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    How to work independently as a CNA or nurse

    RNNPICU replied to clarinets's topic in General Nursing

    Whe I was a PCT/CNA we had specific time slots to do our work. For example, 7-8 report, arrival, talk to nurses 8-10 Vital signs/ baths, feedings, glucose checks, or any other ADL task assigned by...
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    termination from work

    RNNPICU replied to kimchoi66's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard of anyone failing the competencies as you can take the on line test several times. What specific competency is it? I think if there is detailed information on what happens if you do...
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    Which is it? Coolest and most glamorous nursing jobs

    RNNPICU replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    I vote for a nursing job that pays my bills and gives me vacation days to go exploring places. As far as glamorous, I like that I can wear my Dansko's with any outfit and somehow make it work. -...
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    how much is it frowned upon to wear scrubs on your interview?

    RNNPICU replied to direw0lf's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Think about the message you may be portraying.. Scheduling an interview before work is a little risky. You could be sending the message that "I don't have much time for you so I will fit you in when I...
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    Having issues with being a "babyfaced" nurse.

    RNNPICU replied to Ash2016's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Many nurses have the issue of "looking younger" or "babyface". I had that issue, I was even carded up until I turned 40. The fact that you were shaking so badly over a non-important comment means...
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    Bummer, didn't get into new grad nurse residency

    RNNPICU replied to StocktonNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Best of
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    STUDENTS - do the nurses and docs talk down to you?

    RNNPICU replied to The_Muffintime's topic in General Students

    I don't see how handing you a patient education pamphlet is insulting or devalued. I think it was nice that they gave you some information. Seeing what they patients get as education can be very...
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    First action

    RNNPICU replied to trini rn's topic in General Students

    For an NCLEX answer you would call for help first, start compressions second. You have to think of the NCLEX world as a picture perfect and that there is ample time for everything and that things...
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    Trach on 70%? How to transport?

    RNNPICU replied to Courtrn123's topic in Rehabilitation

    That is a good idea, that way they could bag with 100% FiO2. Depending on how long they would be off the
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    Trach on 70%? How to transport?

    RNNPICU replied to Courtrn123's topic in Rehabilitation

    Sometimes for transporting a patient from one location to another a vent is used, but would need a physician ordering specific settings. Instead of transport are they considering ICU consult or...
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    Job Dilemma: New grad, Milspouse

    RNNPICU replied to NurseNicole89's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably stick with the job within the organization, you can show strong work history, and a positive change in roles. You could be there less than a year or 10. Just because there is a...
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    Is 45days enough time to review for NCLEX?

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

    Hard to say, some people need 2 weeks some people need 3 months. Start by doing practice questions and reviewing the rationales for all of the questions (those answered correctly and those you...
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    Abandonment Question

    RNNPICU replied to Tmows25's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have heard and understand, anyone can be charged with abandonment. Your employer could charge
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    Manager interrupting

    RNNPICU replied to lifeisgood516's topic in General Nursing

    OP It is possible that the doctor approached the manager and said they were unable to locate a nurse or needed something specific. Not excusable, but I have seen something like that
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    NCLEX 200 questions all passing level?

    RNNPICU replied to JessicaB, LPN, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some priority questions can be below o above the level. SATA means just that, SATA is not an upper level/higher level question, it is just a different format. delegation can also be below or above...
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    Jaded after CRNA school failure, burned out, don't want to be a nurse

    RNNPICU replied to nurseman78's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds you like you are grieving both the loss of your son and your school experience. That is really tough. Just because the CRNA school did not have the result you...
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    100/p

    RNNPICU replied to AngelKissed857's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have a stethoscope you can palpate for the systolic pressure and would be recorded as systolic #/p. No showing off, just documented the
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    Failed NCLEX

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

    Hard to say whether it was content or test taking strategies. Once you get your report it will show you which areas are your weak areas. If you are close to passing in all of the categories, make...
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    To the nurse who was belittling and condescending to me today

    RNNPICU replied to Wherearethelandmarks's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I am sorry that you had a bad day at work. What have your past interactions been with this nurse? Maybe the nurse was having a bad day and the prune juice just tipped them over the edge. It is...
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    NCLEX-RN Pearson Vue Trick?

    RNNPICU replied to sekim627's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No the PVT does not work 100%. If your state participates in quick results you can pay the small fee and find out in 48 hours. You could take a look on your state BON website and see if a license...
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    Potential HIPAA violation??

    RNNPICU replied to sephoraobsessed's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If you were told to look up information on your patients then it is not a HIPAA violation from what you have stated. ED visits are part of the medical record. Why did you look in the ED visits? For...
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    Patient is a sex offender with a tracker on his ankle

    RNNPICU replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think that the information gained from googling the patient is needed in report. You should check your hospital's policy on admitting patients with an ankle bracelet. If no policy exists,...
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    My Charge Nurse acts like I ask too many questions

    RNNPICU replied to Prredneck25's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I have read your initial post a few times. What I am trying to understand is.. if your patient is declining there are usually specific protocols,, MD would be involved, your Charge should not be...
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    Is nursing for me ?

    RNNPICU replied to slw2015's topic in General Nursing

    Once you have a solid year of experience, take a look at NIH for jobs, or even at larger hospitals. You may be able to get a position as a staff RN in a research division. You could then start as a...
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    Pt. With trach: cuffed but always deflated?

    RNNPICU replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Trachs, especially in pediatrics should be changed weekly, but check your patient's orders. It may be that the ENT or Pulmonologist may need to be reminded about the cuffed trach and see if the...