KatieMI BSN, MSN, RN

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    With a MSN, why do I need a BSN?

    KatieMI replied to INrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    But that doesn't matter if the program doesn't formally grants BSN. No the letters after last name - no degree - no job which mandates BSN. I am pretty much sure, though, that the problem only affects...
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    Where can I get male only patients?

    KatieMI replied to Firas5's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking short, what you want comes as close to "impossible" as it gets. If caring for female patients crosses your religious views, you might want to find another
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    Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    KatieMI replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    Amen, sister/brother of
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    Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    KatieMI replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, that's how things are now... almost everywhere. During my time in LTACH, at least half of our clientelle got there directly because those poor souls were cared for by nurses (and doctors, too)...
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    Whatcha Know about Flo (Florence Nightingale)?

    KatieMI replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, subway to Grayfriars, then 10 min walk. Or right across Victoria bridge. The museum is truly amazing. So, a couple more facts about Ms. Nightingale: FACT #1 This is a test. she actually...
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    DNR on a suicide note?

    KatieMI replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    A DNR (and any other similar document) won't be seen as legally bonding unless it contain some defining words. One of mandatory phrases is: "I, such-and-such, being over X (state dependent) years old...
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    Can I be fired for refusing PPD during pregnancy?

    KatieMI replied to RN/Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Pregnancy is a naturally T-deficient condition, so in theory the probability of PPD false negative result might be increased, especially at late term. Ask for Quantiferon, and relax. I actually...
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    Asked about citizenship during triage

    KatieMI replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    You should take offence and refuse to answer this question, like any other that has nothing to do with your medical condition. Likewise, we all should get less prone to giving out our financial,...
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    Asked about citizenship during triage

    KatieMI replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    If a Briton gets into US hospital, the national insuranse system of the GB won't pick up the tab. He would have to get special travel insurance before the trip - or pay out of pocket. Or just leave...
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    Tell me about your nurse manager

    KatieMI replied to Ra3liana's topic in General Nursing

    'been there, had all that and then some more. Run before it gets too hot. You get only one life to live, it doesn't worth to be spend on rude
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    Asked about citizenship during triage

    KatieMI replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    I was asked this question in many forms (are you American; where are you from; are you a citizen; when are you going to come back; etc.) several times in ER. When I refused to answer, the explanation...
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    NP in Michigan. Info needed ASAP.

    KatieMI replied to Hiddenoutlier's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To begin with, Wayne is absolutely not #2 in state. With admission GPA for ACNP below 3.0, it cannot stand even UofM/Flint because of weak academic standing of matriculating students. On the other...
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    Asked about citizenship during triage

    KatieMI replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    This is so because the i's must be dotted and squares must be marked. And, if a less educated person than that triage RN whould be charged with this kind of job, that person still be paid $$+...
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    Asked about citizenship during triage

    KatieMI replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    1). Yes, this question is common. Not mandatory, like ones about smoking and abuse, but nevertheless common. 2). The hospitals (as well as urgent care centers and certain rural facilities) do it most...
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    X-rays

    KatieMI replied to Bmauld1's topic in General Nursing

    Two one-day workshops (one ortho, one spine) on my own. I got Mettler's "Essentials of Radiology" (2nd edition, $10 or so), read it through and then read myself evey xray I'd seen. I asked...
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    scope of practice, the EKG/ECG?

    KatieMI replied to wtpsych's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working in acute, it would be absolutely my scope of practice because I rarely had a patient who was not on tele. Not all nurses could calculate axis or tell from 12-lead stripe where...
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    What was your scariest threat from a patient or family member

    KatieMI replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    When one dude, after I told him that I am very much allergic to certain foodstuff, intentionally grabbed my hand with his own one thickly smeared in that substance. To tell the truth, in less than 10...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    KatieMI replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    There is one such program in the whole country, it leads to D.O. degree (which is less prestigious and generally shunned from most prestigious residencies like Derm or Rad/Onco) and cuts down just one...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    KatieMI replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, we all have things we won't able to to just let go. Those who say otherwise are likely never experienced enough evil in their entire
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    Interested in becoming a NP, have a bachelors in another field

    KatieMI replied to wisechoiceorno's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For an NP school, you must be an RN (either BSN or direct admit to MSN with RN granted along the way). ABSN programs rarely accept pre-reqs and coursework from other degrees. Some direct MSN programs...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    KatieMI replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    So, do you think that people who moved across the country, speak with an accent, survived traches and other manipulations on their vocal apparatuses, ect., etc. are all sounding like idiots just...
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    I can't give report to this nurse anymore !!

    KatieMI replied to Student2017555's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Get together and go to have a breakfast or coffee right after your shift. The more nurses join, the better. Then the "slow report taker" will get a lesson or two from her own circle. I did it that way...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    KatieMI replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    As a someone who experienced such "constructive criticism" in full, I would be more than happy to let you know that "teaching English" is a rude and unwelcoming behavior which is below common human...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    KatieMI replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    To your already extremely underserved psychiatric population, as well as to medically underserved communities, of which there are plenty in every corner of the USA. HRSA Data Warehouse – Shortage...
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    Is this legal?

    KatieMI replied to jessimee's topic in General Nursing

    It is "legal" in terms of that everyone is almost completely free to leave almost whatever on Facebook, forever connected with his or her first and last name. How the Boards will look upon it if...