akulahawkRN ADN, RN, EMT-P

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    "Take the skin off the tape" advice given here

    akulahawkRN replied to 3aremyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I use that stuff when I can get it, and a lot of patience is vital. It works really well. Since I can't get that stuff very often, I'll just have to try that technique
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    CA BRN New Requirements For NCLEX RN international students

    akulahawkRN replied to brooklyn03's topic in Nurse Registration

    I think I can re-phrase this. Regardless of whether you continue down the examination route or switch things over to the endorsement route, California is still going to want to see your education...
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    Paramedic to RN

    akulahawkRN replied to cklake5's topic in Emergency

    I think it largely comes from ignorance. Most nurses are never truly exposed to what paramedics do or what they know and that Nurses are also trained to think of non-physician and non-nurse personnel...
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    Ankle Injuries

    akulahawkRN replied to jackpp's topic in Camp

    Ottawa ankle rules. Tenderness and weight bearing capability will help direct your
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    Nicu nurse or elementary school teacher

    akulahawkRN replied to jackieruiz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You have spent quite a long time working toward becoming a nurse. For you to switch gears and become a teacher is a noble cause, but it's also going to cause you to spend a lot of time studying and...
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    Student Uniforms

    akulahawkRN replied to lepew's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I found my all-white shoes at Walmart... It's not impossible to find them but it's also not easy either to find the right shoes. If you must get those generic shoes, don't forget to spend a little...
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    Introverted nurses

    akulahawkRN replied to NicoleLynch's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here's just ONE example: Personality test based on C. Jung and I. Briggs Myers type theory Just go there and answer the questions and you'll have an idea what your personality is. There are others...
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    "Take the skin off the tape" advice given here

    akulahawkRN replied to 3aremyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    That's something I'm going to have to remember as well!
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    Introverted nurses

    akulahawkRN replied to NicoleLynch's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I tend to waffle between the INTJ and ENTJ types. Generally speaking, I pretty much let stuff roll off my back. It's rare that something really bothers me to the point where I have to do something...
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    Rn to medic

    akulahawkRN replied to KCTRN's topic in Emergency

    BR157, the approaches to healthcare delivery are very different between the two disciplines. While you are correct about certain factual info, and even that there's some skill overlap, the goals for...
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    My instructor says Im imcompetent. :(

    akulahawkRN replied to kringkring5144's topic in General Students

    It's one thing to seek reassurance for certain things but another to constantly double check and triple check once you KNOW about what you're supposed to do. It's a healthy thing to have great respect...
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    akulahawkRN replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    Each state can be different on whether or not it's illegal to simply claim to be a (insert title) or to act as if you had that (insert title). I suspect all states have laws prohibiting most conduct...
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    akulahawkRN replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    I very much agree with that statement, but personally, I wouldn't even go that far unless it impacts me
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    akulahawkRN replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    According to the OP, the person in question isn't actually a Paramedic. This person doesn't show up on the state registry site as a Paramedic and has claimed to work at the same hospital that the OP...
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    Help! Should I go from CNA to RN or LPN to RN

    akulahawkRN replied to piplup12345's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would have to qualify what ScottE,RN said... While the CNA does a lot of the very basics of nursing duties, it's not nursing as an LVN/LPN or RN, so it's not considered "nursing" for the purpose of...
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    Help! Should I go from CNA to RN or LPN to RN

    akulahawkRN replied to piplup12345's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If I were you, I would concentrate my efforts on going from CNA to BSN if you are able to afford going to the four-year college straight away. This can take up to 5-6 years, depending upon how long it...
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    DO YOU FEEL STUPID???

    akulahawkRN replied to JAKE B's topic in General Students

    Double post... but seriously, few people I've met felt completely comfortable identifying with their "new" role immediately after
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    DO YOU FEEL STUPID???

    akulahawkRN replied to JAKE B's topic in General Students

    This is very familiar territory for me... When I first became a Paramedic, it took me about a YEAR to become comfortable in the new role. When I first graduated and earned my license, I felt like I...
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    I can't do this anymore

    akulahawkRN replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    Before you jump off the nursing ship, have you considered trying to change where you work? I mean different unit/floor or even different facility altogether. One thing you do need to remember is that...
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    akulahawkRN replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    Chances are quite good that he actually knows that he could get into trouble if he gets caught. He'll go to great lengths to not get caught actually functioning as a Paramedic when he's not supposed...
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    akulahawkRN replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    The only way to find that out is to check the state EMS regulations. It may not actually be illegal to simply say or claim to be a paramedic, but it probably is illegal to attempt to actually perform...
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    why look down on a lpn

    akulahawkRN replied to lexapoo10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have to congratulate you, OP, for figuring out what your educational path will be. Some people don't come to realize that they weren't quite ready or they don't realize that getting into an RN...
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    Today I made a big mistake.

    akulahawkRN replied to student-rn's topic in General Students

    Every program is different and every situation is different. While I can't say what your program will ultimately do, the fact that you administered medications to your patient without your instructor...
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    Paramedics in the hospital setting

    akulahawkRN replied to Ellekat2's topic in Rural

    I suggest you follow your own suggestion. You clearly have little actual understanding of what Nurses do, and you have a highly inflated idea of what Paramedics can actually do. I very much understand...
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    Rn to medic

    akulahawkRN replied to KCTRN's topic in Emergency

    Esme12 - I have yet to see a flight crew delay a transfer because the patient needed an a-line. I've seen them place a-lines but that's never the cause of a delay. I've also NEVER seen a Paramedic...