NYbabyRN BSN, RN

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    Valedictorian caught cheating

    NYbabyRN replied to pinknursepower's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    nu rn, I was about to suggest that too! I would let it be known publicly, if the school and administration do not do something. They have already let her have advantages she should never have had as a...
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    Anyone only use 1-3 resources and pass NCLEX?

    NYbabyRN replied to nurse1990's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I only used the Saunders Comprehensive Review book when I graduated and took the NCLEX in 2011. I passed the 1st time with 75 questions. I think it can become overwhelming to have multiple resources....
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    About paying off student loans

    NYbabyRN replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the sentiments that we shouldn't go into nursing school and sign up for loans blindly. Too many people think that nurses make "big money", there is a nursing shortage, or believe they are...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    NYbabyRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Esme, So sorry to hear you are ill! My prayers and thoughts are with you; I hope to see you back on AN real
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    I'm so excited!

    NYbabyRN replied to NICUmiiki's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations!!
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    Bedside reporting as a management tool of humiliation

    NYbabyRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, we just started bedside reporting last week and although we haven't been treated so roughly, management continues to grill us that we need to be saying key phrases over and over again, including...
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    33 Credits down, 1 credit left

    NYbabyRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    Congratulations!! I am 7 1/2 weeks away from finishing my online RN-BSN program
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    I'm done! Singing the praises of WGU

    NYbabyRN replied to tsm007's topic in Western Governors University

    Congratulations!! It's amazing when focus and hard work pay off and you reach your
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    Bedside Report

    NYbabyRN replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Wow, next week we are starting bedside reporting in my hospital as well! I think there are pros and cons to bedside reporting, as other expressed HIPAA concerns, waking up patients, a grilling...
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    weekend work Harder?

    NYbabyRN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say on my unit weekends are usually more hectic and stressful. Our acuity feels higher, not lower, and as the surgical patients get d/c'ed, our beds get filled with ED patients and transfers...
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    Ugh. Rejected from dream job

    NYbabyRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry it didn't work out, I have similar aspirations. But don't give up, keep applying and maybe gain other nursing skills/experience in the mean time, which can benefit you in the
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    Charge Nurse Pay

    NYbabyRN replied to JeffTheRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Nothing extra for being charge, and charge nurses have to take a full patient
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    New grad over 1 year and a few months

    NYbabyRN replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That is not necessarily true, I work on a surgical floor and my manager has hired staff nurses with nursing backgrounds in psych, research, nursing homes, pediatric offices, etc; they were given a 2-3...
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    So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    NYbabyRN replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work on a surgical floor and the rounding attendings/residents will rarely place a hand on their patients or even listen to lung/bowel sounds; its appalling! Recently I had a patient who was...
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    i dont know where to go forward

    NYbabyRN replied to withorwithoutyou's topic in Medical-Surgical

    withorwithoutyou, I have had problems with critical vital signs being charted and due to busyness, I wasn't aware of them for hours! One way I try to address this is to identify who my nursing...
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    Hemopurifier- have you heard of it?

    NYbabyRN replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for
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    Do nurses have free time?

    NYbabyRN replied to nickchan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I currently work a weekend track position, Sat & Sun from 7a to 7p; pay is comparable to working three 12 hour shifts + fulltime insurance benefits. Therefore I have M-F off for family, life, and...
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    Where there is smoke ... there is usually a cigarette

    NYbabyRN replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There was once a patient on my unit who locked herself in her bathroom to smoke. She was soon discovered by the smell and tried to get us to believe that she was showering and the smoke was actually...
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    IV starts in nursing schools

    NYbabyRN replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    I did not learn to do IV starts in my ADN program, nor did we get to practice them in clinicals. I feel that it is a disservice when it is not taught to nursing students; IV starts can be such a...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    NYbabyRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Esme, So sorry to hear you are sick! You are in my prayers for healing and
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    clinical--dont know how to use automated VS "machine"

    NYbabyRN replied to mollysaunt's topic in General Students

    I did not know how to use a dynamap during my 1st clinical day either and I felt stressed about it! Don't feel dumb, just be honest and say you have never used one
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    NYbabyRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel awful for the surgeon's wife; it is one of the worst feelings in life to be betrayed in such a way by your significant
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    Joint Commission had me for lunch.

    NYbabyRN replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You used your nursing judgement to keep the patient safe, in a situation that is not black or white. When there is a fallout you will be questioned about your lack of nursing judgement. Wish JC could...
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    Totally Amazing Video Interview 99 yr old Nurse!

    NYbabyRN replied to Emergent's topic in Nurses Rock

    Wow, thank you for sharing. Definitely a different
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    Should I continue my BSN?

    NYbabyRN replied to nursedayday's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would encourage you to finish your BSN program! In the three years that I have been licensed as a nurse I have seen a huge shift in the area that I live and work in towards BSN required or BSN...