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    I don't hear much about Liability Insurance anymore...

    dandk1997RN replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    That should say it was NOT mentioned in my school. Autocorrect on
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    I don't hear much about Liability Insurance anymore...

    dandk1997RN replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely won't practice without it. Not sure if all my coworkers agree, though. We've never discussed it, and it was mentioned in mystify school. I only know about it from a good friend who's...
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    Top 10 Nursing Supplies

    dandk1997RN replied to JenLahaye's topic in General Students

    Study time, and lots of it. Paper (lined and unlined) and black click pens (notes and clinicals.) Computer/printer/ink. An organized place to keep all your school books. Paper clips- I sorted each...
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    Do I need my RN license

    dandk1997RN replied to acrosstobare's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't mean grad nurse while waiting to take your boards, btw, I'm wondering about sales rep for drug or med equipment companies...but I'm guessing most prefer nursing
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    getting the life drained out of you

    dandk1997RN replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    As my manager said to me, a new intermediate care cardiac tele nurse, just about a year ago, "I promise it will get better. Give it a year." You know what? She was right. At about the 5 month mark,...
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    Do I need my RN license

    dandk1997RN replied to acrosstobare's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean a job where you can work as a graduate nurse while you prepare for your boards? In my state, you have to work for a hospital (possibly a nursing home) if you are working as a grad nurse,...
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    Getting report- need advice for dealing with "Frantic Nurse."

    dandk1997RN replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks, everyone. I don't know exactly what is going on, but I haven't seen Frantic Nurse in a while. I think she is on vacation. In any case, I haven't gotten report from her since my original...
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    Getting report- need advice for dealing with "Frantic Nurse."

    dandk1997RN replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for all the great ideas.. GrnTea, I love the Ativan atomizer idea, especially. If only... :~) I'm not sure that my manager would allow the report sheet situation, but I really like the idea...
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    Getting report- need advice for dealing with "Frantic Nurse."

    dandk1997RN replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the input. We are supposed to review the chart during report to ensure that the prior nurse hasn't missed anything/neglected to do their work. That being said, I don't want you to think I...
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    What and How Much Can You Tell to Patient's Family?

    dandk1997RN replied to CuteNurseUnl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We don't have a number system, but I always put whoever it is on hold and tell the patient, "so and so is on the phone asking for information. Do I have your permission to speak to them?" Then...
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    Studying RN questions ok for preparing for LVN Nclex?

    dandk1997RN replied to jjangels's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would think it is not a good idea. I was recently helping a friend try to get prepared to get re-licensed as an LPN, and when I looked at her questions, they were vastly different from my RN...
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    The good, the bad, the ugly - your first real patient contact

    dandk1997RN replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    I don't remember my first pt contact (as a CNA fifteen or so years ago.) I took a loooong break from pt care and worked as a supervisor in the lab, so my second "first" pt contact was two years ago...
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    To BSN or not to BSN

    dandk1997RN replied to J.D.'s topic in LPN to RN

    I'm in upstate NY, and though my employer is a magnet hospital, they accept ADN nurses- I'm one of them. That being said, I'm not sure why you couldn't get your ADN then start working as a registered...
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    So much harder than I expected :(

    dandk1997RN replied to sprintin2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This post could definitely have been written by me! I feel exactly this way. I sat down with my nurse manager, educator, and third preceptor (there is a preceptor shortage on 2nd shift, which I just...
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    Is this act considered cheating on NCLEX-RN test?

    dandk1997RN replied to itk3838's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm going to agree with everyone who says it is okay...AFTER the tutorial, once you have an actual test question. If you write down ANYTHING before that, you will fail. I took my test a few weeks...
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    Tumor Fevers

    dandk1997RN posted a topic in Oncology

    Can you tell me what you know about tumor fevers? I'm a new nurse and had never heard of them, and being a new cardiac nurse at that, it isn't something I'm likely to run into too very often. I've...
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    A Day in the life of a Telemetry Nurse?

    dandk1997RN replied to ivyleaf's topic in Cardiac

    Also forgot to mention that ACLS is required. I haven't taken it yet, because I was advised by our nurse recruiter not to. I will be taking it next month during the critical care consortium. I am...
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    A Day in the life of a Telemetry Nurse?

    dandk1997RN replied to ivyleaf's topic in Cardiac

    Well, I'm a brand new nurse on a cardiac tele floor. I'm in my fourth week. Is it busy? Yes. Is it very busy? Yes, yes. Do I like it? Uh huh. I love it. I was bored out of my mind in my last...
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    dandk1997RN replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Wow- the original post is just sad. My OM is great- very communicative, and in a good way. Sorry you've had such bad experiences. ETA- I just finished a different healthcare career where I was a...
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    Please Help me decide

    dandk1997RN replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Definitely the ED
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    Fired for writing a nursing order?

    dandk1997RN replied to Nursynursemn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As an RN, I wouldn't mess with the MAR without an order, but even in a narrative and hand-off report, I'd probably suggest that my co-workers assess her pain 1 hour prior to therapies; I wouldn't...
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    What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

    dandk1997RN replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think the patient's comfort level should be considered whenever possible, and as many have stated, I too, believe that 99% of the time it is strictly about comfort/modesty and has nothing to do with...
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    HELP PLEASE !!!!!!!! MICROBIOLOGYw/LAB ONLINE FAST

    dandk1997RN replied to sdlane's topic in General Students

    I realize this was posted months ago, but in reply, not only did I have a properly functioning incubator, but I had to build it myself. I grew all sorts of nasties and had a very thorough...
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    What size are your Danskos?

    dandk1997RN replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Agreed that they fit differently. Many Dansko styles are hand made. I had to try on two or three of the same style in the same size to find the perfect
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    Scrubs and Shoe recomendations

    dandk1997RN replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My all-time faves are Koi scrubs, especially for pants. They have longs that fit me nicely and I like the pocket layout. I have lots of White Heart tops, too. My new faves are WonderWink scrubs, esp...