're grandfathered in by the ANCC doesn't mean that the job market views you as a viable candidate. Very few places give...
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    Frustrated RN Seeking Work

    Rose_Queen replied to kindrasue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Many areas are seeing a surplus of nurses. SoCal, based on some of the anecdotes here, is one of those areas. Are you only applying for jobs in hospitals? You may need to broaden your search beyond...
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    LPN to RN ADN

    Rose_Queen replied to rvetch's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The fine print at the bottom of the homepage for Achieve Test Prep (emphasis mine): So, if you want to become an RN, you will need to attend a school that offers a nursing degree and will provide...
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    911, This Nurse Needs Help ASAP

    Rose_Queen replied to Jnateman's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly not unique to NPs. Many nurses without a BSN are finding themselves in the same situation of not being able to change jobs. Will the tuition and other sacrifices be worth the ability to find...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I found a clean pink shirt! Yes I'm wearing pink two days in a row, but I get to sit with the cool kids
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    Take an order while visiting?

    Rose_Queen replied to strongenough's topic in General Nursing

    Not a smart thing to do. Could (and probably should) even be considered a HIPAA violation if the visitor accesses the patient chart. Also, why is it being taken as a verbal order? Verbal orders should...
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    Question ladies...

    Rose_Queen replied to zacofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    Especially if being notified after the
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    Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

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

    Alcohol is like laughing gas to me- I get unbelievably giggly and will laugh at everything. Of course, I drink the froufrou girly drinks, so I never really taste the alcohol and sometimes have more...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Well, poop. I wore my pink today. Grabbed the shirt without even thinking about it. I don't know if I have another clean shirt for tomorrow. I may be banished to the not cool kids table. Maybe I'll...
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    confused

    Rose_Queen replied to happynurse59's topic in General Students

    Going to need more information as to what you mean by retracting the needle. Are you referring to a safety needle where there's a cover that goes over the used hypo? Was the sharp still disposed of...
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    Interview skills

    Rose_Queen replied to Sherye3305's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Welcome to AN! The Job Interview Advice for Nurses forum should be able to offer you some insights, tips, and possible questions. Be sure to check under the FAQs tab and articles tab as well as the...