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    CoWorker using a patient's medication

    RNNPICU replied to BlondieRN19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Before you go off reporting this coworker, why not talk to your coworker and remind her that this could be viewed as diverting a medication. ALthough it was a topical medication, perhaps she felt it...
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    Western Governors University (WGU) and Flu Shot Declination Pre-Licensure BSN

    RNNPICU replied to CAFFEINEgtt's topic in School, College Programs

    As others have said, just because WGU may not require it, it is often clinical sites that have mandated that ALL nursing students and other students have the flu vaccine. Even though some hospitals...
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    Preceptor has 1 and half year of work experience

    RNNPICU replied to nurselambda's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not that simple. The OP has had 6 shifts on the unit and her ideas and perceptions of her OP could easily be clouded by her newness. OP stated her preceptor was loud and cocky personality. What I...
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    Leaving New Job after only 4 months

    RNNPICU replied to Sweetie_Pooh's topic in General Nursing

    Many times you have to be in your role for at least 9 months before transferring. Check with your HR policies. Remember orientation does not count towards months of experience. You will probably need...
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    Preceptor has 1 and half year of work experience

    RNNPICU replied to nurselambda's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just to put some things into perspective. You now have two weeks of being a new nurse on your unit. It is often easier to find fault and nitpick on others if you are also being corrected. As for your...
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    NCLEX RN repeat test taker

    RNNPICU replied to erum.shariff's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think a bigger block for you may be the long period of time without testing for the NCLEX in the US. For the foreign eligible RNs, many require the TOEFL to ensure you are proficient enough in...
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    Transitioning to CICU

    RNNPICU replied to blissful_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Honesty, I would juust stay in the ER. I am also a student and have been at the same job for a while now and have considered looking, however, I still need to finish my degree and don't want to have...
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    Finish the Toon!

    RNNPICU replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Davey Do.... So nice to see you!!! So glad you are
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    Finish the Toon!

    RNNPICU replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Looks like we are in this together. Let's create a checklist of
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    Paramedic to RN

    RNNPICU replied to Jesse Duncan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One thing to also consider is that you will likely need 5 years as a NICU RN before working as flight RN. It is not an impossible path, but just know that there are steps to be taken prior to working...
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    Let me hear your perspective...

    RNNPICU replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

    Just a few more thoughts.... I am not convinced that "the ball was dropped". There is a lot of time where you are not sure what happened. It is unlikely that nothing was done and no one monitored...
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    Break in sterile technique

    RNNPICU replied to RN78910's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Also something to consider... if the patient is having an emergent bedside procedure a potential break in the sterile field is likely the least of the patient's issues at that time. Also, are 100%...
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    Dobhoff med administration conundrum

    RNNPICU replied to Careuhhline's topic in General Nursing

    I would not take the word of the CNA. What did the other Nurses on the unit say. What did the orders say? Sometimes the order may have specific instructions on how much to dilute the medications or if...
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    Are boundaries ok?

    RNNPICU replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is okay to say no if it is happening all the time. However, every once in a while, a co-worker may have a real reason or emergent reason to need to leave. I once had a co-worker who asked...
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    New Grad: How do I handle harsh criticism from other nurses?

    RNNPICU replied to Sunny-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would really ignore this nurse. As you are getting ready to move into your new unit, people sometimes become very weird... You will be moving into a position from CNa to RN, perhaps she wishes she...
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    Ethical Question

    RNNPICU replied to JK123's topic in General Nursing

    JKL33: Exactly. Interesting thoughts.. sometimes I think we a nurses supress some of our feelings of grief, outrage, stress, etc in different ways. Maybe this coworker had care for this patient a...
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    Ethical Question

    RNNPICU replied to JK123's topic in General Nursing

    What was the point of the other coworker showing you the picture? In what capacity or conversation was this picture shown? How was the conversation initiated? Were you asking probing questions about...
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    What should a student do if a majority of the class failed a test

    RNNPICU replied to Nancy W's topic in General Students

    tony1234: I think there are two issues here. 1. We pay the school, not an individual instructor for education. The instructor serves as a guide, imparter of information, resource, and, role model....
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    Patho vs Pharm

    RNNPICU replied to beachlove123's topic in General Students

    For me, Patho and Pharm were the hardest nursing classes. After I struggled with Patho, I refocused my way of studying for Pharm. I still struggled with Pharm but had a better approach to studying and...
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    What should a student do if a majority of the class failed a test

    RNNPICU replied to Nancy W's topic in General Students

    Just think about this, your lectures are the highlights of the day's lecture/material. There is simply isn't enough time in a day to review ever single detail of the materials that will be on an exam....
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    Live in lpn

    RNNPICU replied to Rockinurse's topic in General Nursing

    Especially since you are POA, it would be a conflict of
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    Live in lpn

    RNNPICU replied to Rockinurse's topic in General Nursing

    Lawyer likely will not help as it may have something to do with Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement laws created by the state. Also, as a nurse, it is impossible to work 24/7 on a continuous basis, who...
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    Starting in Home Health - Is the Experience Viable?

    RNNPICU replied to HappierTimesAreComing's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you want home health as a new grad ask yourself the following questions and how comfortable are you doing them BY YOURSELF 1. Indpendently giving meds and knowing correct doses as well as...
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    Help w/job decision?

    RNNPICU replied to ivyleaf's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the other PP. Stay with the job. Perhaps if you start taking more advantage of your time off, please think of how to truly utilize your time off, you deserve it. Taking vacation,...
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    Confused and Depressed about Performance

    RNNPICU replied to drinndalynn's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps others are watching and reporting to her. It could be that you are appearing to not be managing time effectively even if you are. See if you can draw out specifics. It could be she has a...