SoldierNurse22 BSN, RN

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    Are handguns allowed at work?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are certain areas that concealed carriers aren't allowed to carry. Most government buildings (from city to county to federal) will not allow a concealed carry license holder to carry. With...
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    LP with chemo in peds

    SoldierNurse22 replied to brownbook's topic in Oncology

    We used to do LP chemo as well. Lying down for 30-60 minutes post-procedure was required and absolutely standard--no
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    What to do about a hyperverbal classmate?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to spaghetina's topic in General Students

    Learn now how to assert your opinion firmly yet politely. DO NOT be spoken over, especially if you were talking first! "Excuse me, Jane, but I wasn't finished speaking. (I'm curious to hear what you...
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    Children's nurse-worried about Maths

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Nurseofthefuture.x's topic in Nursing Career

    For future reference, the technical term for "children's nurse" is pediatric nurse. You will need to know and understand basic algebra, which is involved in many medication calculations. Questions...
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    ROTC or ANCP

    SoldierNurse22 replied to kirstens's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not sure if ANCP is still breathing or not. If it is, I'd strongly recommend it. Your first move would be to speak with an AMEDD recruiter (specifically an AMEDD recruiter), which can be found...
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    Saline shortage

    SoldierNurse22 replied to hoperenae's topic in Patient Medications

    Current Drug Shortage Bulletin: Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection Bags http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/06/22/323679204/shortage-of-saline-solution-has-hospitals-on-edge...
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    Saline shortage

    SoldierNurse22 replied to hoperenae's topic in Patient Medications

    There is a national shortage of NS 0.9%. I'd suggest the obvious--that your clinic check in with other distributors--but for the moment, the recommendation is to conserve as much as
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    Mixing meds

    SoldierNurse22 replied to dreamrider212's topic in Oncology

    Nowadays, no--it is not a standard scenario for oncology. When I worked in oncology, we received our chemo--mixed with IV tubing primed--from the pharmacy. It was actually a policy that it come...
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    Nina Pham Ebola-Free, Discharged from Hospital

    SoldierNurse22 replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Awww, what a cute doggie! And I'm usually a cat person. All the best to both of these ladies, regardless of how the public may see them. I'm so happy that they were successfully treated and able to...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    SoldierNurse22 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Feel better soon, Esme! You are very
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    Believe it or not, I have asked people to stop. Politely, I might add, because I'm aware it's often an unconscious habit. But it's beyond distracting to
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    While you may think it's a silent hobby, I've been around friends and family who knit. There is often a barely perceptible clicking sound that comes with knitting. Most people will probably never...
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    I live in an area with A LOT of snow, and as a nurse, do I need an SUV?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I drive a rear wheel drive sports car in the snow. It's not necessarily ideal, but it's absolutely
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    Devastated due to DUI

    SoldierNurse22 replied to hinnnng's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    To echo caliotter3, your bigger concern here is getting a license. Even if you get approved at clinical sites, you may get all the way through school--all that effort and money and time--only to be...
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    Definition of comorbidities? What does that mean?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to hkqueenx3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No
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    Military Nursing// May not be single parents

    SoldierNurse22 replied to msive22's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you so much for posting your experience as this goes for the active duty Army as well. Custody is also a big deal in the service for single parents and there's often a lot of turmoil that goes...
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    Definition of comorbidities? What does that mean?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to hkqueenx3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Comorbidity refers to the existance of more than one disorder (or disease process) in the same patient. For instance, the patient was admitted for asthma exacerbation, and in addition to asthma, the...
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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ah, transport makes sense, then. HAZMAT and evacuation still isn't reassuring, though. It still leaves me with the unnerving taste in my mouth that whispers, "we're not ready". I mean, urgent care...
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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow. HAZMAT? Evacuating the hospital? Isolating a patient in an ambulance instead of in the hospital? Just screams "US hospitals are prepared to handle Ebola", doesn't
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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/infection-prevention-and-control-recommendations.html The CDC's site now indicates that Ebola requires droplet, contact and standard precautions (updated as of 06...
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    Do you go to work with vomiting/diarrhea?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to designer-mommy's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a serious question? No. Never ever, and if I get sick like this during a shift, I'm going home, like it or
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    Want to get out of nursing, what can I do with my degree????

    SoldierNurse22 replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Nursing Career

    You realize you're posting on a thread that's over 2 years old, right? I think all the advice to be given has already been given here. If you want to start a new thread and get fresh answers for your...
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    when is it okay to combat rudeness w/ rudeness?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally, being I think being rude back is sinking to their level. The PPs are right--it usually only escalates the situation. If you really want to terrify a bully/jerk, call them out on their...
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    Staff tb shots

    SoldierNurse22 replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    HR lady has no authority by which to set up and essentially run clinic out of the school. Is she a physician and capable of taking on the responsibility of being the medical director? Is she capable...
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    Thoughts on the use of the word "battle" within popular Oncology culture

    SoldierNurse22 replied to RN'd's topic in Oncology

    Perhaps COPD wasn't the best example as the term "battle" is used widely in the oncology realm, even with disease processes that are not curable. I don't think curability has anything to do with it....