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    Any VA/Gov nurses?

    Rose_Queen replied to joansmith1's topic in Government, Military

    Topic moved to government/milatary nursing forum for best responses. You may find some good information in other threads in the
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    NCLEX RN

    Rose_Queen replied to Radhika Sharma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's a glitch, not a definitive answer. It might be right, it might be wrong. You'll have more peace of mind paying for Quick Results if your state participates or waiting for your state to post your...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    It's time to dust off this thread, because the inbox is starting to see some more action! A member asked: Let's break this down into a couple of points, starting with how you're feeling...
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    Langara College Nursing | Fall 2023 Intake

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

    There are two approved ways to create a special place for your cohort. One: create a facebook page. This link may be posted. Two: Premium members may create a "club" by clicking on...
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    Transfer Department

    Rose_Queen replied to sheley's topic in General Nursing

    You'll need to refer to your facility's policy to see if you're even eligible for transfer. Some require a certain amount of time spent on a new unit prior to being able to transfer
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    Hard decision.

    Rose_Queen replied to Kendrabendra's topic in Nursing Career

    How much actual experience do you have? As a new grad, it is not likely a wise decision to become a manager of something you are not yet even proficient at (refer to Benner's novice to
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    PACU preceptorship - will this restrict my new grad options??

    Rose_Queen replied to Kendrer's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want the OR, it is unlikely that doing your preceptorship in PACU will hinder you. In fact, there are many schools that either don't offer the OR as a preceptorship or even a preceptorship at...
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    Disposable gloves for disfigured hands NEEDED

    Rose_Queen replied to AADA's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    There's actually at least one company that sells sterile rubber bands (don't ask me what the name is though- my former employer used them so I don't have access to look). Unfortunately, there are no...
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    Phasing Out ADN?

    Rose_Queen replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    The ANA has been pushing (unsuccessfully) for the BSN as entry to practice for decades. I don't see it ever coming to fruition, unless by some miracle we end up with an obscene nursing surplus who all...
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    Decisions decisions

    Rose_Queen replied to Miss_Rose's topic in Operating Room

    Doable, but far from ideal. Having been in a system that did it this way and now being in a system that has the comprehensive program, hands down comprehensive program is waaaayyy
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    Parkland Nurse Residency July 2023

    Rose_Queen replied to dj_gn's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    There are two approved ways to create a special place for your cohort. One: create a facebook page. This link may be posted. Two: Premium members may create a "club" by clicking on...
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    can you keep an active license in two states?

    Rose_Queen replied to nadenka's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, as long as you meet the requirements to maintain them
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    Can you switch from L&D to Emergency?

    Rose_Queen replied to acer33's topic in General Specialties

    Are you pigeonholing yourself? Not likely. As long as there is a supportive and thorough orientation, it is possible to change specialties. However, just because you become comfortable in...
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    Why no retention bonuses??

    Rose_Queen replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Union. I know a lot of anti-union people, and the union here isn't perfect, but it clearly works in some
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    Why no retention bonuses??

    Rose_Queen replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Because you don't work for the right employer. Mine gave out massive retention bonuses in three installments to direct care
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    SARP-unorganized and dysfunctional

    Rose_Queen replied to TenUp's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The private message system becomes available to users once they have 15 quality
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    Decisions decisions

    Rose_Queen replied to Miss_Rose's topic in Operating Room

    Look at the staff when you shadow- are they happy working there? How long is the orientation? If it's 6 months, right there is a quarter of the contract before you're even
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    Decisions decisions

    Rose_Queen replied to Miss_Rose's topic in Operating Room

    Some feedback I've heard from some of the new grad residents: based on what they're hearing from their cohorts, they would never work anywhere else but the OR. Breaks and lunches are guaranteed,...
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    Disfigured hands - suitable sterile gloves

    Rose_Queen replied to LisaArnold's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    What exactly does "taking blood" mean? In the US, lab draws are not done with sterile gloves. I do work with a nurse in the OR who is missing fingers. She uses steristrips to secure the unneeded...
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    Switching jobs

    Rose_Queen replied to 01.rn.10's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Specialties: 1 Jobs: well. Do promotions count? Staff RN, charge RN, RN educator. If you want hospital and guaranteed day shift, I would advise taking a look at procedural areas. There may...
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    Decisions decisions

    Rose_Queen replied to Miss_Rose's topic in Operating Room

    This, to me, is at least a yellow flag if not a red flag. Is there something that they're trying to
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    Decisions decisions

    Rose_Queen replied to Miss_Rose's topic in Operating Room

    Have you had the opportunity to shadow for either? That can help with decision
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    Biden loves nurses...awkward

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurse Beth's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Moved to US Politics
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    MSMU ABSN Program Summer 2023

    Rose_Queen replied to Guest1200968's topic in School, College Programs

    There are two approved ways to create a special place for your cohort. One: create a facebook page. This link may be posted. Two: Premium members may create a "club" by clicking on...
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    PACE University ABSN Fall 2023

    Rose_Queen replied to futureCRNA007's topic in School, College Programs

    There are two approved ways to create a special place for your cohort. One: create a facebook page. This link may be posted. Two: Premium members may create a "club" by clicking on...