ReinventingMyselfAgain MSN, RN

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I've done a lot in my 30 years as an RN. Looking to do more.

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  1. ReinventingMyselfAgain

    What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not nearly enough. I must add, I live and work in a major city, for their university system. It will take quite a while for the masses to get onboard. not in those words exactly (no one would apply...
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    What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not according to ANCC :) These accolades are very subjective without someone's seal of approval. I used to teach in a program that was not accredited by the NLN. People used to freak out about this...
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    What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Let me start off by saying that I teach in an AD program (and my original degree was an Associates). I feel I need to say this so I am not coming across as anti-AD (because I definitely do see it's...
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    Asking Recommendation Letters from People You've Never or Hardly Met

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with making an appointment. Once in there, I'd be honest and mention that you felt a bit uncomfortable about asking her for a reference considering you don't know each other. That could be an...
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    Dear Faculty or Educators please reply :)

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to lifein08's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I teach in an ADN program, in a community college. I have my masters. It is somewhat expected that I will get my Doctorate (although not required, I'm sure it males tenure easier ). I live in
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    Help please, apical pulse before metoprolol?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to angbarrett's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Perhaps the website of the manufacturer (drug
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    No sick adults please.....can I still be a nurse?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    It's great that you love your specialty. But wow, could you be any more insensitive? Especially since some of the half-gorked out kids started out as the NICU babies you adore so much? Or that the...
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    Issues @ work with coworker

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to SDALPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i'm glad someone sees it that way. sadly, many people get dwis or duis. i know many who have (none of my nurse friends tho). it is not a good thing, no matter how good the person
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    Issues @ work with coworker

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to SDALPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Would the agency still feel that way if the informer is informing them that one of their employees is a felon, and that the parent of the client (no matter how "friendly" they've become) would not be...
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    What exactly is the process of getting hired?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    You also need to consider if it is a union job. If so, there is a specific timeframe the job must be posted for. I once interviewed for a union position, and after I interviewed, I was told they never...
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    How can my shift deal with a nurse who is always causing drama?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to vampcna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's the problem: if the staff is not 100% on board, then it will be difficult to get your point across. There are many who cannot simply ignore and walk away. Watch any reality show and you'll see...
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    How can my shift deal with a nurse who is always causing drama?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to vampcna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If indeed, this is the case, then it's the old "crying wolf" syndrome. Who can take someone like that
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    No sick adults please.....can I still be a nurse?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    Grntea, I seriously love your post. The "not so happy endings" are the main reason I'd never pursue a career in maternity. I've seen too many kids who were survivors of these types of situations, and...
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    Vanco peak & trough times

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to alarla's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    It was always my understanding that the trough you draw before the dose will subsequently affect whether you give the next dose (not the dose you are drawing the level right before). If the doc did...
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    Job Offer Rescinded .... Now What???

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to WorriedAbout2Morrow's topic in General Nursing

    I'd watch my approach if I were you. They do not owe you any explanation (nor will thru give you one if they have a reason for not hiring you). I would either re-submit my resume, send an e-mail or...
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    Walk away or work one more night before telling them to shove it?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The crowd seems to be very divided here, which kind of surprises me So, before this, you were planning on giving 2 days notcie? And now, you are thinking of giving no notice? As much as you do not...
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    How strict are employers in screening people with "1 year RN experience?"

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    Not odd at all. Although they are not asking you how many hours experience you have, that's what they're basically looking at. If you want to sit for a certification exam, this is how they determine...
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    How much experience makes a good instructor?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to KayRN910's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I've been a nurse for 16 years, and sometimes I feel like it's not enough experience. This girl ( or guy) has one year, one specialty, one hospital (I am assuming) and no med surg?? Considering med...
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    How strict are employers in screening people with "1 year RN experience?"

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Why the hurry? IMO, these employers are looking for a minimum of one year, and would definitely prefer more. Also, does your 10 months include your orientation? If so, I'd stay put for at...
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    Do hospitals incur a net gain or a net loss from the training of a new graduate RN?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to WDM08002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are some great replies (with rationales) here, from experienced nurses who have precepted, educated or managed new grads. New grads: this isn't a thread to insult or bully anyone. It's the...
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    Two years of med-surg are not magic.

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's just a shame (and I believe that's what other posters alluded to) that nursing is supposed to be a job where you don't NEED to relocate. It's one of those jobs where if your spouse needs to...
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    Two years of med-surg are not magic.

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm not sure why there is this belief that life is a piece of cake after Med Surg. I have worked on many different units (including med surg), and it was not the worst place I have worked in....
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    Two years of med-surg are not magic.

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Often times you become "type casted" in nursing: they'll see where you are experienced, and want to place you there (even if you express an interest in another field). That happened to me, in home...
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    Graduated 1998 but never passed NCLEX. Thinking about an LPN program

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to zionsdaughter's topic in Nursing Career

    It is a bit different, because she met the requirements for the degree, and the degree meets the requirements to sit for NCLEX.When the schools get their quarterly results, it delineates what year the...
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    Graduated 1998 but never passed NCLEX. Thinking about an LPN program

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to zionsdaughter's topic in Nursing Career

    Going against the grain here. It's been 13 years since you graduated. You made 3 attempts and did not pass. The ante has been upped significantly on NCLEX since you were originally prepped. Questions...