Double-Helix BSN, RN

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    Is it appropriate to ask for time off during an interview?

    Double-Helix replied to lola8penny's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Since they haven't actually paid for it, can they change the dates? Either sooner- in the next couple of months- or postpone until the
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    Relocating

    Double-Helix replied to Graduation2016's topic in General Nursing

    This is a fair point. So you may want to choose your new location and start applying for jobs there, but don't make any official move until you've got a job
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    Relocating

    Double-Helix replied to Graduation2016's topic in General Nursing

    Cost of living: How far will my salary go in another city? - CNNMoney Registered Nurse RN Salary - Nurse Salary Guide Salary: Registered Nurse |
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    Scared that I hate nursing

    Double-Helix replied to Fairyflakess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds like you enjoyed your job prior to this position. And it sounds like your feelings of stress and burn out are echoed by your colleagues on the floor. Also, is this your first night shift...
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    what counts as experience in specialty areas?

    Double-Helix replied to jdhoward407's topic in General Students

    Yes, your experience as a CST will make you a more attractive candidate than someone with no OR experience. It may or may not make you more competitive than an applicant who has worked as an RN in the...
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    After NCLEX and Job hunting

    Double-Helix replied to SoonToBeRN17's topic in General Students

    Yes, the gap in time since graduation without work experience could hurt your chances at getting a job. It could also hurt your ability to practice, as you would be taking a year long break from...
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    From nurse to patient

    Double-Helix replied to Cginns's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find that when nurses are patients, they are reasonable understanding of delays, lack of attention, errors like being brought the wrong food or the nurse coming to drawn blood when the phlebotomist...
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    What do nurses learn how to do? (Medical tasks)

    Double-Helix replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ALL of them? Well, that's a lot. I'll try to summarize: Physical Assessment: Vital signs- BP, HR, RR, SpO2, Temp, height, weight, BMI Cardiac- rate, rhythm, murmurs, gallops, rubs, etc. A/P mismatch,...
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    Clinical Advancement for Non-Bedside Nurses

    Double-Helix replied to twmtwm's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a professional advancement program for all nursing staff. Essentially the staff member has a accrue a certain number of points in various areas such as quality/safety, leadership,...
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    MRSA Tracheal Aspirate precautions

    Double-Helix replied to avekrism's topic in General Students

    No, you don't need to be checked out. Most of us probably are colonized with MRSA. As is a good portion of the general public. You're more likely to get MRSA at the grocery store than at work. For...
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    Question r/t Doctors

    Double-Helix replied to flordiaj3's topic in General Nursing

    He sounds like a peach. If this doctor owns the clinic and you work for him, then there isn't much you can do about his behavior provided he isn't doing anything unethical or illegal. Unfortunately...
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    NCLEX RN 14 times

    Double-Helix replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am now convinced you're pulling our
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    NCLEX RN 14 times

    Double-Helix replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you think the money you spent on the vacation house 1400 miles away could have been used to pay your bills so you could quit the job that doesn't allow you to take
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    Hyperkalemia: hypertonic solution?

    Double-Helix replied to wyshywashy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You're correct that you want the potassium to move into the cell. But you're rationale about the hypertonicity of the D50 is incorrect. It doesn't matter that the D50 in the bag is hypertonic. (As an...
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    Moving out of State NY --> FL

    Double-Helix replied to DarlineRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can take the NCLEX exam anywhere in the country. What matters is where you apply for your license. If you want to work in FL and have no intention on using your license in NY, then apply for...
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    comfort care order med dilemma

    Double-Helix replied to adra's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Can you explain what you mean by this? Palliative care (comfort measures”) involves providing relief from the symptoms, pain, physical and emotional stress of an illness. While palliative care...
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    Hospitals Paying for nursing school?

    Double-Helix replied to LoveJRenee's topic in General Students

    These programs are now few and far between due to the saturation of graduate nurses and nursing students in most areas. Typically you will only find them in the areas where RNs are very scarce (think...
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    Will i get in trouble?

    Double-Helix replied to Figaro18's topic in General Students

    Your instructor is not going to be upset. She is not going to fail you. If you go to the ER and report it, your classmates are not going to know (HIPAA). You're overthinking this. Several medical...
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    What nursing career would suit my mother?

    Double-Helix replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I think the more important question is, what does your mother want to do? Is she willing to return to school full time? Willing and able to pay for an ABSN program, or graduate education? Does she...
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    New nurse and I don't know what to do?

    Double-Helix replied to MrsJt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It can take six+ months to adjust to night shift and a full 1-2 years to feel comfortable practicing independently. I don't think it's nursing that you hate- just the change of shift and being out of...
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    Can I work as a registered nurse without my license yet?

    Double-Helix replied to Bladeliger09's topic in General Students

    The license number is all that is needed for applications. That is available online. If you already have a job offer, you would have to ask that facility what they require. In my experience, 100% of...
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    am i worried for no reason?

    Double-Helix replied to Figaro18's topic in General Students

    Email your instructor and see what she suggests. There may be school policies for follow up on this sort of thing. She may also tell you not to worry about it and just be a little more vigilant about...
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    Travel nursing vs. Hospital

    Double-Helix replied to Wendypoohgirl3's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the lifestyle/career that you want. Do you mind working in a new place every 3 months, and possibly having a longer commute to get there? Do you need stable income or PTO or are you able...
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    Boundaries being crossed in workplace

    Double-Helix replied to Fauxtweet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like this woman is the only dysfunctional part of your work environment. I think it might help if you change the way you look at her. Instead of giving her all of this power and influence...
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    "Test Results on Hold"

    Double-Helix replied to Teresa, GN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Were there any rule violations during the exam? Did you have any trouble with the finger print scanner? Did you access any of your restricted belongings during the exam? Any of these can trigger an...