emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    WHY do I need a BSN?

    emtb2rn replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    But what if you change your
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    When to start looking for a job?

    emtb2rn replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    NOW! I graduated in June '08. I started sending out queries in Dec '07, interviewing in Feb '08 and had written offer, contingent on passing boards, by mid-March '08. Get it done now and take a lot...
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    Patient wants to connect on LinkedIn

    emtb2rn replied to otilika's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Don't do it. Linked-in is for colleagues (and only those whom you respect and want to be associated with) and professional acquaintances for networking purposes. Former patients, friends, relatives...
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    WHY do I need a BSN?

    emtb2rn replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

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    With an ASN will it be hard to find a job?

    emtb2rn replied to MissJessie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

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    WHY do I need a BSN?

    emtb2rn replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm pursuing my rn-bsn for a number of reasons. 1- hospital is mandating it & paying for it. 2- can't easily move beyond bedside without it. 3- it's easy. Program is on-line, i write papers...
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    Defensive/CYA charting

    emtb2rn replied to HoneyBeGood's topic in General Nursing

    I also chart conversation from rounding. I chart verbatim responses from docs. Strive for consistency, show a pattern of thorough documentation. And yeah, it's
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    I notice nice veins!

    emtb2rn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Never mind, already said. Learn me to read all the
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    Psych evals from nursing homes

    emtb2rn replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    We see these often. Near as i can figure out, the problem is a personality conflict between the pt & the staff. Most times, it's med eval then psych eval then back to
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    Nclex tomorrow

    emtb2rn replied to BeautifulDisaster's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the nclex in '08 and the setup/look/feel was identical to what Kaplan provided. And the actual test was like an easy qbank
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    When Faith Creates False Hope

    emtb2rn replied to kabfighter's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    "Yes, God does hear all prayers, but sometimes the answer is no." Father Francis Mulcahey on
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    LPNs make RNs seem more impressive?

    emtb2rn replied to RN-HSA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

    emtb2rn replied to dzadzey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No, what the OP is saying is that a ADN/diploma degree was fine for years and now all of a sudden, those nurses must get their BSN or be out of a
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    Do you calculate drip rates anymore?

    emtb2rn replied to goingback's topic in General Nursing

    If any of your students wind up in the ER, they will absolutely be calculating drip
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    Set up - like a bowling pin. Knocked down - it gets to wearing thin

    emtb2rn replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    "The wheel is turning and you can't slow down, You can't let go and you can't hold on, You can't go back and you can't stand still, If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning
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    Top Skills Every ER Nurse Should Possess

    emtb2rn replied to mrnurse504's topic in Emergency

    Autry, You bring up a excellent point about teamwork. The "dogpile on the rabbit" approach to unstable pts in the first few minutes is (to me) one of the coolest things about the
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    What are your pet peeves?

    emtb2rn replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    Continuing what is the essential theme - those 4 words - "oh by the
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    How do you respond to rude patients?

    emtb2rn replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    Agree w/horsebytes. Eye contact is important with ****** off patients. It establishes a level of seriousness and
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    Set up - like a bowling pin. Knocked down - it gets to wearing thin

    emtb2rn replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    "Raised 8 boys, only I turned bad, Didn't get the lickings the other ones
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    Set up - like a bowling pin. Knocked down - it gets to wearing thin

    emtb2rn replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    "We finished all of yours and broke into
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    Hypothetical Situation

    emtb2rn replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Time for that nurse to lawyer up and do it
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    Is Anatomy and Physiology 2 harder or easier than A&P 1?

    emtb2rn replied to Dezi919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P I is all about memorization while A&P II is all about understanding how what you memorized function. Work hard in II, it will serve you well in nursing classes as the knowledge will help...
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    8 month old baby dies because iv line could not be accessed

    emtb2rn replied to ibnkoomson's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with going IO. What about
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    Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    emtb2rn replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Telecom
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    Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    emtb2rn replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Central NJ Total hourly w/diff & cert pay is $40/hr RN 6 yrs ER FT Happy at work Now to put in perspective: Former career was salaried but with bonuses broke down to approx $110/hr...