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    Canadian rpn not qualified to work as lpn in illinois

    Reno1978 replied to meno's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If the nursing board determines that your preparation as an LPN wasn't satisfied by your training as a RPN, you'll have to take their suggestions on how to satisfy those requirements. They're your...
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    Maintain Nursing Licence

    Reno1978 replied to kittagirl's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live, I pay my yearly fee. That's
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    As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

    Reno1978 replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think he's just pointing out that there are professions, prepared at an associate's degree level, that are compensated better than teachers who need at least a 4 year degree, and are typically...
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    need help about moving to reno!!

    Reno1978 replied to rose1980's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Northwest Reno and South Reno (South Meadows & Damonte Ranch areas) are the newer areas of town, and nice neighborhoods to live in. I didn't go to school there or raise kids there, so I can't...
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    Is it easier to get a job as a New-grad RN with BSN?

    Reno1978 replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Washington Nursing

    Nurse Tech's are nursing students in their senior year that are hired on in the hospital. Where I work, they're utilized similarly to a CNA, but because of their training they can function with a...
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    What's your hospital policy on blood transfusions?

    Reno1978 replied to ADNRN1410's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree there! I'll use the pump if we're concerned about fluid overload also. Otherwise, I prefer
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    Time for a change?

    Reno1978 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken care of post-cath lab patients when our cardiac unit is full and they overflow into the ICU. They're usually follow the same pattern: Chest Pain -> Ambulance -> ED -> Cath Lab...
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    What's your hospital policy on blood transfusions?

    Reno1978 replied to ADNRN1410's topic in General Nursing

    We use Alaris pumps that has blood tubing specific for that pump. Alternately, there is gravity tubing available. It is up to the discretion of the nurse administering it. My personal preference is...
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    Does your phlebotomist ask you to draw blood from a PICC line for them?

    Reno1978 replied to koinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I was a patient with a PICC line in place, regardless of environment or facility, I would choose 10 times out of 10 to have my blood drawn from my PICC versus being stuck with a needle. Personally,...
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    What does "36-hour night shift" mean?

    Reno1978 replied to yahoo1's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, Part-Time nurses need at least 32 hours per pay period, so they're scheduled one 12-hour shift one week, then two 12-hour shifts the next week, so that's a
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    Turmoil with salary vs lifestyle - need advice.

    Reno1978 replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't find it too hard to live within my means, and I'm happy with that. Car's paid off, and my living expenses leave plenty left over to go into savings and go off and have fun. Much has...
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    RN licensure

    Reno1978 replied to Bidisha's topic in General Nursing

    The licensing exam, NCLEX-RN, is the same no matter what state you take it
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    nursing programs in washington state!

    Reno1978 replied to angieee's topic in Washington Nursing

    Perhaps this is common in Western WA, but this is not the case at WSU, CBC or
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    SPIT AT....AGAIN!

    Reno1978 replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    BiPAP can result in the swallowing of air and can induce vomiting, so the person has to be able to remove the mask themselves if they vomit, which wouldn't be possible if their limbs are
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    SPIT AT....AGAIN!

    Reno1978 replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    Bipap would be contraindicated for restrained patients. Our ED has what they call "spit nets" available. They look similar to the mesh hoods that a beekeeper would wear
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    Endorsing license to california

    Reno1978 replied to shelly_kaul's topic in California Nursing

    Go Here: Board of Nursing and find the link for CA. On their website, look up information for getting a license by endorsement. There may be special directions for foreign
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    Would you work a shift as an aide?

    Reno1978 replied to AF_BOUND's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, there's no mandatory low census for RNs, so if there is a low census on my unit, they will utilize RNs who don't volunteer to stay home in other roles, such as techs, tele techs, unit...
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    RN License in WA or AL?

    Reno1978 replied to rcfj2290's topic in Washington Nursing

    An ADN prepares you to become a RN once you pass the NCLEX. Once you have a nursing license, you can move to other states and apply for a license in the new state by endorsement. I would suggest...
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    Written up today for something stupid

    Reno1978 replied to lylenrn's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you document your IVFs? Was it listed as 100mL/hr on the MAR and/or Kardex without a total of 500mL? To answer your question: No, I probably would not go back several days to verify IVF rate....
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    UNR nursing school?

    Reno1978 replied to CaliJessXoxo's topic in General Students

    I started Fall of 2006 and graduated December of 2007. I enjoyed my time there - of course there were bumps along the way, but it was a good program and the instructors are interested in your success....
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    UNR nursing school?

    Reno1978 replied to CaliJessXoxo's topic in General Students

    Luckily the app will be available tomorrow and is due 9/17. I'd suggest getting it done ASAP. I'd imagine if your overall prereq GPA is that high that your admission GPA should be pretty healthy as...
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    UNR nursing school?

    Reno1978 replied to CaliJessXoxo's topic in General Students

    Right, but the prerequisite summary has many classes listed that do not count towards your admission GPA for UNR's nursing program. Tomorrow the actual application should be available to look at....
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    UNR nursing school?

    Reno1978 replied to CaliJessXoxo's topic in General Students

    When I applied, it wasn't either - it was a GPA based on a selection of classes that included the science prereq's like A&P, Micro, along with other classes like ENG 102, Math 120, and some...
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    Define the terms: letter of eligibility & ATT

    Reno1978 replied to darcicat's topic in California Nursing

    An ATT gives you a 90 day window to schedule your exam. Testing availability can vary between testing centers. I graduated in Reno, NV, but there were no testing dates for 2 months, so I ended up...
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    NCLEX passage rate--why not include 2nd try passers?

    Reno1978 replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but in my opinion, having a good 1st time pass rate indicates how well the nursing program did to prepare their graduates to pass the NCLEX. 2nd time pass rates indicate how well the graduate...