Do-over ASN, RN

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    How far would you commute?

    Do-over replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I love listening to Terri Gross... but not enough to enjoy a long work commute. I live less than 1/2 mile from work. When and if I change employers I would move. I guess some might have an...
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    What would you do?

    Do-over replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    To me, the work environment is much more important than the shift... But, I also love night shift, so there is no issue about me getting to work my preferred times. I had 4-5 weeks of orientation as...
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    RN lost her first patient today

    Do-over replied to srg4784's topic in General Nursing

    Once, when I had a really tough time with a situation my co-workers were awesome. One gave me a huge hug (I am not a hugger usually, but I was a but closer with her than the others on that night)....
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    And the results are in....

    Do-over replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    What a bummer... Thankful for my $5,000 education and ADN. Now I am letting my employer pay for some of the
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    Friendly's Chain Faces Questions on Pension Plan

    Do-over replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    No pension here, but now I want some ice cream... Haven't been to a Friendly's since probably 1985 when my cousin worked at one in New
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    nursing schools without accreditation

    Do-over replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    "They" must be powerful people - they turn up everwhere. You are painting with a very broad brush here... Do you actually know how U of Phoenix prepares nurses? Do you know any nurses that studied...
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    What the what??

    Do-over replied to pockunit's topic in General Nursing

    I try to just stick with
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    What the what??

    Do-over replied to pockunit's topic in General Nursing

    Did you go to my school? I pacifically remember an instructor that said it that way all the time... I didn't dare correct her though, had enough trouble deciphering her ridiculous test questions and...
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    Transferring pt tips for 5"1' nurse

    Do-over replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt - get help, even if you have to wait. Always use good body mechanics - get close, use legs, straight back, etc. Goes for us too-tall folks as
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    First shift off orientation.

    Do-over replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    Like the others have said, remember that you will never be alone, and never be afraid to ask. I am still reminding myself of that over a year later. Good
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    nursing schools without accreditation

    Do-over replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is, I believe, referring to my post in another thread about my nursing school not being NLNAC accredited. Everyone has to make his or her own choice. Every school should be evaluated on far...
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    Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    Do-over replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have had the flu one time, and I hope to never be even half that sick ever again. And, I was only about 24 at the time, fit and healthy. I get my flu shot every year. My employer ALMOST requires...
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    Washing patient's hair!!!

    Do-over replied to Blueberries's topic in General Nursing

    We have the caps that you can heat up - doesn't need a rinse. We also have the little bottles of no rinse shampoo. Not quite as good as a real shampoo, but it takes care of the greasies and makes...
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    New Grad, new job... My First emergency!

    Do-over replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've thought of SVT or PSVT as a regular rhythm, where a-fib is irregular. Also not an authority. I guess in the big picture >150 equals "too fast" and "do something to slow it
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    Why doesn't the NCLEX include skills demos?

    Do-over replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember having to do one-person CPR with a BVM on a mannequin that had a meter (whatever ya call it) on it. The examiners could see how effective my compressions were, but I couldn't. I want to...
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    New Grad, new job... My First emergency!

    Do-over replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just curious what you all think, I was asking around at work the other day... In a-fib, what rate equals RVR? >100? >120? >140? I suppose I could look it up, but don't recall seeing it...
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    Specializing as a fresh nurse?

    Do-over replied to gareysn's topic in General Nursing

    I decided to specialize in the first specialty that offered me a job . Luckily, it has worked out well and i think I found my niche. If I had had a choice, I would have gone with the job I most...
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    New Grad, new job... My First emergency!

    Do-over replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Years ago (EMS training) I learned about using vagal manuevers, but were cautioned about trying it with the elderly (because you don't want them to vagal down to cardiac arrest, say). I still kind of...
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    New Grad, new job... My First emergency!

    Do-over replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I can't hear a BP I use the doppler. Probably the "same-difference" (as we used to
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    UTA online BSN program

    Do-over replied to mee9mee9's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    rn-to-bsn?
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    does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    Do-over replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, and I guess i did gain a lot by being there while the nurses did assessments, etc. I was an aide on an ortho floor so would often go in with the nurse to help turn, repo, change dressing,...
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    on call/ low census status

    Do-over replied to TallRN3's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit, there is usually always at least 1-2 people who want the LC or OC, so I have never had to take it unless i wanted to. Of course, we rarely get it because the unit we float to is...
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    Bedside Reporting starting Monday :(((

    Do-over replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We are switching to bed side reporting, and I am actually looking forward to it. We use a tape recorder now, and it takes
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    New Grad, new job... My First emergency!

    Do-over replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would suggest getting an apical pulse rate to call the physician with. Sounds like you did a good job with
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    does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    Do-over replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    As for nurse aide experience first, well it helped me get a job at my hospital at least. Pickings were very slim, and there were not any RN openings on my floor... My manager apparently liked me (and...