GeminiTwinRN BSN

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    Dumb Question?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to RNin2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In the state I live, we are given the title "RNA" after graduation and before passing NCLEX. (registered nurse applicant). This status is good for 6 months initially, with an extension of 30 days...
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    Okay WOW!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats
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    Friends and the ER

    GeminiTwinRN replied to LiveZen's topic in General Nursing

    FYI, if you need to make saline at home, 2 teaspoons of salt to a quart of water.
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    Medical Workers wearing scrubs to and from work, outside the Hospital, etc..

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Galvatron1's topic in General Nursing

    :barf01:
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    When do you call in?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    now THAT's crazy! i can't think of another profession that would even THINK of asking that of their employees!
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    When do you call in?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    this is the first time in 6 months of working on the unit that i will have to call in, and i just wasn't sure of the protocol. i'm supposed to be there at 7AM tomorrow.. i guess i'll call now....
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    Would you consider this a big deal?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Wonder what the story would have been had a patient died at 2100, had a med given by the nurse you're posting about 6 hours early, but charted that she gave it at 2300.. ?? perfect example of how...
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    "sister" = registered nurse

    GeminiTwinRN replied to walkiez's topic in General Nursing

    Just a guess, but it sounds like a male who is in the role of a "sister" would be referred to as "charge". lol @ the mister sister
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    So wrecked

    GeminiTwinRN replied to RNKay31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad you've found a position, and I hope it works out best for you! I've heard that the orientation process is grueling, so best wishes to get it over with as painlessly as possible, and on to...
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    When did you know?

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    When did you know where you were going to work? Was it during your last semester of school? I'm curious as to how many people have a job secured and lined up prior to graduation- I graduate in Dec,...
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    When did you know?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks guys! I work tomorrow, so I think I'll call her or stop by her office if it looks like she's not inundated with paperwork.
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    Should I call or wait til I work again?

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm looking for some advice please I've worked as a tech in an ICU since May, and will be graduating in Dec. I interviewed with our new NM for an RN position almost two weeks ago. I have since...
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    Unit secretaries a must

    GeminiTwinRN replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    as an icu tech while in school, i can tell you that when i work as US, i not only take off ALL orders, i also attach labs to the fronts of all charts, load supply carts, take all the labs to the lab...
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    Tylenol 3 vs. Codeine.. Which medication do you administer first?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to solumedrol's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I can vouch for codeine being available by itself. It's actually codeine sulfate, and it comes in 15, 30, and 60 mg tablets for Adult dosages. Pediatric dosages are in mg/kg, and also by BSA. It...
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    A little HELP....please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to nessa77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just curious as to what ever happened with this
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    Experienced nurses, please help!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to lhenson's topic in General Nursing

    I used to think "easier said than done", but ONLY mouth-breathing really does work! Do NOT breathe through your nose under any circumstances in a sitation where you are encountering bad smells! I...
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    Can't study for the NCLEX anymore

    GeminiTwinRN replied to novanurse77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    question: do you recommend taking the Kaplan class NOW for a graduation in December, or taking it in December, and plan to sit for boards in Feb- March? I'm torn between doing the class now, knowing...
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    Good Nursing Shoes??

    GeminiTwinRN replied to AliciaMarieGPN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, for the last 3 semesters, I've worn Nurse Mates' Dove style. They are really cushy and comfortable, and even after a 12 hour day my feet don't hurt a bit! But, this semester I've been wearing...
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    How much support staff?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to wonderbee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work on ICU and am support staff for now while in school until graduation in Dec. We have 18 beds and there are usually 3 of us staff. One of us works as aide, one as monitor tech, and one as...
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    Weekend Bailer position/getting gyped?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, kuddos to you for maintaining your professionalism in light of such UNprofessional behavior! I think I would try to put your wishes down on an email and send it off, both to the DON...
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    Legality question

    GeminiTwinRN replied to CantHardlyWait's topic in General Nursing

    can't answer as to the legality of it, but i can tell you that i work on a busy icu and we also have one monitor that shows up to 8 or 10 different patients on it, depending on how many are on their...
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    Live and learn...my med error!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad that in the end your patient (and unborn baby) were ok. I also appreciate your sharing your story with us. It is so unfortunate that you were under such stress - I can't imagine what...
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    An Enemy As A Patient

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Kiren's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. In fact, in our school, if you know someone at all (friend or foe), that person is taken off your assignment. This is especially true if it's in the psych
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    7 years to become an RN in California

    GeminiTwinRN replied to happyanne's topic in General Nursing

    I took 12-18 hours each semester beginning in the summer of 2003. Granted, I had 27 hours transferred going in to the degree, but I am expecting to graduate in December 2006. If you take one class...
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    maybe I WONT go into nursing!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of nurses learning how to give shots by practicing on each other. I'm shocked that you would assume that she knew that, since you hadn't even been through the nursing program at that...