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    What do you call the Doc?

    CorpsmanRN replied to Flipper911's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to call them "Doctor ___" - due to my military experience. Our MDs are usually called Doctor, Sir, or by their rank (usually Captain). We tend to call our PAs & our independent medics...
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    Is it easier to get a job as a New-grad RN with BSN?

    CorpsmanRN replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'll be interesting to see what others may post. I recently finished an ADN program & some of us are having a hard time finding a job/getting interviews. It could very well be that we are being...
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    Any CCs that offer online sciences?

    CorpsmanRN replied to blondielocks's topic in Washington Nursing

    Look into South Seattle. I took a hybrid class for Microbio & never had any problems with it transferring for nursing programs. Most was online/blackboard and then lab was a long day like every...
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    contracts for a year/2 years, ect

    CorpsmanRN replied to sameasalways's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen/heard of it, especially with new nurses. I'm thinking anywhere they invest money training you could involve a possible contract. One hospital around here does a year long contract &...
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    Please help Fix My Resume...

    CorpsmanRN replied to Katria's topic in General Nursing

    I concur, too wordy and was also confused on the fact it states LPN but in places you were a Charge RN. Maybe reduce the number of bullets under each job and make the layout all the same. It'll...
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    Pinning Ceremony Keynote Speaker

    CorpsmanRN replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    We had a favorite instructor speak, chose a classmate to speak for us, & then chose someone from the community whose mother was a nurse (talked about what it was like growing up with a mom who was...
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    Exploitation

    CorpsmanRN replied to runningwoman's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to agree with Zookeeper3. Sounds to me like you are willingly working under your LVN license, filling a LVN position. Most LPN's (in WA state) in my class knew they had to go out &...
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    Infection control study material for NCLEX

    CorpsmanRN replied to SJMnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was going to recommend the post linked in the post above. I came across it a couple of days before my NCLEX just last week & totally came in handy! I must say though, I was a bit confused on...
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    Kaplan overall qbank score

    CorpsmanRN replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here's my story...did Kaplan and got a 59% on Diagnostic. Did the first 3 trainer tests & only about 40-50% of the Qbank questions, both of which I got progressively WORSE (at one point got a 46%...
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    does any nurse do EJ's in the ER

    CorpsmanRN replied to sweatpea55's topic in Emergency

    Through the military I've been taught to do EJ's, Femorals, & IO's-using the FAST IO (is this the "new & improved" version you're referring to?) It is quite easy to use & the only...
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    About to graduate and very nervous!

    CorpsmanRN replied to levans121687's topic in General Nursing

    I totally feel the same way levans. I graduate in June and am feeling ill prepared. I have received great evals from instructors & clinical nurses I've worked with, but I still feel like I know...
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    PPD Question

    CorpsmanRN replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

    As with the last responder, read the induration only. The CDC website gives info about what a "positive" induration is because it can depend on the circumstance (you might have to look under TB info...
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    Taking BP's - Use Diaphragm or Bell?

    CorpsmanRN replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting...I was always under the impression that the bell was for low frequencies (like heart) & diaphragm for high freqs (lungs). I use a Littmann & so have become accustomed to...
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    Now, if you saw this on a chart, what would YOU think?

    CorpsmanRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! P***y is my favorite too. I am also one that is bothered by the misspelling of "HIPPA", it's "HIPAA" people. Sadly, I wasn't surprised when I saw it spelled wrong in the preceptorship handbook of...
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    EMT stethoscope and equipment

    CorpsmanRN replied to Pepperpants's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Definitely not cocky. I have 2 Littmanns, one being a master cardiology, but I love my cardio III because I love that I can use the smaller bell/diaphragm on peds or even elderly who are frail or...
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    How do nurses retain the information they've learned?

    CorpsmanRN replied to Coco Rosie's topic in General Students

    I know exactly what you mean!! Just today at clinical I had this overwhelming feeling of "I should know this stuff, why can't I remember?". I too am struggling with keeping all the info in my brain...
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    Classmate with hearing problem

    CorpsmanRN posted a topic in General Students

    I have a classmate who has stated that they have trouble hearing. Even though (s)he sits within the first 2 rows of the classroom, (s)he still has to ask "what was that? I didn't catch what you...
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    Classmate with hearing problem

    CorpsmanRN replied to CorpsmanRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks! It's one of those 'do I say something or stay out of it' issues and we weren't sure which direction to take it. Sometimes these situations later become a 'why didn't say anything' scenario,...
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    Advice Needed? Should I do this?

    CorpsmanRN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't a nurse with a BSN still a Registered Nurse? Do you mean that the hospitals no longer want to hire RN's with only an Associates (ADN)? The way it's worded makes it sound a bit odd - to me...
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    Resume Question

    CorpsmanRN replied to haleygirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've used something like these before: "To join the team at (insert company/hospital) in providing quality health care as a (job title/position)." or "To share my diverse clinical skills, experience,...
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    Attn current nurses - does nursing assistant or student nurse get best experience?

    CorpsmanRN replied to hisgeogal's topic in General Nursing

    In WA state, a Nurse Tech is a position for anyone who has completed their first couple qtrs in nursing school. They get paid a bit more and since we have completed the first qtrs of clinical skills,...
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    This is a 'sterile' dressing change?

    CorpsmanRN replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting, considering we made minor surg kits with small square basins, threw in 4x4s, 2x2s, the instruments and a sterilizer indicator; it was all wrapped up in the blue paper, packaged and ran...
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    University of Washington in Seattle ?

    CorpsmanRN replied to Hill's topic in Washington Nursing

    From the area as well and yes, I have heard it is difficult to get into. If you get your Associates in Nursing, you can look into the BSN bridge programs at UW-Bothell & UW-Tacoma. Good luck!!...
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    is this a hippa violation??

    CorpsmanRN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I was about to write the correction. Don't know why it bugs me, but it does (prob. my anal retentiveness). I almost fixed a sign I saw in a staff lounge at my clinical site last week,...
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    Colleges spitting out new nurse without any training?

    CorpsmanRN replied to fulzgold's topic in General Nursing

    I am experiencing the same thing! We have to "pick" our patient(s) the day before & have an understanding of their condition and meds. It was more of a big deal in the beginning but now our...