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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Holy wall of quotes! I am glad you brought up North Dakota, their law illustrates that there is indeed a movement to create the BSN the entry level of registered nursing. The law was repealed due to...
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    Wiping off IV ports

    Asystole RN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Dignity Health has recently converted to using he alcohol caps in all their facilities. I agree with you that 25 cents per cap is not cheap and is mostly used as a crutch for those not following best...
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    Wiping off IV ports

    Asystole RN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Actually the studies show that scrubbing the hub for at least 15 seconds to be a more effective method. In fact, the scrubbing action is more important than the disinfecting agent that is used...
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    Lottery for holiday shift?

    Asystole RN replied to twoangels's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. Nurses would fight over working holidays and taking on-call. Now we have a system where everyone rotates and the holidays are evenly distributed with no option to give away days (too many...
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    Are nurses blue or white collar workers?

    Asystole RN replied to digitiminimi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A "nurse" is a very broad term that encompasses an extremely large occupational pool. Any hands on nursing such as bedside nursing, school nursing, and the like is considered blue collar. Nursing that...
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    No Arm Bands??

    Asystole RN replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary status that facilities must pay for in order to receive counsel. This is something that is mostly purchased by hospitals, although some...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    When I use the term professional I do not refer to the personal attribute or attitude of professionalism but rather of the development of certain skill sets attributed to the professional world....
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    Why is it the highest paid among us...

    Asystole RN replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Let it go, you are beyond sounding bitter and spiteful, moving into the realm of
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    Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    Asystole RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct in identifying my inappropriate use of exact. My statement was to address your comment that disapproved of the use of exact and same together since the terms seemed
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    Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    Asystole RN replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have never seen a requirement for staff nurses to have BSNs either, the educational requirements were always focused on nursing
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    Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    Asystole RN replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Dear god...something is terribly wrong at your facility. I don't think anyone has delusions that a degree will automatically catapult them into a better paying white coat job. Ceteris paribus, it will...
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    Why is it the highest paid among us...

    Asystole RN replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Does not bother one bit when a MD, or even another nurse, asks to bother my stethoscope. Every once in awhile I forget my shears or pen and I have to borrow from someone else. Who cares? If you don't...
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    Please read and respond. Way depressed.

    Asystole RN replied to CynthiaG's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You need medical assistance, now, not a nursing forum. Best of
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    Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    Asystole RN replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's only 12 years. Do you plan to retire or leave the profession anytime soon? This is of course if you do not get hired into a better position and get a significant raise because you are more...
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    When will they change the name???

    Asystole RN replied to hand2cut's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a registered nurse, not a male nurse, nurse, or murse. Like what was previously stated, men being a minority in nursing tremendously assists us professionally. We stick out and get noticed more...
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    CNA/Nursing Advice

    Asystole RN replied to walkingitch's topic in Men in Nursing

    Being hired at a hospital as a CNA is not easy. The largest market for CNAs is in the LTC/SNF facilities. CNAs make very little money, in Arizona the average pay is around $12hr. Unless you have no...
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    Spouses being asked to leave the room

    Asystole RN replied to Indenial's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have no
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    Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    Asystole RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Same is a relative term. A Bard PICC line is the same thing as a Bard midline in terms of products. They are not the exact same thing when viewed in the context of placement. "They are the same...
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    Port-a-cath question

    Asystole RN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Your facility should have policies on this, unfortunately policies tend to differ on this subject. The theory behind changing the hub after drawing blood is to ensure that there is no residual blood...
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    New Grad Apheresis Nursing or Out Patient Clinic?

    Asystole RN replied to kima84's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My wife and I could have worked at (moderator edit of city name), we didn't accept and I regret it. My wife and I love the outdoors and I think of all the kayaking, fishing, and hunting. That being...
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    Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    Asystole RN replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So you are saying that your hospital only has 9 non-bedside nursing positions that traditionally require a BSN or higher level of education? Your hospital must only have about 15 beds. My hospital is...
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    Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    Asystole RN replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What I have seen is that BSN nurses get at the most $1more an hour. My unit will pay a one time bonus of $850 for a certification. Where the BSN really pays off is in the ability to advance your...
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    Spouses being asked to leave the room

    Asystole RN replied to Indenial's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL, we invite family into the codes to
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    Relocating to Mesa/Gilbert/Chandler area

    Asystole RN replied to Gypsy_Nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would expect you to receive at least $33 with your experience in a high demand specialty, not counting the differential of course. My pay is close to that right now with a BSN and 3 years in...
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    How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    Asystole RN replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    My specialty found me. I had developed a professional career map with certain specialties (always knew I didn't want just one) and the methods of achievement before I left nursing school. After...