RosesrReder BSN, MSN, RN

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    CT Colleges Ready to apply for 2009!!

    RosesrReder replied to lr0012's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I don't have another program to compare it to as that is the only one I attended. Things change all the time, but for me, I got in first try. I did take all my pre-reqs there though and they went by a...
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    Just had to share with someone...

    RosesrReder replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just
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    CT Colleges Ready to apply for 2009!!

    RosesrReder replied to lr0012's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm a very successful Goodwin graduate. The posts you read are mostly when the program was very new. I say don't knock things til you try them. Good luck to you
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    Just had to share with someone...

    RosesrReder replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    thank you. a month and a half eh? i bet you are counting those days congratulations to you too!! have you decided/found a job
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    Just had to share with someone...

    RosesrReder replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks you. I start in 2
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    Just had to share with someone...

    RosesrReder replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks gals
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    Visitors are OUT OF CONTROL!!!

    RosesrReder replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot stand the family members who are armend with notepad and pen at the bedside. Having to stop as he/she jots down what I say/do is a waste of my valuable time and that of my other patients....
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    male dominated areas of nursing?

    RosesrReder replied to missjennmb's topic in General Nursing

    My experience has been ER and ICU as
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    Caught stealing drugs

    RosesrReder replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen it and hope I never
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    "I don't have AIDS"

    RosesrReder replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I too have had pt's have a few feathers ruffled for putting gloves on each time I went in their room. I just educated them and all was fine at the
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    Should medication aides exist?

    RosesrReder replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's all about money and
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    Good Looking Enough to be a Nurse?

    RosesrReder replied to casey1988's topic in General Nursing

    Most of us would not have a job if that was the case. I am far from 'good-looking' if I say so myself. I don't give a care in this world whether I do or not. I am there to treat and care for my...
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    Inmates and lawsuits!

    RosesrReder replied to docpsychrn42's topic in Correctional

    Threatened constantly but have yet to 'see' a lawsuit. The same inmates are the ones putting in grievances constantly for silly
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    Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    RosesrReder replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Enjoyed this thread,
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    nurses with no RN license practicing as a nurse?!

    RosesrReder replied to inschool4ever's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me, the BON would love to hear about it. Her nametag states "charge nurse". Calling youself "office nurse" is still unacceptable unless you are a licensed LPN or RN. Misrepresenting yourself as...
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    nurses with no RN license practicing as a nurse?!

    RosesrReder replied to inschool4ever's topic in General Nursing

    You need to report it. You will be making a difference in many patient's lives by doing so and a service to the rest of us who ARE nurses. You can do this annonymously,
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    Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    RosesrReder replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 5 or 6, 12 hour night shifts a week between my 2 jobs. My phone is on silent mode while I sleep (day). I always have to return calls to people for that reason. At work, my cell phone stays in...
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    I love my hospital!!!

    RosesrReder replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got low censused last night because there were 4 nurses for 26 pts. There were 20 empty beds minds you. I got called at midnight to rush back because ER was swamped and they were anticipating...
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    Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    RosesrReder replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    SENT SENT SENT!!! I just saw this thread. I emailed it to everyone in healthcare I know. Thank you for posting
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    Should medication aides exist?

    RosesrReder replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i mean no disrespect, but in my humble opinion, you have been conditioned into feeling/believing this way. no one should have to work under those conditions. if there is not enough staff to provide...
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    BLS vs ACLS

    RosesrReder replied to tampaflrn6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree that its a good thing to have. I got my ACLS today and I've been a nurse 8 months. The course is intense but I enjoyed
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    Missed orders!

    RosesrReder replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    We (night shift) do 24 hr chart checks; however, it's been proved not that great as we catch way too many med errors/mistakes from day shift. We are advocating for 12 hr chart
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    iv dilaudid

    RosesrReder replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    Same on my floor. Very common drug. I always see it ordered with 12.5 to 25 of phenergan too; with specific orders to give dilaudid with the phenergan. Frankly, I'm not too happy with this...
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    Thats It!! Im Calling The State!!

    RosesrReder replied to zimsaint's topic in General Nursing

    I'm speechless! These patients need an advocate, good for
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    Crazy Tampon Commercial

    RosesrReder replied to nightfall2099's topic in Nursing Humor

    Gosh, that letter was hilarious! Thanks for posting the