mariebailey MSN, RN

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  1. There's really no such thing as transferring your license to another state. If you are moving from one compact state to another compact state, you will still apply for licensure by endorsement. If the...
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    Hygiene

    If the children are young & have consistently poor hygiene, that is a sign of neglect. That could potentially be more of a social services
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    PHN to have on New Grad resume- worth it?

    If you are talking about APHN-BC, I do not believe you would meet the current eligibility criteria: Public Health Nurse - Advanced Certification Eligibility Criteria - American Nurses Credentialing...
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    To have a baby or not to have a baby

    I think you should have made this thread a poll. I'm kidding. You & your family know better than nurses on the internet what is best for
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    Be careful with FACEBOOK

    I temporarily deactivated my account the last time I decided to start job-hunting. You could also consider a pseudonym. If your user ID gives away your name for this website, consider changing
  6. I know of a medical practice who let their medical assistants administer vaccines. When I worked in that state, I was able to review the records via the state immunization registry because they were...
  7. That is incorrect; you must still pay a fee and become licensed by endorsement in the new compact
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    what makes a good/great nurse?

    I think understanding & operating within your scope of practice, being willing to say "I don't know", and being committed to providing competent care by continuously learning throughout your...
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    Cheating in the Classroom

    While this all sounds suspicious, I am concerned with some of your reasoning. I wouldn't jump to conclusions about someone's ability to perform academically based on their dialect. Also, some people...
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    need help with this dosage pls :(

    This is a great website that helps you nail down those formulas: DosageHelp.com - Helping Nursing Students Learn Dosage Calculations Good luck next
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    T-Minus 1 day until NCLEX!!!!

    The amount of preparation you've done is impressive. I'm no expert on test-taking, but I can tell you what worked for me. The day before the NCLEX, I RELAXED. At some point over the next couple of...
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    So what is a Hipaa violation, anyway?

    I think disclosing the minimum amount of info necessary (i.e., leave out patient identifiers) to get your point across is ideal: “Hallway conversations. Talking about patient information in public...
  13. Some simple steps: 1. Don't forget to convert your g to mg. 2. Remember the Mass/Liquid for Liquid Formula (found on site previously posted) [TABLE] [TR] [TD] Ordered[/TD] [TD] X[/TD] [TD] Volume...
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    Permanent documentation... "Please advise"?

    In my prior places of employment, we did not have secure email, and those emails were considered public property subject to the "Freedom of Information Act". It was just understood that what we...
  15. You've already completed step 1: You've listed everything that needs to be done. Now you can prioritize each assignment & determine how many hours you can allocate to each assignment while still...
  16. Per the CDC, you should not be discriminated against based on your Hep B status. There are some stipulations to practicing in the CDC recs, which can be reviewed here. p.3, last question:...
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    What specialty to check for experience?

    Maybe you could contact someone involved in specialty certification of correctional nursing for advice. My 1st thought was public health, but I just glimpsed at this: "]RNs in such settings must...
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    To an extent, I understand those who hold differing views from my own. You all make valid arguments; I just hold an opposing view. I am curious though; can those of you who oppose mandatory flu...
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    Starting new job Monday:)

    Congrats to you. I start in a new nursing position on Monday as well; I just arrived in my new home state last night. I hope we both have a great Monday. Good luck to
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    There appears to be a lot of skepticism re: vaccine ingredients. Adjuvants (e.g., aluminum) enhance/boost the immune response to immunizations. Preservatives (e.g., thimerosal) prevent contamination...
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    Why Obamacare Still Not a Sure Thing

    Bobby Jindal of LA appears to be the most vocal governor opposing the ACA, and his state is ranked #49 in health. Maybe he should give it a shot; what does he have to lose? Side note: LA receives one...
  22. I appreciate your holiday spirit, but my patients will not take you seriously as physicians while you're dressed like
  23. It really depends on the employer. Some job descriptions explicitly state that you should have a license to practice in that state for your application to be considered. I recently accepted an...
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    Going back to school. Any writing advice?

    I used the Purdue Online Writing Lab's APA Formatting/Style Guide all the time in school. You may find it helpful as well: Purdue OWL: APA Formatting and Style
  25. It still wouldn't hurt to call, but a quick look on the MI BON website FAQ section revealed this: [TABLE=class: fullContent, width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][h=2]If I have been convicted of a felony...