ChuckeRN BSN, RN

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    I feel like a complete failure

    ChuckeRN replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got as far as reading where you graduated, and have a job. That does not equal COMPLETE failure in my book. Maybe a drama queen, but not a
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    Needle Exchange Program

    ChuckeRN replied to aussieprisonnurse's topic in Correctional

    I don't understand, do you have a problem with IV drug use INSIDE the
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    How long is your commute?

    ChuckeRN replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    40 miles / 45
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    Credit checks and employment

    ChuckeRN replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    You need to get out more if you've never heard of an employer (nursing or otherwise) checking a prospective employees credit. As for the practice being illegal, just where did you come up with that...
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    Questions from a recent grad

    ChuckeRN replied to JaimeAnne,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ACLS and BLS are 2 different classes/certifications. You should have gotten your BLS while still in school as a part of being in the hospital during your clinicals. You may need a re-cert after 2...
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    What is the best temporal thermometer

    ChuckeRN replied to RN276's topic in General Nursing

    I like this one. It's pretty much instant and non-contact. The accuracy is the same as the tympanic thermometers.
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    Application process taking forever!

    ChuckeRN replied to dennysbfly's topic in Correctional

    I found out yesterday my app was lost so I hand delivered it to HR, then submitted to a drug test on the drive home. Hopefully, I can start in
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    Looking for work in hospital >:(

    ChuckeRN replied to miMOMMYof3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hospital nurse recruiters are so full of manure. I was told since I didn't have any medical experience, as well as previous RN experience, I did not qualify for all of the M/S positions I applied for....
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    HELP I need college advice!!

    ChuckeRN replied to hilzaberry's topic in General Nursing

    If you fail the NCLEX, you have to wait 45 days before you can take it again. But you are looking at this the wrong way. 86% of first time NCLEX test takers pass. Second, if you do choose to wait for...
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    HELP I need college advice!!

    ChuckeRN replied to hilzaberry's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't aware that Apollo merged with GC. I thought DeVry bought Apollo? So now, DeVry has Apollo, and Chamberlain. Regardless, why not apply to Apollo/Carrington's ADN program? Also, you can't take...
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    Not sure if Nursing is right for me

    ChuckeRN replied to vwbeetle's topic in General Nursing

    Most online forums concentrate on the negative aspects of the topic. Really, how many people post how the grateful smile of a patient brightened up their day? Not very many. Why not search out the...
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    What's an IO

    ChuckeRN replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    My understanding is that it does hurt quite a bit. However, the patient is usually unconscious and in a full code situation and pretty close to death if not already considered dead. In the few codes...
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    Casual Reading

    ChuckeRN replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    Critical Care by Theressa Brown RN The Medical Science of House MD by Andrew Holtz Every Patient Tells a Story by Lisa
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    ChuckeRN replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Here's a few I remember. Q. You find an IM in his cell hanging by his neck. What's the first thing you do? A. Ask the CO to make sure it's safe for you to be in the area, or ask the CO to...
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    New Grad Resigned from 2 jobs within last 8 months

    ChuckeRN replied to buckheimer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm curious as to know what made you think ER was for you and that you could handle it? Did you spend any time in the ER during your preceprotship/externship? If so, were you allowed to do things on...
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    Deoderant

    ChuckeRN replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    If someone doesn't want to wear deodorant, that's their choice. You can always eat Mexican food before going to work and gas him every chance you get - that's your prerogative
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    Application process taking forever!

    ChuckeRN replied to dennysbfly's topic in Correctional

    Man, I don't feel so bad now. I accepted a job offer on 7/1, and I've been getting antsy because they haven't even called me yet for the physical or drug test, not to mention the background
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    New grad taking ACLS course??

    ChuckeRN replied to nurseypoo87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I took the ACLS class, I had already been actively involved in 2 or 3 Codes. A few days after the ACLS class, I had another Code and though the class gave me a better understanding of what was...
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    First night working alone... NERVOUS!

    ChuckeRN replied to snodani's topic in General Nursing

    Know the Rapid Response Team's phone number by heart? Seriously, you'll be
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    Should I stop to help?

    ChuckeRN replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Armed or not (and I am as well), I still would not have stopped in the OP's situation. The best use of a gun is to not have to use
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    Where are nursing jobs?

    ChuckeRN replied to Karl Farmer's topic in General Nursing

    And I remember gas being $0.50/gal and cigs being $0.95. It's a sign of the times - supply and demand. If I were single and without a family, I would have jumped at the chance to work in the ER even...
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    Where are nursing jobs?

    ChuckeRN replied to Karl Farmer's topic in General Nursing

    What I find more disturbing is that I have heard of a major hospital hiring new grads at $18/hr here in the Phoenix area (unconfirmed). I finally accepted a job here in the Phoenix area for $25.50/hr....
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    ChuckeRN replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Thanks everyone for this thread. I just accepted a RN job with the AZ DOC and the questions posted here really helped me out. Specifically, the question about what I would do if I found an IM bleeding...
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    First RN job & it's pay

    ChuckeRN replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was offered a job in Minot ND as a new grad @ $21/h. I also talked to a recruiter in Springfield, IL and they also pay $21/h for new
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    select all that apply.

    ChuckeRN replied to nclexII's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think the first question is more important than the last as long as you are not getting all 265 Qs. The first question gets you either above or below the pass/fail bar and if answered correctly, you...