nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    did a bad check ruin everything?

    nurse2033 replied to maas's topic in General Nursing

    God that sucks. A quick google found the following http://www.veteransbenefitgroup.com/resources.php. You should access whatever groups exists that might help you. This one appears like it might offer...
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    Blogging and HIPAA

    nurse2033 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient could be identified by the information, HIPPA flag down! If not, run with
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    Wrist watches...what are the pros and cons?

    nurse2033 replied to danvis_65's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I live by mine, get a waterproof one and shower with it, that will keep it from being a petri
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    My preceptor is writing her novel during my orientation... at WORK!

    nurse2033 replied to CS1234's topic in General Nursing

    If you have been a preceptor you know she is short changing you. She sounds like she is not engaged in her responsibilities and it stealing the hospital blind for her time. I would try to get another...
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    Should I get my RN or BSN? What if I already have a Bachelor's degree?

    nurse2033 replied to 31dunn's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't need a BSN to get your MSN. I'm in such a program now. I have a Bachelor of Music, and ASN, and will graduate with my MSN in
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    Working With Life, Death, or Both?

    nurse2033 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Although I'm not an expert, there is forensic nursing, which as a field is still growing and defining itself. Medical training in a coroner's investigator is valued. Make your own field and you are...
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    We only have one pulse oximeter for the facility, but we have flat-screen TVs!

    nurse2033 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses should not bring their own gear. This fills the gap, gets the job done, and management has to do nothing. The next time you have to call an MD at 0300 and report a fever but can't measure their...
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    ER RN vs EMS

    nurse2033 replied to dreso1021's topic in Emergency

    I think your idea to become a nurse is an excellent one. I am a paramedic to nurse and have worked ER and ICU. ER nursing will never match the variety of experiences you get out on the street, but...
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    booted from program 3 weeks before graduation.

    nurse2033 replied to upset student's topic in General Students

    You should hire a lawyer. The money would be well worth it. Do it
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    Is this what I should expect in the nursing field...?

    nurse2033 replied to frostcross's topic in General Nursing

    You'll find this in all fields, it's just people. The culture of that unit is unprofessional. You will find a mix of good and bad out
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    Pain Management - Is It An Important Focus Of Medical Care?

    nurse2033 replied to ParamedicFNPwantabe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I quite got your question but I've been an EMT, paramedic, and now a nurse. Pain should always be addressed even if you might not be able to give meds for some reason. Anything greater...
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    Emergency Education

    nurse2033 replied to txmish's topic in Emergency

    Short, focused inservices during shift start can hit the high points of cardiac alert or trauma activaton criteria for
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    RN thinking of going back to school for dental hygeine?

    nurse2033 replied to msrosebud28's topic in Nursing Career

    Get a job at a surgery center, they have the hours you want. And, you can use your degree. Or go into public health, no one throws up on you there. State jobs have great hours and benefits. Good
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    How does your nursing unit do scheduling?

    nurse2033 replied to marci3335's topic in General Nursing

    We self suggest and mostly get what we want. We are required to work every third weekend which sucks for those of us divorced with kids. I would love fixed schedules. Do you offer weekend positions...
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    Pregnancy if RN-Masters program??

    nurse2033 replied to infermierequebecoise's topic in General Nursing

    Well I've never had a baby, but I have been getting my Masters working full time (3 shiftsx12 hours) as a single Dad. Totally doable if you are motivated, especially if your Masters is available...
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    While Warning About Fat, U.S. (Government) Pushes Cheese Sales

    nurse2033 replied to GM2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Mmmm.... cheese.... oh I mean that's terrible! Kidding... just channeling my inner Homer. You're right, they should get their act together. Maybe it's part of a larger plan to stimulate the economy....
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    Violence against nurses law.

    nurse2033 replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    About time, hope this idea spreads
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    young adults and diapers

    nurse2033 replied to ally6's topic in General Nursing

    You just have to be matter-of-fact that this is one of changes in her life that she will have to deal with. It will take time for her to adjust. Her attitude towards those changes will be instumental...
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    respiratory arrest

    nurse2033 replied to krissy29RN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on too many factors. It could vary tremendouly depending on conditions and health of the
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    Please, Any advice or opinion is helpful!

    nurse2033 replied to guy with a dream's topic in General Nursing

    I work 2x 12s a week, usually consecutive nights, and every third weekend. It might be hard to get such a shift as a new grad though, but good
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    Can someone proofread my resume please?

    nurse2033 replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    It looks pretty good to me, just put everything in order of most recent first. Did you do anything "extra"? It looks like you just showed up and didn't get fired (not a bad thing). Did you create any...
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    Nursing vs. Accounting.

    nurse2033 replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    Do you want to spend your day around numbers or
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    Guidance for a new student.

    nurse2033 replied to Stressismyname's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you're having trouble with school, not with nursing. Sure it's tough. Anything worthwhile is. Decide now that you will succeed and focus on "how" to get through, not "if". When you enter...
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    Starting Clinicals, Hepatitis B Vaccine question

    nurse2033 replied to nursegc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My view is that vaccines have helped humanity tremendously and I get all the ones I can. Most of the diseases vaccines prevent are just awful. There are a number of threads on this site on this...
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    Differences - Firm vs distended?

    nurse2033 replied to healthcare4life's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Distended means sticking out more than normal (shape), firm refers to the, well, firmness (texture). A belly can be distended and soft, or not distended and firm. Distension can be difficult to...