Bruce_Wayne ASN, RN

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    Anyone using a ChromeBook?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Western Governors University

    I've been told that you have to use their webcam that they send you. Something about security and positioning they want a certain angle when you're doing the test and their webcam is on a
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    Anyone using a ChromeBook?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Western Governors University

    I use a Chromebook too! My start date is on July 1st 2013. I was not able to do my "readiness assessment" on my chromebook because that test uses Java. I have been able to log into "My WGU" with...
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    Looking to start Rn to Msn with a non nursing Bachelors

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Western Governors University

    I think the straighterline might be a good idea too. I just had my transcript evaluation they're making me take assessment class even though assessment was incorporated into the curriculum at my...
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    Graduation gift ideas?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to aubie.mathews's topic in General Students

    Scissors and pen lights are good. Lapel pins are
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    Emergency departments willing to give a dedicated new graduate a chance..... realistic

    Bruce_Wayne replied to iliketosneeze's topic in Emergency

    This is just ridiculous in my opinion. There is a reason that reputable/safe emergency departments don't hire new graduates: it's not good practice. If you did find one that hires new grads I would...
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    BE CAREFUL on social networks

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    I've said this before but I don't see how people can keep things so separated. I can't. Most of my friends are co-workers or former co-workers. I don't have much of a social life outside of...
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    men's scrubs

    Bruce_Wayne replied to pm2rn's topic in Men in Nursing

    After reading about them on AllNurses over and over again I finally bought some Aviator scrubs. I guess I like the material and quality but the default pocket options don't work at all for me. I...
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    Excited and a little skeptical about BSN pre license program

    Bruce_Wayne replied to dfwbsndude's topic in Western Governors University

    I kind of think there should be two different boards for pre-licensure questions and RN-BSN/MSN questions. As a lurker of this college's discussion board for some time, I have seen people mention...
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    im in school for my aa degree they say i can tranfer and do nursing school

    Bruce_Wayne replied to corthell92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Double check with the 4 year college you want to go to be
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    What do you do about doctors who don't write scripts for narcotics/sleeping pills etc

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lobby to have the law
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    What do you do about doctors who don't write scripts for narcotics/sleeping pills etc

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have the facility change the protocols and allow nurses to take telephone orders
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    I fail Everything!!! How could I ever be a nurse?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    Don't be so hard on yourself, if at the end of the day you're passing the classes then you deserve the credit for those classes and did a good
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    Experience CNA with BA and MBA Healthcare Management

    Bruce_Wayne replied to vjackso4's topic in Nursing Career

    I know that there are some jobs out there where you can work as an office manager, unit director, and other jobs without being a nurse. But for the most part I've seen like 90% of those positions...
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    Wearing Rings

    Bruce_Wayne replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Evidenced based practice doesn't really favor rings, watches, bracelets, ties, or nail polish. So I try to avoid those things. I do wear a watch though but usually take it off after my
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    My first job interview: they said they'll flag up my application.

    Bruce_Wayne replied to rninal12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't expect anything, but sounds promising that you might get another interview for a different position in the facility
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    Can't get accurate radial pulse

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Pepperony's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about being off from the machine, counting out the radial pulse is superior to the machine. Try palpating the radial pulse and listening for heart sounds with your stethoscope at the...
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    New Grad-Interested in Travel Nursing

    Bruce_Wayne replied to kmschwass02's topic in Travel

    I highly doubt you'll get a travel job as a new RN, even if you had extensive LPN experience. Sorry. Not saying it's impossible but pretty unlikely and unsafe to boot because as an agency nurse...
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    Bad move to interview in your scrubs?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to newtress's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    P.S. if the interview is first and work is second, isn't it pretty easy to go from interview clothes to scrubs? If the situation was reversed and you had to go from scrubs to full-on fancy dress I...
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    Bad move to interview in your scrubs?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to newtress's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What I've mostly heard is that it's better to not wear scrubs, unless you're specifically interviewing on a lunch break or something. Then some allowance can be given. Wearing scrubs really opens up...
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    CNA instructor

    Bruce_Wayne replied to pkt00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would be a jerk about it. If they would have been better suited being taught in another language then they should have signed up for a class taught in that language. The only thing I think I...
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    If a patient wants something but an RN says don't do it, whom do you follow?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Some of the responses here are responding as if this is a pediatric patient and I can't find in the post where the OP said the age of the patient. If the patient was an adult AAOx3 then denying him...
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    New ED job ... Question

    Bruce_Wayne replied to KDSkyy44's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    If I had to guess based on my experience I'd say that sounds like it's probably a 30-35 bed ER that has two doctors and 2-3 np/pa's on an average shift. Am I close? If it's about the size I guessed,...
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    Grad Plus Loan vs Private Loans

    Bruce_Wayne replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Private loans are the devil! There are so many programs for federal loans related to consolidation, forgiveness, and reversing defaults that they're the much better
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    New cna and stuggling

    Bruce_Wayne replied to gochicagobears's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you will find that with any new job there is a phase of reality shock and a lack of confidence. But try to stick with it, do your best, and emulate those around you that have a handle on the...
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    Pain meds during dialysis

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Morainey's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As far as I know, no drug will be effective and administering it before or during dialysis may interfere with your ability to administer immediately after when it would have an affect. Interventions...