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    Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    Rose_Queen replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Corollary: Fingers and snowblowers don't
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    Neonatal Nurse experience

    Rose_Queen replied to BRfutureRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Welcome to AN! The site has a multitude of specialty forums, including one dedicated to NICU nursing where you may find some previous threads with the information you are looking for. Here's one of...
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    The every year Snow thread

    Rose_Queen replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    The reality is that people do get hurt driving in all types of weather. Everyone takes a risk the moment they get into their car and put it in gear. Yes, there are additional hazards with snow and...
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    Do you prefer to circulate or scrub?

    Rose_Queen replied to Rory8's topic in Operating Room

    This will truly depend on the facility and its staffing patterns. My OR is staffed by RNs and surgical technologists (ST). The only role the ST can fill is that of scrub because policy (and in some...
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    Rose_Queen replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From this document readily available from NCSBN: 84.53% of US nurses passed NCLEX on the first try for the year 2015. Of those who failed the first attempt, only 44.52% managed to pass on a subsequent...
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    Stumped on a question pls help!

    Rose_Queen replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

    Not necessarily. Yes, vitals are routine for an outpatient physical exam. However, is this radial pulse absence something new? What else is going on? It's not the heart rate you need to be concerned...
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    hearinf impairing ment in th OR

    Rose_Queen replied to Rnroamer13's topic in Operating Room

    Welcome to AN! I do no wear hearing aids, but do have some hearing loss in one ear. Here's an article in the Nurses with Disabilities forum about this
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    ADN program

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

    Welcome to AN! Have you contacted anyone at the school about your questions? Getting an official answer from someone involved in admissions will ensure correct and updated information, something that...
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    The every year Snow thread

    Rose_Queen replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I've told people to smack me if I dare complain about the summer heat. At least the roads are drivable and the AC can be cranked
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    1/23: What I learned this week: Long, long week. But the bagel was tasty.

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it interesting how those who live closest are the first to cal out and those who live farthest are the ones who make it
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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    Rose_Queen replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    PVT anything!!! A nurse is a nurse. It doesn't matter whether the chromosomes are XX or XY. What matters is ability to do the
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    The every year Snow thread

    Rose_Queen replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    My official total is 27 inches. Got my front walk shoveled, the neighbor (bless him!) did my driveway before I made it out of the house. Still have to deal with what the plow left behind, but I'm...
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    Rose_Queen replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think Canada has a pretty good
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    1/23: What I learned this week: Long, long week. But the bagel was tasty.

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Talking through mannequins is even weirder. Although it's fun to make them scream when all the students gathered around are talking amongst each other trying to figure out the simulation instead of...
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    The effects of not reporting harassment

    Rose_Queen replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, we just learn how to deal with them because we spend so much time with them. OP, one of the things to learn from this is how to approach things with tact. Yes, the surgeon was out of line, but...
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    Dosage calculation

    Rose_Queen replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    I get the same
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    1/23: What I learned this week: Long, long week. But the bagel was tasty.

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That it's possible to get an entire winter's worth of snow in a single weekend. That when surgeons go on vacation, it's nice to have a lighter schedule but it does get old not having surgeries. That I...
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    Help with med-surg case study!

    Rose_Queen replied to whatwudflodo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Welcome to AN! While we are willing to provide guidance with homework, we will not provide you with the answers. In order for us to help you, you need to show us your work, where you are stuck, and we...
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    Feeling guilty about calling in sick.

    Rose_Queen replied to Becca, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My facility's policy is that calling off has to happen at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled shift. That way, they have time to try to make arrangements with floaters, PRN staff, or whatever
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    I hate nursing school (and it is not because it is hard)

    Rose_Queen replied to baleen's topic in General Students

    The nursing model is taught in nursing school rather than the medical model because it's nursing school. If it's medical knowledge you want, then nursing is not for you- become a PA or
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    NCLEX 2016 110 Questions

    Rose_Queen replied to RN498187's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT is a software glitch. It may be accurate; it may not be accurate. Take a deep breath. Go do something to relax. Read a book. Indulge in a hobby you haven't had much time for while in school...
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    Rose_Queen replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    This is the ethical violation in this situation. Not a patient deciding he doesn't want treatment; that is perfectly within his rights. Of course, since OP hasn't visited since January 5th, I doubt...
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    nclex pn minimal questions

    Rose_Queen replied to veronicaw2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The test automatically shuts off when it has determined within a 95% confidence level that no matter how many more questions you answer, you've met the minimal competency level to practice as a novice...
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    The every year Snow thread

    Rose_Queen replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Cabin fever has struck here too. And it's not just the biped that's getting restless- the quadrupeds are as well. I'm actually afraid I may not be able to open the front and garage door due to...
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    Rose_Queen replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Organized