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    AA need to convert to bsn?

    TazziRN replied to kitkatcitcat's topic in California Nursing

    Not true, not true, not true!!!! When I was a CNA there were rumors about ADNs being done away with, that was 25 years ago and ADNs are still getting their licenses. If it were true, people who...
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    What is the highest temperature you've had a patient at?

    TazziRN replied to Nesher's topic in General Nursing

    108+, malignant hyperthermia on an ER pt. Don't recall his original complaint. I got real familiar with Dantrium that night! Highest tempt due to illness: 106.8 on a child. Tylenol and Pediaprofen did...
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    Really felt outnumbered today

    TazziRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are home care pts I've been shying away from because they're on home infusion pumps. Most of them I've never even heard of. I got sent to a class today at in infusion company. There were 11 of...
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    Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    TazziRN replied to maryx's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure that every time you are floated over there that you make it very clear that you are are not qualified to do anything but basic nursing on that unit, and that you consider it a dangerous...
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    Re-Licensure

    TazziRN replied to amhnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Contact TPAPN or the TX BON and ask them where the nearest support group would be. They would know since nurses in early recovery are required to attend support group meetings. With an absence that...
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    how do you know is a broken bone???

    TazziRN replied to studentIVlife's topic in General Nursing

    If a break is suspected....even suspected......movement should not be attempted. Without an obvious angulation of the bone the only way to tell is with an x-ray. And it's very possible to have a break...
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    Bay Area CNA hospital jobs?

    TazziRN replied to mikeyk's topic in California Nursing

    It does vary. Best thing to do is call the local hospitals and ask if they have a CNA program. If they don't, ask who
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    Bay Area CNA hospital jobs?

    TazziRN replied to mikeyk's topic in California Nursing

    Well, first you need to get your CNA. I don't know about the big cities but in other areas acute care hospitals like experience, and the most likely place to get hired as a new CNA is an
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    Need information

    TazziRN replied to ancuta's topic in Travel

    Travel companies are pretty careful about their nurses, if there's a history of them trashing houses then they don't last long with the company. I think you'd be safe. Contact some of the travel...
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    Jobs- Is a cover letter required

    TazziRN replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    You address it to the person you interview with, or the one you submit your resume to. If you submit the resume to the recruiter, address it to her. You do not need another one if you later interview...
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    RN- can I call myself Critical Care Nurse?

    TazziRN replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    Saying you want to be a critical care nurse is fine, that is a position based on experience. The CCRN is a
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    Troublemakers in Class?

    TazziRN replied to flowers4me's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah.........every unit has one
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    Thoughts on Plan B

    TazziRN replied to socalgirlie's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.go2planb.com/ForConsumers/AboutPlanB/WhatisPlanB.aspx
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    Thoughts on Plan B

    TazziRN replied to socalgirlie's topic in General Nursing

    We can't give advice like that. She would have to see her
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    nurses that lies about their c.n.a's

    TazziRN replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    I've caught nurses in lies about coworkers in general, not just CNAs. When the lie was said to me directly, I confronted the speaker right then. If I heard about it later, I righted the misinformation...
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    Jobs- Is a cover letter required

    TazziRN replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    If you're applying online, don't do a cover letter. If any of them want to interview you, take a hard copy of the resume along with you and include a cover letter then. If you apply on paper, include...
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    Calling yourself a "nurse"

    TazziRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    There could be a huge fine or even jail
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    People in it only for the quick hire

    TazziRN replied to Spyral's topic in General Nursing

    Disliking the patient is not the same as disliking the
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    NG canisters:Do you empty at change of shift?

    TazziRN replied to Stormy62's topic in General Nursing

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    Really felt outnumbered today

    TazziRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    A pox on those "nurses"! Aides are such an important part of the team that without them, we would fall
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    Really felt outnumbered today

    TazziRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm........well, the worst thing I've seen in the home so far is a stage 3-4 decub. The worst thing I've seen in the ER are gaping holes big enough for a toddler to crawl into! I know I haven't seen...
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    ????? better job????? (long)

    TazziRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go with my
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    Should I go to a funeral or funeral home?

    TazziRN replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    If you have special feelings for this pt and really want to pay respects, nothing wrong with going to either or even both. I have deliberately avoided attending the services of pts, although I have...
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    Disposing of Used Suction Canisters

    TazziRN replied to capnnikkiRN's topic in General Nursing

    The ones that come with solidifying powder can be tossed in the regular trash, but never open the canister and dump the contents separately. When the powder is not available, toss in the medical...
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    SFSU vs. Cal State East Bay (Hayward) BSN

    TazziRN replied to missgee's topic in California Nursing

    They're both good. I would choose SF but if you're tired of commuting you're going to regret that decision. Choose