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    I work in ltc and...

    mikeicurn replied to RpeNa's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Not to come across as a smart aleck, but didn't you learn central line care in school? We covered all this in school, and I didn't get any extra training when I started at the hospital. I understand...
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    Veteran Nurses...

    mikeicurn replied to Autymn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had posted this in reponse to another thread. I am copying part of my previous post here. I worked as an LPN at a LTC facility while in RN school. I went to work in a small ICU after I graduated as...
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    This made me mad when I saw it.

    mikeicurn replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    That would be typical pay for that job in my part of the
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    Recommended Stethoscope for STUDENT!

    mikeicurn replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had a Littman select that was a gift when I started nursing school. It served me well, but when I started in ICU/CCU I wanted to upgrade. Most of my coworkers used ADC's and master cardiology...
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    Question About Stretched Ears

    mikeicurn replied to KatieMarie1127's topic in General Students

    Viva didn't say the OP was hideous, she said that stretched ears looked hideous in her opinion. I happen to agree. As do, I would guess, the majority of people the OP runs across. Whether they say it...
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    Does your supervisor call & text you at all hours?

    mikeicurn replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our supervisors come over to the unit when they have to make their calls. She is busy as it is, and when she has to sit there for an hour or more calling everybody under the sun trying to cover shifts...
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    Cheapest decent stethoscope?

    mikeicurn replied to smeep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love my KILA, but it's more than $50.00. I have a stethoscope I bought at Walmart when I was a nurse aid to practice taking BP's with. I keep it in my first aid I carry in my car. It looks like a...
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    Falsely accused of abuse

    mikeicurn replied to dzikitimarj's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had the exact same experience in LTC. Nothing against me, but some of my aids were accused. They would be put off for a couple of days, the State would come in and investigate, then everything would...
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    Falsely accused of abuse

    mikeicurn replied to dzikitimarj's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've seen this happen when I was LTC on several occasions. The DON has no choice but to suspend you until it is cleared up. I have never seen the false accusations come to anything. I wouldn't worry...
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    Dec. 2011 Grad RN looking for first job.

    mikeicurn replied to joenska's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, I don't have any good tips on finding a job, but wanted to tell you to hang in there. They are out there, just keep at it. Don't be shy. Go into the hospitals, seek out the managers and...
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    Denied to take NCLEX, should I take an attorney to my hearing???

    mikeicurn replied to nurse_wannab's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't know how every state does it, but aids are not licensed in my state. They are known as SRNA state registered nurse aids, and they are registered with the board. Licensing implies a higher...
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    Enrolled in Fall '12 nursing program with previous conviction

    mikeicurn replied to maryannlee's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This is the way I understood it. My school did a background check on us. It was on the behalf of the hospital we did clinicals at. As long as we met the qualifications for the hospital we could do...
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    Pre-nursing student distress!!

    mikeicurn replied to jrhend1012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The program at my school was a mobility program. After you finished your pre-reqs, you started in the program. After the first year you had the option to take the nclex-pn and become an LPN. At that...
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    Do you have patients call late

    mikeicurn replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    I had just never thought about that. I just figured when you were off you were off. If your patients call you at all hours you must feel as if you are always on call. I hate it when I have to take...
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    Pre-nursing student distress!!

    mikeicurn replied to jrhend1012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school didn't do the wait list. They take 40 a year, and they are chosen through a point system which includes several things including how many of the co-reqs you have completed. The main deciding...
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    Do you have patients call late

    mikeicurn replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    I have never worked home health, do you give out your home number, or do you use some kind of answering service. I am just curious how that works. I would think you wouldn't want to get calls when you...
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    Clinical Site with criminal background

    mikeicurn replied to Mechelle101's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    "Wow! Not much confidence that this is going to go in my favor. Everyone, including the school seems to be focused on the money involved in the process and me not getting a license at the end. When in...
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    ICU RN let go after 3 months

    mikeicurn replied to rn_wee's topic in Critical Care

    "I am curious.. When you apply to new positions what do u tell the interviewer? I know it's not professional to say bad things about the past facility or staff that you worked with but ... what do...
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    ICU RN let go after 3 months

    mikeicurn replied to rn_wee's topic in Critical Care

    When I graduated I immediatly got a PRN position in a small hospital ICU about an hour from my home. My local hospital had no positions open. I worked in the ICU for 5 months, and even though I was...
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    Clinical Site with criminal background

    mikeicurn replied to Mechelle101's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't think you are going to be able to move forward. Clinicals are done in a group with 10 students or so, and a clinical instructor. So you will not be able to just go to a clinic by yourself for...
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    Struggling in Clinical

    mikeicurn replied to exoticstar14's topic in General Students

    Patti, Well thought out and nicely put. I agree with you as well. You are right about leadership and communication. People should respect each other, but they don't. I think instilling in nursing...
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    Struggling in Clinical

    mikeicurn replied to exoticstar14's topic in General Students

    One of my nursing supervisors has been an instructor at the local college for decades. She has told us many stories about some of her students. Like the group who contacted the board of nursing to...
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    New Grad - Offered Nursing Home Position but want to work in hospital, advice?

    mikeicurn replied to circularstaircase's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have to take in advice from all sources, then make your own decisions. I worked as an LPN at a LTC facility while in RN school. I went to work in a small ICU after I graduated as an RN. My manager...
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    Failing a student in clinical

    mikeicurn replied to Berkshire1995's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    i agree, anyone can have a bad day, and make a mistake. but the sense of entitlement was what struck me. a nursing license can be as dangerous as a loaded gun. any medication given should be treated...
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    Is volunteer nursing viable experience for student nurses?

    mikeicurn replied to wpallais's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteer experience is valuable. I went to an ADN program where you could exit and test as an LPN after one year. I got my LPN license over the summer, and spent the summer volunteering at the local...