SouthernLPN2RN MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    VA Position

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to budpilot's topic in Advanced Practice

    Did you move forward with
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    Nursing Informatics

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Cmmc911's topic in Nursing Informatics

    If you are leaving your floor job for it, absolutely. I left floor nursing 5 years ago (still do some prn) and enjoy it. However, I would not recommend getting a degree in it unless it's required. The...
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    Kaplan FNP

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Zuskie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm currently attending Purdue University Global and I'm finding the curriculum challenging and relevant. You have to remember that you get out what you put in to any education. They were the best...
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    Nurse Charged With Homicide

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Things like this are what prevent med errors and near misses from being reported. I don't feel the nurse should lose the license or be charged. There should be extensive retraining as well as a...
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    2018 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to mefifome's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just looked at my Credit Karma and I have a Credco inquiry from January 15th. This is my 3rd year applying and I didn't get a credit check last
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    2018 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to mefifome's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope it opens soon! I've applied twice and not gotten
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    I'm Quitting nursing to work in coffee shop

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! Nursing isn't for
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    Tired of jumping jobs, does anyone like her job?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely LOVE my job in Clinical Informatics. I do miss some patient care, but this job is amazing for an introvert like
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    Nurses: Monthly or Weekly Planners

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to biobots's topic in General Nursing

    I use my electronic calendar for most everything. However, I back that up by using a paper planner that I work in during the week. I prefer Passion
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    C155- Pathopharmacological Foundations ...how's it going?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to jenrninmi's topic in Western Governors University

    Does anybody happen to have the syllabus and/or course description from this
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    NSO malpractice renewal?!?

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've tried multiple times since November to pay online and over the phone and keep getting that the system is unavailable. Is this company up and running? Anyone else having trouble? I clicked a link...
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    ER RN to ICU?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Dbb82's topic in Critical Care

    Keep an open mind, and realize that ICU and ER are two different animals. A lot of things are identical, but you will need to be prepared for the differences. Study when you can so that you more fully...
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    Cost of attending NTI?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Circejane's topic in Critical Care

    Is this tax
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    How are staffing issues at your facility/department?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    Really just depends. I've been in a smaller facility for a few years now and I find that the staffing is better than it was at the larger facility I used to work at. Staffing is pretty much an across...
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    Charting Time of Death

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In LTC, when family comes and says "mom died ten minutes ago" and you go assess them and confirm, would you call the TOD as being when YOU actually assessed the pt or when family says? I feel that...
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    Pulmonary Edema and Morphine

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a question regarding this on an employment app. How exactly does morphine act to relieve pulm
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    NSO malpractice renewal?!?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Miranda! I'll try to call later today when they
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    ISO IV wall chart

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    The previous hospital I worked at had a wall chart with IV compatibilities on it. I have been unsuccessful in my search for one to hang here at my current facility. Does anyone know where I can get...
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    Cruise CE?

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a website that lists available cruises for continuing ed?
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    AACN membership?

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm trying to decide here. Are there any real benefits to joining AACN? Any reason I shouldn't?
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    OB/GYN floating and infections?

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    At our hospital, OB/GYN nurses are asked to float to the M/S unit at times. We are trying to find information on what types of infections would be considered safe vs dangerous if said nurse will go...
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    mygym infomercial

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't normally get hooked into this type of stuff, but I really am thinking about getting it. Has anyone ever used one? It's so much cheaper and compact, but I guess the kicker to any equipment is...
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    Feeding and toileting

    SouthernLPN2RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility I just left recently implemented a policy that under no circumstances was a resident to be toileted when there were still trays to be passed out or residents needing to be fed. How are...
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    what do you all think about 12 hour shifts?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would kill for an eight hour dayshift position. I feel that 12's take away from the family too much. Here's an example of my week: catnap day of 1st noc, work that noc, sleep until 1600 the next...
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    Do you have a living will? What does it say?

    SouthernLPN2RN replied to HealthShepherd's topic in MICU, SICU

    I actually have one printed (advanced directive and HCPOA) but I haven't had it notarized yet. Basically mine designates a poa and an alternate, and has a place to check to prolong or not to prolong...