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    HELP! Value Based RN?

    RNNPICU replied to MKrum's topic in General Nursing

    A Value-based RN not what you described. Your job description is that of a case-manager, discharge planner, care coordinator. A Value-based RN looks more at value analysis, cost-saving measures, how...
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    New Grad and Rejected from First Choice Job Option

    RNNPICU replied to Joanne15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Don't view it as a negative that they are recommending you and WANT you for a lower acuity unit. They seem to like you and want you to succeed. Just because others have been accepted and are working...
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    Nclex

    RNNPICU replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sianee: After 21 times of trying to pass the NCLEX, at minimum you have spent $7,350 ---- 21 X (200+150) just taking the exam, not including what ever else you have spent in materials and classes. If...
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    CNAs starting IVs

    RNNPICU replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Starting an IV is not an RN task. It can be performed by anyone who has been trained per hospital or unit protocol. There could be many reasons why the IV went bad withing 24 hours, epecially if...
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    How to pass the NCLEX-PN in 2019?

    RNNPICU replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When you pass the NCLEX you do not get a report sheet like the one you mentioned. In order to pass you need to be above passing in all categories. Per your post, you only were above passing in 1 out...
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    Failed NCLEX Twice! Need help please

    RNNPICU replied to nickthetrick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Before you start studying again, contact the BON for the state you wish to test to ensure you are still eligible to test. You have been out of school three years, in some states you would need to...
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    Should I not work overtime hours if I'm a salaried Exempt employee?

    RNNPICU replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I work 40 hours a week, I am salaried. If I work more than 40, I can adjust my time but it is a balance, they are not required to have me adjust. I remember someone saying, we are exempt of...
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    Who Did NOT Do a Year of Med Surg?

    RNNPICU replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, never did Med/Surg, I knew from clinicals it was not the environment for me. I loved working with kids. I started off in the PICU with a great residency program. PICU prepared me for PICU, Med...
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    Do CNAd get Daisy’s Award Pins?

    RNNPICU replied to Joanne15's topic in General Nursing

    Depends... it could be that you were nominated, but were not selected. SOmetimes hospitals have a selection committee for everyone that was nominated. Usually the committee selects one person a...
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    The Degrading "Meet and Greet"

    RNNPICU replied to panurse9999's topic in Home Health

    I guess I am seeing this from the other side. You are going to be in their home for 8, 12, 16 hours a day. It is important to meet, hear what the parent/ loved one wants for their loved one. You...
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    Help me, Allnurses, I make bad choices when I'm anxious!

    RNNPICU replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah... Job A sounds a like it could be a nice change for a few years. Maybe move a little closer so 1 hour is now 30 minutes?! hopefully?! I made the shift from nights to days a few years ago, and...
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    Help me, Allnurses, I make bad choices when I'm anxious!

    RNNPICU replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is great that you have recognized this and are recognizing that a change needs to happen. Sometimes that is all we need is a little break to gain some new perspective, new skills, new...
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    Help me, Allnurses, I make bad choices when I'm anxious!

    RNNPICU replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Nice dilemma to have. Job A: This could be slightly tricky working under an old friend. How would you deal with discipline, if something were to happen. What about others who may talk about your...
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    Help! I Can't Get Rid of My Dark Cloud

    RNNPICU replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome. Looks like an excellent way to decompress. Is your dog for
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    Help! I Can't Get Rid of My Dark Cloud

    RNNPICU replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like to go and do a hard workout, it could be weights, running, swimming, biking, something where I have to focus and can release energy. Then I love to make a dinner paired with wine. Something...
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    NCLEX: Do I HAVE to have UWORLD/Klimek

    RNNPICU replied to EMB1548's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone has their own style and circumstances around preparing for the NCLEX. Only you will know when you are ready and have adequately prepared. There are so many review courses, preparations,...
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    Ask Me If I'm Safe At Home

    RNNPICU replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. Thank you for sharing. You are a true survivor. I wonder if the question about safety at home were asked also in a different way it might bring out some other
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    BSN BUT NO LICENSE

    RNNPICU replied to alberstage's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Since it has been a long time since you graduated from nursing school, a vocational nursing course would not apply as it would prepare you to be an LPN/LVN, which is different from an RN. First and...
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    NCLEX Time Frame?

    RNNPICU replied to tropsnegRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Although it has been some years since I took it, I gave myself about 3 months of studying and review from graduation to test date. I took a week long review class. I also had two vacations that I...
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    Graduated, moving to vermont, but questions about registering for NCLEX.

    RNNPICU replied to branandfox's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you have a job offer and are planning to work in Vermont, take the Boards for Vermont. You can still take the test in Georgia, but you want to apply for licensure in Vermont. Good Luck and best...
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    How do you handle touchy/feely coworkers?

    RNNPICU replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The part I bolded is what you should then say. Put like this, it really says it all, especially your feelings towards touch. I think if phrased like this, it gives you the option to extend a touch...
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    How do you handle touchy/feely coworkers?

    RNNPICU replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. To those who offered the OP of giving a startled response or exaggerated startled response, that may not truly work for some people. I think you just have to be upfront and just simply say, I...
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    CPR on a chicken?

    RNNPICU replied to herring_RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is
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    Secretly breaking contract

    RNNPICU replied to lorias's topic in General Students

    I just don't see the same dishonesty that you do. Just because she is making plans to leave does not make her dishonest. In my opinion, she is doing the right thing, making sure she can replay the...
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    Help with new grad RN orientation/Added shifts

    RNNPICU replied to ICU.RN23's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my Silverrn23. It sounds like you have created a wonderful environment for learning and allowing for this new grad to grow. From what you have described it sounds like this just isn;t the...