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    Inactive License?

    Reno1978 replied to cougSN's topic in General Nursing

    Being licensed in WA state, I can say that your license will expire on your birthday each year. Right now there are no CE requirements in WA, so you can always just pay to keep it active each year...
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    Am i too old to start aiming for a nursing career

    Reno1978 replied to rompril's topic in General Nursing

    My first step would be to find out which schools in your areas offer nursing programs. Usually you can find this information on your state's Board of Nursing website. There should be a "Boards of...
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    What was your route to get where you are today?

    Reno1978 replied to kikipania's topic in General Nursing

    I researched nursing programs in my area. There were a few ADN programs and one BSN program. I realized that all had basically the same prerequisites (Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology) and...
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    Experienced RN's questions re: RN students

    Reno1978 replied to SAHMStudent's topic in General Nursing

    When I did my OB rotation, I was asked if I was interested in going into this specialty of nursing and my answer was an explicit NO. Nothing stupid about it, there's no way I'd do that job and...
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    Using Ampules w/o filter needles

    Reno1978 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, was taught to use filter needles when drawing up the contents of an ampule for IV administration. Even though the only ampules I use lately are fentanyl, the hospital provides mostly filter...
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    Flight Nursing

    Reno1978 replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    pilot, rn, paramedic or rt is what i usually
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    NELRP 2010

    Reno1978 replied to sedietsch's topic in General Students

    January Visit http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm to sign up for e-mail notification of when the application is
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Reno1978 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just applied online. I applied on a Monday and received the e-mail on a Wednesday or Thursday after to be able to sign up for my exam. So, the application process for me took 3 days. And once you...
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    What is a slick? (Concerning Cordis)

    Reno1978 replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    No
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    What is a slick? (Concerning Cordis)

    Reno1978 replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe this image will help more - Here's your typical cordis as it comes in it's sterile packaging: See the yellow obturator site with the black O-ring labeled 'Cordis CVC?' On this picture, the...
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    What is a slick? (Concerning Cordis)

    Reno1978 replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    SLIC stands for single lumen internal catheter. It can be put in at the obturator site of a cordis to measure CVP. Alternately, it can be a reference to a double lumen catheter used to deliver...
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    Dermabond and chest tube question

    Reno1978 replied to terrybrn1's topic in General Nursing

    Most chest tube containers that I've seen have hooks attached that you can hang off siderails for patient transport. The main precaution to take is that they aren't knocked over and they remain...
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    IV push test?

    Reno1978 replied to AlyRNtoBe's topic in General Nursing

    Probably related to drug
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    NELRP 2010

    Reno1978 replied to sedietsch's topic in General Students

    As soon as the application becomes available, start working on it! You may need to request information from your loan lenders that they'll take weeks to get to you, which can make it so you don't...
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    NELRP 2010

    Reno1978 replied to sedietsch's topic in General Students

    Also, just curious, you applied for 2009, did you already get a denial letter? I couldnt' apply this year, but might be able to next
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    NELRP 2010

    Reno1978 replied to sedietsch's topic in General Students

    I'm pretty sure you only provide your own verification of employment/salary and your student loan information, not your
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    RN license Qs???

    Reno1978 replied to arcoiris's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! But, like you mentioned in the original post, some states may have their own requirements. For example, in WA state, you need to have completed a 7 hour HIV/AIDS course prior to applying for...
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    Question about CEU's

    Reno1978 replied to Beaus_mom's topic in General Nursing

    Then these links will be helpful: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/cis_fhs_bhser_nurse_cebroc_67748_7.pdf
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    Question about CEU's

    Reno1978 replied to Beaus_mom's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your board of nursing: https://allnurses.com/boards-of-nursing-info.html Each state is different. I live in a state that doesn't require CEUs now but in my previous state you needed 30 per...
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    Alaris pumps cutting off?

    Reno1978 replied to eftgirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've never had a problem like that with
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    Job interview questions?

    Reno1978 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had my first job interview since a new grad last year in October. I mostly was asked about what types of patients I was comfortable taking care of. A lot of questions about that. I was presented...
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    Student Loan absorption

    Reno1978 replied to Going2BaRN's topic in General Nursing

    They should be able to provide you with clear terms regarding how much time alleviates how much student loan debt. If you think you'll be unhappy in Med/Surg, typical student loan repayment is 10...
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    The Classifieds Section

    Reno1978 replied to Reno1978's topic in General Nursing

    Ya, it's weird, this is the only forum so far that comes up blank for me. I've refreshed, cleared cache, used different browsers...it even happens on my
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    The Classifieds Section

    Reno1978 posted a topic in General Nursing

    When I try to go to the Classifieds forums, it's only loading a blank page for me. The admin can't reproduce the problem, so I was wondering if anyone else is getting a blank page loaded when they go...
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    Anyone get out of a ticket just for being an RN?

    Reno1978 replied to nicu4me's topic in General Nursing

    Well, as a passenger in a car full of nursing students en route to a nursing student convention in Anaheim, we got pulled over for going 55 in a 35 and the CHP trooper let us go when she found out we...