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    Dealing w/ rude RNs

    kids replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    Not wanting to have a student that day hardly equates to hating having students. I have days where I hope I don't have any admits, have to do a Remicaide infusion or that it doesn't rain doesn't mean...
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    nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    kids replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm guessing it has to do with the belief, in some circles, that it's healthier to the baby to delay washing off the vernix (it holds moisture and has antibacterial properties). Even those who...
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    Not having answers to interview questions

    kids replied to ohcomeon's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hate behavioral interview questions with a passion, I'm an old bat who does much better with the 'old fashioned' unscripted interviews. I'd write down those questions that stumped you and think back...
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    kids replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a total of 4 hours at a fast food place, once. Body recovery for the Metro Dade Coroner's office. Autopsy assistant for the King County (WA) ME. Bail bonds. Exotic
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    Applied for jobs for 3 months!!

    kids replied to kgivens7's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They may not be calling because they are getting 100 or more applications for each position, half of them from experienced nurses. It's a sucktastic time to be a new grad or minimally experienced...
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    Verification of School accreditation for GA License by endoresement?

    kids replied to snvplayer's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Duke, Harvard and Yale are all regionally accredited....
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    kids replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oregon is one of the states that issues a license to nursing assistants. I do agree wording in the link should have been clear it was a nursing assistant license. And the Oregon BoN never got a chance...
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    This transporter looks as if he wants to punch me everytime I see him and Im scared

    kids replied to willowRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And all the while the transport coordinator is breathing down their neck because they are behind schedule. I'm honestly speechless at your
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    Alcohol Detox Question

    kids replied to Clovery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Somewhat off topic... Do you have any links to support the idea that Antabuse helps with cravings? Everything I've been able to find makes it clear that it does not (which is consistant with...
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    I couldn't believe what I was hearing!

    kids replied to sra27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's Down Syndrome, not
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    Nursing with Weight lifting Restrictions

    kids replied to NurseNC's topic in Nursing Career

    I only apply to positions that meet (or come close to meeting) my restrictions, there are tons of direct patient care positions that can satisfy your limits if you look outside the hospitals. And jobs...
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    PPD Test Reaction

    kids replied to wkate's topic in General Nursing

    A PPD is considered positive if it meets a specific criteria 48-72 hours after it's administered, color is not one of the criteria used to determine if the test is negative or positive. A PPD site can...
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    Salary for home healthcare nursing

    kids replied to NJRN33's topic in Home Health

    Indeed. The majority of PSA's cases are medicaid and it significantly impacts what they pay. I worked for them in a border town, nurses on the north side of the river (in one state) made $5 less an...
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    Family Member Not Supportive

    kids replied to Puddin2day's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If the burden of supporting you financially while you're in school will NOT be falling on this family member then go for it, follow your dream and all that other happyflowerkitty stuff. *IF* you're...
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    Is 'scope of practice' not taught in school?

    kids posted a topic in General Nursing

    I see so many questions posted asking 'Is ______ within in my scope of practice as a ____ in ?'. Is this not taught in school anymore? Is it a rarity that a license application/renewal includes a...
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    Ebooks in Nursing School?

    kids replied to hannah87's topic in General Students

    What I know about the nook Touch: It really doesn't have "internet" in that you can only connect to the Barnes and Noble ebook store with it. It does not have to be connected to the internet to be...
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    Infection Control

    kids replied to youcan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm guessing thay your information came from some sort of study giude but what you posted has many inaccuracies. It's worth it to print and carry the tables in the CDC Guidelines, your facility may...
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    Took NCLEX for the third time & failed...

    kids replied to nicomar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Perhaps enrolling in a refresher course would
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    Perscription shampoo......

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

    It kind of depends. In nursing facilities very often OTCs require a physician's order and it item has to have a patient specific "prescription" label, sometimes it's a state requirement, sometime an...
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    I finally bought liability insurance

    kids replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I've been with NCO since applying for student coverage more than 20 years ago and have always been happy (but thankfully I've never had reason to 'need' them). I don't know that I'd feel comfortable...
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    Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    kids replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks a bunch for the update Aleccandra. That it can take multiple adults to restrain a small child is hard to imagine uless you've encountered it. Trust me, the feeling is
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    HIPAA help

    kids replied to 2greeneyes's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The penalty for which can be far worse than a HIPAA violation.Signed The Baby of the
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    Is 'scope of practice' not taught in school?

    kids replied to kids's topic in General Nursing

    Another topic that just occurred to me. So many questions about the basics of licensure from nurses who are already licensed: Do I have to take the NCLEX again to move my license in StateA to StateB?...
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    Should I have to do this?

    kids replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is a difference between "home health" and home care" though most agencies provide both services and most people don't realize there is a difference. Home care aides provide a lot of...
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    Straight cath BID?

    kids replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    It isn't about whats best for the wife, it's whats best for the patient and at this point SC is (apparently) the safest choice for the husband. Indwelling caths are really convenient for caregivers...