mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes

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    Jane Doe, RN, AAS, BSN, MSN, CCRN BFD

    mmc51264 replied to Oceanpacific's topic in General Nursing

    My badge had ASN on it until I finished my BSN. I think pts like to see the "RN" on the badge b/c they may not know that a BSN (or ASN) means RN. I also have my certification on my badge. I am ortho...
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    Path to DNP/PhD/EdD

    mmc51264 replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just applied for an MSN in Informatics and I can continue on to DNP, that plus a CNE I can be an
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    Calling diabetes experts

    mmc51264 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Back a few posts: be careful throwing protocol to the wind, Not all have the same "nursing judgement" which is why there IS
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    Calling diabetes experts

    mmc51264 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful with that
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    100% cotton scrubs

    mmc51264 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Anyone know where I can get 100% cotton, plain white, scrub tops? All I have been able to find are prints or unisex which only have a breast pocket.
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    Calling diabetes experts

    mmc51264 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    We
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    Medical Missions

    mmc51264 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone go on a medical mission? Looking into it and wondering some organizations that would be good to look
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    does the PVT still work?

    mmc51264 replied to Lab22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had mostly SATA and it cut off at 75. I passed. I think the SATA are higher order thinking. Try to relax. I almost threw up when I finished and I thought I failed
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    Noncompliant diabetic patients

    mmc51264 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    We carry very little on the floor, but do have diet soda, sugar free pudding and Jello. We will only give what is on a pt diet order-now we have no control about the 64 oz Mountain Dew and Bojangles...
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    Residency program vs Rehab job

    mmc51264 replied to mlowell20's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I left at 10 months!! I got almost a year experience but was technically a new
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    Jane Doe, RN, AAS, BSN, MSN, CCRN BFD

    mmc51264 replied to Oceanpacific's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed MAT, BS, BSN, AAS, AS, RN, ONC. hehe. I love the alphabet soup game. Getting ready to add
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    MSN at the bedside

    mmc51264 replied to nataliehsly's topic in General Nursing

    I am getting ready to start an MSN program in Informatics, I plan on staying at the bedside for at least a few years (partially due to tuition reimbursement requirements and partially, to apply what I...
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    Graduate School nursing admissions

    mmc51264 replied to MsBrain's topic in General Nursing

    I depends. Some may look at that, some may look at BSN +GRE. It all depends on the school. Good
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    Curious-why do people put ADN, RN? It's ASN...

    mmc51264 replied to RN_SummerSeas's topic in General Nursing

    Usually the difference in a general BA vs BS is a thesis. I have a MA in teaching as opposed to an MS in Education which requires a thesis of some sort. I had to complete and present a research...
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    100% cotton scrubs

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks! Those are the only ones I can find, too. They only have a breast pocket. I need regular
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    New Grad Residency Programs

    mmc51264 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    I was hired through a new grad residency with an ADN, 6 month program in ortho. I am so grateful because they have eliminated it. My organization also had a GEM program where you rotated through 2-3...
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    Residency program vs Rehab job

    mmc51264 replied to mlowell20's topic in General Nursing

    I started in LTC rehab and because it has been less than year since I graduated, I got my dream job on acute care after 10 months, in a new grad residency (ortho-which fit REALLY well with the rehab...
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    Curious-why do people put ADN, RN? It's ASN...

    mmc51264 replied to RN_SummerSeas's topic in General Nursing

    I am an AAS-Nursing I needed to clarify to make sure that I put the proper degree on my
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    Medical Missions

    mmc51264 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    How did you get hooked up with a group? More details please
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    Student Looking for Information on Ortho/Sports Med. Nursing

    mmc51264 replied to VAorthoRN's topic in Orthopedic

    With the aging of the population, ortho is changing to include a lot of off service medicine pts as well. Many of our geriatric pts that fall and have hip fx, are managed by medicine and followed by...
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    Weird meds

    mmc51264 replied to Naomimillerrr's topic in Patient Medications

    Our policy is to glove for anything related to IVs. Depending on the med, I will glove for a PO, most times I do anyway. I was taught never to touch a med with my bare
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    Take this job and shove it!

    mmc51264 replied to TTK RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll let you know in a few months LOL We are having a mass exodus where I work. I don't know the details but some if it is upper management, too. Many of us staff nurses have NO idea what's going on...
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    Report: Where do you work and what do you want to know

    mmc51264 replied to Oh'Ello's topic in General Nursing

    One of my pet peeves when I get report from PACU relates to voiding. In the process of trying to avoid CAUTIs, some of our pts are not catheterized. They also haven't voided in 8-12 hours by the time...
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    The Month of July!

    mmc51264 replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Time for the wild
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    New Grad...Is this typical?

    mmc51264 replied to MeganStar's topic in General Nursing

    I got a lot of experience as a CNA II (in NC, there is a second level of aide that has a higher scope). I could do trach care (established), insert Foley, Tube feeds, remove PIV, ostomy care...