Double-Helix BSN, RN

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    41$ Agency RN per diem in Las Vegas

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

    Based on a quick web search, average pay for an RN in Las Vegas seems to be around $32/hr. You're offer is about 33% above the average pay. Per diem employees are usually paid more than regular staff,...
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    PCT - was told I'm fired

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

    I'm sorry that you were fired. I'm sure that was difficult for you, and it sounds like you aren't clear on the reasons that you were let go. Let me please guide you a key on your keyboard. On a...
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    Nurses' salaries from a Russian's perspective

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

    There was a thread about this topic about 18 months ago. So I'm not claiming credit for the responses, here's a quote from one of the more informative comparisons: Pay is based on several factors....
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    NJCU Accelerated Program gpa too low?

    Double-Helix replied to denisse170's topic in General Students

    The website states their minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, and your HESI score is good. I think it will depend on how competitive the other applications are in the cohort. Good
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    Staffing agencies

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

    Just like any facility, if you fail to fulfill your obligations, whether it be completing an assignment, resigning without notice, calling out more than is allowed, etc. you can be marked as...
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    5 Tips When You are Floated to Another Unit

    Double-Helix replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with your
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    Are fibrinolytic agents and thrombolytic agents the same thing?

    Double-Helix replied to IJ_606's topic in General Students

    Yes and no. They are the same in that both break down blood clots. But, as the name implies, thrombolytics act on the entire thrombus (clot) while fibrinolytics break down the fibrin within the clot....
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    Help with wording-asking boss for GN position?

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

    Great
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    My nursing school is not accredited.

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

    That is incorrect. Illinois won't grant licensure by examination if the applicant's program is not approved by the Board of Nursing. Programs may be approved by the BON, even if they are not...
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    Help with wording-asking boss for GN position?

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

    First, recognize that offering you a GN position prior to your graduation may not be something that your manager is permitted to do. Even if they wanted to, most HR departments do not allow unit...
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    Rn vs ota vs pta vs rad tech

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

    It doesn't sound like you have a thorough understanding of these roles. For example, radiology techs work in a variety of modalities and many of them interact with patients all day, every day,...
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    GN to RN pay reimburse

    Double-Helix replied to Cowgirl16's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This would depend on the facility where you work. Back pay for GNs becoming RNs is not standard in most facilities. They pay you less as a graduate nurse because you cannot function fully...
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    My nursing school is not accredited.

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

    There are many non-accredited nursing programs (primarily private, for-profit programs). Students from these school graduate and pass the NCLEX all the time. However, the problem with a non-accredited...
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    Don't know what to do

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

    This explains the details of mutual arbitration far better than I could: Signing an Arbitration Agreement With Your Employer | Nolo.com Get a lawyer to review the document and explain what it means...
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    Sexual harassment by a confused patient

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

    I'm sorry this happened to you. I can understand why you would feel threatened and violated when you were physically touched without consent- whether the patient is confused or not. It's not your...
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    EBP Topic Ideas

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

    The last three topics you listed should have a good bit of research already available. I'd suggesting going to an online database like Cochrane or Ebsco and doing a search of each one. Make sure you...
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    Toxic floor morale

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

    I'm sure you understand now why the hospital was offering sign on bonuses and requiring such a long contract. I agree the situation seems unsafe and toxic, but if you're financially stuck, try to...
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    MSN /FNP

    Double-Helix replied to sukh :)'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The only reason I can think of that you would not want to provide the transcripts is because of poor grades. Whether you have to submit the official transcript or not will depend on the requirements...
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    Should I quit nursing school?

    Double-Helix replied to Guest1005095's topic in General Students

    There's nothing wrong with self-awareness. Liking sick people is not a requirement to be a good person. Not everyone is a people-person or enjoys service professions. There's nothing wrong with that....
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    Gave a med I shouldn't have given... worried about repercussions

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

    OP, you know the culture of your facility best. Only you know if they take a "just culture" approach to errors and will recognize that being able to give labetalol your floor despite the policy...
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    Gave a med I shouldn't have given... worried about repercussions

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

    Hopefully you never work in a facility that holds it's staff members to the standards of ALL their policies and procedures, not just the ones that staff member happens to agree with. Willful violation...
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    Peri-operative Nursing/OT

    Double-Helix replied to M37m's topic in Operating Room

    By OT are you referring to Operating Theatre? And if so, is your goal to work inside the operating room, or as a pre-operative/recovery nurse? I'm not familiar with OT nursing, or whether that is an...
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    Med/Psych

    Double-Helix replied to sunlight1's topic in General Nursing

    As a new graduate, your "focus" is learning how to be a competent, safe, effective nurse. Patients on medical units will have psychiatric co-morbidities, and patients on psychiatric units will develop...
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    How to Get Into Nursing School with below 3.0 GPA?

    Double-Helix replied to aj129's topic in General Students

    You have a couple of options. First, you could retake those science classes and take a few more courses to increase your GPA. Or you could start with an ADN program, or even LPN program, that accepts...
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    Help! Pharmacology roadblock

    Double-Helix replied to mtngirl07's topic in General Students

    Likely one of those topics that you'll learn in school but then never use in practice. Unless you decide to specialize in neuro research. Good luck on your