nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    MSN in education, online v. classroom?

    nurse2033 replied to miamiabean's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    All of my classwork was online. This was perfect, and the only way I could have done it. I'm a single parent working full time. My Capstone was done at a local community college, and my project- also...
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    MSN in education, online v. classroom?

    nurse2033 replied to miamiabean's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Online!!!! Big
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    Scanning in the supply room

    nurse2033 replied to elizabeast7's topic in General Nursing

    Putting supplies in a Pyxsis works, as you can't just grab them. Managers need to insist that scanning systems are quick and easy. It is the only way they will work. Unbelievably the nurses where I...
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    ED Ethics In Self Harm

    nurse2033 replied to ReadyToListen's topic in Emergency

    Good question, but this is the standard in many ERs. The idea is that you can't help someone if you don't know what they need. In practice, it doesn't work in my opinion. I have asked hundreds of...
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    40's a little too late?

    nurse2033 replied to bfwdesigns244's topic in Government, Military

    I believe this is for reserve and guard, but true. I personally can
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    To Nurse or Not to Nurse?

    nurse2033 replied to Gogol's topic in Men in Nursing

    There's a social stigma to being a male nurse? S***! Oh wait, only if YOU think so. I have unapologetically told hundreds of people I work as a nurse, not a single one has given me as much as a...
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    What's his blood sugar?

    nurse2033 replied to FloridaRN123's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If the family is at the bedside just ask the patient if it is OK. If the family corners you outside that's a different matter. Or show the patient and let them tell the
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    Highest temp

    nurse2033 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    107, swallowed all her stash of ecstasy to avoid arrest in traffic stop. Got a worse kind of arrest after
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    Language Regression in 10 month old - case management advice?

    nurse2033 replied to Mia415's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thought it might be Rhett syndrome but that only occurs in
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    Co-workers mad that you're going to school

    nurse2033 replied to futurearmynurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First impression- funny, on further thought- sad and pathetic (them not you). Fly!!! Good
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    First day of class

    nurse2033 replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You are looking for an icebreaker. Try the Goggle! Good
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    Military reserve and civilian career

    nurse2033 replied to Dandy Lion's topic in Government, Military

    Correct, I think your choice is
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    Advice!!

    nurse2033 replied to CarlHester's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have no real desire to be a registered nurse other than the pay while still in school to obtain my desired degree (PNP). Wow, you will be such a good nurse! Why are you working towards something...
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    Urgent dental needs

    nurse2033 replied to middleagednurse's topic in Emergency

    We treat pain and infection, and refer to a dentist. I feel bad for the patients but that's the
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    Am I too old?

    nurse2033 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Government, Military

    You are not too old for the Air Force, but probably for everyone else, not sure. You could commision as a nurse, and yes you work where they send you. If you join the reserve or guard they can't move...
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    Interested in Nursing in Military??

    nurse2033 replied to CLeja99's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not an expert on military rescue but I am an Air Force nurse. Yes you can be a nurse and a CRO, but why would you? A CRO does not perform patient care (as far as I know) and coordinates rescue...
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    Staying Well Fed: with no breaks..

    nurse2033 replied to trhumper's topic in Men in Nursing

    We get meal breaks, but they don't always line up with my stomach. But I also have food ready to eat. When I get to the point that I have to eat, I go to the lounge and grab a few bites. You can eat...
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    Strange federal interview

    nurse2033 replied to littlehoneybee's topic in Government, Military

    That doesn't sound weird to me. You have an RN, which validates your ability. People rarely get fired for being incompetent. The human factor is much more prevalent. Even if you are incompetent, but a...
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    Neuro RN moving there to become NP

    nurse2033 replied to Xchupa's topic in Colorado Nursing

    With your experience I would expect somewhere around $30 per hour, maybe slightly less. I would follow the jobs. When you are close to to graduation start applying for jobs in both places. It will be...
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    Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    nurse2033 replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Helmet!
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    How much compassion is necessary to be a Great RN ??

    nurse2033 replied to trhumper's topic in Men in Nursing

    Being calm in an emergency is good. Being seen as uncaring is not. But you can project caring as part of your professional demeanor and be calm and caring, this is my mojo. Good luck and thanks for...
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    What can I do to make myself more competitive for an ER RN position?

    nurse2033 replied to RN5584's topic in Emergency

    I hope your military experience is prominent on your resume. Include detailed information on the level of your training and experience. Many civilians don't know what corpsmen do. Bring up your...
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    EMS Radio Reports

    nurse2033 replied to TRC211's topic in Emergency

    Whoever is available, usually the admin tech (EMT). The charge RN is right there so they usually work
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    Does the Air Force treat you different as direct commission then enlist airman

    nurse2033 replied to Blue Robin's topic in Government, Military

    Yes it is true. As a commissioned officer you are already a professional and are treated as
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    Looking up patients previously in your care

    nurse2033 replied to Clovery's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It is a violation of HIPAA. Privacy works on need-to-know. If you are no longer the nurse, you no longer need to know. However, there are exceptions for educational purposes. But just your curiosity...