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    RN to MD

    BloomNurseRN replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    Why what? Why was I shocked? Because he's an arrogant person that I can't imagine lowering himself to be a nurse. He actually doesn't even like people to know he was a nurse because it's basically...
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    Do physicians have authority over nurses in the hospital?

    BloomNurseRN replied to sjalv's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's my understanding that they have control over patient care and the orders involved with that but it's the charge nurses, nurse supervisors, and DON's that truly "order" nurses around and are...
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    Can a diagnosis of a mental illness potentially harm your chances of getting a job?

    BloomNurseRN replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I can't speak for every nursing board but I know in Indiana, medical history is not something asked about on the application. The closest thing is asking if you have an impairment (including alcohol...
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    Can a diagnosis of a mental illness potentially harm your chances of getting a job?

    BloomNurseRN replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Unless they obtain it illegally (access your records without your consent or share HIPAA protected information) or you offer that information yourself, there is not a way for them to know this about...
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    Nurse Tech Job

    BloomNurseRN replied to Rebel6678's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you really want to do your ACLS you can go through the American Red Cross or other outside agencies. It does cost, obviously, but it can't hurt. I'm planning to get mine this
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    It must be the resume

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

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    How low should I go in salary?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Lucky22707's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I do think that's low but you have to decide if that fits in with the goals you have. I friend of mine who is an LPN makes $13-$14 but she's in a doctor's office. Another friend who's an LPN at a...
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    No longer a Pre-Nursing student!!!

    BloomNurseRN replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in General Students

    Congrats!! It's an amazing feeling, especially when you go from student to graduate! ? Good
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    RN to MD

    BloomNurseRN replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could say the doctor I work for who started out as a nurse and worked his way through medical school had an awesome bedside manor. Honestly, I was shocked to find out he used to be a
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    Starting school

    BloomNurseRN replied to Brittanyrenae's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're looking for advice in starting nursing school this would probably fit better in the "Student" and "General Nursing Student" are of allnurses.com. You will just get a lot more responses....
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    Nursing Books

    BloomNurseRN replied to merricks4's topic in General Students

    I think this is a GREAT idea as long as you double check with the instructor first. Most have absolutely no problem with it, as the newer editions are sometimes only a change in page #. And most of...
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    Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    BloomNurseRN replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    While I don't think working nights, weekends, or holidays is going to be my most favorite thing in the world, I am looking forward to it in the sense that I will officially be working as a nurse. :-)...
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    Going from hospital to clinic setting - taking a step backwards?

    BloomNurseRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! It sounds like this is an excellent opportunity for you! Best of
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    Is it appropriate to...

    BloomNurseRN replied to 1983rn4me's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with those that say it can't hurt. It's not going to look badly on you, as long as you approach them in a professional way. And really, it can only help your candidacy because it shows that...
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    Is one year of ICU experience enough?

    BloomNurseRN replied to mell260's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't have a ton of advice about whether ICU is right for you or if you should move on but in this economy, unless you have a concrete reason for going back to school, there's no reason to spend the...
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    Is it possible to create a 12-hour work shift for CNA?

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

    Ugh. That should be "for", not "got". Sorry. I think the nice thing about having a variety of 8 & 12 hour shifts is that you can accommodate more of the CNA's and allow for more...
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    CE question

    BloomNurseRN replied to tpapik's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Indiana and while I think CE should be required for nurses, and I will absolutely be doing CE regularly for myself, having to deal with keeping records and deal with all of that makes me glad...
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    Overcoming obstacles

    BloomNurseRN replied to Dtermnd2Bgreat's topic in General Students

    My first and biggest obstacle was having been rejected from the ASN program I applied to. All of the admissions are done through scoring. The grades in four courses and the score of the TEAS test...
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    MRSA Precautions-Isolation or standard?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Not new new's topic in General Nursing

    At the facility I completed my clinical rotations in any patient that tested positive for MRSA (nares or otherwise) was placed on contact precautions. Retests were done though and if they had repeat...
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    I want to work as a cna but im terrified of contagious diseases

    BloomNurseRN replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think speaking with someone about your OCD would be a good idea at this point. I know a lot of people who have OCD tendencies but it does not affect their daily lives. The problem is, yours may be...
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    NCLEX Rules - Please Follow Them!

    BloomNurseRN replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, it would certainly make for an interesting check-in
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    Why Nurses Don't Want to Be Identified in Public?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    BloomNurseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a brand new nurse (having just passed the NCLEX June 10th) and am still looking for my first job. The job market here isn't completely saturated, I'm just really trying to get in to a hospital...
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    Is it possible to create a 12-hour work shift for CNA?

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

    Most nursing homes in my area have 12-hr shifts got CNA's, as well as the hospitals for PCT's. I'm not sure how to make that happen but I do know it's common (at least in my
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    Any insight into this question would be appreciated

    BloomNurseRN replied to 001BondRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would love to know the actual answer but I would go with throwing it away if there's no other option of delegating the other work. We were taught explicitly that an unattended field is an unsterile...