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    TN BON RN by endorsement

    chare replied to petey4's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Does your FL license grant multi-state privileges? If so, you should be able to work for 90 days using your FL license after relocating, while your TN license application is being
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    Malpractice insurance

    chare replied to Jencip82's topic in General Nursing

    And here is another post: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/one-healthcare-risk-999441.html While it might not be necessary, in my opinion, as the cost is minimal, I have always...
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    BSN dismissal

    chare replied to kaity64's topic in General Students

    I agree with caliotter, your options for reapplication to your current program, or initial application to the sister program should have been discussed. If you can't, don't want to reapply to your...
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    Cannulating right or wrong

    chare replied to Delaneypaz's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, you're no more likely to hit an artery above the antecubital space than you are at or below it. And while it's not my first choice, I occasionally go there, especially with long...
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    DON after hours expectation

    chare replied to suey421's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The frequency of call you will be required to take, and what you would be called for are going to be specific to your facility. You really need to address these questions with whomever you...
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    PVCs vs ST Segment Depression on EKG

    chare replied to edeefbaby's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You might find the following sites helpful. Although the latter two include 12 lead ECG information, the basic information concerning rhythm identification, wave analysis, etc. is appropriate. Life in...
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    help with EKG basics

    chare replied to boquiabierta's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    ECG analysis is not as difficult as some seem to make it. You can't learn it by looking at strips and trying to memorize what atrial tachycardia/flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, etc. looks like...
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    Are there no psych nurses for the military members stationed overseas?

    chare replied to Chadmasters's topic in Government, Military

    If the OP is searching usajobs.gov, he or she isn't referring to an active duty military position. Having said that, I have no idea if a BSN is required for a DOD civilian nursing
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    Do these scrubs make my butt look big!?

    chare replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree with those suggesting the Carhart ripstop cargo scrub pants. If these don't work for you, you might consider aviator scrubs as
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    Sedation

    chare replied to ILoveHorses's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I agree with meanmaryjean, this is not common practice in my area either. Did he provide a source, other than his belief, to support this? If this is indeed an "industry standard" it should be easy...
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    Thinking about getting a gun for safety

    chare replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    You were in the military, and were told that if you deployed to a combat zone you would carry a weapon, but not ammunition? Really? What branch of service were you In? And what was your MOS? And...
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    Hidden camera in nursing home, cries for help unanswered

    chare replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    Nurses To Face Murder Charges For Laughing As Dying WWII Vet Begged For
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    Confusion over pain med administration

    chare replied to HarmonyStewart's topic in Pain Management

    Source?
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    Opinion about a nurse's erros

    chare replied to PNPss's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, that was my assumption as well. However as the OP used nurse in the title, and made specific reference to "a nurse" weighing the patient on the return visit, it was somewhat confusing. As you...
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    Opinion about a nurse's erros

    chare replied to PNPss's topic in Advanced Practice

    What is an
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    Very upset ethics complaint

    chare replied to momof3alRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you knew that "they want to make CCs who report unethical behavior go away" why did you even risk this? As your employer is under no obligation to allow you to work out your notice, there's...
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    Why is this the answer help

    chare replied to klv123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you saying that you chose 2 as your answer? If so, as traumaRUs asked, why? Or that 2 was the correct answer on the quiz/test? If so, what was your choice, and
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    Confusion over pain med administration

    chare replied to HarmonyStewart's topic in Pain Management

    As I interpret the order, your preceptor is
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    Should new grads negotiate their pay??

    chare replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What exactly is it about paramedic or AEMT experience that makes you "feel" that it should count as nursing
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    Influenza vaccine

    chare replied to Grobyc82's topic in Patient Education

    Aren't
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    CCRN as a requirement?

    chare replied to Steph41's topic in Critical Care

    Source?
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    Men not helpful

    chare replied to Sarah2018's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did you per chance ask for help? If not, you might consider this the next time. Also, you really have no idea what he might be doing when you think he is "at a cafe." And, as a male nurse, I find...
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    Potassium Level

    chare replied to Elyse545's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, the nurse is notified by the lab of all critical values. The nurse is then required, by policy, to notify the physician of all critical values within 1 hour of receipt. The physician...
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    Medicare Fraud?

    chare replied to jlynn2303's topic in Home Health

    And who is best qualified to make this decision? The nurse and occupational therapist that evaluated the patient in her home? Or the administrator in the
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    Negative drug screen and jobplace still wants me to meet with IPN

    chare replied to Cpblondie81's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Only your state's board of nursing can answer this. However, in my opinion, yes they can if your employer reports you. Again, in my opinion, the fact that you had a negative drug screen is...