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    PPD

    Rose_Queen replied to gReeNTwin1's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of it. When my employer does it, they do like to put it on the same place on everyone (with the exception of us OR peeps who need it on upper arm due to scrubbing) just so that they know...
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    Nursing interventions and discharge needs for pt with bile duct leak?

    Rose_Queen replied to ital91's topic in General Nursing

    The other thing to keep in mind is that nursing diagnoses are not based on the medical diagnosis. Yes, that may have some influence, but the nursing diagnoses come from the nursing assessment of the...
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    Plagiarism Question/Help

    Rose_Queen replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Does your school offer the opportunity to use TurnItIn for draft submission? Mine did, and our threshold was 10%. Then, you could find out what in your paper matches what else is out there before you...
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    Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    Rose_Queen replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    OP hasn't logged on since creating this post. I doubt we'll find
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    Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    Rose_Queen replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure politics have nothing to do with what surgeons act out maliciously and what surgeons behave themselves. No need to stereotype that way. OP, you definitely need to address your concerns...
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    Picking the right nursing school

    Rose_Queen replied to JMon14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This page has links to programs and links to NCLEX reports. This is the most recent quarterly report for first-time NCLEX pass rates; other quarters from the past year and prior years are available on...
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    Retaking nclex. Please help

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

    Welcome to AN! With each time you've taken the test and failed, have you reviewed your candidate performance report? That report can help you decide where you need to focus your studies. Candidate...
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    How to prepare myself to be a safe nurse?

    Rose_Queen replied to ricacuint's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome to AN! If I'm understanding correctly, you finished school 6 years ago but haven't practiced as a nurse? You may benefit from a refresher course to update your practice. I would also be...
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    RESEARCH TOPIC!!!!

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurse2beVT's topic in General Students

    Welcome to AN! So, you've narrowed it down to 3 topics? Why not see what research is available on each topic and go from there? No sense in choosing a topic in which there is no existing
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    CRITICAL CARE MATH

    Rose_Queen replied to Cherlyn0728's topic in General Students

    Here's a little brief explanation with example from ATI. Are you using the correct formula of (volume to be infused in mL)/(time in minutes) x drop factor? However, you have a few things you need to...
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    On Call Schedules

    Rose_Queen replied to Squaw's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few threads in the OR forum about how call is done. How do other ORs allocate call What's your on-call schedule? If you go to the OR forum and scroll all the way to the bottom, you'll find...
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    How to impress my preceptor.

    Rose_Queen replied to ohyea12318574's topic in General Students

    Welcome to AN! Since your internship is going to be in the OR, you should check out the OR forum. Particular threads I recommend: Sooo, you're observing in the Operating Room (O.R.) What Do Operating...
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    Help me with case study? Maslow Theory

    Rose_Queen replied to ksurette's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Welcome to AN! We are willing to help students with homework but do request that you show your thoughts first. What do you think are some of the answers to the
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    Aacn or Ccne

    Rose_Queen replied to Eliza2336's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (the only result I can get with AACN related to nursing school) contains the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, so they are one and the same....
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    First Semester Nursing Student

    Rose_Queen replied to Bflorenc's topic in General Students

    Welcome to AN! Under the student tab at the top of the webpage, you will find a list of forums dedicated to students, including one just for study tips. There is a huge difference between high school...
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    Orthopedic OR or cardiac?

    Rose_Queen replied to Greenhouse's topic in Operating Room

    I disagree. The basics can be learned in any specialty. In fact, some of our specialties have their own buildings, and their own periop
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    Aacn or Ccne

    Rose_Queen replied to Eliza2336's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    By AACN, do you mean ACEN? ACEN and CCNE have similar criteria, but they differ in the type of program they accredit: ACEN accredits all types of programs while CCNE only accredits bachelors and...
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    Is the Pearsonvue trick accurate?

    Rose_Queen replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick is much less accurate within 24 hours because the test is scored twice. However, there have been those who got a popup that did not match with their official results even beyond the 24...
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    Unable to make appointment with specialist

    Rose_Queen replied to Susie2310's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Or is it that the specialist is no longer needed? When I had my hypertensive crisis and syncopal episodes, you bet your bippy I saw my cardiologist. However, once I was stabilized and on medication, I...
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    How do you deal with untherapeutic situations on the unit?

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

    ^This. Might be time to break out the old ignore feature. Squeaky wheel gets the grease, and all
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    How many days do you work in a row?

    Rose_Queen replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    Well, considering that those of us who work 8 hour shifts in my department typically do so in a 5 on 2 off 5 on 2 off lather rinse repeat scenario, it's completely and 100%
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    Made a med error

    Rose_Queen replied to Jessica28's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to AN! The thing about med errors in nursing is that it is extremely likely that each nurse will make a med error at some point during their career. Those that say they haven't either never...
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    Nursing School Options in Texas?

    Rose_Queen replied to Devonmayes01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Resources for finding a nursing school: The state BON should provide a list of approved programs. Accredited programs can be found via searches on the ACEN and CCNE websites. Attending an approved...
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    Inspired to be an Periop RN

    Rose_Queen replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in Operating Room

    There are a few options on Amazon. I've never personally used any books, but here's a list of what comes up when searching surgical instruments- the reviews may be able to help guide
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you might be in the running with me for the title "Queen of the Gutter