Orca ADN, ASN, RN

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    Care Credit

    Orca replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We had a Care Credit account for or some dental work once. I ran across the card last week after years of not thinking about it, and after calling the company, found out that they had closed the...
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    Hired at a correctional....any advise?

    Orca replied to Xxlala02's topic in Correctional

    I have seen far too many things like this happen over the years, often to veteran employees who you would believe would know better. A dental assistant was fired after bringing in CDs to her...
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    Thinking of Psych Nursing but confused about school requirements

    Orca replied to Actioncatt's topic in Psychiatric

    You will not become "almost like a psychiatrist" as an RN, with certification or without it. A psychiatrist is an MD or DO, which is an entirely different level of training. Certification is just...
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    Moving down in the world

    Orca replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I completed RN school in Oklahoma. Several of us took PN boards after the third semester. It allowed me to start orientation on my job earlier, as I waited for my RN license. Somewhere in the deep...
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    Should I resign or wait for being terminated?

    Orca replied to txsky SRNA's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is my thought. Don't wait around to be canned, which is almost certainly coming the way that the OP described it. If it's going to happen, leave on your own
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    What are/were your holy grail resources to pass nursing school?

    Orca replied to ilovemedicine5's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Sounds like good
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    Needing help with a decision

    Orca replied to Shocktherapy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't see how a CNA certificate would be of much benefit to you. The level of responsibility is not comparable to nursing, nor would you be given any credit for nursing experience for having
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    Which field of nursing is the most technically hard?

    Orca replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for saying what I was
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    Recent patient drunkenly kills motorist

    Orca replied to MilieuRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not sure what makes a psychiatric hospital "up and coming", but I digress. Some people are going to continue down a self destructive path regardless of what kind of mental health treatment they...
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    Silent Treatment

    Orca replied to WildIvy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wouldn't read anything into the first
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    Responding to patient questions about other patients

    Orca replied to Scaattie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You never get in trouble for saying that you cannot discuss other patients. Do it tactfully and you won't have any
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    Is this a matter for the State Board?

    Orca replied to WondeRNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Back to the OP's question - It sounds as if your coworker is exaggerating and fabricating patients' symptoms. You can inquire of your BON and see if this is a reportable offense. IMO a doctor has...
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    Personal leave of absence?

    Orca replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    You don't mention how long you have been with your employer. If you have been with them for a year or more, apply for FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act). This protects your job even if you run out of...
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    Is nursing for me ?

    Orca replied to slw2015's topic in General Nursing

    You went into the profession for the wrong reason. My experience has been that when pharmaceutical companies hire nurses, they have years of experience in the field. They are not fresh out of nursing...
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    New Manager Question

    Orca replied to NewManager2017's topic in Nurse Management

    I have a witness all the time regardless (normally a first-level supervisor; if the employee is female, so is my witness). That way, there can be no allegations about what was said or done in the...
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    New Manager Question

    Orca replied to NewManager2017's topic in Nurse Management

    You don't have to justify observing the operation of your own unit. My opinion is that if people are complaining about you being more visible, you must be stopping them from engaging in some bad...
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    I just passed my NCLEX, and I could use some advice about starting my first job.

    Orca replied to Noseham's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. If the hammer falls on this place, you don't want to be standing under it. A lot of warning signs are already there. You can bet that if anything happens, administrators will be throwing nurses...
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    What would you think if you saw this patient?

    Orca replied to coffeemamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely send to ER given the two choices, but there is another possibility, depending upon the medication. I have had patients who were on antipsychotics develop similar symptoms...
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    Only one nurse scheduled overnight - What is your facilty backup plan?

    Orca replied to pjsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimately I have to come in and cover if no other solution can be found to a staffing issue. On the occasions when I am on leave, that falls to my second in command. That is part of the...
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    Blocked by agency for work

    Orca replied to Cadams04's topic in Agency Nurses

    Legally I don't see how they can, since your application at the facility preceded your application with them, and you can prove
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    Nurse Manager is my leadership preceptor -I need help with objectives please.

    Orca replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Nurse Management

    Generally speaking, your manager will likely have periodic staff meetings. These will involve conveying feedback about unit performance, as well as new information (upcoming policy changes, etc.). She...
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    Nurse practitioner arrested in opioid pill mill

    Orca replied to Hopefulpsych's topic in Nursing News

    Tramadol? Really? I got Oxycontin from the other pill
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    July 4th: why women live longer than men

    Orca replied to SouthpawRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Somehow some people about four blocks away from me managed to get some commercial grade fireworks last year. The resultant fire took out a palm tree and about 50 people went to the
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    HELP, what to do when orientation goes wrong????

    Orca replied to limitless-visions's topic in Correctional

    It sounds like your trainer is a burnout case with a bad attitude, and you aren't going to learn much under those conditions. You did the right thing by taking this to your nurse
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    Working in Ca, living in another state

    Orca replied to friendlykeano's topic in California Nursing

    The cost of commuting and temporary housing alone should be a deal