Double-Helix BSN, RN

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    My nursing school is not accredited.

    Double-Helix replied to Mystery_nurse93's topic in General Students

    Again, it is the approval by the state's BON that matters. While every accredited school is also likely approved by the BON, not every unaccredited school is unapproved. There are no states that...
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    Did I imagine IV compatibility, or is it a real thing?

    Double-Helix replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    It wouldn't be the pharmacist's job to check compatibility when verifying the drug. Unless the doctor is ordering two medications to be mixed together, they don't know if, say, the Pepcid and Lasix...
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    When to stop studying for the NCLEX

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

    Keep studying until you take the test. You don't have to study all day, every day, but try to read a little bit or do a question bank every day. Have some fun and relax a little in your off time. If...
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    Nclex results on hold Brain dumping

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

    I can't find it on the current site either. It definitely used to be there. Maybe they have since changed the rule. Here's a quote from the website from a thread a few years
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    IV insertion-met resistance?

    Double-Helix replied to BekahDavis's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    If you advanced too far with the needle inserted, you likely went through the vein. In the future, advance the needle until you get a blood flash back, change the angle of your needle so you are at...
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    Oral hygiene for bedridden pt

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

    Can she swallow? You can brush her teeth with a safe-to-swallow toothpaste. Or turn her on her side, brush her teeth and use a suction catheter to suck out the extra liquid- similar to what the...
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    8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

    Double-Helix replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer 8 hour shifts (and currently work 5 per week). But I'm a single parent and need child care during the day. Before/after school programs aren't open late enough to make 12 hours shifts...
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    8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

    Double-Helix replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    Also keep in mind that 12 hour shifts means you work fewer hours per week than 8 hour shifts- 36 hours vs 40 hours. Over the course of the year, that's 208 hours, and if you're making $30/hr, that...
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    Happy CRNA Week, what did you get?

    Double-Helix replied to Bluebolt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As a sedation/PACU nurse, CRNA's are freaking amazing. I would trust most of them with my child to the degree that I trust most of our anesthesiologists, and more so for some of them. You all deserve...
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    Toxic floor morale

    Double-Helix replied to IRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    2. Do I have a right to have my medical information kept private in the workplace? Your employer has a number of ways to obtain medical information about you, whether it's because you volunteer it...
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    Mental Health Clinical

    Double-Helix replied to katyq82's topic in General Students

    My mental health clinical was about 80 hours in a chronic and acute care psychiatric hospital. We couldn't give meds, although we did have to look up the medications, indications, side effects, etc....
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    Should I reschedule my test? Please I need your advice

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

    Reschedule if you don't feel prepared. But keep in mind that your ATT is only valid for a certain period of time, and if you don't take the exam within that window you will have to pay an additional...
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    "CRNA wannabe"

    Double-Helix replied to Jennifer110's topic in General Students

    Also, keep in mind that 88% of baccalaureate U.S.-educated applicants pass the NCLEX exam on their first attempt. Only 39% of internationally educated applicants pass on the first
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    "CRNA wannabe"

    Double-Helix replied to Jennifer110's topic in General Students

    I've found that many CRNA programs specify that a Baccalaureate in Nursing from an accredited program is required. They don't specify that it be a bachelor of science. Those that do list "BSN"...
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    Telemetry nurse thinking of OB job

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

    Actually being an RN on an OB floor is far different than being a student on the OB floor- where your role was probably very limited. I'd suggest shadowing on an OB floor for a few days before you...
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    Got my 1st official job offer several months before graduation!!

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

    That's great! I, too, was offered a job a couple of months before graduating. This was a particular relief because I was moving to another state after graduating and my ability to travel for...
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    How much do you REALLY study

    Double-Helix replied to chrisRN180's topic in General Students

    It depends on how you define studying. If you're including all the time spent reading required assignments, completing homework, and writing papers, I can see how 4-6 hours some days might be...
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    ABSN Debt! Help!

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

    Don't reply on getting funding from the CORP repayment plan. First, only 30% of eligible funds are allocated to RNs. Second, you must find and be offered a job at an approved facility and commit to at...
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    bolus PEG tube feeding

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

    You will need to find out what the policy is at your clinical site as well as whether or not the patient has an order for checking residuals. When to check residuals, whether to return or discard, and...
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    Flight Nurse

    Double-Helix replied to MReg's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Flight nurses are quite possibly the most skilled in our profession. Caring for a critically ill patients, making in the moment assessments and decisions to keep them alive while bouncing around in a...
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    testbank academic honesty question

    Double-Helix replied to Cad66's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You made your instructor aware and she doesn't mind. You can move on in peace. If using this website as a resource doesn't feel right to you, then study in another manner. I actually doubt that your...
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    My next step?!

    Double-Helix replied to Shelby2823's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the reality of for-profit education programs. High cost, few resources, low standards for curriculum, low admission criteria. While, attrition is to be expected in any program, and many...
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    "You can't call off!"

    Double-Helix replied to snow22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When inclement weather is predicted, essential personnel are expected to be at work as scheduled. Calling out was not the "right thing to do." The right thing to do would have been to get to work...
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    PCT - was told I'm fired

    Double-Helix replied to Loveeea's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The only one who can give you understanding about this is your former
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    Pearson Vue Trick California 2017

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

    There are literally thousands of posts/responses on AllNurses about the accuracy of the PVT. You can use the search box in the top right of the page to read as many as you need to until you feel more...