SoldierNurse22 BSN, RN

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    Fired?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Confusedandsad's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Were you aware of the procedure for wasting and forgot? Was it never taught to you? I'm not sure how you can unknowingly not waste a narcotic unless it wasn't covered when you were on orientation,...
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    Will I have a chance now?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...you generally get a job by applying to them, which it sounds like you did and you're now employed. I'm sorry, what's the
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    RN New Hire - what would you expect them to do?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to chsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Was the sharp uncapped? Was there medication involved? Did the nurse leave the room to get something and come back or did they forget the sharp? You're going to have to be more
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    Please correct my grammar

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Doindia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OP, as others have noted, your enthusiasm is palpable in your letter. I made a few syntax/punctuation/grammatical changes to your letter as seen in quotes above (bolded sections were added). Please...
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    Disclose pregnancy during interview?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to CTRN2679's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You are not obligated AT ALL to disclose your pregnancy. In fact, it's ILLEGAL for them to ask you about anything relating to your family unless YOU bring it up! Considering it's per diem and it...
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    cancer

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Ragini's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great! Crack a book and get to
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    Oncology Nursing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Culli005's topic in Oncology

    The risk of miscarriage is increased in nurses who handle chemotherapy. In theory, if you follow protocols and protect yourself, you shouldn't have any issues. I had friends who got pregnant and had...
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    Care Plan for anemia due to crohns

    SoldierNurse22 replied to jibo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fatigue (Risk for) activity intolerance Risk for depression Risk for constipation (if the patient is taking PO iron replacements) Risk for infection (especially if the pt is receiving IV replacements...
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    People being spiteful about grades?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to LPN709's topic in LPN to RN

    ...don't tell anyone your grades. Problem
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    tpa in a small syringe

    SoldierNurse22 replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    Yep, transfer to a 10cc syringe before use. Ours would come in vials or pre-filled syringes from pharmacy. Used to drive me crazy that pharmacy would pre-fill the drug in a syringe that wasn't safe to...
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    What do you say to patients who give you inappropriate compliments?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to maddox11's topic in Addictions

    No problem! It took me a while to find my feet when it comes to standing up for myself, but it's become second nature now. It'll get easier with time for you to both set boundaries and carry on as...
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    Role of huc/unit secretary

    SoldierNurse22 replied to D.R.A.'s topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's what I mean. You're not going to be able to find a breakdown of what a UAP can do in most states that I know of. Unlicensed personnel don't have rules and regs like nursing does as a...
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    What do you say to patients who give you inappropriate compliments?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to maddox11's topic in Addictions

    You've got the right idea--be professional but blunt, even if it makes it a little awkward for a bit. "That is not an appropriate thing for you to say/ask/tell me." "I'm not going to discuss my...
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    Role of huc/unit secretary

    SoldierNurse22 replied to D.R.A.'s topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Part of the problem you're having is that you're looking for legislation on UAP--unlicensed assistive personnel. There isn't going to be a great deal of information on the roles of a UAP as they are,...
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    Cancer Centers of America- any insight?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Sam J.'s topic in Oncology

    It's a valid question. It seems CCoA relies heavily on alternative medicine to complement conventional methods, such as chemo, radiation, etc. Personally, I've seen sufficient, consistent, high-level...
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    Trying to choose between CMA and RN program at Waubonsee College in Illinois

    SoldierNurse22 replied to cmcnicky's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want to become a nurse, go for your nursing degree. CMA/CNA is good experience, but it isn't essential to becoming a
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    Cancer Centers of America- any insight?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Sam J.'s topic in Oncology

    That is correct. Pancreatic cancer is a strange, sadistic animal. I witnessed two patients who were particularly memorable pass from it, one of whom was a physician. They had no idea there was...
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    Cancer Centers of America- any insight?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Sam J.'s topic in Oncology

    I've always figured they've skewed the numbers to come up with the statistics they tout on commercials. From my days in oncology, I knew their claims were outrageous and had to be fabricated somehow....
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    Experience needed for Oncology certification?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to myownboss's topic in Oncology

    Initial Certification Is this what you're referencing? It is offered by Pearson Vue per their website. Please note the bolded sections. In every specialty I know of, you need to have a minimum...
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    Weather Policy

    SoldierNurse22 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Ding ding ding! I love my sports car...except for in the snow. But I can still drive it when it does snow. I made sure of that before I bought it, because although I was about to leave the north, I...
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    PearsonVue Trick how accurate?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to jowane's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Please search this board. This topic has been covered multiple times a day. The PVT works with very, very little exception. Best of
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    NO Home Births by Midwives in AZ

    SoldierNurse22 replied to catalina123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What bunches my panties is that I could deliver at home by myself and there's not a **** thing they could do about it. That's my choice. But then I ask to have a midwife--a certified...
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    Weather Policy

    SoldierNurse22 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    This entire thread has me rolling, partially because I'm from the great white north and partially because of the way the military system works. Please, indulge me with a little story: When you come...
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    HIPAA

    SoldierNurse22 replied to angbillville's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Right. That's pretty standard. Somewhere in your company's policy, there is an official process for obtaining one's personal health records. There, it will spell out the process to obtain access...
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    HIPAA

    SoldierNurse22 replied to angbillville's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Also, thank you for spelling "HIPAA" correctly. Seriously. You kinda made my