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    Stuck on Med Calculation

    HM2VikingRN replied to Garo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think this illustrates the importance of having another person double check your figures. As a psych nurse I don't work with this med (Or IVs for that matter). 50% solutions tend to raise red flags...
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    Unemployed RN - Should I Work As A Pt. Care Tech?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Evergreen09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check out a public health or corrections position. Plenty of mental health experience
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    What's 'Democratic' about Compulsory Unionism?

    HM2VikingRN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I have belonged to 4 different unions as a member (counting Student Nurses Association membership.) My dues have ranged from 24-40 dollars per month inflation adjusted. My wife is a teacher and her...
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    Employee Free Choice Act

    HM2VikingRN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    At my place of employment our managers describe our union as "partners" not serfs. I will say that IMO the union has succeeded in developing a culture of respect from top to bottom in my
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    What's 'Democratic' about Compulsory Unionism?

    HM2VikingRN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Taking a middle road here. If you benefit from a collective bargaining agreement in your workplace you should pay a fair share of the dues associated with the negotiation of the contract. That doesn't...
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    Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    These countries with the exception of the US all treat health care as a right and all achieve better results at lower costs. (Every egregious anecdote published about these other countries can be...
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    I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    HM2VikingRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt report for safety issues. The only time I have ever gotten in trouble as a mental health worker is when I have ignored my little voice. As a recovering victim of a workplace bully I am...
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    med error and Sick about it

    HM2VikingRN replied to hello2you's topic in General Nursing

    Using generic names may have prevented this....(But that is a systems
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    summer science classes full

    HM2VikingRN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To complete my prerequisites I went to 3 different schools......The furthest commute was 55 miles one way.... If you want it bad enough you will make the sacrifice and drive to the training
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    Any other new RN grads being told to apply for LPN or NA positions?

    HM2VikingRN replied to redeyefan214's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't take a position at a lower scope of practice. My understanding is that the BON would hold you to the same responsibility level as an
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    How far from your current home would you be willing to drive (one way) to work?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    43000 miles in 14 months....I drive to my job in MPLS from rural MN....My commute splits between 30 miles of city traffic and 37 miles open
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    How far from your current home would you be willing to drive (one way) to work?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently driving 135 miles rt. On good days I am home in 65 minutes but I plan for 75 minutes each way.... Satellite radio, gps and my IPOD loaded with old time radio dramas makes the drive...
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    TEAS EXAM

    HM2VikingRN replied to ladyoj69's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Remember to look at the TEAS sticky at https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/teas-study-skills-436739-page5.html for useful posts. Acquizzas post was moved to that thread as it was an excellent...
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    VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

    HM2VikingRN replied to fiveofpeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its a measure of your character......The unlicensed people are often the most important people in helping you do your job. Plus I really believe its the right thing to
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    RN graduate trying to find work as CNA?

    HM2VikingRN replied to mag_new's topic in General Nursing

    I would not work in an unlicensed health care position. IMO there are too many ways that this could place your license in jeopardy. A better use of your time is redoubling your job hunting...
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    When coffee is no longer enough,

    HM2VikingRN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I used to make it a point to make myself lay down for 1-2 hours before working night shifts. Take a periodic off unit walk... Propose a nap room and policy. (We have this at my hospital) I am...
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    Five Reasons Why Congress Should Enact a National Right to Work Law

    HM2VikingRN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

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    Mountainview Neutrality agreement

    HM2VikingRN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    To illustrate the role of small d democracy and shared governance for 21st century
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    Just because you are a nurse...

    HM2VikingRN replied to silentRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    reconciliation....While the bill is not perfect the current system is unsustainable....see
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    Considering nursing school, please advise

    HM2VikingRN replied to dmes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started back at 41. Entered NS at 46-ABSN at 47. No regrets! I know that you can do this with persistence. Best of
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    Book for a new addictions (detox) nurse?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Ekstasis's topic in Addictions

    Do you have a preceptor? A good mental health nursing text should help but I personally would feel better if you had a "battle buddy" to help you negotiate the new job. Read up on: MINDS protocol...
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    Wait List in Twin Cities Schools

    HM2VikingRN replied to MauriceRC's topic in General Nursing

    I really believe that if you want to get in bad enough you will. Applying to multiple schools is a smart strategy. Getting on the wait list is a golden opportunity. Make sure that you let the...
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    A nurse friend of mine passed away: A WARNING TO ALL

    HM2VikingRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for your loss...The reminder about situational awareness is never out of
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    Employee Free Choice Act

    HM2VikingRN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The story of the Bundle of
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    Mountainview Neutrality agreement

    HM2VikingRN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

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