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    Question about IM vs IV injection, when to aspirate, what to look for

    apoppyfield replied to jeshicuhx3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Has anyone ever gotten blood return while giving an IM injection? One of my clinical instructors said it's EBP that it is no longer done. Then I worked at a hospital that required it according to...
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    Friend tells me she is diverting

    apoppyfield replied to Flennigan's topic in General Nursing

    If you work with her you need to report
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    Home based RN business

    apoppyfield replied to DavinaRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello everyone, Really excited about all the ideas flying around on this post. I ended up buying a huge place that would be an excellent assisted living or board and care facility. It could easily...
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    Downstate NY Correctional Nursing

    apoppyfield replied to Moochini M's topic in Correctional

    I could not tell you which agencies contract with your facility of choice and do not know if that is public information anywhere. It is very frustrating that this information is not readily...
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    Downstate NY Correctional Nursing

    apoppyfield replied to Moochini M's topic in Correctional

    Moochini, I too am a recent grad trying to get into correctional nursing. I don't know the politics in your area, but I do know that if you keep knocking on doors and gaining experience that...
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    apoppyfield replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Is that the new vendor's
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    apoppyfield replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    That is a great idea. Would you mind sharing your
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    Pending job loss, 975 hours cap

    apoppyfield replied to sunnig's topic in Correctional

    Does anyone know if the 975 hour cap applies to state hospitals as well or to just prisons? Also, anyone know which registries will be providing placement for the new state hospital in
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    I got a contingent offer from state of CA prison

    apoppyfield replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

    Good for you blue sky! I think the background check is the CII Criminal Inquiry. They are more interested in whether you have a criminal record than your credit report. Congrats and keep us
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    Will I be Stuck in LTC???

    apoppyfield replied to GoMariners's topic in Nursing Career

    Just 20 applications? I have come to the conclusion that the only way to get a job in this market is to show up at whatever unit with your resume and talk to the unit supervisor. With the abundance...
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    How to verify a registry before mailing sensitive documents

    apoppyfield posted a topic in General Nursing

    I applied for a RN position on Indeed.com and within a day, I received an email requesting my SSN, DL, nursing license, hiring docs, etc., etc. for positions upcoming through CDC. No interview....
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    How to verify a registry before mailing sensitive documents

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Smiley, I hope so too. Thanks to everyone who replied to the
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    Because that's the way we've always done it around here

    apoppyfield replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've worked
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    How to verify a registry before mailing sensitive documents

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Nursing

    This is all great information, thanks for your
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    How to verify a registry before mailing sensitive documents

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Nursing

    I think the key is that you initiated the contact. No harm
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    How to verify a registry before mailing sensitive documents

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Nursing

    The reason they require these documents is that they have to send over the documents for the prison's gate clearance. If the applicant can't get inside, they can't work there. Just to put everyone...
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    How to Adjust to Working Night Shift

    apoppyfield replied to NurseNRC84's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind nights as long as I get enough sleep, but know I'm most alert in the daytime like you are. The key for me is that I've got to get enough sleep. I've spoken to so many people about this...
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    How to verify a registry before mailing sensitive documents

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Nursing

    Ok girls, if you're all hungry go eat your own young..lol! Your point is well taken that one needs to be prudent in applying for jobs online, which is why I posted to begin with. Everyone is jumping...
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    How to verify a registry before mailing sensitive documents

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the unemployed are high on the target list of scam artists. Still the gut feeling. The CDC does require this data in order to gain a gate clearance. It would seem that it would be...
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    RN going to get Adult Residential Care Home business

    apoppyfield replied to jayz1989's topic in Nursing Career

    What state are you thinking of opening this facility in? I would be interested in how it
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    Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    apoppyfield replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get your hands on an old physiology book from the early 1900s, you could find more than enough
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    When did you find out you got the job?

    apoppyfield replied to KristenHuerta's topic in General Nursing

    Loved your question. I've got to go write it down before I forget
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    Nursing Books

    apoppyfield replied to merricks4's topic in General Students

    I used the previous edition as my main text in my nursing school. I found that I was able to follow along okay. The problem is that even the new books are about 10 years out of date. I like keeping...
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    apoppyfield replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    This thread just highlights the point that education is big business. They get you sucked into the system with big dreams that may (or may not) work out. Once you get your first degree, it is...
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    Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

    apoppyfield replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like dealing with patients so much more than their families. At least I can sedate the