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    Best shoe to wear in nursing school for clinical and after?

    Enthused RN replied to soulshine101's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use Dansko's ... they come with orthotics built in. Also, invest in some TED hose/pressure stockings and comfy, somewhat thick ankle socks. If you go with Dansko's or any thick shoes like them, you...
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    Happy Holidays to Sutter Hospital

    Enthused RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Now I'm really interested in this. Will there be signs already pre-made or will we need to make our own
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    Happy Holidays to Sutter Hospital

    Enthused RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Is Sutter profit or non-profit? I'm a little shocked at the concessions they're asking from nurses, i.e. no sick leave. You want sick staff taking care of sick patients?? In the Los Angeles area,...
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    Transfusing blood in an emergency situation

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in Emergency

    Whoa, 53 units? What was the outcome? And BTW, thank you everyone who responded! I didn't know about the rapid
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    First semester of real nursing classes this spring!

    Enthused RN replied to EMT89's topic in General Students

    I bet this book is already required but I recommend Physical Examination and Health Assessment by Carolyn Jarvis. It breaks down physical exam techniques really well. Otherwise, ask your clinical...
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    Pregnant and just lost job!

    Enthused RN replied to INFINITEERN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I used to work in disability insurance and saw this all the time with disabled and pregnant employees. Once the 3 months under FMLA is up, your job is no longer protected. It was the usual policy with...
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    Transfusing blood in an emergency situation

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in Emergency

    Makes perfect sense. Thank you,
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    Is it true? Test taking strategy.

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

    In my experience, yes. Usually when there are 2 similar answers, one of them is correct. I have had a professor or two who don't follow that rule, but I think NCLEX probably does. Because of that, I...
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    Nursing Student needing ADVICE!

    Enthused RN replied to sarahsather's topic in General Students

    Ear plugs! Seriously, they were a lifesaver for me. You can get them from the drugstore. They're squishy little things you just pop in your ear. Think about investing in eye covers for sleep and maybe...
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    Nursing Externships

    Enthused RN replied to Nscorpiored's topic in General Students

    Usually your nursing school has to maintain a contract with area hospitals for malpractice insurance purposes. Once they have some type of contract in place, the school communicates to their students...
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    Be careful with FACEBOOK

    Enthused RN replied to Stephieee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you temporarily suspend your account until background checks are complete? Or you can just change your name on your facebook to a fake name or a nick name so they don't find you? I'm going to...
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    feel like dropping out already

    Enthused RN replied to oddgurl's topic in General Students

    It's all about time management and taking care of yourself. Make sure you are eating right and doing a least a little bit of exercise which helps relieve stress. Stay hydrated. Get plenty of sleep....
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    Accepted an offer but got a better one...burning bridges!?

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

    Solid advice missladyrn. If I was in your position, OP, I would do exactly what missladyrn says ... but it sounds like you already did it for the most part. Don't feel bad about it for too long. You...
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    Am I burnt out? What should I do?

    Enthused RN replied to NOLAgirl2's topic in General Students

    It's called senioritis. The hallmark signs of this disease are fear and guilt as motivators ... as well as a general feeling of "I don't want to do this right now!" It's supposed to be relieved with...
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    Care Plan Case Study Samples

    Enthused RN replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Here's an example of part of one of my care plans, it's a bit simplistic (my interventions can be more specific i.e. monitor respiratory rate, depth, and ease of respiration q 1 hour, etc, I'm too...
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    First day of clinical!

    Enthused RN replied to Julesmama28's topic in General Students

    I'm sure you're doing fine right now. Good luck with the rest of the day and remember to have fun. You're doing something you
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    Lack of acute pain management for minimally conscious

    Enthused RN replied to planetstef's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Interesting post. Please keep us updated OP, if you
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    Clinical Preps Rant

    Enthused RN replied to rei-chan's topic in General Students

    Hilarious! That is totally my experience too ... I'm prepping for tomorrow too right now. I just hope the patients I chose don't get discharged before I get back in the morning. Now THAT
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    rn residencies: when to apply?

    Enthused RN replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would start looking around now on the hospital websites and on AN. I know the hospital I really want to work at traditionally opens their application period for RN residencies about 4 months before...
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    Why do students voluntarily drop out of nursing school?

    Enthused RN replied to pink0605's topic in General Students

    OP - I think I understand where you are coming from. You worked for years to get into a program and now that it happened for you, you question why anyone would want to give that up. You think that way...
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    Anything positive about working in an LTAC??

    Enthused RN replied to nulife4good's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Esme, I'm putting your "brains" to work starting next week. I'm a student on tele and OB and I feel I need more organization to my notes. I've been using plain binder paper to take notes for report...
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    The "Nursing Games" claims it's first victims...

    Enthused RN replied to Klimpys's topic in General Students

    I may have missed the answer but question - does your school consider 100% as passing? Just curious (my school does but we get one more chance if we do not get 100% on the first
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    Cost of New Grads? Dont understand!

    Enthused RN replied to itsnowornever's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think that's the difference here - some people see it as strictly education, I see it as work. Also, if you are unable afford to reimbursement, then you are not "free" to leave ... LOL sorry...
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    Cost of New Grads? Dont understand!

    Enthused RN replied to itsnowornever's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Does anyone else feel it is unethical for employers to charge their employees for leaving them? What if the employer is not a good place for people to work
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    Cost of New Grads? Dont understand!

    Enthused RN replied to itsnowornever's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you get a $10K bonus AND then if you break the contract, you owe them $10K? Or is there no bonus and you just owe them money because you did not perform work for them for a certain length of time?...