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    Daughter wants to go into Forensic Pathology ...

    RNPATL posted a topic in Forensic

    My daughter is very interested in a career as a Forensic Pathologist. I am trying to convince her that there is a career track as a nurse in forensics, but am finding it difficult to locate any...
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    Student Assistance Forum Weekly Live Chat

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just a general reminder that we are hosting live student chat and homework help tonight from 8-10PM EST. It should be fun and hopefully helpful to the studnets. Hope to see you all
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    Working in the ER

    RNPATL replied to mom2creative's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you are really that unhappy with the ER, then it is time to move on. The ER is a fast paced and hectic type of job ... you are either cut out for it or you are not. Nursing on the other hand, has...
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    Help with general diet please

    RNPATL replied to Cora's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A diet that is unrestrictive is generally referred to as a regular diet. This means that the patient can tolerate all types of foods and generally additives to the food. It also means they can have...
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    Student Assistance Forum Weekly Live Chat

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The live student chat has been scheduled for Sunday - 3/6/05 8PM - 10PM EST. There will be two rooms open for this chat. The first room will be general Student Assistance Forum Chat and the second...
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    Student Assistance Forum Weekly Live Chat

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am glad to see there is a lot of interest in getting together for student chat. I am currently getting ready to make the arrangements with the administrators of the board. The chat will be for...
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    Florida Roll Call ......

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am sure you will find that Florida is a great place to practice nursing. Once you return, just remember to interview your employer as much as they interview you so you can select the best possible...
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    How do you tell your boss that you are quitting?

    RNPATL replied to Harmony213's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you. here is an example of an appropriate resignation letter: dear nurse manager: please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from [unit name here]. the effective date...
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    How do you tell your boss that you are quitting?

    RNPATL replied to Harmony213's topic in General Nursing

    As a boss - when I receive a resignation from one of my nurses, I want to know why they are leaving. And, I also want to make sure they are giving proper notice so they can be replaced. If a nurse is...
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    Student Assistance Forum Weekly Live Chat

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow - I was beginning to think that the live chat thing was a bomb as no one responded to the thread. Glad to hear at least one student is interested. Come on .... is there anymore interest than...
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    Please help with care plan!

    RNPATL replied to LPN82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe Books-A-Million might carry it ... I actually purchased it off
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    Please help with care plan!

    RNPATL replied to LPN82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Actually, this nursing diagnosis is in the book. I had a young patient with a cast and this was the care plan that I used for him. I have been writing care plans in the acute care setting for so...
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    Please help with care plan!

    RNPATL replied to LPN82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Knowledge deficit relating to personal care of cast to ® arm as evidenced by patients age (she is 8 years old) and lack of understanding relating to care of cast. Goal: Patient will demonstrate...
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    VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

    RNPATL replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government, Military

    The VA system is a great system to work for. There are problems, but then there are problems with private hosptials as well. As far as maternity wards .... not sure that the VA has moved in that...
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    Roll Call

    RNPATL replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yea ... a place all our
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    Leaving Management Role

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you Judi ... it was not a difficult decision once I finally came to a place in my mind where I realized that I simply no longer wanted to have an outside influence control my
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    Leaving Management Role

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    You hit the nail on the head! I hate working for free. If I were paid (at an RN wage) for all the hours I put in as a manager ... well, lets say I would have money to blow. But suffice to say, I...
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    Nursing Diagnosis for Phlebitis

    RNPATL replied to DecafMom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with altered or potential for altered tissue perfusion related to compartment or potential compartment syndrome related to IV
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    Leaving Management Role

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Actually, I am content to remain on the floor as a nurse. I am looking into ER opportunites and once I have my BSN completed, I plan to teach as an adjunct faculty member at the local community...
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    Leaving Management Role

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    I am certainly taking your post as a joke. But, for those nurses that are managers and work in excess of 70 hours or more per week supporting their departments and supporting their nurses, this post...
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    U of Phoenix online MSN??

    RNPATL replied to spazbeanie's topic in School, College Programs

    I went to the traditional ground university in Florida. However, had some issues with child care and really could not continue. After ALOT of research, I discovered the University of Phoenix both...
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    Declining a Nurse Manager position

    RNPATL replied to angel's topic in Nurse Management

    Very well articulated and professional. Good luck with your new situation and I hope it is
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    Nurses cannot take orders from MA's, what is your protocol?

    RNPATL replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think this is a very real issue with hopsital nurses these days. The office "nurse" many times is not a nurse at all. There ar times with me when I will call the physician and I know the MA or the...
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    Throidectomy JP connected to wall suction? Should bulb be charged?

    RNPATL replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The times that I have placed JP to wall suction, the bulp actually was deflated with the suction
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    Ideas for Goverment/Military Job

    RNPATL replied to DLHRNUSAF's topic in Government, Military

    According to the VAMC - they are currently under an initiaitive to ensure that all their RN's are BSN prepared by 2008. Current ADN's working with the VA are grandfathered, but the VA will not...