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    Pronunciation of Umbilicus

    Rose_Queen replied to PhillyRNtoBe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oxford dictionary includes both
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    Looking into Pittsburgh nursing schools

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

    This list provides statistics on NCLEX pass rates. A school with a high pass rate adequately prepares its students to practice as novice nurses. A school that has a low pass rate doesn't. Other things...
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    should I continue nursing school

    Rose_Queen replied to Jillianki's topic in General Students

    Have you discussed these feelings with your primary care provider or a counselor? It's amazing how much doing so can help and also bring in other treatments. I will confess that prior to nursing...
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    Rose_Queen replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    I'm right on the cusp between generation x and the millennials. I don't see it as millennial bashing but part of what has been going on for generations: our parents say we're the worst generation, our...
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    does anyone have any experience with the EASE app for the OR? easeapplications.com

    Rose_Queen replied to gabao's topic in Operating Room

    I've never heard of this. We use our Epic EHR to communicate via large screens in the waiting room. Each patient is assigned a number that they can watch for progress. I would be leery of sending...
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    Am I violating HIPAA

    Rose_Queen replied to TNNurse95's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    And hasn't logged in
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    Professor Grades My Exams Slow

    Rose_Queen replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not just the quantity but also some evaluation that needs to be done. What if the majority of a class got the same question wrong? Was it a bad question that should be thrown out? Was it possible...
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    Can a BSN student please get your help?

    Rose_Queen replied to fc89's topic in Telephone Triage

    Not a tele nurse, but I do wish you luck with this. I also hope you learned not to leave critical tasks for an assignment until the day before it's
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    Professor Grades My Exams Slow

    Rose_Queen replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not uncommon. In fact, my MSN program flat out stated that the professor had a full week to complete grading of all assignments. Think about how long it took you to complete an assignment. Now...
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    OR Preceptorship Preparation

    Rose_Queen replied to nathan.sybrandy's topic in Operating Room

    Will you be expected to learn how to scrub? Our nurse externs are only allowed to follow the circulator, so there really aren't many high-dexterity tasks to worry about. Make sure you are clear on...
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    NCLEX Facts to Know

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

    Love this post! Thank
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    CNA job description schedule/tips?

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

    I would wait until you start orientation to learn these routines as they may be specific to not only the facility but to the type of patient or even the patient him/herself. Also be sure to review the...
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    Care plan: pancreatitis/sepsis?

    Rose_Queen replied to preshee92's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's not just fluids that are lost with vomiting/diarrhea. However, 250mL isn't really that much in the scheme of things. However, you still haven't looked at some of the hints re: alcohol. Think...
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    Male Nurses in OB

    Rose_Queen replied to belin5's topic in General Nursing

    My perspective from the patient side of view (never having given birth): I am a victim of childhood sexual abuse. When I chose my GYN, I chose the smallest practice in the area, which consists of two...
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    Question Banks Nursing School

    Rose_Queen replied to 312nurse's topic in General Students

    If those review books are available to public consumers (as in you can walk into a bookstore and purchase it), then why would it be unethical? It would be a choice of the school to use questions that...
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    Nclex in Illinois after 3 years

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

    While you may be able to get licensed in another state, that doesn't mean that IL will allow you to endorse your license. I would go by the official state policy rather than hearsay from
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    A day in the life...

    Rose_Queen replied to tachynut's topic in Operating Room

    Some quotes from another thread that you might want to check out: Ask an OR
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    Trying this again..Tips needed!

    Rose_Queen replied to PaintEventer's topic in General Students

    Welcome to AN! Is it safe to assume your health issues have resolved? One thing I recommend for all students is to take a learning styles inventory so that they know how they best learn and retain...
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    Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    Rose_Queen replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    It's... different. Kind of like an annoying vibration. Although pain level can be affected by where you get the tattoo. Mine's on my ankle, which is reportedly one of the lesser painful spots....
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    Rose_Queen replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The grass isn't always greener on the other side. It's not so much about the type of department as it is the management and adequate
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a pics or it didn't happen statement? Challenge
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Huh. I got it on the first
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    Sexually transmitted case of Zika virus in Texas

    Rose_Queen replied to Horseshoe's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do you have a credible source for this
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    Acid-Base Balance question

    Rose_Queen replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    I'll admit to not being an expert in acid base balance, so here's a couple of previous threads that may help you: Acid-Base Balance Easy way to remember ABGs? However, the patient in the question...