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    BOLC June 2014

    Enthused RN replied to ArmyMomRN2014's topic in Government, Military

    I did some research and looks like you're right. That's crap! A short-course shouldn't even exist! Everyone should go through the same exact training for the same length of time! Thank goodness I went...
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    Working in NG or Reserves before/during nursing program?

    Enthused RN replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Government, Military

    Hi inspired, I enlisted in the Army NG as a student and commissioned as a 2LT recently. Since I'm Army and you're interested in the Navy, I'm not sure if the same path can be taken. I'll tell you what...
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    BOLC June 2014

    Enthused RN replied to ArmyMomRN2014's topic in Government, Military

    You can get hurt in any sport quite honestly. Also, there are fundamentals or "on-ramp" classes to teach beginners proper form with just PVC pipes or using a training bar with no weights on it, then...
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    BOLC June 2014

    Enthused RN replied to ArmyMomRN2014's topic in Government, Military

    BTW - for those looking to up their APFT, look into your local Crossfit gyms. They will whip your booty into shape. I only did a few months of Crossfit before going through regular Army basic training...
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    BOLC June 2014

    Enthused RN replied to ArmyMomRN2014's topic in Government, Military

    I just commissioned myself as a 66H but I have no idea yet when I go to BOLC. I'm in the Guard so things are a little different for me (I was administered the oath of office and signed the DA-71 right...
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    I'm done with NCLEX

    Enthused RN replied to Yukinara's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel like I could have written this post! I found the NCLEX weird and non-nonsensical too. I felt LaCharity helped me a lot too and was instrumental in helping me pass the first time around with 75...
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    VENT!

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your kind words! I've calmed down now. The next shift took care of the order so it's ok now but I'm still aghast at how the situation played out with pharmacy and how incredibly slow...
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    VENT!

    Enthused RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am sooo over my first RN job. I work at a long term care facility and usually I like it, but when an emergency pops up, I am reminded of how few resources there are. So I walk into a patient's room...
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    MD order to NOT allow resident to go to the hospital

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hilarious you should say that I should keep a spare copy of his info for emergent transfers because that exact situation played out yesterday. It was a beautiful start to a shift - all of a sudden I...
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    MD order to NOT allow resident to go to the hospital

    Enthused RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work at a nursing home and I'm still pretty new there. When I started my shift today, one of the doctors was there. When she saw me walk in, she talked to me about a patient I supposedly "sent out"...
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    Medical marijuana in the nursing home

    Enthused RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is this allowed in any nursing home? There was a recent incident that makes me wonder about it since it's considered a legal drug in some
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    MD order to NOT allow resident to go to the hospital

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The resident is definitely a frequent flier. The complaints change from day to day but usually it's due to pain (yet declines pain medication from us). I'm not sure why the doctor wants to prevent him...
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    MD order to NOT allow resident to go to the hospital

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I knew I was right! Of course he has the right to go. Thank you both for your responses. I just feel so weird about this
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    MD order to NOT allow resident to go to the hospital

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm ok with her refusing to give an order for the transfer, but making an order for him to NOT go. how the heck do i comply with that? it puts me in an awkward
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    Please help get me out of bedside/floor nursing!

    Enthused RN replied to JustJane2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    While this may be true, I'm sure they only have slim pickings. I used to work at a disability insurance company where they had RNs review cases (referred to them by claims examiners) to help the...
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    I hate being a Nurse

    Enthused RN replied to Runninonempty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How long did you work in LTC before you got into a hospital position? Just
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    I hate being a Nurse

    Enthused RN replied to Runninonempty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, 70 residents on NOC?! I thought I had it bad with 40 but nope. Maybe you can you find another facility? The ratios vary across facilities so maybe you can find a better working environment. I'm...
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    Do you recommend Geriatric Nursing for RN

    Enthused RN replied to peaceful2100's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new grad and I was able to land 2 job offers at LTC facilities by day 10 of my job search. I'm sure you can find something since you are an experienced RN (despite no professional experience in...
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    Is your central supply room locked on the 11-7 shift?

    Enthused RN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL, ridiculous. Only the nurses carry the central supply key; however, my facility seems to have lost the key to one of the closets where the gloves and hand sanitizers are stored so we are running...
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    What to do after a stressful night at work?

    Enthused RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I work nights so I like to make my own mimosas in the morning. :) Works like a
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    Dream=Serving Military Families, L&D Nurse/Womens or Public Health nursing in HAWAII

    Enthused RN replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Government, Military

    The Guard (National Guard) is still taking new grads. Not sure if that will change anytime soon. Of course you should still have a civilian job since the Guard is not full-time, year
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    UC Davis Nurse Residency September 2013 cohort

    Enthused RN posted a topic in California Nursing

    The application filing just opened less than hour ago and they will accept the first 500 applications for review. I thought I would start up a new thread so we can all share in the application...
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    Pearson Vue unable to score NCLEX-RN

    Enthused RN replied to alydhart's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so sorry to hear this happened to you! I would probably be an absolute wreck myself, but honestly all you can do is wait. Based on the post above, a re-test will cost you nothing. If you have to...
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    License in CA

    Enthused RN replied to Aleska25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I want to clarify this. So I paid $150 for the RN application fee, $200 for the NCLEX, and THEN it's another $150? What's the second $150 fee called? Or did you not pay the $150 original fee? So...
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    NCLEX PREP and STUDY TIPS

    Enthused RN replied to hihopes22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you also bid on the New Lace Front Wig Curl Heat Safe 1B Bob Short Rihanna Bey Hot Sexy NWT listed on there? LOL jk! It looks like they only tightened the standards by a little bit. If you...