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    CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    chare replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    Yes, I did. However, i was responding to the following specific post: The British problem with plain English can't be any worse than the American problem. If wen this ban was announced, the stated...
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    CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    chare replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    I'm not suggesting that it's okay because ithers do it. I merely pointed out that four other governments, at least three of whom are held in high esteem by many on this board hace done the
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    CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    chare replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    Are you suggesting that the governments of Britain, Canada, France, and Poland are not "world class governments?" from the Washington Post It's not just Trump's administration that bans words....
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    Rounding rules

    chare replied to staceywilliams's topic in Pediatric

    Yes, this is correct. In practice, I round the volume that I am preparing based upon the gradation marks on the syringe I am using. Our 1 mL enteral syringes are accurate to 0.01 mL, and our 3, 6,...
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    Rounding rules

    chare replied to staceywilliams's topic in Pediatric

    Where I practice,
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    Instructor Issue

    chare replied to lorias's topic in General Students

    Actually, I find this behavior to be "unusually rude." You had no idea what she was doing in the room, and yet you knock and announce "whenever you're ready" without waiting for her to reply? This...
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    Question about PCCN or med/surg cert

    chare replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can write the PCCN. And yes, you are correct in stating that AACN no longer requires hours in a specific unit; rather they base eligibility on patient acuity. Best of luck on the
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    Flexed, but forced on be on call with no additional compensation?

    chare replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    It might be considered as work time, depending on how it is implemented. From the U.S. Department of Labor's Fact Sheet #53 – The Health Care Industry and Hours
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    cargo pants

    chare replied to RN_17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Prior to having to wear designated colors, I was partial to the 5.11 Tactical Pant. Now that we have gone to mandated colors my preference is the Carharrtt Ripstop Men's Multi-Cargo Pants. Aviator's...
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    CFRN Practice questions

    chare replied to vj714's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    There are several resources at the The Resqshop.com. One in particular that you might find useful is The Aeromedical Certification Examinations Self Assessment Test (ACE SAT). If you haven't done...
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    Dosage question help

    chare replied to aclay420's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Except 40/60 = 0.666 (repeating), not 0.7. An excellent example why one should not round until all calculations are
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    Reasonable Accommodation

    chare replied to NBTH's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It does, or at least the not so subtle attempt at advertising, when you visit the website the OP uses for his
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    Dosage question help

    chare replied to aclay420's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. I get 133 mL/hr as well. 2. I get 150 mL/hr as well. 3. Should this be 5 mg/kg/day? Yes, you should divide the total daily dose by two. What did you get for
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    Rounding rules

    chare replied to staceywilliams's topic in Pediatric

    In practice, I don't round until I have completed all calculations. Then, when I round I base the number of decimal places I round to based upon the accuracy of the delivery device. For example, if...
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    Can I take the Nclex in Florida?

    chare replied to PJishere's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, you can attend school in CA, apply for licensure in FL, and actually write the NCLEX at a third location, anywhere in the world, at any authorized testing center. And, once you have completed...
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    AA to BSN?

    chare replied to broughden's topic in School, College Programs

    I was unaware of any programs that would accept non-degree students into an ABSN program, so thank you for providing this information. And yes, with your 87 credits you would likely qualify for the...
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    Can I take the Nclex in Florida?

    chare replied to PJishere's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    While FL is a member of the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), the eNLC has not been implemented, and won't be until 20 Jan, 2018. When Scottishtape wrote regarding the requirement to request a...
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    Bullying in the work place

    chare replied to haney13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If 32 nurses have left in the past 6 months, HR and/or hospital administration are aware. If this isn't being looked into now, you reporting it likely isn't going to make any differance. As others...
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    Nursing diagnosis

    chare replied to alexischill's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It should be noted that she did not ask these questions to demonstrate how smart that she is, or to put you on the spot. Rather, and this should always be remembered; your patient, and her or his...
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    Discrimination and Harassment in the workplace due to my disability

    chare replied to VAnurse0441's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You should limit asking advice to your lawyer, as that is what you are paying he or she to do. Further. let your lawyer handle all communication regarding this matter, regargless and whether it's...
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    colorado RN new misdemeanor

    chare replied to cadence49's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    First, DO NOT call the Board of Nursing regarding this, as they are charged with protecting the public, your best interests are not their concern. Whether the requirement is to report it now, or when...
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    Ohio Nurses

    chare replied to Denes21's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Have you visited their website? Answers to all of your questions, with the exception of the ICU/ED questions can be found there. As to the ICU/ED question. Unless you are with a service that...
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    What to expect going form the military in the medical field

    chare replied to pat1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If tuition assistance is still available, and your MOS and unit allow it, take as many general education courses as you can. Also, become a regular visitor at your command's education office....
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    Brain death and refusal to remove life support

    chare replied to Legaltrends's topic in General Nursing

    Jahi McMath, girl declared brain dead three years ago, might still be technically alive, judge
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    SOCIAL ettique of using "Dr." on invitation

    chare replied to SherlockRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    No, I don't think you should. And in my opinion this is nothing but snobbery, especially as you felt it necessary to include this "I am thinking yes, since her professional rank is higher than his"...