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    Does the VA prefer to hire internally?

    applewhitern replied to tiffcrn's topic in Government, Military

    I gave up trying to get on with the VA. They always claimed they had a hiring freeze going on. That said, we have quite a few VA nurses who work PRN or part-time at my hospital. They say they had...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    applewhitern replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, I was paid an extra four dollars per hour to do a preceptorship with a student, but those days are long gone. That was in a university-affiliated teaching hospital. I have never rec'd...
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    fetching the doctor's tea

    applewhitern replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    @Organized Chaos: Yes, 2+2=5, but only if you use Common Core
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    Which stethoscope color to choose?

    applewhitern replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If I were you, I would wait to buy a new one, because Littman is coming out with a stethoscope just for nurses. They plan to make them in colorful plastic, with stickers and glitter. Personally, I...
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    Administering Fentanyl

    applewhitern replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    We used to hang fentanyl drips in the Pediatric ICU, but I have only seen it used as a transdermal patch outside of
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    Price of Patient Satisfaction

    applewhitern replied to knoxnurse236's topic in General Nursing

    I was yelled at, called a liar, and accused of theft by a very tall, large male patient. I was given a suspension without pay, all because I "must have done something to make him mad." We do not...
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    Job outlook for PNP's

    applewhitern replied to Ldmorris13's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard anything about "being phased out and not needed." It seems that every new nurse wants to be a nurse practitioner, so the market may be over-saturated in some areas. My friend...
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    My first 100 days on the job: Week 2

    applewhitern replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is what I find so frustrating about nursing schools these days. When I was in school, we rotated thru several different intensive care units, learned IV skills, blood draws, learned about swans,...
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    How to learn to start IVs?

    applewhitern replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I must say I cannot imagine not learning IV skills during nursing school. I don't care who calls it a "monkey skill," I start all my own peripheral lines, and usually do not have time to wait for...
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    Is everyplace like this?

    applewhitern replied to Ankh's topic in General Nursing

    Your manager may act as if he doesn't care about your requests, simply because this isn't new to him and he has gotten nowhere in trying to obtain proper equipment himself. Many hospitals will claim...
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    Should I change degree to nursing?

    applewhitern replied to Shaye7's topic in General Nursing

    You are right about psychology, there isn't much you can do with a bachelor's. If you decide to pursue nursing, you should look into psych nursing, since that is an interest you have. One does not...
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    Becoming an RN with an associates degree and currently have a Bachelor's degree in Biology

    applewhitern replied to nicolep17's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree with the post stating you need a BSN for school and/or public health nursing. I worked In 2 different states and you did not need a BSN for school nursing. I haven't worked in...
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    Late arriving Nurses

    applewhitern replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Chronic tardiness would not be tolerated at my facility; in fact, it would cost one their annual
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    Current high school senior who is determined on becoming a nurse practitioner.

    applewhitern replied to Gabriella06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my college, a minimum score of 19 on the ACT was required to get into the nursing program. That particular school did not accept SAT scores for nursing or education majors. Every school is...
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    Hmmm.....Losing Joint Commission Accreditation??

    applewhitern replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    We dropped Joint Commission and use state now. Our administrators said they were tired of paying
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    New Grad/New Nurse/Feel Stuck- Need Advice

    applewhitern replied to nursebabyxoxo's topic in General Nursing

    Eight patients on a medical-surgical/geriatric floor is a bit much, especially for a new grad. Look around and see what else you can find. You can work there while you look for something else. You...
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    Nurses- medical provider needs your opinion!

    applewhitern replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in General Nursing

    We do not have any "standing orders" for any meds whatsoever, even Tylenol, so yes, we have to call for every little thing. I work ICU, so it is easier for me to make critical decisions, but some of...
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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    applewhitern replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Ostomy care, oral care. Mucous used to bother me, but not so much
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    "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

    applewhitern replied to nurseactivist's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It amazes me that the associate degree programs (at least, many of them) have eliminated the requirement for chemistry, a surgical rotation, and other things that I had years ago in the associate...
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    I Hate People (my rant)

    applewhitern replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People who are extroverted do not always understand those of us who are introverted. I am very introverted, yet I am an excellent ICU nurse. I simply don't have time or energy for conversations with...
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    I Hate People (my rant)

    applewhitern replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't read all the comments, so forgive me if I repeat something already said. You simply sound like an introvert to me. You said you prefer to be alone. You can be introverted, reserved,...
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    I give in, I'm a COB

    applewhitern replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am a COB~ been doing this since 1987. I also have to deal with young, know-it-all whippersnappers! Have to work with one now, actually. A brand-new nurse, first job, recently got her...
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    Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    applewhitern replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    My brother is a chemical engineer, and I must agree that his college courses were far harder than mine! It is an extremely hard major, unless you are a mathematics whiz. I also do not make twice as...
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    Advice Needed

    applewhitern replied to rusk95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with Commuter, take the offer you already have, and start LPN school. I hate to be negative, but ageism is alive and well in nursing, and it may be hard to even get a decent job offer at age...
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    It's not my job to pray with you.

    applewhitern replied to kickatthedark's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    In all my years of nursing, I have never been asked to pray while at work. However, I don't see why you can't participate by simply standing there, hold hands, or whatever. Really, isn't it about...