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    Dealing with calls from work

    applewhitern replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I will answer the phone and tell them "yes or no." I prefer to be professional about it, rather than just refuse to answer. When I am off or out sick, someone has to cover for me; I try to do my...
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    Career Change ASN or BSN

    applewhitern replied to sheridans2u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Since Shelley already has an MBA and works in accounting finance, I am sure she can figure out which program is less costly. I agree, get the accelerated BSN; you will probably only need to take the...
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    CNA work - no certificate

    applewhitern replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    If the person isn't certified or licensed in any way, then they basically are just a "sitter" I would think. "Sitters" can do basic stuff like cleaning a patient, assisting with ADL's, but as long as...
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    Is this a common attendace policy?

    applewhitern replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I am confused. Her son died on Saturday night, and she was back at the hospital Monday morning, being written up? She didn't take time off to grieve and make funeral
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    Which alternative antiseptic to use for CVC dressing?

    applewhitern replied to Miss_Morris's topic in General Nursing

    Not every facility uses CareFusion for their supplies. Maybe the company they contracted with has this on backorder for some reason. Before CHG become the standard, we used iodine first, then...
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    applewhitern replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In a BSN program, the nursing classes are usually taken during the last two years; the first two years is just general classes and pre-reqs. In an ADN program, you already have the pre-reqs, so you...
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    Online CPR Class

    applewhitern replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked at a facility that will accept online CPR, or ACLS for that matter. If you have to renew anyway, just go to a hands-on class and be done with
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    What did you get for nurses week?

    applewhitern replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned not to expect anything, so I wasn't disappointed. The last time I got anything was about 10 years ago~ a 5 minute massage that I couldn't attend because there was no one to relieve
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    Have bad attitude- RN to BSN programs

    applewhitern replied to anon456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I thought everybody knew a communications degree was pretty much useless. It is also one of the easiest degrees to get, but not much in the way of jobs. I really feel sorry for the people trying to...
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    What will happen with all of the ASN programs now BSN is the norm?

    applewhitern replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Why do people think "bridge" programs are new? They have been available since I first became a nurse 25 years
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    What will happen with all of the ASN programs now BSN is the norm?

    applewhitern replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I doubt the ADN programs are going anywhere. I have heard this for 25 years now. The ADN programs were created to get nurses into the workforce quicker, during a time when there was a shortage of...
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    80 or above is passing!

    applewhitern replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We had to take a math class at the beginning of every semester. You could miss one, period. Miss two, you were
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    80 or above is passing!

    applewhitern replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sorry, but the old saying "C's get degrees" does not apply to nursing. You will have people's lives depending on
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    80 or above is passing!

    applewhitern replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my nursing school, you had to make 84 or above. An 83 in anything was automatic failure, and you couldn't retake that class for a period of one year, if then. A 94 and above was an A; 90 to 93...
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    Just an LPN...

    applewhitern replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "That's what my license says. Why do you ask? Are you a
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    So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    applewhitern replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    If pain meds are ordered, and there is no valid reason to withhold them, just go ahead and give them. You can argue addiction, etc., till the cows come home, but you won't win. If the physician sees...
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    How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    applewhitern replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OK, got to put my 2 cent's worth in. First, I thought everybody knew that "ppl" meant "people." I have used that myself for years. Second, I have read a lot of articles lately that claim it is...
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    A big part of the core of nursing has gone missing

    applewhitern replied to HeartRN13's topic in General Nursing

    I can't get any over-time, either. Simply not allowed. I personally do not mind staying over after my shift ends to chart and tie up loose ends, but that is a big no-no at my hospital, and will get...
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    Contact allergy question... again...

    applewhitern replied to ama3t's topic in General Nursing

    I have no skin issues now, but years ago the harsh soaps at work would tear my fingers (esp. the tips) up. They would crack and were quite painful. I never once called out sick because of it. I...
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    12hr days vs 12hr nights in a hospital

    applewhitern replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Nursing

    The difference is like day and night. (Yes, I know that's lame but I couldn't resist.) Every night about 11 p.m. the phones suddenly stop ringing, visitors disappear. The constant orders showing up...
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    Do I throw down the Gauntlet?

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

    Only once have I been upset enough to call a doctor out. He was handsome, young, and arrogant. He blatantly blamed something on "the nurse" to his patient and her family, that was clearly HIS fault;...
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    when you're patients a slob...

    applewhitern replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I pick up after them and try to keep their room clean. It is useless to try and encourage the patients to be tidy. I keep every bit of paper, etc., off the floor. I keep their tables wiped down,...
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    How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    applewhitern replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Of course looks matter. We are all taught not to judge a book by it's cover, but first impressions are lasting impressions. Whether it is right or not, people will make snap judgments just by...
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    Low GPA..

    applewhitern replied to ilia_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about job offers with a low GPA; I can say people with a low GPA never would have graduated from my nursing school! There was no such thing as a "C." Anything less than 84 ON ONE TEST...
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    Have bad attitude- RN to BSN programs

    applewhitern replied to anon456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The whole point of the ADN was to get nurses into the workforce faster, at a time when registered nurses were in short supply. The classes are pretty much identical; very little