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    Any WGU mentors.

    dawniepoo replied to javadown2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    A coworker suggested I look into this at WGU. If the no part-time outside work is no longer in effect, I will definitely
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    Kaplan Nurse Ed. practicum help

    dawniepoo posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am a nurse ed. student at Kaplan University and I am trying to secure a preceptor for practicum. Is anyone familiar with the practicum requirements for Kaplan and what is supposed to happen during...
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    Recording of Class Lectures by Students

    dawniepoo replied to D.Larry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would not have been as successful in nursing school if it wasn't for the recorded lectures. My school was very liberal with recordings and they also made podcasts of each lecture. I am a very strong...
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    Clinic Education ideas

    dawniepoo replied to mjanusz's topic in General Nursing

    This is in no way a criticism of you, buy why would they have someone (I assume) with no nursing education experience develop an orientation plan? This makes my teeth
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    Hops requiring nurses sign no Falling contract, Is this legal???

    dawniepoo replied to psmith118's topic in General Nursing

    It's just another task that is piled up on the nurses, having to worry about agreements.
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    New nurse feeling inadequate

    dawniepoo replied to NewbieNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    You are feeling what I was feeling when I first started. You will notice that the anxiety will abate as you learn more. It sounds like you have plenty of support, so that is great. Hang in there and...
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    Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    dawniepoo replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    I write appeals letters for a specialty
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    What are your thoughts?

    dawniepoo replied to Roda dendron's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand how a CNA has access to narcotics. If that's the case then that facility has more problems than what you
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    Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    dawniepoo replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    This is soooooo true! I'm actually at a job where I'm making excellent money with no stress, but it is the most boring job I've ever had. It's actually painful getting through the
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    Leaving Nursing for Another Career

    dawniepoo replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to be a cruise critic. I'd be good at it, and I would get to write
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    Torn Between Two Careers

    dawniepoo replied to Shortcake_BSn's topic in General Nursing

    Somehow I missed this original post. Did the op stay at the office? I need to know, lol. I left bedside for a desk RN position. Even though the money is more at my new job, I get bored every day, and...
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    Been worked for 7months but sill making IV mistakes..

    dawniepoo replied to GE90's topic in General Nursing

    Did you flush it before restarting the infusion? I don't understand why you feel you can't face the parents. Maybe the IV needs to be changed to a different
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    Aggressive Case Mgr. Making me Nuts

    dawniepoo replied to heartsgal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, yeah. It's an unfortunate aspect of acute care now because of reimbursement. I've had difficulties in the past with difficult case managers wanting discharge in the morning, before I have even...
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    Linguistic Pet Peeves

    dawniepoo replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I looked this one up in the dictionary. It does have both pronunciations. I would never judge somebody by this. I say often often
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    Linguistic Pet Peeves

    dawniepoo replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Me too!!!!!!! Could of and should of are torturous to
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    Who Should Clean Up, Offgoing Shift or Oncoming Shift?

    dawniepoo replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! This is the best solution and the most fair. Nursing, after all, is a team sport Sorry don't know why the quote feature didn't work here,
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    What's Rude?

    dawniepoo replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've got a coworker who blows her nose at least thrice daily. She doesn't just blow it though. She makes very loud, very ugly music with her schnoz. It's absolutely disgusting and
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    Classes that helped pave the way

    dawniepoo replied to Ambowman's topic in General Nursing

    Health Assessment- by far the class I learned the most from. They even taught us percussion, even though it is no typically used in a nursing
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    why can't i pass this freaking grammar section

    dawniepoo replied to jessicarnorot's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I'm only asking because I'm curious. I am not judging you, but are you in a college program? Did you need to take college English in order to be accepted to your nursing program? In order to be...
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    Pre Kidney transplant

    dawniepoo replied to Zhosanha's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a little lost on where to help you with this. Are you going to be working on a surgical transplant floor or in a clinic? Are you talking about preparations before admission for transplant...
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    dawniepoo replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    In what way? Does being morbidly obese change your opinion of who they are or whether they can be good
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    What does a nurse need to know when they arrive on the floor? (I'm creating a brainsheet)

    dawniepoo replied to MissPichu's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like you may need a brain sheet. Things like infusion rates should be something you are able to answer. Having a sheet with the pertinent info on it will help. Things to include would be...
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    Pathophysiological Changes of Hepatocellular Cancer of Liver?

    dawniepoo replied to SA_M77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Describe what happens to not only the liver, but other systems in the body when the liver is not functioning properly. At least, that is my interpretation of this. The liver is amazing and it is...
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    dawniepoo replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    If it were possible to choose I would not to "serve" you as well. During my shift I will give you your meds, observe your status, and keep you alive. As for "serving" you, get it
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    Florida hospital pre employment physical help

    dawniepoo replied to mich2121's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I understand then. All I can say is it will be over before you know it. Take some deep breaths and look away. Good luck, and I promise it will be ok