nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Changing PRN requirements

    nurse2033 replied to Karsrn1's topic in General Nursing

    It is unfortunate that the conditions of your employment changed without your consent, but that happens. If you can't or don't want to fullfill the new requirements, move on. I would go work for the...
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    Looking for a Online MSN in Nursing Education

    nurse2033 replied to bsntiger's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You get out what you put in. My degree is from Excelsior. I learned a ton and use it all the
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    Time to move on

    nurse2033 replied to kingjames06's topic in Government, Military

    You could get a hospital job and the experience you need. Or, retake classes and raise your GPA. You could also enter a Masters program. Good
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    I'm a ship RN, help finding PRN/Per Diem jobs stateside?

    nurse2033 replied to Xance's topic in Government, Military

    If you are a sole provider I wouldn't call yourself a new grad anymore, unless it's only been a few months. Your experience would be valued by someone willing to listen. I would apply for agency or...
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    Looking for advice on joining with the new reduction in force just announced.

    nurse2033 replied to SNOWPATROL's topic in Government, Military

    I wouldn't let a news story affect your decision. All it would mean would be that it would become more competitive I guess. They just offered retention bonuses to flight nurses so... If you want to...
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    MSN in Nursing Education Online - Practicum?

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

    I had to find my own preceptor. I cold called a number of institutions and found one without any problem. It also gave me a lot of flexibility in my Capstone, and it went great. Good
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    RN to MSN? Can you skip the BSN?

    nurse2033 replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Great question... I went ASN to MSN, no BSN and it hasn't hurt me a bit. I have a Bachelor from before in an unrelated field. "Just in case" doesn't seem like a good reason to me. The curriculum of...
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    Weed

    nurse2033 replied to apsent1's topic in General Students

    Just because a drug is legal does not make it authorized. Some health care systems are only hiring non smokers, as is their right. They have the same right to hire non THC users. Good
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    Help! Manager is making schedule a nightmare

    nurse2033 replied to K8TRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I learned the hard way that if you have work limitations like certain days or times you should get it in writing from your manager when they hire you. Often their promises are forgotten, not sincere,...
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    Concerned about social media use by nurses, non-hospital staff

    nurse2033 replied to guest17's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The best way to follow up on a patient is to go see them in their room. "How are you doing?". They are free to share information if they wish, or not. They will certainly appreciate that you care...
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    Concerned about social media use by nurses, non-hospital staff

    nurse2033 replied to guest17's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You have described some probable HIPAA violations. Technically, once you are no longer in direct patient care, you have no "need to know" about ongoing patient information. This would include...
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    What do military reserve nurses ACTUALLY do?

    nurse2033 replied to BVS93's topic in Government, Military

    Agree with jeckrn. Most units don't do much. But, Aeromedical Evacuation (AF) is manned 90% by Guard and Reserve. So what we do is train for deployment, then deploy, bringing home Wounded Warriors. My...
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    Colorado ALTO (alternative to opioids) program

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Emergency

    The ALTO program (alternatives to opioids) in the ED. Last year the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) pioneered the ALTO program. Ten hospital emergency departments across the state...
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    nurse2033 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    After unsuccessfully trying to place an NG tube in a patient who had overdosed, she sneezed spraying blood and snot all over my
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    Navy Nursing with Some Experience or Right After School

    nurse2033 replied to Goldenmoose's topic in Government, Military

    You can join the reserves or guard and keep your civilian job, and control over where you work. The best way, is to apply directly to the unit you want to work for, then they get you through...
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    Inpatient Boarders?

    nurse2033 replied to EDnurseNY's topic in Emergency

    Yikes, that seems a lot. Hospitals are not like this everywhere. Saying you have it good because your ratios are less bad than before equals- you are lucky to be beaten once a day when we were beaten...
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    CEN as a new grad ABSN?

    nurse2033 replied to cheezbawl2003's topic in Emergency

    I would say the latter not the former. Go for it. You are clearly a go-getter, just embrace
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    ER patient wanting pain Meds

    nurse2033 replied to stephfoun10's topic in Emergency

    All the more reason to promote ALTOs (alternative to opioids). Hopefully coming to a state near you...
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    Needing some advice

    nurse2033 replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Emergency

    You gave us no details on your life; age, location, kids ect. so it's hard to give advice. I was EMS for years before coming an RN. I loved the work. Interesting, varied, and always challenging. But...
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    HELP! Am I asked to be doing something SAFE and Legal??

    nurse2033 replied to newtonursing123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are right to question it. If you can't safely lift the patient you must say so. And I think you know the answer about being asked to "covertly" do anything. Your CNA training should have covered...
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    Current LPN, completing BSN want to enter army

    nurse2033 replied to Tati1223's topic in Government, Military

    1. I believe the Air Force gives you 2:1 years of nursing experience, but I don't know if that's only as an RN. So if you had 4 years of nursing they would give you 2 years of service, e.g. 1LT. 2....
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    Air Force Reservist and Civilian Position

    nurse2033 replied to tsipareht's topic in Government, Military

    Your question is unclear. What do you mean by double dipping? What do you mean by
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    ACCN Emergency Dilemma

    nurse2033 replied to mediwizard's topic in Emergency

    ACLS is a verification not really a class. You need to know your algorithms, rhythms, and drugs very well before you go in there. We spent two months on it when I was in paramedic school. You will get...
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    A day in the life of an Air Force flight nurse

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Government, Military

    When I met Army private Jamie Salvedo he was being loaded onto our C17 cargo plane at Joint Base Andrews (near Washington D.C.). It had been nearly two weeks since he was injured and almost killed in...
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    Seeking "a-day-in-the-life" from Military Nurses!

    nurse2033 replied to Capsaicin`'s topic in Government, Military

    https://allnurses.com/government-military-nursing/a-day-in-754221.html