S.N. Visit BSN, RN

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    Going to RN program at age 40--crazy?

    S.N. Visit replied to Teapot12345's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you are willing to learn, no age is too old. I read some-where that in Iowa the average age of our nurses is 44yrs old. At 40, you have many years to be productive as a nurse. My...
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    S.N. Visit replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Voted early for
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    Smelly co-worker

    S.N. Visit replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You will end up offending/embarrassing her by bringing the situation to her attention. Being passive aggresive as I am, I would spray the room with professional grade room deodorizer as aften as...
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    Will I get fired?

    S.N. Visit replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    You are new and on a probation period, and didn't clarify or follow out orders? You went to the breakroom instead and used your cell phone and ended up falling alseep? These actions don't look good...
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    Patients say the funniest things...

    S.N. Visit replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    Last night, I was in the process of getting a set of vitals on an elderly demented female. She says to me "Are you going to shave and circumcize me
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    Recommended Hospital in Iowa

    S.N. Visit replied to futureRNtraveler08's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.accessnurses.com/travel-nursing-jobs/Iowa/ Allen Hospital Covenant Medical Center Genesis Medical Center, Davenport Great River Medical Center Independence Mental Health Institute Iowa...
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    Have you ever heard of being allergic to mosquito bites?

    S.N. Visit replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've heard of it. I've been allergic to mosquito's , bee's, wasps, pollens, molds, grasses & trees for 35yrs. I take antihistamines, nasal steroids and immunotherapy to control my...
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    called in sick for a night...feel so guilty/bad

    S.N. Visit replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

    Fortunately, I haven't been in your situation yet. I would have done exactly the same by calling in. No sleep is unsafe. I can't imagine working 9 nights in a row! You are gonna get burned out...
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    Nasty family trying to pull the VIP card

    S.N. Visit replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    Good for the pt to stick up for you! The daughter was obviously panicked (but way out of line). To bad the security got on a power trip instead of calmly redirecting the daughter. I enjoyed...
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    PRN Nurse and High school teacher? Insane?

    S.N. Visit replied to niubiochem's topic in General Nursing

    I started PRN fresh out of
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    Foreign Student in a Nursing School. Hell Instructor

    S.N. Visit replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    what I mean by "trying to figure out on your own," is to use your books and other reference materials first. I do not mean to imply that you should do things outside your scope and limitations....
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    Anyone work PRN?

    S.N. Visit replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work PRN, and like you I get a schedule of available days each month and pick those days that I want. No min requirements. I usually end up working 2 12's a week. I get 25% more than my base pay...
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    Would you file a HIPPA complaint?

    S.N. Visit posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I was at my allergy appt yesterday at a physician's clinic when I over heard a clerk checking in a patient. The clerk talked so loudly that I could hear her approx. 16 feet away in the waiting room....
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    Can you be a nurse without working in the hospital? Please help.

    S.N. Visit replied to Cfitz's topic in General Nursing

    I think you ought to look into clinics (Peds, GYN, general physicians clinics). No night shifts, no weeks ends or holidays. They pay less, but the hours are a huge benefit! Also look into PRN at...
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    Foreign Student in a Nursing School. Hell Instructor

    S.N. Visit replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I had 2 instructors in school that did not like me for personality differences. These instructors tried to make my clinical time hell. I did my best and kept mistakes to a minimum. They tried...
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    My Nclex Experience.

    S.N. Visit replied to Quiskeya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Enjoy being a
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    New mom looking for suggestions

    S.N. Visit replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

    I landed myself a PRN position in a geri psych unit that does not require holidays or week-ends. I usually work 2 12's monday-thurs. It works out great for
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    How long to wait?

    S.N. Visit replied to oscarPapa's topic in General Nursing

    My nsg school's acceptance deadline was Nov 1st of each year. I was lucky and recieved first round of acceptance. I got my letter about Dec 22nd. I know the 2nd round acceptance letters went out...
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    Any LPNs out there that can't pass the RN exam?

    S.N. Visit replied to Kemccanha's topic in LPN to RN

    I have at least 3 friends/classmates who are LPN's that are currently trying after numerous attempts to pass NCLEX-RN. Taking it 4-5 times is not unheard of. I think it is harder being an LPN...
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    I Didn't Pass My NET Exam

    S.N. Visit replied to mskitty23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for your dilemma. I imagine how frustrated and disappointed you must feel. You know you are smart and capable. That college program just lost out! Before I took my nsg school exam...
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    5am "fog"

    S.N. Visit replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I try to get my house supervisor to relieve me for lunch between 3-4 am. I then go upstairs to the fitness room and work out ( 20 minutes on treadmill, and 10 min weights). It usually keeps my mind...
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    How can I get into Psych?

    S.N. Visit replied to MLMRN1120's topic in Psychiatric

    I chose my unit to due my RN nursing school 9 week preceptorship . I got offered a job upon passing the NCLEX_RN and took it. Have been there a year now with no
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    Casual status and on-call requirements

    S.N. Visit replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also causal/PRN. I'm not required to take call, although I get asked to at least once a week. I almost always say "no". (It's only $10
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    What PRN meds do you give a lot?

    S.N. Visit replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Haldol/ Ativan, tylenol, MOM, ducusate (geri-psych
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    Breastfeeding and working...was I out of line?

    S.N. Visit replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    No I don't think you were out of line to ask at all. You needed to