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    Size matters? (IV question)

    hiddencatRN replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, doesn't the infusion nurses society advocate the smallest cath to prevent phlebitis? That's what I was taught in my hospital's IV class (along with avoiding ACs and other joints for longer...
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    Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    hiddencatRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We've all gotten spam emails and mass marketing emails. The technology exists to send out a generic form letter to interviewed candidates with minimal fuss, and many employers do in fact do this....
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    Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    hiddencatRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't expect a response stating I haven't been selected if all I've done is apply. But if I get interviewed, a standard form email stating that the position has been filled doesn't seem like too...
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    From Chemical Engineering to CRNA

    hiddencatRN replied to Jeanny D.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Why did you leave chemical
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    Floor Nurses... How do you organize your day, and survive?

    hiddencatRN replied to Ashimaly's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7p-7a. I get report and start assessments/8p meds at 7:30. Chart as I go if I can, otherwise assess with med pass then chart. Unless there are urgent or unexpected things to take care of my...
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    Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    hiddencatRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think a yes or no post interview should happen. I don't think specific feedback on why someone else was selected is owed, but if you make the interview stage there should be some form of contact if...
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    pediatric assessment: whole or by exception

    hiddencatRN replied to Pediatricjo's topic in Pediatric

    We chart by exception plus any pertinent
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    Engagement/Wedding Bands

    hiddencatRN replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the facility policy and whether it's enforced. Places I've worked I see nurses wearing fancy rings at work. I'd worry about damaging a nice ring, and all those nooks and crannies are ideal...
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    How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    hiddencatRN replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Seriously, I'd suggest looking up the word. You're not using it
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    How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    hiddencatRN replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do you know what "redundant"
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    How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    hiddencatRN replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I give up. Asking about potential salary is completely appropriate, and just about everyone in this thread (including myself) has pointed out to the OP that it will vary based on location. I'm utterly...
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    How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    hiddencatRN replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Have you read the entire thread? Because I note a roughly $15/hr range which is pretty significant. Cost of living will vary but it doesn't always balance out to the same earning power. And it's...
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    How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    hiddencatRN replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, because we're all volunteers here who don't have financial commitments. It's totally reasonable to consider salary when choosing a
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    Got fired for changing fluid rate

    hiddencatRN replied to lolakbolak's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. This whole situation doesn't quite add
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    Listing license on resume

    hiddencatRN replied to aknight07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my state you can find anyone's license number with their name on the e-verification website, so it's hardly top secret. In my heading I have Hiddencat, BSN, RN and then under licenses and...
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    It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    hiddencatRN replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    Pre-med is a set of requirements that can be completed with any degree program. I work with doctors that have music degrees and history degrees as well as those who have the more traditional BS hard...
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    Why do nurses constantly say they don't hire ASN?

    hiddencatRN replied to dance4life's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, that's not really a great career strategy when the hiring preferences are changing. Or at any time,
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    How to Become IV certified.

    hiddencatRN replied to Jgun359's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but if you were local to this area, you'd be familiar with the local nursing programs and what was taught and what new grads from the programs tend to be like skill-wise. You'd know that X...
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    How to Become IV certified.

    hiddencatRN replied to Jgun359's topic in General Nursing

    No, the market here has gotten better for new grads since '08 when it was at it's worst, but it still takes work to get a job in this area. It's a rough market for experienced nurses too, so I'm not...
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    How to Become IV certified.

    hiddencatRN replied to Jgun359's topic in General Nursing

    It's regional. So yes, it would be surprising to find this a factor in areas where students are not allowed to practice IV skills in clinicals. And in my experience, the expectation is that it's a...
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    How to Become IV certified.

    hiddencatRN replied to Jgun359's topic in General Nursing

    30 hours of lecture?? Lol,
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    It's Finally Happened!

    hiddencatRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh sure! I'd be really hesitant to use it as well. The more I think about it the more I think I'd just back away and handle the eval as though I'd never seen
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    Different shifts in the ED

    hiddencatRN replied to C-lion's topic in Emergency

    Night shift folks are
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    How to Become IV certified.

    hiddencatRN replied to Jgun359's topic in General Nursing

    And all this can be covered in less than a half day's lecture. Smallest vein and catheter for the job. Avoid areas of movement. Avoid areas where infiltration can lead to devastating nerve damage. Go...
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    It's Finally Happened!

    hiddencatRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nah, it can be really obvious and easy to spot. Nursing is a small community and mentions of your specialty and geography really narrow things down more than most realize. But I'm loving the...