86toronado BSN, RN

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    Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    86toronado replied to 3dayRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i don't think we're talking about vanity plates here. i know here in ny there are plates that have rn (or md, np, pa, vet, etc.) where the ny logo would be between the numbers. they cost a slight...
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    Which specialties have 3 pts/nurse or less?

    86toronado replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Nursing

    Intensive Care. If you're lucky, or happen to work in CA you will have 1-2. 3 is the reality for most of the rest of
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    Night Shift? When do you exercise?

    86toronado replied to Rabid Response's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I find that working out before my shift increases my energy during the shift. When I worked 11-7 I would try to work out at 8:30 or 9pm. I've never attempted workout out after a shift, although I...
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    How to Finance Living Expenses and School

    86toronado replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    One option is to get student loans to help you out with your living expenses. It's not a great option since in this economy it can take you months (or years) to land your first nursing job, and those...
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    Can you give me example of functions that a nurse can perform independently?

    86toronado replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree. This thread, and the three others the OP has posted that are obviously homework questions should be
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    How To Survive (and Thrive) In Nursing School

    86toronado replied to 86toronado's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!!
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    RN jobs in Sarasota

    86toronado replied to Deanna Cole's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Deanna I don't live in Sarasota, but my mom does... unfortunately you are trying to get a job sort of at the tail end of the busy season. A lot of the "snowbirds" like my mom are heading back...
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    Night-shift workers, do you think you could successful work days?

    86toronado replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Where I work, I don't think dayshift nurses could work nights. Not because it's too busy or anything, but like others said, they don't know how to deal with not having masses of ancillary staff. I...
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    A good "congratulatory" gift for a nurse friend?

    86toronado replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    I like the pen and pencil set idea... when I was in school, I had a "lucky pencil" that I took every test with. The one time I didn't have it, I failed the test by one
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    Second career nurses: Do you like nursing better?

    86toronado replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in catering previously. I have to say that I never feel as stressed in nursing as I did when I was putting together a big catered event for a multi-million dollar client. After almost a...
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    Question for currently hired NY nurses!

    86toronado replied to D_lohvRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. But another good idea would be to check the websites of your local hospitals and see what units are hiring the most. I know where I live there are plenty of OB jobs,...
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    True that a lot of new nurses quit r/t stress and misconceptions of what nurses do?

    86toronado replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    In a word; yes. It is very common for new nurses to leave nursing altogether, or at least leave the bedside. Case in point: I oriented at my hospital about a year and a half ago. Of the 8 or so...
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    What is considered abuse by your boss?

    86toronado replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I had an abusive boss (in another field) who, among other things called me a dumb b***h in front of a group of my employees. I literally cried every day when I worked there. Finally, when I couldn't...
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    Need nurses advice please!!

    86toronado replied to Boots21's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/nursing-articles/how-survive-thrive-532725.html enough
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    12 hour shifts...3 is plenty

    86toronado replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    I just have to put in my here and say that now that I've worked 12-hour shifts, I'd never go back to the 8's again. Even if one of your days off is "wasted" because you're tired, you still have...
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    Advice for resume writing needed

    86toronado replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with you about your prior experience. All work experience is relevant, and should be included. Your experience in customer service shows that you have people skills, and care about...
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    How To Survive (and Thrive) In Nursing School

    86toronado replied to 86toronado's topic in General Students

    I too have been reading a lot of posts on this site about new graduates having a difficult time finding that first job. But I think the issue is very geographical. Places with lots of nursing schools,...
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    How To Survive (and Thrive) In Nursing School

    86toronado replied to 86toronado's topic in General Students

    If you are having difficulty in nursing and not in your other classes, chances are you just need practice with the NCLEX-style questions. A good book I will recommend for first year nursing students...
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    how can i get the job?

    86toronado replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't hurt to get your BLS, it's a one day course, and you'll need it for nursing school anyway. Also (assuming you are already taking pre-requisites here) stress how your schooling, while it's...
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    I don't like dead people

    86toronado replied to dawn.b-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some tips for dealing with the deceased: -never do it alone -always get it taken care of ASAP -it may help to drape a towel over the face -it helps me to (I'll probably get flamed here) pretend it's...
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    Help me understand

    86toronado replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    i worked neuro icu, and saw several patients come in with relatively minor ischemic strokes, given t-pa, developed bleeds, and are now brain dead. which is why once i'm 60 i will have...
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    How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    86toronado replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. what is your degree in? adn 2. what state do you live in? ny (upstate) 3. what is your job title? rn 4. how much do you make an hour? base rate is $22 and change, but i actually make $26-$31/hour...
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    You've Gotta Know the Lingo

    86toronado replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "ECF (Eternal Care Facility) or Celestial Transfer (resident "passed")" I had to laugh at this one... at the hospital where I work, we say the patient was transferred to the 7th floor. (Our building...
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    how did you make it through RN school!

    86toronado replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    I wrote an article about the very same problems you're having. Please check it out:
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    How To Survive (and Thrive) In Nursing School

    86toronado replied to 86toronado's topic in General Students

    You can't be the friend I'm talking about, because she's still in school, hopefully graduating in May... she got a job where she only works weekends, and is doing much better, although they still...