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    RN, ADN being obsolete

    RNrhythm replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    As a future new-grad, I think it depends upon where you want to work. The major hospitals in my city do not hire non-BSN RNs for bedside care. Some of the smaller hospitals do, but honestly, they...
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    Does nursing ever get easier?

    RNrhythm replied to Red_Diamond's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I promise you, it gets easier. So much of what we do is repetition. Be consistent and things will get easier. When you get/give report, make it a narrative so the facts makes sense together. You...
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    PEDS/OB- not passing

    RNrhythm replied to amynursing's topic in General Students

    PEDS/OB was the
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    Night Shift & Eating

    RNrhythm replied to iheartnursing91's topic in General Nursing

    I had a commute when I was on nights so it was important to pack healthy snacks for the drive home, usually fruit. Otherwise, I would hit a drive-thru and snag an extra 2,000 calories before
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    Failed 3times Nclex -RN

    RNrhythm replied to sakruarena's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My heart goes out to you. I wish I had something practical to say. You can do this! There is no down side to
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    not smart enough

    RNrhythm replied to amynursing's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is harder than actual nursing. 90% of what I do is repetition (same labs, GI bleed, broken hip, PNA, chest pains, MI, a-fib, etc.), knowing the processes at my hospital, and good...
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    Just accepted the job.. then this...

    RNrhythm replied to Anonymous877's topic in General Nursing

    Wow and (possible) congratulations! Please keep us
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    Health insurance that restricts employees from receiving care outside of employer owned ho

    RNrhythm replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I have this weird thought: Why does my healthcare come from my
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    Do healthcare administrators know one another?

    RNrhythm replied to SuziQ63's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, everyone knows they are part of a hive mind. Resistance is
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    RN MGR Told me I'm too old.

    RNrhythm replied to gumbi_12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated over 50 and have worked a very heavy unit for over 3 years. At my old, brutal LTAC, I worked side-by-side older RNs on night shift. I had never worked so hard! I was the lazy one because...
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    Charge Nurse Feels like a Rat, Tech Refuses Patient Assignment

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

    I don't understand the "feel like a rat" part at all. With that attitude, you are going to get walked all over, again and again. In addition to wise advice from Nurse Beth, focus on the facts: The...
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    Please I Need Help With My Nclex

    RNrhythm replied to thejanemarcus1313's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used ATI exclusively because it came with my program. My test scores were OK and ATI said I was ready. However, I also hired a friend, a hypnotherapist, to help me prepare. I provided pictures of...
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    What would you do?

    RNrhythm replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    For those that mentioned it, deducting unreimbursed expenses, like scrubs, certifications and such, is no longer a thing. First off, that was only if you itemized. Secondly, "miscellaneous deductions...
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    Iv antibiotic running as primary?

    RNrhythm replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. Maybe a few times a year I will run across an existing IV pole setup where the ABX is primary but I suspect it came up from the ED that
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    Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    RNrhythm replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    Obviously this is nuts. I try to get stuff started so next shift will not have to deal with it. Would you rather start and monitor a unit of PRBCs or simply disconnect the lines and check
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    RNrhythm replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    As a new grad, during my very first code ever, doing compressions on a human for the first time, some sort of implanted port in the upper chest (Portacath, I assume) ruptured and I was drenched in...
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    I would really love....

    RNrhythm replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Aren't 7th graders aged out of the, "DTAP made my kid autistic"
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    bsn waste without license?

    RNrhythm replied to burtonmarg's topic in General Students

    I wonder if there is a reason he cannot register for the exam, like a fresh, new DUI or something, which would explain the one-off, throwaway
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    Denied from nursing school...

    RNrhythm replied to callmeachilles1's topic in General Students

    In my city, you can apply to have the older grade removed if you retook the class later. You fill out a form and write a letter of appeal. It helps if you can get a letter of recommendation from a...
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    Student Charge Nurse out of line

    RNrhythm replied to cin808's topic in General Students

    Seriously, something similar happened to me the other day during shift change. I simply confirmed, yes, I assessed the wound. What I wanted to say was, I would never bother lying to YOU. YOUR opinion...
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    bsn waste without license?

    RNrhythm replied to burtonmarg's topic in General Students

    Is there a reason you are hesitant to sign up for the NCLEX? I knew someone who worked in Occupational Safety with a certificate. I do not know if he had a 4-year degree. His background was...
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    Advice on how to end up in the NICU

    RNrhythm replied to angelicasmth's topic in General Nursing

    Is it true that for the first year in NICU all you do is
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    Do Med/Surg Hospitals accept LTAC experience?

    RNrhythm replied to angelicasmth's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    As long as it is LTAC and not SNF, you are
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    School Nursing

    RNrhythm replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    This used to be deductible from your Federal income tax, but I think that
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    Aggressive family member

    RNrhythm replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!