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    Newborn pictures posted on social media?

    BloomNurseRN replied to sandy79's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have plenty of self control, I just prefer to keep my professional life and my personal life completely separate. I don't post about work and I don't tell patients about my personal life. With...
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    Newborn pictures posted on social media?

    BloomNurseRN replied to sandy79's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would never do this. I love my patients and work in a clinic where I have a regular relationships with patients. I would never take pictures of them and I would never friend them on Facebook. It...
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    BloomNurseRN replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work in a clinic and our facility as a whole has a basic dress code for everyone - RNs, LPNs, MAs, secretaries and receptionists - green or black on the bottom and green, black, or white on
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    IU RN to BSN

    BloomNurseRN replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I found out this week I only have three pre-req's to complete, which I can do over the summer so I'm very excited. I am hoping to start my BSN in the fall and would love to get it done in three or...
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    Still on my soapbox

    BloomNurseRN replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I have an acquaintance who was recently talked in to stopping her nursing pre-req's to do an MA associate degree instead. Her advisor told her there weren't as many jobs for nurses and she would have...
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    IU RN to BSN

    BloomNurseRN replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Oh wow, that's ridiculous! My ASN is from Ivy Tech. A friend of mine did the RN to BSN route at IU after graduating from Ivy Tech but we're both swamped and I haven't had a chance to talk to her...
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    Fall 2014 Ivy Tech Nursing

    BloomNurseRN replied to rnjacqui's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I love these Ivy Tech threads as well. I graduated with my ASN in May 2013 and am currently working on starting the RN to BSN bridge through IU. Good
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    Equipment for Nursing School

    BloomNurseRN replied to rnjacqui's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to Ivy Tech and we didn't have any restrictions. Definitely get a name tag for your Littmann or have it engraved - you don't want it walking off. Good
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    Name Brands???

    BloomNurseRN replied to a_lopez1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As far as scrubs go, I wear Dickie's, Cherokee, and WonderWink's WonderFlex line. I love them all and they all seem to wear well. I consider shoes to be an investment when you're on your feet all...
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    Nursing School Uniforms And Their Fate After School

    BloomNurseRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in General Students

    I have been out of school about 9 months now and have considered having my white Dansko's inked or dyed but haven't done it. Would love for you to update if you do
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    You Make The Big Money...

    BloomNurseRN replied to ricksyone's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It would be annoying to listen to that but it's probably better to ignore it. If it's just not possible to completely ignore the comment, simply saying "it would probably be best to discuss staffing...
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    NCLEX Rules - Please Follow Them!

    BloomNurseRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN on June 10, 2013 and passed. Before I ever sat at the computer I was handed a sheet of rules to read thoroughly and it was expected that I would follow them. I have to say though,...
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    How Long Does This Order Last?

    BloomNurseRN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the medication dosage is adjusted and increased in such a way that the patient may need more refills than one monthly. PRN for one year allows the pt to refill as many times as necessary...
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    How Long Does This Order Last?

    BloomNurseRN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    PRN is actually very common for maintenance medications, such as Coumadin. It means that the prescription is good for regular refills for one year from the date of the prescription. We use this...
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    Nursing and then medical school?

    BloomNurseRN replied to aliciajessee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I work for a physician who went to nursing school and worked as an RN to put himself through medical school. He became an MD, specialized in anesthesia and worked as an anesthesiologist before...
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    Coumadin therapy

    BloomNurseRN replied to IM4patients's topic in Patient Medications

    I just started my first job and it's in a Coumadin clinic. We have very specific protocol that calls for INR to be done at certain intervals depending on the current level. It can be anywhere from...
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    Interviewing for an ambulatory surgery center

    BloomNurseRN replied to brittyma's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

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    Offer Letter!!

    BloomNurseRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I got my official offer letter in the mail today. This is a first and I am beyond excited. It's only part-time to start and it's in a clinic but I really could not be happier. It's with a great...
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    New graduate lpn

    BloomNurseRN replied to Nkrystal01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If they ask for 1 yr experience, what types of facilities do not require experience? Can you apply at urgent care clinics or physician offices? In my area nursing homes tend to be very open to new...
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    Question about IM vs IV injection, when to aspirate, what to look for

    BloomNurseRN replied to jeshicuhx3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My nursing school taught us that aspiration was done previously but that it is no longer recommended. When doing them during clinical it was not expected and we did not aspirate. I just graduated in...
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    Applying at a clinic-no medical experience

    BloomNurseRN replied to southerngirlnurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Once you get through your fundamentals including vital signs and injections, you may be able to do a lot more than just front desk work. I went to school with people who worked in a walk-in clinic...
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    9 month mark!! Searching for a new job for 3 months now

    BloomNurseRN replied to TaniqueRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!
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    How long did it take you to land your first job?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in May, passed NCLEX in June and have been searching since March. I had my first interview Monday (8/12), had the offer the same day and received an official offer letter in the mail...
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    New graduate lpn

    BloomNurseRN replied to Nkrystal01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

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    Would you miss the first day of class?

    BloomNurseRN replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    That really stinks. I'm sorry. I would have a hard time missing a first day of lecture but would never miss a clinical day without being SICK. Hopefully you can find another position that will...