nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Which Master's Program?

    nurse2033 replied to tamari07's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm most of the way through Excelsior in nursing education. They also have leadership and informatics. It is simply an excellent program. Cheap, convenient and I've learned a ton. They have done...
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    Old guy entering Air Force, please advise...

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry the AF has oldest age limit at 47 (without waiver). I'm guessing you would have to show some exceptional ability to get a waiver but I don't know. If you have prior service that might help but...
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    RN - return to work after 15 years!

    nurse2033 replied to OnEaglesWings's topic in General Nursing

    Just have an upbeat and open attitude. Many things have changed, many things have stayed the same. You will find your sea legs soon enough, good
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    Ideas needed

    nurse2033 replied to honeybee888's topic in General Nursing

    Stretching the skin taut will thin it out a little and prevent bunching up that can occur. Don't forget that the needle tip has a curved shape, if you rotate it the tiniest bit around its axis you can...
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    How many visitors per day does the typical inpatient have?

    nurse2033 replied to KimGee's topic in General Nursing

    I would go right to cultural norms. I've had to kick 7 people out of a room just to get down to the 3 allowed, and others have 1 or 2 immediate
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    how do you assess for wound dehiscence?

    nurse2033 replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We need one of those TSA scanners at the bedside, that way we could look through the bandages without
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    Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

    nurse2033 replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

    I recently took a Masters level class in this very area. I agree with some of your impressons. The sad fact is that many question authors are only able to write their question from a limited...
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    so, today my clinical instructor told me to "move it along" during med admin.

    nurse2033 replied to amianurseyet?'s topic in General Students

    Tale your time! A med error is the worst feeling in the world. It is far better to be dinged for taking too long than shortcut and make a mistake. Perhaps you need to streamline your personal med...
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    Where do you put your stethoscope?

    nurse2033 replied to newbiepnp's topic in General Students

    I'm a real nurse and I don't play one on TV. I wear it around my neck. You have to be cautious though, it could be used to choke you (if you work in ER for example). I take it off around patients that...
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    Will I have to pay for COT?

    nurse2033 replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks everyone for the great info, I'm waiting on my paperwork and will attend COT next year. This really helps to know what to
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    Urine test

    nurse2033 replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    Just quit, that stuff will kill
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    American Nurses Association

    nurse2033 replied to csupiphi's topic in General Nursing

    I always try to advocate for the ANA, they are full time, powerful advocates for nurses. I think in most states your state nurses association also includes membership. Once you work in a specialty...
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    Restraint-free facility = FALLS GALORE

    nurse2033 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I sounds like your facility does is right, assess and act accordingly and appropriately. It sounds like the original posters's facility just made a foolish unilateral decision without putting in place...
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    Restraint-free facility = FALLS GALORE

    nurse2033 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, this sounds like a policy written by an out-of-touch bureaucrat who read an article and dreamed up this brilliant policy. What could go wrong? We'll be leaders in health care! Hopefully they will...
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    Nursing Documentation - Lost!!

    nurse2033 replied to Karla.S's topic in General Nursing

    As long as the documentation is true and accurate, not a big deal if done after the
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    Errors that you caught...

    nurse2033 replied to sabrina_RPN's topic in Patient Medications

    Calcium (for a different patient) hanging instead of cardizem. I found this when trying to find the cause of the rapid heart rate. The nurse was on orientation and did not get fired. No harm to...
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    Paranoid student requires help regarding ASN. Help Please?

    nurse2033 replied to hopefulnurse117's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It's the RN that matters. There are a few hospitals that require BSN. I would get the ASN and start working, you can get your BSN
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    When do the butterflies go away?

    nurse2033 replied to Lizzie21's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hang in there, this just shows you are paying attention. It will take months or up to a year before you really get your groove. Totally normal, just keep
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    MALE NURSES

    nurse2033 replied to ugoboss's topic in General Students

    I like your
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    to the rescue

    nurse2033 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I would list the job because otherwise it shows an employment gap. It also leaves the impression you were fired if you don't list it even if you
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    RN-EMT conflict?

    nurse2033 replied to chuckster's topic in General Nursing

    There is no conflict, I've been an RN and paramedic for years. Just stick to your scope of practice with each job. Feel free to message me if you like for any
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    Nursing shortage mini-survey results

    nurse2033 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Two days ago I posted a link to a survey regarding the nursing shortage. I've had 65 responses and I had promised to post results. 25% of respondents were out of work, more than half of those from 0-6...
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    The nursing shortage that won't die

    nurse2033 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know there is tons of discussion on this site about this subject. I also don't personally see a nursing shortage. I just received a document from the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence that...
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    I keep getting hugged

    nurse2033 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs are OK but I had a patient kiss me on the neck once in the guise of a hug,
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    Would you work and volunteer at the same hospital?

    nurse2033 replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    There are too many potential conflicts. What if something happened while you were volunteering? You could potentially lose your job. You also need time away and time off. Good