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  1. BlueDevil,DNP

    Sorry state of Nursing ...

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    Grn Tea tells it like it is. You either sit around complaining, or you change it. It really is that simple. GrnTea and I are "movers and shakers." Speaking only for myself (although I think I am...
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    Does Nursing School=No Life Literally?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Marsha238612's topic in General Students

    My wife once said to her sister that childbirth is actually not a big deal, but those that have been through it exaggerate to scare the crap out of those who haven't. I can't speak to that obviously...
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    Sorry state of Nursing ...

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    OP: From one guy to another, get out of the hospital! It has become the lowest point in Professional Nursing. We all know quality direct patient care is critically important, but let's face it, the...
  4. BlueDevil,DNP

    Is nursing as bad as some say???

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to #scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few (not on my car-I would never, never put stickers on my car) that says "Obama Cares" and has a web address for information about the ACA. I put them up in my exam
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    RN License plate

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    I've been crying in my milk chocolate all
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    Signing your title in everyday signature

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to NurseGhostHunter's topic in General Nursing

    My signature is a scribble that somewhat resembles an ocean wave, lol. There is not one single recognizable letter, least of all my
  7. BlueDevil,DNP

    Need help how to submit my resignation a week after orientation

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to snowi123's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree tell them immediately, but don't say you are leaving specifically for a new job. That just adds insult to injury. Either say "something came up" or you are entering witness protection and you...
  8. BlueDevil,DNP

    PRN being cancelled

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Nicole3d's topic in General Nursing

    I worked prn for years. When people tried to do that to me, I just reminded them that I don't take call. you either need me or not, there is no "call me later if you change your mind" option. Just...
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    RN License plate

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    I was so stunned at your indignation I didn't even finish reading and missed this. It doesn't have anything to do with my level of education, or yours. I wouldn't get a DNP plate either. DNP plate...
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    RN License plate

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    Same as everyone else; because the topic is open for discussion. Do you want to debate fung shui now? GAME
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    RN License plate

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see it as being pretentious, because being a nurse is not really anything to brag about, frankly. How many nurses are there in the US? It isn't as though it is some special or unique...
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    RN License plate

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    Really, you resent it? Well you would really resent what I think of that, lol. Seriously, why do you give a fig what I think? I was just chiming in with a random opinion, no biggie. I think white...
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    Journal articles needed

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to nursn4u's topic in General Nursing

    there's ton. I just finished writing one actually (not yet published) and my reference list contains about 40 articles. Use pubmed and
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    RN License plate

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    RN plates = lame. non-RNs with RN license plate =
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    Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh, no, no, no. That would so not happen if it were I. You did not voluntarily leave the job. Of course, I haven't read your contract, I'm not an attorney and I'm not giving you legal advice,...
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    ACA Timeline: Key Dates for Providers and Patients

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is the bottom line: For any person who comes to a hospital emergency department, "the hospital must provide for an appropriate medical screening examination . . . to determine whether or...
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    ACA Timeline: Key Dates for Providers and Patients

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No, of course it wasn't. I was simply responding to the oft mentioned argument that the ACA is bad because providers will be losing money. We won't. It is a win-win. edited to add, that was in...
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    ACA Timeline: Key Dates for Providers and Patients

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No, I won't say where I live except that it is not NC. I went to school there, I don't live there (and would NEVER consider it). I live in one of the states will fully independent NP practice, as I...
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    Big pay cut at Orlando Health, please help your fellow Nurses

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to skyflight's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I almost never agree with anything PFMB suggests, but in this case s/he is right (and I am staunchly anti-union). You chose to work there. You are accountable. Stop vilifying the hospital system...
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    UnitedHealthcare and Cigna don't plan to participate in PA + NJ insurance exchangesn

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you think this is significant, ask yourself why. These are corpoations that are in business to make money, it isn't that they have a fundamental policy disagreement. They can hate whomever is in...
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    Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What many people arguing about "death panels" do not realize, is that they already exist, but the people sitting on said panels have a personal motivation for denying care (i.e. increased...
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    How is GPA for entry into a program determined?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Duke looks at the cumulative GPA, including entire post secondary educational record; every course, even if it is 25 years old, lol. So don't screw up. Can't speak for anyone
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    Non-degree grad courses to make up for low GPA - Need answers

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to joy93's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most reputable schools would not allow that, if they do ask yourself why (as in they are just taking your tuition dollars). You are either in the program or not, and people not admitted to the...
  24. BlueDevil,DNP

    what area of nursing best prepares you for being an FNP

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to anapap's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree^^^. RN and NP practice are so completely different that I don't think having RN experience, or where you may have gotten said experience, is significant (and I had 20 years experience, so I...
  25. BlueDevil,DNP

    If You Can't Handle the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen!

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to GreenApplesauce's topic in General Nursing

    Charlie Sheen, is that