Double-Helix BSN, RN

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    PRN Question

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

    My first nursing job was similar. It was a new "full-time flex" role where I essentially gave them 5 days of availability per week and they could call me in 2 hours before my shift any of those days...
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    Discharging Patient With Opioid in Hand?

    Double-Helix replied to ceegee69's topic in General Nursing

    No way. If the patient wants their next dose of morphine before going home, they can hang out until 1800 and be discharged when it's
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    Patient complaint to charge: pt refused test but states that it was done?

    Double-Helix replied to newnurse2014's topic in General Nursing

    I would strongly advise against posting any details on this forum or anywhere online if there is potential this may go to litigation. If you don't have your own malpractice insurance, this would be an...
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    PICU as a new grad?

    Double-Helix replied to al3x117's topic in General Nursing

    I started in PICU. It was not easy and I couldn't have done it without an exceptional supportive staff who were willing to teach me long beyond the end of my orientation. If the unit is committed to...
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    PEG Tube Splash

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

    You were sprayed with meds and water, not blood and body fluids. You called it when you said you were a bit of a
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    False accusations

    Double-Helix replied to Nurse_mike2016's topic in General Nursing

    So you insult women, claim to be joking, and then insult women in defense of your joke?
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    Pediatric Stethoscopes

    Double-Helix replied to adventure_rn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    You can't go wrong with a pediatric Littmann Classic II. Good quality and half with price of the cardiology stethoscope you mentioned. I think you'll find that the extra $100 doesn't really provide...
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    Patient complaint to charge: pt refused test but states that it was done?

    Double-Helix replied to newnurse2014's topic in General Nursing

    You stated that the testing was going to have to be repeated anyway because it was done before the child was 24 hours old. So regardless of whether you obtained enough blood at the time of your...
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    RN Program Restrictions Regarding NCLEX Registration

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

    OP, if this is the case and your program is not accredited (please understand that "approved" does not mean "accredited") than another state's BON will likely not accept your education as sufficient...
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    Please Help! Abandonment and Retro Pay

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

    A verbal promise of a pay increase does not constitute a binding contract. The nurse manager may not even have the authority to offer salary increases without higher approval, so her text messages...
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    RN Program Restrictions Regarding NCLEX Registration

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

    I asked the program name so I could check if/by what institution they have been accredited. I understand why you may not want to post
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    Medication administration confusion???

    Double-Helix replied to Mike DBD's topic in General Nursing

    As was stated earlier in this post, the pharmacist is not directly observing the tech draw up the medication, print out the label, and label the syringe. The pharmacist is verifying the the...
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    RN Program Restrictions Regarding NCLEX Registration

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

    The school does not submit your application. You have to submit the application for licensure to the BON of whatever state you want to be licensed in. Part of the licensing application is provision of...
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    RN Program Restrictions Regarding NCLEX Registration

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

    By whom is your program accredited? NLN?
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    Medication administration confusion???

    Double-Helix replied to Mike DBD's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly what happens when the pharmacy sends a pre-filled medication syringe or bag to an inpatient unit. You didn't see the pharmacist draw up the medication either, but do you go to the...
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    Whats in your bag?

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

    One if my classmates used to transport her books/supplies in a rolling carry on sized suitcase. The kind of 4 wheels and zippered compartments. Looked a little odd, but super useful and you almost...
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    8-times and passed nclex-RN

    Double-Helix replied to guest297761's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I'm glad you were successful on your eighth attempt. However, that's not usually the case. The statement made about you being less likely to pass if you have failed multiple times is...
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    Friending patient families on social media?

    Double-Helix replied to Missie Hannie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't mix personal and professional. Ever. Just don't. I understand that you build relationships with these families, but more harm than good could come from inviting patients to have access to your...
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    Facility Policy or State/Federal Requirements

    Double-Helix replied to MrsBRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, an order is required for some of the nursing care you described. Foley insertion requires an order. Removal usually does not. But there are other caveats. If the facility has protocols for...
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    Becoming a Nurse Recruiter

    Double-Helix replied to mamacita98's topic in General Nursing

    Getting some recruiting experience would be a great place to
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    Missing nursing program deadline

    Double-Helix replied to hazel20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is the application done electronically? Is there any way you can apply and submit what grades you have and then add the rest later? Or send in your chem grade by mail? Did you speak to an admissions...
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    Can nurses live a luxurious life?

    Double-Helix replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    In general nurses get paid very well compared to other bachelor or associate degree professions. As a bedside nurse with no experience you may not be living "luxuriously" but you should be...
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    First Job Struggles

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

    I'm not sure what the job market is like for diploma PNs in Canada. Did your classmates who got a job have something that sets them apart like previous experience as a tech or other employment in a...
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    Is this considered bullying?

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

    The length of your orientation should have been planned and discussed with you in advance. If you aren't sure how long you will be given for orientation, ask your manager. It seems like a good...
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    Impact indicator?

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

    So your group's objective is to improve communication, but that's not specific enough to measure. Your group needs to identify metrics. That is, you need to specify what will be improved and how....