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    Working as a bedside RN after getting NP....

    WoosahRN replied to WoosahRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Christen, that is what I imagine will happen. I think once I get into it I will be itching to apply what I'm learning and gain that new experience. It's just making that leap. Haha! I too am...
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    General Questions From a New Grad plus some venting

    WoosahRN replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Good grief Jan! You are a genius! I am always very humbled when I read your posts. Is this all experience talking or do you actively participate in reading, studying, continued
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    Working as a bedside RN after getting NP....

    WoosahRN replied to WoosahRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am taking education slow, or rather not the direct route. Plan on getting MSN and then when I'm really ready I can do a post-Master's. Figure that's still a way to get me into different roles and...
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    Working as a bedside RN after getting NP....

    WoosahRN replied to WoosahRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks everyone! I definitely was having confusion when I hear that people are working bedside while trying to find a job. I can see the lines being muddled if coworkers know you as an NP or if the...
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    Requesting an Interview with a NP for Class Discussion

    WoosahRN replied to killar's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Trauma, I don't know if David found someone but I am taken care of (found a coworker that is able to help me out).
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    Requesting an Interview with a NP for Class Discussion

    WoosahRN replied to killar's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Haha! Zenman, I'm feeling similar about my class. I have essentially the same assignment for my MSN class as well. Except I have to write a paper about it. Looking at the syllabus for this and...
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    Looking for X-tra long scrubs for tall women! Help!

    WoosahRN replied to Deb1113's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Deb, just saw this. Look for MOBB scrubs. I am 6'4'' and these come in 37" inseam. There are other lengths and styles but I wear the cargo pants and I now won't wear anything else. You have to...
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    Unprofessional, inaccurate article

    WoosahRN replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At first I was offended but then realized that this tool is a psychiatrist!!!! Who is he to talk? When was the last time he did a physical assessment on a patient and provided a medical diagnosis?...
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    Can I interview you?

    WoosahRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi everyone! I need to interview someone for a Master's level class. The project is to interview a Master's prepared nurse who is using the education in their current job. It is also encouraged to...
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    Pt's mom asks to you lie to the pt---What to do?

    WoosahRN replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I didn't really answer the question..... As far as what you should do in your specific circumstance I would say that there you aren't sure but if it is something that needs to make him feel...
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    Pt's mom asks to you lie to the pt---What to do?

    WoosahRN replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Peds and have had this situation come up before. I usually tell the parents that while I won't go out of my way to tell the patient information it is important for the child to know what is...
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    I'm just curious...

    WoosahRN replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    (Currently ADN RN but working on MSN now.) I should probably get my facts before I respond but I think it is New York that has the most active plan (currently) for requiring BSN. I believe they are...
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    Now was this really necessary ?!

    WoosahRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Just recently I was checking a blood sugar on a newly diagnosed diabetic (kid). I went to squeeze the finger to get the drop of blood and it literally squirted up in the air and got in my hair! I...
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    Online classes suck!! What's your experience!!

    WoosahRN replied to RN_for_life's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My experience hasn't been too bad. I was concerned as I had never done an online class. There are deadlines and rules. Two discussion questions and two responses per topic. First is due on Wed of...
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    saline flushes over infusion pump versus manual flush in peds

    WoosahRN replied to choarn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I use the pump to do a flush. My only reasoning is that the med still in the tubing will infuse at the same rate. This refers to microtubing (0.8ml volume) that had a syringe med attached to it. It...
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    Clients? Are they no longer patients?

    WoosahRN replied to bassadict69's topic in General Students

    Our hospital started calling our patients 'customers' about two years ago. It wasn't an obvious switch but I started noticing it. I decided then and there that when I start seeing my patients as...
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    WoosahRN replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    OP, in all seriousness, you should help hold next time if you are allowed. More for experience and so you can get an idea of what it is really like. Then you will be able to answer the question for...
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    WoosahRN replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, easily. I work Peds (PICU specifically). Those little guys are crazy strong. Even on 1-2 year olds...if I need to stick a foot for blood or IV (non walkers), my hand cramps up from trying...
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    Funny doctor orders

    WoosahRN replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    :lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2: Hahaha! I love it! I love a doc with a good sense of humor! I can just imagine the discharge
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    Can the doctor refuse to see a patient?

    WoosahRN replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    We have a pediatric endocrinologist that consults to the hospital. If a patient (usually a teenager) is constantly non-compliant, in hospital a lot, etc he will give them plenty of warning and help...
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    Funny doctor orders

    WoosahRN replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    P.S. Great thread BTW. I am literally giggling at my
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    Funny doctor orders

    WoosahRN replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Our docs are pretty good about writing orders so I can't think of any written ones. We do however have to be careful when getting our telephone orders from our sleepy intensivists. We have an...
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    Days you are glad you are a Nurse

    WoosahRN replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, another one...... When the patient that the whole unit took care of over weeks and months, critically ill, almost dying several times, had us preparing for the worst....comes back to visit us,...
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    Days you are glad you are a Nurse

    WoosahRN replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    This is such a great thread! Thank you for starting this! We need to have chances to talk about the great things about our profession! I am so touched by all your responses. People ask how I can...
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    Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

    WoosahRN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hahahah! Not that I want to give morphed any more attention but you actually helped PROVE the point of the OP. If you have to argue it, question it, or need an explanation....YOU DON'T GET IT!!!! So,...