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    Abandonment?

    akulahawkRN replied to karenrn111's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an ED RN. When I leave work, I give report to my replacement and I chart to whom I reported off to. After that, I clock out and leave. That's not abandonment. If my supervisor called me threatened...
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    Do employers care where you went to nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to Guest1033582's topic in General Nursing

    I would tend to agree with the statement that local employers care where you went to school, if you're a local grad and you're reasonably new. Once you're no longer a new grad, they'll look for a...
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    Pain scale

    akulahawkRN replied to nurseequestrian's topic in General Nursing

    The pain scale as we're used to is probably close to junk but it's about the best tool we have, though it's easily able to be manipulated by the patient. We just have no way to objectively rate pain...
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    Should I do an ADN program? So confused. Any advice appreciated

    akulahawkRN replied to youcandothis's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Your chances of landing an acute care job in the Chicago area as an ADN new grad are slim for quite a number of reasons, already explained above. Something to consider is that since you're almost (but...
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    EMT Course or EKG Course before applying to the RN program?

    akulahawkRN replied to Destined4Nursing 2019's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Of the two, I might suggest the EKG course if the course is more than a simple "lead placement and STEMI recognition course. There's a LOT to being able to interpret the 12 lead and quite honestly,...
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    New grad nurse in the ER & not sure if I'm progressing fast enough.

    akulahawkRN replied to tpnurse95's topic in Emergency

    Six weeks is just not enough time to properly orient a new grad. It IS enough time to orient a new employee that's already an experienced nurse. They're setting you up for failure and they may or may...
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    Sacramento City College ADN Spring 2018

    akulahawkRN replied to O0ricky's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm not that plugged in to various programs and such like that but I would suggest that you ask around to see if the various ED managers or directors would be willing to have you with them for a while...
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    Cannot seem to pass skilled portion of BLS

    akulahawkRN replied to thatgirl37's topic in General Students

    When you're relatively short and light, you need to really get over the patient, more than you might think you should. When you're properly in position, your head will be almost completely across the...
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    Sacramento City College ADN Spring 2018

    akulahawkRN replied to O0ricky's topic in School, College Programs

    That would be something you'd have to take up with the program staff. I wouldn't give up my seat before discussing this with them and having a written agreement that would allow you to defer your...
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    Sacramento City College ADN Spring 2018

    akulahawkRN replied to O0ricky's topic in School, College Programs

    NURS 407 really is, for the first 6 weeks, basically learning to do CNA stuff. You'll also start doing some RN-only stuff too, but they're going to focus primarily on the vary basics of nursing that...
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    Stethoscope for nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to marisa.m's topic in General Students

    My school provided us with some relatively cheap Sprague style stethoscopes. Most of us bought our own and most of those were the entry-level Littmann Lightweight or the Littmann Select models. My own...
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    How old is too old to begin nursing?

    akulahawkRN replied to hramach's topic in School, College Programs

    Dead is too old. If you're able to read this post, then you're still alive. That means you're not too old. Whether or not you feel that you have the energy/stamina/drive to do all the prerequisites,...
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    RN to...Paramedic?

    akulahawkRN replied to Jt365's topic in New York Nursing

    Some states have a method/means to challenge the Paramedic license. Some states recognize some nurses as "Prehospital RN" or PHRN and these nurses function basically as paramedics. If you do not live...
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    How late after your shift do you stay at work?

    akulahawkRN replied to FLnurse1127's topic in General Nursing

    The only time I clock out after my scheduled end of shift is when I'm actually doing work (like dealing with charting or similar activities) or giving report or being required to do some other...
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    If you have two degrees, do you put both credentials on your title?

    akulahawkRN replied to mon00707's topic in General Nursing

    I also hold two degrees: a BS in Sports Med and an ADN. I also hold two professional licenses: Paramedic and RN. Most of the time I do not list my educational or licenses at the same time, usually I...
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    RN non- degree programs?

    akulahawkRN replied to Nursingismypassion1's topic in General Students

    If you do a "career mobility" program, you do have to do all the prerequisites for a traditional RN program but you only do a year of the program. Then you graduate with an ADN and can more easily...
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    DNR Turning Into Do Not Treat?

    akulahawkRN replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    Part of the whole problem surrounding "DNR" is your intent matters as well as what's legally considered "resuscitation" in your state/area/hospital. For me, someone that has a DNR order is someone...
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    Should I go to college in the Philippines or the US?

    akulahawkRN replied to slaygoddess's topic in International Nursing

    One major reason not to study nursing in the Philippines is you will have an exceptionally difficult time getting a license in California. If you will never, ever work in California, then you might...
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    American River College ARC Spring 2018

    akulahawkRN replied to Hiandrew1's topic in School, College Programs

    You will find that Sac City's program is tough, but doable. You'll soon learn to hate doing the nursing care plans that they'll make you do. They'll be very complete and through but eventually they'll...
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    My NCLEX Experience: Preparations, Study Tips, and Acing the Exam

    akulahawkRN replied to lilmonsterkray's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are only two outcomes with the NCLEX: Pass or Fail. There also is only 1 thing you can deduce from having your exam stop at 90 questions, that your results were close enough to the pass/fail...
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    Can I get an advice for LVN to RN program?

    akulahawkRN replied to korea's topic in LPN to RN

    Because you're investigating LVN to RN courses, something you have to be extremely cautious about is if the program you plan to attend is offering a "career mobility" or if they're offering a "30-unit...
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    Obtaining licensing with a criminal background

    akulahawkRN replied to kenzijenae's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If this is what is shown publicly at the end of your process: charges, guilty plea, and sentence of probation, then you will be considered to have been convicted of whatever you plead guilty to. I...
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    Obtaining licensing with a criminal background

    akulahawkRN replied to kenzijenae's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm no lawyer. I do not know if you'll clear background or not. What I do know is that much will entirely depend upon whether or not your record will be actually be clear of convictions and whether or...
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    American River College ARC Spring 2018

    akulahawkRN replied to Hiandrew1's topic in School, College Programs

    I would be one of those candidates that applied unsuccessfully semester after semester. I was qualified beginning with my first application. It took me eight consecutive semesters before I was...
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    To late to start?

    akulahawkRN replied to Mburciaga's topic in Men in Nursing

    Since you've posted this, I'm going to assume that you are not actually dead. Dead is too old. I started nursing school at 37. I've been an ED RN for 3 years now and I really love the work! Yes, I'm a...