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    What is your favorite specialty of nursing? (ER, MedSurg, ICU, Pediatrics, etc.)

    KelRN215 replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    The only specialty I've ever worked in- pediatrics. (Though I've done many different things within pediatrics.) I hate adults. There is no general "best" specialty for new grads. It depends on what...
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    Can CNAs work one 12h shift a week?

    KelRN215 replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Students

    Per diem is the only way it would work anywhere I've worked. Permanent positions required 20 hrs/week
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    Nurse dating former patient?

    KelRN215 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Regardless of whether or not he was a past patient, this is alarming behavior. Don't ignore the red
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    Blood Transfusion

    KelRN215 replied to Suzeee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nope, blood isn't on the list of things we covered when I worked in the hospital. TPN and certain chemo drugs. But never
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    Eating the patients' food?

    KelRN215 replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel bad about any of those things either. If I need to copy something or print something, hell yeah I'm doing it at
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    Eating the patients' food?

    KelRN215 replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Same. I have literally never felt any qualms about taking food or drink from the communal kitchen on the floor. That's what it's there for. It's not stealing, it's food for the floor. There's no rule...
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    Suctioning Question

    KelRN215 replied to Nursingblue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I honestly cannot recall a time in the past 11 years when I've had to orally suction someone with a trach. But, as Rose_Queen said, it's not like you're going to be suctioning a trach with a yankauer...
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    Benefits - I'm In Shock

    KelRN215 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    It's 25 8 hour days. We get 264 hours/year. It's the best PTO policy I've ever had and was a big factor in my decision to accept this job. I went on a 40 hour vacation 3 months in and had 27 hours of...
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    Every 3rd weekend

    KelRN215 replied to Mamabear2RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the hospital, we did every 3rd weekend. Standing rotation, day/night for most people. Day weekends were Sat/Sun 7A-7P and night weekends were Fri/Sat/Sun 7P-7A. You could never...
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    Benefits - I'm In Shock

    KelRN215 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Since this thread was resurrected- At my last job, our holidays were separate from our PTO. I started with 15 days of PTO, 6 holidays and 1 floating holiday. The company also changed PTO to use it or...
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    What has been your career path?

    KelRN215 replied to mandymae92's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I got my "deam job" right out of nursing school and thought I'd either stay there long term or move to a third world country after gaining nursing experience. A little over 2 years into my career, my...
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    RN (ADN) to wanting BSN in holistic nutrition instead of nursing?

    KelRN215 replied to Holistic_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    BSN specifically means Bachelor of Science in Nursing. A BS in Nutrition isn't going to help you in Nursing. If you want to change fields and become a Dietician, by all means go for a BS in...
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    Seizure code blue

    KelRN215 replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Most seizures stop on their own without Ativan. You did fine. Rescue meds aren't typically given until a seizure has been ongoing for 5 minutes. It probably hadn't been that long since the seizure...
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    Becoming a LPN

    KelRN215 replied to hn7201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are very confused. You don't have to take a number of pre-requisites in high school to be accepted into a pre-licensure 4 year BSN program. The courses which are considered pre-reqs for ADN RN...
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    I need help choosing courses!

    KelRN215 replied to hn7201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You still have yet to explain why you think this renders you ineligible to apply for a BSN program. Traditional pre-licensure 4 year BSN programs are meant for students entering out of high school....
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    Just found out I'm pregnant....

    KelRN215 replied to Regina_Phalange's topic in General Students

    Most, if not all, schools have a medical leave policy. There are a number of reasons why students need to take time off school. I took almost a year off in college after having brain surgery. (I went...
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    I need help choosing courses!

    KelRN215 replied to hn7201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, it isn't. It's going to take longer and cost you more money in the long run. In your situation, the best thing to do is go to a 4 year university for a BSN. As others have said, you are seriously...
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    How far is too far for pre-reqs?

    KelRN215 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Plenty of people commute that far for school or work on a daily
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    What is considered a positive TB test, 10mm or 15mm?

    KelRN215 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    That's a positive PPD but not necessarily indicative of TB. Remember that a positive PPD only means the patient has been exposed to TB, it doesn't tell you anything about the presence or absence of...
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    What is considered a positive TB test, 10mm or 15mm?

    KelRN215 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    15 mm is positive for everyone. 10 mm and even 5 mm are positive for some people. It depends on risk factors. What Does a Positive TB Skin Test Look
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    Surgeon for an instructor

    KelRN215 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    Of course a surgeon can teach Pathophysiology. It's not like he's teaching Nursing 101 or Psych Nursing. That would be
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    Pre-Employment Physical Attire

    KelRN215 replied to EmxoRenee's topic in General Nursing

    My last one involved providing copies of my vaccine records and titers, getting planted for a PPD and doing a brief vision screening. I wore whatever I was wearing to my current job on that
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    Hospitals that offer WIP

    KelRN215 replied to amarie98's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the hospital, there was a weekend incentive program and those who worked it got an extra $10/hr. Similar to Guy in Babyland, they had some pretty severe restrictions and were only...
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    Maternity without FMLA

    KelRN215 replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing FMLA guarantees is that your job will be held for 12 weeks so that's the benefit you lose if you don't qualify for FMLA. I have worked with plenty of people over the years who went out...
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    Three 12s vs Five 8s

    KelRN215 replied to jive turkey's topic in General Nursing

    Your point is valid and I should clarify that my previous post was not in reference to working 5 8s as a staff nurse. That I wouldn't do. My Mon-Fri jobs have all been Case Management type