sallyrnrrt ADN, RN

critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU

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    50 Yr Old Experienced RN; Should I go back to school for my BSN or MSN?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    My humble diploma program, plus next month 45 years in nursing, because of my experience....have been afforded many non bedside jobs as DON in various LTC?.....& I could return to our local...
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    ADVICE PLEASE R/T returning to Nursing School

    sallyrnrrt replied to kllott's topic in General Nursing

    What do you really want to do, where do you want to be in five years, best
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    Is it customary where you work to recheck BPs manually?

    sallyrnrrt replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I awkward fi manual, as slog as correct cuff size and calibration... Ki Never have a problem with my assessments. But I'm old
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    Allnurses needs nurses

    sallyrnrrt replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Batter battter up Where are all of us rusty ole bats, that can nail it out of the
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    Alternative sites for peripheral IV access

    sallyrnrrt replied to MacDSlim's topic in General Nursing

    In my almost 45years, mostly critical care, I have seen one IV access to a lady' breast veins.......but for me personally in acute situations if I can not nail a pephral, I go IJ external...
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    A nurse with a past

    sallyrnrrt replied to Persephone68's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I personally found LTC, facility most open to working my required clinical hours off...... Basically I told them.....I need to do. Xyz # hrs as refresher..... Basically you get , RN hours free.........
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    How do nurses last?

    sallyrnrrt replied to KariT's topic in General Nursing

    Some of us are just critical care junkies, 45 years this coming
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    Need some tips avoid panicking when pt condition declines/need immediate intervention

    sallyrnrrt replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    It is usually advice and direction from seasoned
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    Charge Nurse

    sallyrnrrt replied to nursestudent15's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it was 1972, I graduated from my hospital based diploma school at 11am on a Saturday, and worked the 3-11 shift as charge in CCU.....as a GN, But my last clinical rotation, was nine full...
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    New nurse anxiety

    sallyrnrrt replied to rkapadia's topic in General Nursing

    You will be ok, time and continued work experience wI'll increase your
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    Tx RN seeking reinstatement after revocation

    sallyrnrrt replied to slusk223's topic in General Nursing

    Approach BON with attorney experienced with nursing
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    Nurse vs Respiratory Therapist

    sallyrnrrt replied to Lost and Found's topic in General Students

    I'm actually both a RRT, and RN, the both make me a better practioner......I was a RN for decades before attending Respiratory Therapy school..... I learned a lot, but honestly having been a critical...
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    Weight loss for nurses

    sallyrnrrt replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Check out online, Dr Mercola.con. Click on "beginners guide" link----- example my office Mgr. lost nearly 60#s over five months following fis suggestions........it appears to be healthy eating for all...
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    RN just completed probation. Can't find a job

    sallyrnrrt replied to Emod's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was hired as DON in two LTC facilities also worked ER.......I'm a better nurse
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    Melatonin ok?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with above
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    Wondering if I am eligible to get into the nursing program

    sallyrnrrt replied to Tiffrose's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Best
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    assessmentso that apply to diagnosis

    sallyrnrrt replied to meonemine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are your thoughts on
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    Can a LPN administer Botox or fillers in the state of Nevada?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Jmoya19's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Texas Fnp can and
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    MSN or DNP for NP degree - what's better??

    sallyrnrrt replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Both fnp and dnp are providers making similar
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    Any Bio Concentrated Bachelors Degrees

    sallyrnrrt replied to Lannister123's topic in General Nursing

    No, there are bachelor science respiratory therapy programs out there, a little harder to find, but
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    Any Bio Concentrated Bachelors Degrees

    sallyrnrrt replied to Lannister123's topic in General Nursing

    There are bachelor respiratory therapy programs, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy
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    Nursing Student Stethoscope

    sallyrnrrt replied to nursing_student21's topic in General Nursing

    A good cheap sprague rapaport will serve you well.....they come in many, many
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    Need advice, should I take this job?

    sallyrnrrt replied to HelloWish's topic in General Nursing

    It our potential job with one hr commute bless you and Hopefully great
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    Deltoid injections in obese patients

    sallyrnrrt replied to Psychrn6685's topic in General Nursing

    what obstacles did you experience? I appreciate your concern, my 45+ years experience.... Gives me more confidence we will advise direct etc..as long as possible, to ensure IM needed
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    Deltoid injections in obese patients

    sallyrnrrt replied to Psychrn6685's topic in General Nursing

    I frequently use 2 in long needles, in the obese, I do truly at least one obese, physician ordered to be given, with 3.5 in