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    What are the chances of getting COVID-19 working as an ICU RN? CRNA?

    RNNPICU replied to wl_3's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you follow best practices, your risk of COVID is no greater than anywhere else. You have a higher likelihood of getting COVID in the community than working in the hospital. I work in...
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    How Does Witnessing and Performing CPR Affect Nurses?

    RNNPICU replied to IKnowANurseJaye's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I think because I have had to perform CPR and witnessed it being performed on many patients that I was not as shocked. I do feel that calls for the Athletic Trainer to be inducted into the...
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    Why does Nursing have to be a passion?

    RNNPICU replied to Guest1201734's topic in General Nursing

    While what you say is true. Most people do not go around asking other professions if IT is there passion. I have never hear any asking an administrative assistant, a civil engineer if the reason they...
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    Why does Nursing have to be a passion?

    RNNPICU replied to Guest1201734's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't have to be a passion. Any job you need to be able to tolerate enough. Some people like their jobs, some love their jobs. Some just are at a job because they are good at it. Think...
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    Nursing Job Application

    RNNPICU replied to fragye0029's topic in General Nursing

    HI: I am not in the UK so my answer might not be the best, however, I think if you approach each of the bulleted points as talking points. Just think of all of the things you have done as a...
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    Nursing Job Application

    RNNPICU replied to fragye0029's topic in General Nursing

    To help better answer your question. What kind of job is this for? This is for a bedside nursing job? Are you suposed to answer each of the bulleted points or are these just the skills you need for...
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    How to answer this question?

    RNNPICU replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    Try not to overthink. If you have been involved in any research studies as a co-investigator, PI, or even study participant you could discuss that. If you are on any nursing councils or hospital...
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    Pediatric Nurse Competencies

    RNNPICU replied to mkaymill63's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Please check out this: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4af71a/globalassets/catalog/book-toc/nssp3e-sample-chapter.pdf See if this might help
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    Can I take my NCLEX after graduating almost 10 years ago

    RNNPICU replied to Nicole Dolan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You would have to contact the BON of the state where you want your license. LIkely you would have to do a refresher course. Many states have limitations on how long after you graduate you can still...
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    Rest in peace- all the "Sarahs"

    RNNPICU replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you. How sad. We really do need to think about how we care for the caregivers. We need to look out for each
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    Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    RNNPICU replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

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    Why is there a shortage of pediatric nurses?

    RNNPICU replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    You also have to remember that everyone was impacted by the pandemic. Hospitals had to make lots of changes, even in pediatrics, Everything became harder ratios became worse in pediatrics and acuity...
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    Telling My Manager I Would Like To Transfer

    RNNPICU replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure about that six months, many times it is 6 months after orientation, or 6 months after the probation period, not six months from date of hire. Also, with a sign-on bonus, even if you...
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    A Sticky Wicket

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Davey Do: I agree with you. If they illegally obtained those arm bands, any public display of medical information such as name, MR, DOB, etc. is a violation. Even if the hospital did some...
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    Our Lap Chole Story

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Davey Do: So sorry to hear about Belinda. Sending healing wishes and prayers up to the universe. Hopefully she will continute to mend. Also healing wishes to you for you to send forth....
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    Radonda Vaught Was A Guest On A Good Nurse / Bad Nurse Podcast

    RNNPICU replied to Anonymous865's topic in General Nursing

    except for a nurse that has given both versed and vecuronium. Versed does not need to be diluted. Vecuronium is in powder form and needs to be reconsitituted with 10ml of NS. In a vial of versed...
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    What is something you never thought you'd have to say to a coworker?

    RNNPICU replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I guess technically that is BID. Twice a day. Wonder what would happen if evening shift did not do them. What time does night shift start? Do they actually want them TID? Just trying to...
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    Remote positions with a baby?

    RNNPICU replied to Nrslna's topic in General Nursing

    hard to say because even case management jobs based for a hospital are not remote work. Maybe try looking at insurance companies. If you are on linked-in there are always job
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    What is something you never thought you'd have to say to a coworker?

    RNNPICU replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Davey Do: I always love your perspective and the wisdom you bring. The perspective you brought is good insight. I think I would like to add, at times someone may to or act a certain way...
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    Nurse Help

    RNNPICU replied to summertx's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like how it is everywhere right now. Meds are delayed because of delays throughout a hospital, you don't know that maybe the pharmacy has already been contacted 5 times. As for scans etc...
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    Unintentionally Violated HIPAA. Felt Stupid.

    RNNPICU replied to Streetnurse42's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I was thinking the same thing. If you walk in Joe's room and are doing an assessment and start talking to him and start telling him yeah, did you know that Jack from accross the hall has COVID...
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    Heart Rate Bouncing Up and Down

    RNNPICU replied to halsey's topic in General Nursing

    Not really, movement, poor connection, lots of other reasons. One way to test for afib is an official
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    Unwelcoming Facility/Shunning

    RNNPICU replied to HopetheEmpath's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Did you ask how to be more confident? Was there any specific scenarios she could reference and give you feedback on how to be more confident? I would follow-up - perhaps there is...
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    Retaking NCLEX after 3 years

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

    Check your State Board of Nursing - You may need to take an RN Refresher course prior to testing. Plus, you may want a live review - I realize that you may not be able to do in-person, but if you...
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    I got a counseling letter because I refused to help another staff member with her personal problems?

    RNNPICU replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    After reading more of these responses, I reflected back to a few years ago after two people I knew had died. I was "functioning" okay, but always felt on the brink of tears. It had been a rough...