Double-Helix BSN, RN

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    NCLEX Eligibility Expiry

    Double-Helix replied to Jimboi17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The ATT is valid for 90 days after it is issued. That means that she will have 90 days to take the test after she registers with Pearson VUE and receives the ATT. So if she registers now, she has 90...
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    Can someone explain?

    Double-Helix replied to DH88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Think of the NCLEX exam as scored as plots on a chart. I'll try to make a visual example: Passing ______________________________ Near Passing _____________________________ Below Passing...
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    I dont have a degree. Should I apply to asbn programs?

    Double-Helix replied to angel1312's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your title states, I don't have a degree.” Accelerated BSN (ABSN) programs are designed for students who have already earned a bachelors degree in another field. Please clarify if you have a...
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    Help! Pharmacology roadblock

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

    Can you explain a little more about the subtypes you're having trouble understanding. You've got two different kinds of cholinergic receptor subtypes- nicotinic and muscarinic. When acetylcholine...
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    Self Employed Long Term

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

    Whether the employment gap is 10 years or 12 years isn't going to make a significant difference. Keep running your business while you're in school and enjoy time with your family. If your business is...
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    "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    Double-Helix replied to Philly85's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Always, always ask before touching someone. It is far better for you to be perceived as uncomfortable than to be perceived as
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    Paying off nursing school debt

    Double-Helix replied to acj108's topic in General Nursing

    The obvious answer is to make more than the minimum payment so the balance is paid off quicker and you get charged less interest. But something tells me you may be looking for alternatives, like loan...
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    When would you see D5 .45% NS w/ KCL used?

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

    D5% 1/2NS c 20meqKCl/L is the standard maintenance fluids we run on all of our pediatric patients who are NPO or otherwise not able to take adequate oral/enteral fluids. It's not specific to any...
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    New RN struggling with first job out of school

    Double-Helix replied to k3depro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry you're in this position. Orienting as a new graduate nurse can be very overwhelming. Orienting on 4 different units, I can only imagine, is much more difficult. In fact I'm surprised that a...
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    Preferential Treatment for Certain Patients

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

    It sounds like your facility has some serious problems related to scheduling and check in. Are there appointment times assigned? Do the patients sign in when they arrive? How is their arrival...
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    What should I buy?

    Double-Helix replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    It would be helpful if you provide the list of items that your school gave you. Since you asked for items that aren't on that list, we can't answer without knowing what you already are required to...
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    Mandatory

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

    Infant exposed to alcohol” made my think OP is referring to a newborn who tested positive for alcohol. It is by far the most common scenario in which an infant would have alcohol in their...
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    Take a pay cut to go to office

    Double-Helix replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Only you can decide if a pay cut that high in addition to purchasing health insurance makes financial sense for your family. Can your husband work full time so he becomes eligible for benefits? I...
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    Mandatory

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

    Drinking while pregnant is not illegal. Taking drugs, pregnant or not,
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    New cna cert being threatened

    Double-Helix replied to dmom85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Give your resignation notice before you are fired. Be professional and thank them for the opportunity. Do not burn any bridges. Do not list this employer on your resume or as a reference. In the...
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    Should I quit nursing school?

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

    This is the most important part of your post. Friends, family, strangers, advisors can tell you what you should” do. Only you know what is right for you. There are lots of ways to advance your...
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    Criminal Background Check?

    Double-Helix replied to Jbark1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Depending on your state, several weeks to process fingerprints is not uncommon. Some states do not have automated systems and many have a backlog of applications due to the recent graduations in...
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    New RN/inexperienced nurse considering nurse externship

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

    When I think of the duties of a SNF RN: performing and documenting assessments, performing dressing changes, medication administration (including IV in some facilities), prioritizing the needs of...
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    Best private student loans for large amounts?

    Double-Helix replied to C_Schneider1010's topic in General Students

    If you can pay for the program in cash, do so. Put the money you would use for loan payments back into your savings. Why throw away $100K in interest payments when you already have the money? Although...
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    Failed my first test

    Double-Helix replied to Samn337's topic in General Students

    See if your instructor will sit down with you and go over the test and your answers. Knowing WHY you failed is the best way to succeed in the future. You mentioned you studied a lot, but were you...
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    INR

    Double-Helix replied to sv123's topic in Medical-Surgical

    From your previous posts, it looks like you're a new graduate nurse studying for NCLEX. These questions are excellent opportunities to exercise your critical thinking and do some research. Use your...
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    HH for 6+ months... still not checked off on skills

    Double-Helix replied to peachnurse22's topic in Home Health

    Your nursing license is what constitutes you as qualified to perform all of those skills. While proving that you have demonstrated competency in those skills may be a Joint Commission requirement for...
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    How to prepare for a rotating shift? - Mainly asking about nights

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

    Do you have classes the day following your night shift rotations? I really nope not, since that's a hard transition. If you're only doing night shift intermittently and short term, my advice is to...
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    New RN/inexperienced nurse considering nurse externship

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

    If you fit the program criteria for an externship, there is no harm applying. However, you might find that you don't qualify for many externship programs either. Most will require full time employment...
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    Question for Research/CAP project

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

    If the meta-analysis offers data or conclusions that you want to reference, then cite the meta-analysis. Otherwise cute the information from the original