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    Am I overeacting???

    RNPATL replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    No, you were certainly NOT overreacting! I am in the same situation and my 12 year old as well as 13 year old both know that there is a certain amount of responsibility that comes along with staying...
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    NC Results Anyone?

    RNPATL replied to NurseKate's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    :roll :roll Party time ... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :balloons: :balloons: I knew you passed! Good luck with your future plans now, the door is wide open. Proud of
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    From Social Worker To Nurse

    RNPATL replied to leatrez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Janine - let me be one of the first to welcome you to allnurses.com. We are glad you are here. Also, congratulations on making the decision to become a nurse. Many people may question your choice,...
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    NC Results Anyone?

    RNPATL replied to NurseKate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there ... your answer will be there soon, I am certain of
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    Amazing..lpn's actualy needed....

    RNPATL replied to mrsmoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree that the role of the LPN is changing, but in my hospital, we use LPN's and they are a very important part of our team! I know that our LPN's function to the extent of their scope of practice...
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    NC Results Anyone?

    RNPATL replied to NurseKate's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Ok - well those that are following this thread are all waiting with baited breath for your results. Isn't it nice to know that others are waiting right along with you? Take care.
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    Taking Kids to the Job is it OK?

    RNPATL replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I agree, but at the same time, I have always involved children in my nursing home operations (when I was running a nursing home). Over the years, I have seen the place liven up as these young...
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    Stories from when you where in nursing school

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What? .... 18 views and no one has a story to tell? Come on .... bring on those stories.... :) :roll
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    d/c with meds....are you a RN or Phamacist?

    RNPATL replied to shinerchia's topic in Government, Military

    I can not comment on the military portion of your post, but at the VA, RN's do not do this. Of course, at night, the supervisor may pull medication here or there, but there is no mixing or dispensing...
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    NC Results Anyone?

    RNPATL replied to NurseKate's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Please do ... will MA issue a license before NC does based on the fact that MA was your home State and that is where you took boards? If so, can you look at their BON website to see if a license has...
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    What happens to your integrity when you go into management?

    RNPATL replied to olympiad27's topic in Nurse Management

    I am actually on the verge of making a decision to move back into management as we speak .... I am finishing up my interviews tomorrow. As a nurse that has been in management, but has also worked the...
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    NC Results Anyone?

    RNPATL replied to NurseKate's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Just following up with you to see if you have received your results yet? I am sure it is frustrating putting your life on hold in anticipation of receiving your licensue so you can practice. I can...
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    New Moderator for Florida Forum

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks Jennifer ... I am excited to be moderating this forum and am currently working on some ideas to stimulate good, fun conversation for our Florida people. Hopefully I will have some cool ideas...
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    Med Surg Certification

    RNPATL replied to gkparker865's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Oh yea ... another question ... how may are certifying through ANCC and how many are certifying through AAMSN? What were your thoughts about either? Thanks for
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    Florida Roll Call ......

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow, what a long commute ..... that gives new meaning to hating Mondays I heard that Moffit is a wonderful place. Thanks for your
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    Florida Roll Call ......

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Darlene - how do you like Excelsior? Are you close to being finished? I had several friends that went through the program when it was Regents ... four of them passed the clinical weekend and one...
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    Florida Roll Call ......

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Welcome to allnurses and the Florida forum .... nice to have you. Hopefully we will be hearing more from you. How do you like Florida Hospital? Good luck getting settled into your new condo and...
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    Med Surg Certification

    RNPATL replied to gkparker865's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Can anyone give me a heads up on the exam .... is it tough? What reference material did you use to study? I am scheduled to take the exam in October through the Academy of Med-Surg Nurses. Any info...
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    irrigating chest tubes

    RNPATL replied to Lysa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No we have never had to irrigate a chest tube. Have had several with empyema, and know that the surgeons will do it. We have done a lot of talc pleurodesis (sp) for unresolved
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    New Grad In med/surg

    RNPATL replied to Aneroo's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Andrea - bravo to you for entering nursing. As far as the med-surg question .... this really depends on where you want to be in life. In the "old days" nurses coming out of school were highly...
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    Taking Kids to the Job is it OK?

    RNPATL replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While I can appreciate the posts for and against bringing children to work in a LTC facility .... some years ago, when I was an administrator of a LTC, I licensed the actual facility as a child day...
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    New Moderator for Florida Forum

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Great ... keeping watching, hopefully we can make the Florida Forum a frequent visit to our regular and premium members..... yea.
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    Florida Roll Call ......

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have long admired your posts and have looked to you as a role model for me as I learned this board Tweety. It is a pleasure to moderate a forum that represents your home State. We have a lot in...
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    Florida Roll Call ......

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats on your decision to go back to school and get your RN. I was like you in that I was an LPN for a long time and finally made the decision to go back and get my RN. It was a challenge to do,...
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    Florida Roll Call ......

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sue - great to hear from the UK!!!!!! You have a big move ahead of you, but I am sure you are excited and can't wait to get it going. How do your kids feel about moving to America? Are they as...