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    Tired of the Stethoscope, Now more!

    RNNPICU replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    There was a male nurse. He did most of the speaking. He was one of the two guests who was
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    Is there a test to determine which area of nursing you are best for?

    RNNPICU replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I was also told that I should be a Certified Nurse Midwife. I don't really have any desire to work with laboring women. I have done only Peds
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    Med Error?

    RNNPICU replied to BlessedNurse15's topic in Patient Medications

    True it is not a med error. But I think an incident report may help to demonstrate a potential area for an error. It could prevent someone from making a bigger error. It is about a system process...
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    PVT: Question of Character?

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

    Exactly. That is what makes nursing sometimes so difficult. Going off-topic, in some cases, having charted things at the time can be helpful in determining what is wrong. It isn't about being...
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    PVT: Question of Character?

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

    Tridoral: because if you are knowingly entering information that is inaccurate or that funds are not there. People are consciously doing this knowing that money, funds are not there. If people are...
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    Application question regarding yes/no boxes

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

    There should be some other question that will demonstrate the year and month of your graduation. Attaching a resume if possible would definitely clear that
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    What do you say to family when a patient has died?

    RNNPICU replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Depending on the situation, I sometimes say, I am sorry. Is there anyone you need me to call. Sometimes I will just stand there in silence and with
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    PVT: Question of Character?

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

    I am really glad someone started this thread. It has been gnawing on me for a while. I completely agree that anytime someone wants to put in fraudulent information for some instant gratification...
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    Is this crossing boundaries?

    RNNPICU replied to SNurse15's topic in General Nursing

    OP.. your responses and scenario do not make you out to be a bad student nurse. You are asking great questions and thinking about how to address issues that are occurring while you are a student....
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    Med Error?

    RNNPICU replied to BlessedNurse15's topic in Patient Medications

    part of me says not incident report worthy, however, part of me says yes. It was not a medication error as the patient did receive the correct dose, route, etc. But this could be a system error of...
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    Realized floor nursing isn't for me, anything else i can do with a bsn?

    RNNPICU replied to enchantedlife's topic in General Students

    Stay with the major and finish. There are things you can do without working in a hospital. Once you pass your boards and receive your RN license, look at Non-profits that work on health care issues,...
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    Walking from school at night with deer and no street lamps?

    RNNPICU replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Students

    I would suggest the headlamp from a hiking or camping store. They are great. I doubt the professor would let you out early. Sometimes there will be a lot of information in a class, information...
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    Is this crossing boundaries?

    RNNPICU replied to SNurse15's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. These are the hard lessons we learn everyday in nursing. You will get caught up with other patients, have more pressing things to do. You will just have to accept that sometimes we will...
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    Is this crossing boundaries?

    RNNPICU replied to SNurse15's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others that going to the other facility as a student nurse would be crossing boundaries. As a concern for another's well-being it is a kind gesture. One thing you should ask yourself, is...
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    Ideas for best practices

    RNNPICU replied to chapsam's topic in General Nursing

    This is also great. Take a look at the current care model, especially the CAUTI or CLABSI, see what your current data is. All units SHOULD have a report of their current data. If not, this would be...
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    Ideas for best practices

    RNNPICU replied to chapsam's topic in General Nursing

    Since I do not work on your unit, I wouldn't know what challenges your unit is experiencing. Take a look at your unit, do an assessment of things you see that go smoothly and things that seem to be a...
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    Guess I should change my name now.

    RNNPICU replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    How about
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    Unprepared interviewer

    RNNPICU replied to armygirlabn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have been on both ends of peer review interviews. In my case, a copy of the applicants resume was supplied ahead of time, about an hour or so before the interview, maybe two. We were given a sheet...
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    SATA NCLEX

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

    Actually that happened to me. I was in DC. I took my NCLEX RN back in 06' early in the AM, later that afternoon it was posted on the DC BON. I was floored and didn't believe it, so I waited the 48...
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    RNNPICU replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Trach changes and CVVH. Keeping track of all the Is and Os and balancing it out with CVVH is really
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    How should I say "thank you" to the nurse that has been beyond incredible?

    RNNPICU replied to throwaway94's topic in General Nursing

    If her place of employment has special recognition such as a Daisy award, you could nominate her for that. If there is a survey you can mention the nurse's name and what they have done
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    Sexual Comment from Boss???

    RNNPICU replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    I still don't get how it is sexist or sexual, but oh well. I have read that statement c ouple more times and here is what I think it might mean. You add a little sugar to the mix ... i.e new staff...
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    Sexual Comment from Boss???

    RNNPICU replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what that would mean, except maybe he is saying that having change might make it better? I don't get the connotation if
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    An NCLEX question for you.

    RNNPICU replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    Please enlighten us with the answer. just as an aside people who are siting reasons for #1. There is no evidence that he is in the ICU, nor acute s/s of alcohol withdrawal, all it states is going...
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    An NCLEX question for you.

    RNNPICU replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    I say number 3.. Sickle cell having body aches needing pain meds - could be potentially acute