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    Louisiana Prior Arrest with complete dismissal Denied to enter Nursing School

    BloomNurseRN replied to Robomy's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm shocked they have anything to do with you attending school at all. I know in Indiana it doesn't matter what you have on your record going in to school as long as you pass the background check for...
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    Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    BloomNurseRN replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can we all try to keep this thread on topic for the person that posted? (To be clear - judgement is an acceptable variant of judgment. http://i.word.com/idictionary/Judgment Let's try not to jump...
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    Rotating Day/Night shifts

    BloomNurseRN replied to MSNrunner's topic in General Nursing

    Thank
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    Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    BloomNurseRN replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like you definitely want to work with people and that sounds GREAT! Have you considered something else like ultrasonography (which I know others have mentioned) or radiation therapy? Those...
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    DO NOT pass on the poop

    BloomNurseRN replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with this post. I'm a new nurse but I would never leave a patient to be changed by the next shift. Skin breakdown, infection, discomfort; all of these are things to be avoided...
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    Why do you want to work in dialysis?

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

    Do you have any personal connection at all to someone who has been on dialysis? If so, that could certainly be a great way to go. Otherwise I'm drawing a blank.
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    Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    BloomNurseRN replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry but could you be more specific about who you're referring to? You didn't quote any specific
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    Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    BloomNurseRN replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excellent response! I felt the same way, not offended but that maybe the original poster needs more info and is just a bit naive. We all have things we hope for and plan for and maybe have...
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    Have you ever really heard a doctor say this?

    BloomNurseRN replied to monkeybug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Having dealt with infertility, I can't imagine that's something doctors say regularly. Really, the only time I could see it being the case would be after extensive testing that concluded a patient...
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    Is it really a violation of H.I.P.P.A. law to share your concerns with the doctor?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    *Banging my head on my desk!!* No, this is NOT a HIPAA violation and I absolutely HATE when people try to pull that out of their hat as if it's a magic spell that will instantly make people believe...
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    HIPAA regulation - audit of activity in patient records?

    BloomNurseRN replied to beccaleelee's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would imagine indefinitely would be necessary, possibly up to the point they started being able to audit that information. That's an extremely sensitive topic and something facilities have to be...
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    Nurses: Did you find learning to document a difficult task?

    BloomNurseRN replied to northmississippi's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Is documentation a part of your nursing curriculum? Are you regularly measured or graded on your documentation? If that's the case, I can't imagine a separate course would be helpful. I have been...
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    PT/INR clarification for new nurse

    BloomNurseRN replied to ricksy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, increasing the dosage makes sense. You want the INR to be 1.5 to 2 times the normal amount while on warfarin to allow for the proper
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    Rotating Day/Night shifts

    BloomNurseRN replied to MSNrunner's topic in General Nursing

    No advice here because I'm a new grad too, also looking for my first position. First, CONGRATS! Second, UGH! That sounds terrible. I mean, rotating days and nights every few weeks would be hard...
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    Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    BloomNurseRN replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have no desire to outright discourage someone but it sounds like you have a lot of doubts about nursing and only a few pros, those being job security and the pay. Let me address the job security...
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    LPN job right out of school

    BloomNurseRN replied to skyisthelimit13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do hospitals in your area hire LPNs regularly? I'm not asking that in a snarky way, just to be clear. I know the hospitals in my area have phased out LPNs and that's why I'm
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    Dr office vs. hospital for first job

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

    While I think being in the hospital environment will open more doors more easily, I don't think working at a doctor's office first will put you at a great disadvantage. And obviously you have to...
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    Is experience in unrelated field worse than no experience at all?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Ms.RN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think any position as a nurse is a good thing at this point. I have worked in medical offices and in healthcare for the last 10+ years but none of it in direct patient care (medical transcription,...
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    "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

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

    I don't think there are any hard and fast rules about where you start. Obviously not every new nurse starts out in Med-Surg, that wouldn't be humanly possible. I think it's a great option and given...
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    Anyone else frustrated by the pain scale??

    BloomNurseRN replied to gomerblog's topic in General Students

    Not really. I had a patient who had been in a motorcycle accident, which of course included extensive injuries. She regularly was able to lay calmly in bed (I saw her prior to surgery, as her back...
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    OT: engagement rings during clinicals?

    BloomNurseRN replied to K_girl's topic in General Students

    My nursing school also had a no necklace policy, so that would not have been possible for our students. One of my fellow students tried wearing a simple crucifix necklace that laid under her uniform...
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    OT: engagement rings during clinicals?

    BloomNurseRN replied to K_girl's topic in General Students

    My school had a one ring only policy but it could be massive rock, as long as it was only one. I just took mine off on clinical days. I've been married for almost 15 years and wearing it for almost...
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    Diabetic and nursing school

    BloomNurseRN replied to amberdawn85's topic in General Students

    It won't be the easiest thing to eat well during nursing school but it's definitely possible. Our instructors didn't mind if we ate in class, as long as it wasn't loud or obtrusive. Also, we got a...
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    splashed with hep c blood

    BloomNurseRN replied to Danielle1987's topic in General Nursing

    This. Unless you had an open wound on your wrist, it sounds like your chances are very low. A friend of mine had a Hep C patient rip out his IV and fling his blood around while she was in the room,...
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    Nursing Books

    BloomNurseRN replied to merricks4's topic in General Students

    You're welcome!! Also, many times the instructors know their is no difference and will even recommend an old edition. Good