RNPATL DNP, RN

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    Nursing Educators

    RNPATL replied to ginnymac_624's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Ginnymac .... I do not have any of these tools, but in my last position (I was a Med-Surg Director), I worked very closely with the Education Director to develop a nurse socialization program. This...
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    Question...

    RNPATL replied to trish820's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Trish ... congratulations on your choice of nursing as a career path. Nursing offers a wide variety of opportunities for new graduates to choose from. At the time you graduate, you will be able...
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    STR8 vs Gay Male RN

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

    I agree that sexual harassment is a totally different thread, but I think we need to define what it is that we are talking about. If an individual makes a pass (i.e. wants to ask another person out...
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    Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    RNPATL replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    Bravo to you for taking the suggestions and having some indepth thought about how to overcome some of the obstacles you face. I struggled through school. I studied my A** off every single night and...
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    charge nurse and nurse manager

    RNPATL replied to vedm's topic in General Nursing

    My point exactly! That is one of the major reasons I left the position. I hated the fact that some of the nurses felt I could be doing more for them when I knew that I could not possibly do another...
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    Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    RNPATL replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    Thanks Chris ... Sometimes I think young people get into nursing because they know it holds a security for their future or because parents use undue influence to get their kids into the profession....
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    Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    RNPATL replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    Here is the deal. If you want to be a nurse, you need to study and remember what you are studying. If you are having difficulty learning your clinical skills, get a partner and practice until you...
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    charge nurse and nurse manager

    RNPATL replied to vedm's topic in General Nursing

    Now that is a different issue. The workload should be divided evenly and every nurse on the unit should pull his or her far share. Just because a nurse has been on the unit for a bazillion years,...
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    STR8 vs Gay Male RN

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

    When I first read this post, I actually passed it by and did not give it another thought. But I felt compelled to come back to it and provide a response from my perspective. I have been a nurse that...
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    charge nurse and nurse manager

    RNPATL replied to vedm's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you have a tough situation there. A manager that does not have the pulse of her unit will simply not be successful. I agree that magnet status does not take priority over the units...
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    delegation

    RNPATL replied to vedm's topic in General Nursing

    Well said! There are proper methods and channels you can go through to voice your concerns. Following your chain of command might be a helpful thing to do if you are concerned that caring for more...
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    charge nurse and nurse manager

    RNPATL replied to vedm's topic in General Nursing

    VEDM - I have to reply to this thread. I was a manager of a busy med-surg unit for more than 2 years. I was totally conflicted in my role and finally made a decision to leave and return to the...
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    Anybody wanna help me brainstorm best schedule?

    RNPATL replied to kimtab's topic in General Nursing

    Kim - I really feel your pain! I am a single father and have struggled with the same questions you are struggling with right now. The biggest problem I have found is that most hospitals only offer...
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    Dr. orders or nursing judgement???

    RNPATL replied to Alie's topic in General Nursing

    Most generally, if a patient is getting digoxin IV, then I would think they would be monitored. If that is the case, the hospital should have a standing order for an open IV line in the event that...
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    Need Help from LTC DON's

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Like you, I have been raised with LTC regulations also. I have been licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator for the past 17 years and worked as an administrator up until 2000. But I could no longer...
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    Pardon Me While I Vent about this "Patient As A Customer" deal

    RNPATL replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    BRAVO! Very well put and I
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    Experienced RN w/kids ready to move

    RNPATL replied to allgirlsmom's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Cindi ~ Florida is a really beautiful state and there are plenty of opportunities for work. I would recommend that you look into the North Port area if you are interested in raising kids and...
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    Salaries in Florida

    RNPATL replied to HannahRN24's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sarasota is not much better with SMH paying new grads $17.00 or so an hour. No bonus or sign on either. Patient ratios are decent at 5:1, but not sure what the pay is for experienced nurses. I just...
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    Pardon Me While I Vent about this "Patient As A Customer" deal

    RNPATL replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure you are. I think I was just making a general statement. It hard to be in these situations and I totally agree with many of the nurses who have posted. However, I think for the students...
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    Pardon Me While I Vent about this "Patient As A Customer" deal

    RNPATL replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I think Tim has some good points, certainly should not be ignored. Yes, it is true, as nurses, we are cussed at and in a lot of cases abused by the patient, their family and in some cases their...
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    nurse managers

    RNPATL replied to Kandis's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Kandis ....being in management with a limited nursing background can be and will be a challenge for you. Nursing leadership roles are some of the toughest jobs out there. A successful nurse...
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    online nursing schools

    RNPATL replied to mzkitty316's topic in General Nursing

    Hi TMPaul ..... I have to agree with you. Many of my fellow students are really great. During my year or so with UoP, I have really only run into a few real slackers..... but that experience was in...
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    online nursing schools

    RNPATL replied to mzkitty316's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Mzkitty ..... I was an LPN for about 17 years and wanted to become an RN. Family obligations as well as finances prevented me from going to school for many years. During my search of programs, I...
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    Camp Nursing

    RNPATL replied to mcg02's topic in Camp

    I know I am responding to an older post, but perhaps you still have an interest. My daughter attends Riverview Camp for Girls in Mentone, AL. I am not sure if the camp has any nurse openings, but it...
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    Hi everyone!!

    RNPATL replied to wcu_nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for the warm air Kim ..... just got it :roll I remember when I was in LPN school (in 1983) .... the instructors gave us each 10 small vials of normal saline. We were suppose to draw them up...