OBigdog26 MSN, RN, NP

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    When A Nurse Needs A Doctor.....

    OBigdog26 replied to nurse2211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's a major HIPAA violation if that supervisor was not providing direct care for your co-worker!! Sent from my iPhone using
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    ASN vs BSN

    OBigdog26 replied to Jks322's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Side note: be prepared to have no life for the next year with with the accelerated program. Sent from my iPhone using
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    State Requirements for NP Programs

    OBigdog26 replied to LilRNonthePrairie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This is also happening in the state of NC. The colleges have to be approved by the UNC board of governors. I'm limited to my choices of graduate programs. The best thing to do is contact your state...
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    ASN vs BSN

    OBigdog26 replied to Jks322's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Pay is the same. It would be beneficial for you to have a BSN if you want to further your nursing career and be more marketable. Also, a BSN is needed if you want to go back to grad school and pursue...
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    IS it possible to get a job as an LPN

    OBigdog26 replied to mcclot1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's a tough market out there for nurses. I know at my healthcare system, they don't hire any LPNs in the hospital setting. I know that nursing homes, doctor's offices, and rehab places still have...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Anyone else here applying for next fall? Sent from my iPhone using
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    I want to quit pre-nursing for social work!

    OBigdog26 replied to pumpkinlover95's topic in Nursing Career

    Do what will make you happy! If you think it will be in social work, become a social worker. Don't waste your time doing pre-nursing if you think your not going to be successful in it. Again, do what...
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    NP Salary

    OBigdog26 replied to Surface's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Starting pay 2011-21.25, now 22.50 State of residence NC Hopefully will get into FNP school next fall. For the amount of money I put into my education, I'm hoping to at least get better compensated...
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    Frances Payne Bolton MSN

    OBigdog26 replied to jackpp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I keep getting emails from them as well. Haven't looked into it. I'm wondering if they have an online or distance based NP program. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    OBigdog26 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    According to CDC it's contagious if you're febrile! Sent from my iPhone using
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    Emergency room RN minimums in Texas

    OBigdog26 replied to starsky3501's topic in Emergency

    ^sarcastic much Sent from my iPhone using
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    BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    OBigdog26 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I highly doubt that a DNP will be required to become an NP. I know certain colleges offer this route, but I doubt that it will be mandated by any BON because it is impractical. Sent from my iPhone...
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    Am I being bullied? Or is this normal?

    OBigdog26 replied to baymar67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Speak with one of your leadership team on how you feel like you're being treated. This is just ridiculous! I can't stand it when nurses aren't willing to help and give negative criticism. Everyone is...
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    Why would nitrostat be given?

    OBigdog26 replied to Roxannee's topic in Patient Medications

    Lidocaine would be given sometime for vfib/vtach. Not sure about bradycardia. Usually, atropine would be given. Nitrostat would be for chest pain! Sent from my iPhone using
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    BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    OBigdog26 replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I believe new RNs should be BSN educated. It makes sense to me that other healthcare profession have or are required to be prepared at the graduate level or higher-i.e- physicians assistant, PT/OT,...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yeah, I figured it would be costly to attend their program! I believe Duke has a good program from what I have heard. As far as the cost, I'll have to work for the rest of my life to pay it off, lol....
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    UNC ABSN 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to mf1211's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I graduated from Queens with a BSN. Good school. I believe they also have an ABSN program!! Good luck Sent from my iPhone using
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yeah. MSN FNP for fall 2015. Sent from my iPhone using
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    4 Mo. In, Want Out

    OBigdog26 replied to starry01's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just hang in there! Start your job search now whether internally or externally from your hospital system. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Fed up with being denied an ICU position

    OBigdog26 replied to Flexx's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I landed an ICU position after graduation. However, I was respiratory prior to nursing. So I was used to codes, intubation, and vents. I was highly marketable. It was not easy to get that job as there...
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    NEW GRAD JOB CRISIS!

    OBigdog26 replied to ah2829's topic in General Nursing

    True! It's how you market yourself and what you can bring to the table. There were difficulties in finding new grad jobs when I graduated. I had to commute 1.5 hours to work at a level 1 trauma center...
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    NEW GRAD JOB CRISIS!

    OBigdog26 replied to ah2829's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest working in an acute care setting and stay clear from nursing homes. You might have to work in an area of nursing that your not interested in and might have to "pay some dues." After about 6...
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    Nclex trick was wrong

    OBigdog26 replied to nvbrittany's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember those days waiting in anticipation for a pass/fail on nclex. It was a big deal back then, in retrospect, I now think it's silly to lose sleep or try these "tricks" to see if one passes or...
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    Fluid bolus by gravity or pump?

    OBigdog26 replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've worked ICU and ED. In ICU I used a pressure bag. In ED gravity, pressure bag if hypotensive Sent from my iPhone using
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    OBigdog26 replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    I had a 3.9 in nursing school and graduated summa cum laude. I was just an average student. Nursing school was definitely challenging, and there is no "rule of thumb" of the grades you will make in...