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    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    kids replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    If you're doing a rotation in the ER and are told a patent is 'off limits' it means exactly that, accept it and move on. If you're told a patient has specified no nursing students, respect that, even...
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    Nurses as primary breadwinners?

    kids replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly. Why is it ok for men to be in the position of sole bread winner while a woman sits home? The OP didn't say the womwn are unhappy, she said she's unhappy that they are in that...
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    HIPPA question

    kids replied to sherry79007's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That there is a guardian complicates the issue and no one should do anything until the situation has been clarified by the facility's legal department. Guardianship is NOT the same as a PoA. The...
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    Walkthrough before shift

    kids replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked both day and evening shifts and I disagree that evenings is "a lot easier", evening ratios are typically higher and they don't have the support staff that day shift does. Regardless,...
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    My daughter is quitting nursing school!

    kids replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see any point in continuing to spend money on an education she has no intention of using. She's a grown up, if she quits now and has regrets a couple years down the road she can go back and...
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    California doesn't accept BSNs from Chamberlain College of Nursing?

    kids replied to RN122's topic in California Nursing

    If you already have your ADN then it is a non-issue as far as CA or any other BoN.If you have an Associate degree and are already an RN and continue on for the BSN you're still an RN and your license...
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    Salary rate for nurse with 10 years critical care experience

    kids replied to 17nursey's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_ms.htm#29-0000 says $26.49 is the median hourly for MS, that is going to be greatly affected by tour location and type of facility. You might try...
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    What do you do with motorcycle helmets after a motorcycle accident?

    kids replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    As others have pointed out insurance reimbursement is a big reason for giving back all of the patient's
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    "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    kids replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Honestly I wouldn't expect him to work even one shift until he is well settled into the school routine. He's looking at 40 hours a week just in class time, with you working weekends and some evenings...
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    Scrubs - what do you wear?

    kids replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I own 12 sets of Dickie scrubs, all color block tops (with matching pants). Not a fan of prints, especially cartoonish ones but I do own a couple of print
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    What do you do with motorcycle helmets after a motorcycle accident?

    kids replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    Helmet manufacturer's want them back after they have been in an accident. The ER I recently left stuck a sticker on them (explaining why they shouldn't be used) and gave them back. And I'd be pretty...
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    Nurse Manager, New Employee vs Old Employee

    kids replied to ougreene's topic in General Nursing

    And yeah, get rid of your personally identifying info in your posts. A quick google found you (and not just here at
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    Nurse Manager, New Employee vs Old Employee

    kids replied to ougreene's topic in General Nursing

    What are you doing to get the 'old' employees to buy into the changes? Are you issuing orders from above or are you taking the time to explain the rationale? Are you telling them doing x,y and z is...
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    get ER wait times on your phone ?

    kids replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to agree but also can see situations where something is ER worthy but doesn't nesesitate sitting for 4 hours waiting to be seen. I live in a town where the nearest 24/7 urgent care clinic is a...
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    Is it necessary to take Masters?

    kids replied to MiraLaccay's topic in General Nursing

    ARMI_RN, I'm guessing by your question and the link you posted that you're in the Philippines. Your question(s) may be best answered in that forum (and even the post you linked). Asking in the General...
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    feeling frustrated by AN posts and second guessing myself

    kids replied to jlpsu's topic in General Nursing

    Plain speaking isn't rude and condecending unless it's not what you want to hear. I'll take a nurse who shoots straight from the hip any day over one that blows sunshine any day. Frankly, I'm at a...
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    feeling frustrated by AN posts and second guessing myself

    kids replied to jlpsu's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't feel valued as a SAHP I don't think you're going to feel any more so as a nurse. Feeling valued needs to come at least in part from within. If you really feel the need to work you have...
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    Seasoned nurse, asked to shadow for new job??

    kids replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I also have "twenty years experience as an RN", I won't accept any position that doesn't invite me to
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    Why would an employer ask for 2nd background check?

    kids replied to Harrychandler's topic in General Nursing

    It could also be that the sources used on the original background check have changes. Or that the State has changed their requirements. There are lots of reasons to redo background checks. I really...
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    Green House

    kids replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To be honest it looks like just another advertising ploy. The philosophies are not unique, just the catch
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    Looking in a different state

    kids replied to kcdunlap's topic in Nursing Career

    You would be better off obtaining a license in the State you want to practice before applying for jobs. In this economic climate it would be a very rare employer who would hold a job, possibly for...
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    Credit checks and employment

    kids replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

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    New dx of "possible MS"

    kids replied to CloudySue's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    In the future do not share the information with the family you are working with, I did peds pvt duty for a lot of years, I know it's 'different' but disclosing that information is crossing a...
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    Credit checks and employment

    kids replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    In years of checking the credit reports on applicants I've never looked at the financial part. A credit report can be a great source of previous addresses and employers as the background reports are...
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    Speaking Of The Heat Wave - Hospitals Before Central Air Conditioning

    kids replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Central Alabama and haven't turned the AC on yet (and I'm a recent transplant from the Pacific NW). I'd rather 'suffer' in the heat and humidity and enjoy fresh air than breathe the recycled...