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    Advice. Should I stay or should I go?

    Rose_Queen replied to Swalton19's topic in Operating Room

    As noted above, you are still providing patient care, it’s just very different from the type of patient care you were exposed to in nursing school. But only you can decide if moving to a new...
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    Should I feel bad for not picking up extra shifts?

    Rose_Queen replied to nursekaterpn's topic in General Nursing

    Then that’s indicative of a poorly run department/facility. If there are that many unstaffed spots, then they don’t have enough FTEs. Time to open the wallet and add positions if there are none...
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    Can't find RN job!! HELP!1

    Rose_Queen replied to POB21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What types of jobs are you applying for? If it's only the hospital setting, you need to expand your search. Nursing experience in a different setting beats no nursing experience. Do you live in...
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    ATI Comprehensive RN 2019

    Rose_Queen replied to Omw2nurse19's topic in General Students

    A reminder from the Terms of Service related to material that cannot be
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    Should I stay or go?

    Rose_Queen replied to evamomo's topic in Nursing Career

    Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. You've already given the current employer a second chance and your pros/cons list is leaning the other
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    Staff development frustrations

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The director flat out refuses to get
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    OR Nursing.. What is it like?

    Rose_Queen replied to Seattle WA's topic in Operating Room

    I would recommend starting here- lots of OR nurses have contributed and you can see the
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    Santa Ana Nursing ADN Spring 2021

    Rose_Queen replied to thundercat11's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to
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    Texas Tech-Accelerated BSN Spring 2020

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

    Please reach out directly to the program. Contact information should be available on their website. Posting names and identifiers such as phone numbers or emails of program staff is not permitted per...
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    What would a C- section dressing be?

    Rose_Queen replied to Ellr17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    On a c-section?!? No no no! Caesar dressing! In all serious though OP, looking at type of dressing, there would be no single answer. Some docs have their own preferences. Sometimes patient...
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    Daytona State College LPN to ADN (RN)

    Rose_Queen replied to megansingleton's topic in LPN to RN

    Moved to LPN to RN forum for
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    Will I get into trouble by checking my own blood sugar using hospital device?

    Rose_Queen replied to Ncap's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    www.allnurses-breakroom.com is the "blue"
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    Be honest, when do you start working on your CEUs?

    Rose_Queen replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we don’t get answer keys to the ones for my specialty organization. Just a question number and a green check or a red x. So I have no way to share my answers ??‍♀️ Not that I would. A...
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    If you could go to school for anything....

    Rose_Queen replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I’d go for perfusionist. The ones at my facility are contractors and make
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    Skin prep pre-procedure

    Rose_Queen replied to amysnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Please direct this question to your provider. We cannot answer this question for your
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    Driving 1.5 hrs (one way) to work. Good idea?

    Rose_Queen replied to NewRN_SW's topic in General Nursing

    Nope nope nope. I had a job 1 hour from home. Too many times that 1 hour turned into 1.5. Several times it turned into 3. My plan was to do it 6 months while still living with parents just after...
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    Be honest, when do you start working on your CEUs?

    Rose_Queen replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    My specialty organization has a monthly journal that usually includes 2-3 CE articles. Membership includes the cost of the CEs. I do them as the journal is issued. Otherwise, I'd go crazy trying to...
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    Blinn Spring 2021

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

    Hello all, There are two approved ways of creating a special area for your cohort on this site. One: create a facebook page. Two: create a "club" for your cohort by clicking on...
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    How do I know how many CE hour I have learned?

    Rose_Queen replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean how many you’ve earned since renewal/issue or how many you need to have for your renewal? If you’re looking for how many you’ve already earned, you’ll need your certificates...
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    Scrubs in the OR

    Rose_Queen replied to roamingnome's topic in Operating Room

    AORN recommends hospital laundered scrubs. No one wants pet hair or who knows what else from “outside” in a surgical environment. However, you will need to verify with the facility that scrubs are...
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    Texas Tech Accelerated 2nd Degree Program 2021

    Rose_Queen replied to Keg2334's topic in School, College Programs

    facebook links are OK to share. There are two approved ways of creating a special area for your cohort on this site. One: create a facebook page. Two: create a "club" for...
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    Has anybody else switched from an RN job to a CNA job?

    Rose_Queen replied to hazyblue's topic in General Nursing

    Please be cautious with the CNA route. I've heard (not personally verified) that some states prohibit working below your licensure level. In states that do allow the practice, the BON is going to hold...
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    Quantitative Blood Loss

    Rose_Queen posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello all! My facility has started quantitative blood loss with lady partsl deliveries and is now looking to start the process with c-section patients. Our c-sections are done by our OR staff rather...
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    Quantitative Blood Loss

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Differences of 15g on sponges, 110g difference for the disposable absorbent OR sheet that is on the bed. I haven't yet seen the calculation used to convert g to mL, so not sure if that's big enough to...
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    Texas Tech Accelerated 2nd Degree Program 2021

    Rose_Queen replied to Keg2334's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all, please note this reminder from earlier in the