Rose_Queen BSN, MSN, RN

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    BSN Program Dismissal

    Is there an appeals process? You may be able to appeal with what was going on. Be prepared to have a plan to explain that will help you overcome and be
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    Saturday July 20th 2024

    Good evening from your friendly night owl! Did a bit of a double take when I saw the title and that it was started today. Did my late night shenanigans send me back in time? Fell asleep in the...
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    Azusa Pacific University (APU) - ELM Fall 2024

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    Thursday July 18th 2024

    Afternoon all! Storms rolled through the last couple of days. I was one of the fortunate to not lose power. Still 500 in my county waiting for their power to be restored. Thankfully the storms brought...
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  6. No. Please see the source documents from CMS and TBI as well as her own BON testimony that I've posted in this thread previously. I actually look at the label of the medication I remove from Pyxis and...
  7. There's really no one answer for this. It truly depends on the setting and whether the facility teaches nurses to
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    Tips/Advice for New OR Nurse

    The "OR Bible" - can't go wrong with a copy! Join AORN and your local chapter. Aaaannd: check out some of my topics here at allnurses New to the OR Team Tips for New OR Nurses...
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    Saturday July 13th 2024

    Good morning! My selective blindness is fading. I shall be doing midnight gardening late tonight - A. Annoying neighbors watching/commenting are asleep at that time and B. It'll be cooler. Still...
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    Thursday July 11th 2024

    Evening all! Like many, I am enjoying the "cooler" weather. High 80s is still too hot if you ask me but far more tolerable than high 90s/low 100s! Currently in bed pretending it's time to sleep...
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    Practicum placement question

    In my experience, the SSU is where postop patients stay who are not admitted inpatient but not going home the same day as surgery (aka "23 hour
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    Chaffey College ADN Fall 2024

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    Tuesday July 9th 2024

    Tweety, I'm technically mid-Atlantic, we've just been having some crazy high temps long term with no end in sight that we just aren't acclimated to. And with me being an OR nurse where low 60s is the...
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    Tuesday July 9th 2024

    Evening all! The outdoor sauna continues... I crave moving further north to escape it. The AC is struggling today. I'm sure the fact that it is already 2 years past life expectancy doesn't help that....
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    OR vs PACU

    Lots of info here from several members with a variety of
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    Monday July 8th 2024

    Evening all! I survived the workday, despite the argument with the alarm clock this morning. Made dinner (yay! I avoided the DoorDash temptation!) and oh my was it good! A little bread crumbs, a...
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    Broward College Summer 2024

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    Sunday July 7th 2024

    Evening all! I am currently suffering from selective blindness and am unable to see those pesky weeds in my flower beds. (In other words, it is way too bleeping hot to be outside doing yard work.) Did...
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    CNA to lvn method 3 advice

    Yes, and many states will not allow you to endorse a license obtained through this method. I would suggest that if you have any possibility of relocating out of CA you research the requirements of...
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    Saturday July 6th 2024

    Morning Joe and all who follow! I'd love to trade weather with you! We were at 82 degrees... at 2am. I can't even see out my windows because of the condensation on the outside. Nothing on the agenda...
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    Friday July 5th 2024

    Good morning Joe, Tweety and all who come later! Sort of slept in this morning - while they're still adjusting to not being locked in different rooms since there's no longer multiple dietary needs, my...