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    Don't really want to be Code Blue Nurse

    RNPATL replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, it important to face your fear. I felt the same way as you about dealing with codes. However, the best way to get a little more comfortable with the process is to jump in and be a part...
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    Do nursing schools actually conciously REALIZE they are being ridiculous or is it a..

    RNPATL replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that you cleared up that debate. I am sure there are other nursing instructors that might be lurking on this thread .... please take a moment to give your input .... it would be helpful as...
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    Need Help from LTC DON's

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Thanks for your response. However, at this time I have decided to stay in acute care. I have heard from many of my friends that work in LTC that staffing is terrible and one of the worst challenges...
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    Need Help from LTC DON's

    RNPATL posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I am considering applying for a job as a LTC Director of Nursing. Have a great deal of background in both acute care as well as LTC management. Has been a while since I have worked in LTC and...
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    Do nursing schools actually conciously REALIZE they are being ridiculous or is it a..

    RNPATL replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Roland - you have any excellent point, but consider for a moment where nursing schools and nurses "training" has come from. I remember when my mother went to school in the 70's .... the focus then...
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    Florida Schools

    RNPATL replied to Painfree1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    First of all welcome to the board. Nice to have you here. As far as schools in Florida, I recently moved from there and could probably give you a little info. There is a student forum on the BB,...
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    I Hate Nursing School

    RNPATL replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I am amazed at how a nursing student can be all knowing when his/her career has not even begun. It is funny that you can be so arrogant in your posts on the discussion board and yet, you...
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    Smoking cessation or not

    RNPATL replied to walterrn's topic in Correctional

    Have you considered wearing a patch during work hours? I know that works for me. Like you, I have tried many times to quit without success (I will not stop trying until I succeed tho). However,...
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    I Hate Nursing School

    RNPATL replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    ADRN - have you ever been at the patient's bedside during a code? I have! Let me tell you, a 32 year old Mom with severe percarditis - comes to the ED, can't breath ... has her 3 kids with her...
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    conscious sedation

    RNPATL replied to cathlabrn's topic in Cardiac

    Our policy is the same .... no med given until the doc is in the cath lab. We do, however, give Valium or Ativan on the floor before the patient comes down for the procedure. Many are very anxious...
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    Do nursing schools actually conciously REALIZE they are being ridiculous or is it a..

    RNPATL replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Roland - while I can understand your frustration, I think your post takes it to the extreme. I mean, one or two test grades are certainly not going to impact upon your ability to get into grad...
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    LPN before RN??

    RNPATL replied to OldNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety - excellent point. I have just applied for the Nursing Education Loan Repayment program. This is the national program that will pay up to 30% of your student loans. For me, the only way I...
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    I Hate Nursing School

    RNPATL replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most diploma programs are now associated with either a 2 year degree program or a 4 year degree program. If the program is independent, the nurses earning a diploma have transferable credits they can...
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    LPN before RN??

    RNPATL replied to OldNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that is a tough one. I have heard a lot of nursing schools have waiting lists .... mostly related to the fact that do not have enough instructors! Shameful. Trust me, the LPN's are not pushing...
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    12 Hour Shifts v. 8 Hour Shifts - When did it all change?

    RNPATL posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay .... I have been a nurse for a really long time (almost 20 years now). One day everyone was working 8-hour shifts and then I woke up and the next day all that was available was 12-hour shifts....
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    covering an npo pt

    RNPATL replied to milicarr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would cover the patient. A BGM of 300 is high and should be covered, but when you are in doubt like that, it is always a good thing to call the physician and let them know to see what action they...
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    too nervous and anxious in new job..

    RNPATL replied to Pamelita's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could tell you that it gets better, but from the way things are going in most hospitals, it does not get any better. I think what does get better is your ability to manage your time and get...
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    I Hate Nursing School

    RNPATL replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, you are about to graduate. That was the way I felt during my last semester .... I was so tired of all the studying and all the stupid requirements my school had during my last semester. I was...
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    Attn. Students and those wanting to refresh memory

    RNPATL replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    :roll :roll :roll Hey Thanks! They were great fun! :roll :roll
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    Quicky poll

    RNPATL replied to koan's topic in General Nursing

    I use math everyday also. Learn those math formulas, they come in
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    Question for RNs

    RNPATL replied to sandy06's topic in General Nursing

    If he still does not feel well and continues to have the shivers, perhaps he may want to go to another physician and get a second opinion or at the minimum, a referral to a neurologist. In our crazy...
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    Advice please..

    RNPATL replied to trish820's topic in General Nursing

    Trish - only you can make that decision. Nursing is a very large commitment and it can play havoc with your priorities, especially as a parent. If you take the LPN route, you will be finished in...
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    university of phoenix

    RNPATL replied to treddrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    First of all, you are welcome, I think you have made a great decision too. Learning teams are assigned by your instructor during the first week of class. The teams consist generally of two groups of...
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    university of phoenix

    RNPATL replied to treddrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Helen .... how long have you been attending UoP? Are you currently in a class? I just finished Health and Disease Management (whew ... that was a rough one!) and made it through. I wonder if we...
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    STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    RNPATL replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    Well put SCRUBS .... and you are right, they do a like,