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    Inane scripting

    RNNPICU replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    At the grocery store they always ask if I had found everything. I few times I have said no, and they actually found the item and brought it to me. On one occasion, I didn't think of it until I was...
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    Called a code for a seizing patient

    RNNPICU replied to thesimplenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Since you felt a pulse, I don't think I would have started compressions until I had them on a monitor. Calling a code does not mean you automatically start compressions. I would have wanted to make...
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    Bullying online is NOT harmless

    RNNPICU replied to Dianna11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Disagreeing with someone or not supporting a choice of someone is not bullying. Everyone will have opinions about something. In addition, reading the written word can always be construed in many...
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    Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    RNNPICU replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    I also think that there are so many more opportunities beside working at the bedside, there are mission trips, education roles, leadership roles, the field is expanding because the education and...
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    I want to give up

    RNNPICU replied to dreamer0x's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you failed... try and just read the question, when you know the answer select it, right down why you selected it, then look at the answer and rationale, see if you were close. DO this for all of...
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    HELP! TOOK NCLEX-RN 9 times!!!!! Keep failing!

    RNNPICU replied to dxt038's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Jaja12: I don't think the OP realizes what it takes to become a nurse. The OP cannot claim bad test taking because the OP has taken the NCLEX 9 times. The format of questions, the style, the...
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    HELP! TOOK NCLEX-RN 9 times!!!!! Keep failing!

    RNNPICU replied to dxt038's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HI OP. Right now, after 9 attempts I imagine it is very defeating. If you still want it you would likely need to purchase audio tapes with questions, do a week long review course, then test right...
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    265 NCLEX questions..GOING CRAZY !!!!!!

    RNNPICU replied to Taylorsmommy23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Depending on the state you live in in 48 hours you can to the Quick results. In about 24 hours or so you can check the BON of your state's web page to see if you are listed. Take a breath. Close...
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    Negotiating Salary for Nurse Supervisor

    RNNPICU replied to RavensFan2001's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to ask you to factor in the shift differentials because with that you would be making more than what you are
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    How hard is it to get into GMU's accelerated program?

    RNNPICU replied to thecakeisali3's topic in General Students

    Take a look at the admission requirements. Definitely try, it sounds like you have some good work experience. Maybe even contact someone in the school of nursing, many times you would have an...
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    Help with Senior project topic

    RNNPICU replied to shelby77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    End of life decision making in
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    I feel like I made a mistake with nursing. Did anyone hate med surg but love other floors?

    RNNPICU replied to missSB's topic in General Nursing

    I too in nursing school did not like the general med/surg clinicals, when I graduated I started in the PICU and LOVED it, and haven't looked
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    "Near miss"

    RNNPICU replied to railroadrn's topic in General Nursing

    We call these "good catches". They are good because they did not make it to the patient. They are just as important as errors because they can expose
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    "Eat their young"

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

    OP, I am confused a little. Did the Educator talk to you because of how you gave YOUR report, or because you did not ask questions in the report that was given to you. In the original post you say...
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    Preparing for the loss of a pediatric patient

    RNNPICU replied to Heart_<3_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are going through this, as nurses sometimes things affect us in ways we don't even realize just because we deal with life/death on a daily basis. We see this frequently in the PICU....
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    911 Debrief

    RNNPICU replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Not a school nurse, ICU nurse, and have been on the receiving end of people who did not call 911 sooner. With a history of asthma and no inhaler or neb treatment available, you were spot on for...
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    Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    RNNPICU replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I never thought twice about wearing my scrubs home and going grocery shopping. If our scrubs were so contaminated that we posed such a risk to society, we would all be wearing disposable scrubs and...
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    Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

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

    It sounds like you assessed and intervened appropriately. The reason you may be called in is not due to your assessment and escalation but for the physicians failure to escalate. There may be some...
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    new grad needs advice

    RNNPICU replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    Travel nurses typically do have experience and may be a good resource, you can always look up all of your policies and procedures for specifics about things you are unsure of. Everyone is scared...
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    asking for a raise~ when is a good work period to ask for raise

    RNNPICU replied to masonnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Are you part of a union? If you are part of a union, your raises are dictated by the union laws. Sometimes it also depends on what your contract stated. If you just got of orientation and are due...
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    Administering opiates

    RNNPICU replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    In the ICU setting, many times it is IVP for narcs. Diluting would take too
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    New RN - Should I take an unappealing Med-Surg offer?

    RNNPICU replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I would take the wound care. If you are not keen on med-surg, you could really be miserable. Take a look at the multitude of threads on people who are not happy in their jobs. Also, the hospital...
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    Unfair Shift Rotation

    RNNPICU replied to KHVILLE's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Thank you for clarifying some things. I wonder if there could be a meeting with everyone to discuss scheduling. Maybe have everyone work for example 6 Mondays in a row, then it rotates to the...
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    CPN Exam Advice Wanted - 10 week study timeline?

    RNNPICU replied to nmtmrn's topic in General Nursing

    Do practice questions. Most everything relates to develop questions, even if it is talking about a medication, develop comes into play. They won't come out and ask what stage of development is XYZ,...
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    Unfair Shift Rotation

    RNNPICU replied to KHVILLE's topic in General Nursing

    OP when I was reading your opening thread, I was having some sympathy because it does seem like a tough schedule. However, then you posted this above. Just because someone does not have kids does...