Q_rnc RN

Q_rnc has 40 years experience as a RN and specializes in Maternal-Infant.

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   Nurse Practitioner (Mother) leaves 21 month old in car for 8 hours

   Q_rnc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   This is a reminder of the humanity of all. As nurses, we are all human, not machines. We make mistakes. It could happen to any of us. It illustrates a valuable point as we move to a more "tech-savvy"...
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   Age Discrimination in Nursing

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

   Thank you for posting your plans. I'm 57, have been a nurse for 37 years, worked all over the country, and have two graduate degrees. And I'm feeling restless and considering a PhD program vs. DNP - I...
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   Unions prevelance across US?

   Q_rnc replied to onetiredmomma's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I know your place. I worked their as a traveler once. You're right - they were one of the best paying places in the area. Also the only L&D I ever worked in where so many nurses participated in a...
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   Unions prevelance across US?

   Q_rnc replied to onetiredmomma's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I work for a faith-based hospital from California. I do not live or work in California. I live in a neighboring state that is a "right to work" state. Several months ago, I suffered a minor injury due...
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   Nurses rally at Capitol for nurse-to-patient ratios

   Q_rnc replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   herring_RN, Thanks for sharing the article. It was indeed sad to read. The tone of the discourse demonstrates the caliber of misinformation the public has about nurses. Unfortunately, some of it is...
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   Nursing Unions

   Q_rnc replied to Guest296136's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Union hospital here in AZ? Wow! That's almost a dirty word, isn't it? Anyone know if Flag Medical ever got the vote to pass? I know the California folks tried to get there foot in the
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   Interview help

   Q_rnc replied to peaceful nurse's topic in Nursing Career

   Dear Peaceful, First, tell the truth. It shows a propective employer that you have integrity. If it comes up in conversation, acknowledge the ending in the most positive light you can. Think in terms...
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   Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

   Q_rnc replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   :igtsyt:I don't pull the nursing card out unless asked. That said, I do ask questions of doctors and nurses and expect answers that are direct and intelligent. Unfortunately, some of my peers do make...