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    "The Calm Before The Storm" Laying Nurses Off To Prepare For A Pandemic Surge

    caliotter3 replied to NurseB.MN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, mistresses get paid their
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    Burning Bridges?

    caliotter3 replied to speedynurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Before you take any action, try getting more sleep. That might be enough to tilt things in your favor at least until you line up something better. I try to sleep from 2.5 to four hours right after...
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    Are KN 95 masks as good as N 95 masks?

    caliotter3 replied to Kitiger's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I see more and more of the general public wearing masks out and about, all kinds of masks. I just wish I could find some genuine masks. A lady in a store told me that I could still find some online...
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    Is it generally easy to make friends in new grad RN programs?

    caliotter3 replied to superbity's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is probably a truism that most people go to work to work not to engage in their social life. Not to say you wouldn't make a good friend, it could happen. Not to say you wouldn't find the love of...
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    Seeking advice

    caliotter3 replied to jrb1201's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to be conservative to a fault. What does your gut tell you? See how you feel about the transfer after you
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    Covid and family members

    caliotter3 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    BTW I went to the hospital per a mother's instruction one time and she asked me not to say anything to the agency. I was just there sort of to be in the room with the child while mom went home to...
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    Covid and family members

    caliotter3 replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    I've gone with the patient to the ER in their family car. The ambulance would not let me ride along. My agencies have instructed me to finish my charting and go home once the ambulance personnel...
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    Am I overreacting?

    caliotter3 replied to OUxPhys's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Really sad for me because when I was in school, my desired nursing area was the ICU. Ended up between LTC facilities and extended care home health. Never get to an ICU
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    Should I apply to a nursing school or continue with 4 year?

    caliotter3 replied to bannanelhag's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should research the education required and roles of nurse practitioner and PA to see which role interests you more. If you decide you want to become a PA, then you need to pursue that. Going...
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    Should I apply to a nursing school or continue with 4 year?

    caliotter3 replied to bannanelhag's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very few nursing programs accept students right out of high school anymore. Look at your nursing school rejection letter carefully to see why you were rejected so that you are aware of what actually...
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    "Allow LPNs to challenge the Board of Nursing to obtain RN licensure" viral post

    caliotter3 replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'll agree with your assessment that this is hypocritical. I also found it hypocritical that an LVN I met on the job was doing home health start of care assessments and the RN was signing her...
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    Am I overreacting?

    caliotter3 replied to OUxPhys's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I do not think you are overreacting. You have plenty reason for concern. For some, like me, a complete course/training/preceptorship in basic med/surg nursing would be required before pushing us out...
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    Respiratory therapy or Surgical tech

    caliotter3 replied to purigorotta8's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    ST that I knew told me she had a horrible time getting a job and ended up taking a position with a doctor/medical group that took people down to Mexico for bariatric procedures. Based on what she told...
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    Key Drugs Join PPEs on List of Front-Line Shortages

    caliotter3 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I can’t even stand to be on a CPAP. I wake up thrashing about because I can’t breathe. Can’t imagine being on a vent without
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    ABSN - GPA chances

    caliotter3 replied to Nikki B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on the programs you are considering, their admission/selection criteria, and other factors. Many schools do not allow repetition of a course where one earned at least a C. All have their...
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    RNs being phased out of urgent care?

    caliotter3 replied to cowan19's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    The UC I go to utilizes MA’s and student MA’s. Can’t ever recall, at least lately, where I’ve encountered a
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    Respiratory therapy or Surgical tech

    caliotter3 replied to purigorotta8's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    If it were me, I would stick with pursuing nursing due to the wider variety of specialties and increased employability. I have been told by both ST and RT that the jobs are not plentiful. At least one...
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    No NCLEX for new grads?

    caliotter3 replied to berthaBouldin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wonder how this is going to be walked back after the crisis ends. For that matter, it just might prove, or at least present evidence, that safe practice can be achieved without taking and passing...
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    COVID-19 Freebies, Discounts, and Resources for Nurses and Medical Professionals

    caliotter3 replied to Brian S.'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for starting this
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    Advantages and benefits of being active in a nursing professional organization?

    caliotter3 replied to reapirkle's topic in General Nursing

    We had this discussion at work one time when I was new to nursing. The experienced nurses came right out and said words to the effect of, "what has (insert name of professional organization) done for...
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    Grading Changed to Pass/Fail?

    caliotter3 replied to sdgirl1's topic in General Students

    Required courses are usually annotated "May not be taken Pass/Fail". If one's degree program requires a letter grade, they are not accomplishing anything with a "Pass" grade, if that is the
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    What is the difference between Master in Entry Level Nursing and ABSN programs?

    caliotter3 replied to ariahorizon's topic in School, College Programs

    As you know, the MSN is the usual degree one pursues after the BSN. A person who has no nursing experience at all may find it more difficult to find employment with an MSN because the BSN is...
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    ICU New Grad, Paying For Classes Before Orientation

    caliotter3 replied to rnbella39's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals do pay for new hires to obtain ACLS certification, but not all. Don't let that stop you from moving forward. Just consider it the same as if you had been proactive about getting the...
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    We Did Not Sign Up For This

    caliotter3 replied to allnurses's topic in Disaster Preparation

    All of this reminds me of the time I was not informed that my patient had AIDS when I was a student. I was not very happy about that situation. Nobody acted as if it were a big deal or that my welfare...
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    Do I take my dream job while pregnant during the pandemic?

    caliotter3 replied to TKsprivatenurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Like Mimi said, you will face a risk everywhere you go. If you get the offer you should take