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    What do you do to improve critical thinking?

    RN403 replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    I think "why" a lot in my head. Why is this happening? Why am I giving this med? Why am I performing this intervention? Etc. I also ask lots of questions. I am finding that critically thinking through...
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    Photo on your resume?

    RN403 replied to PapaBearRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree, I don't think it is necessary to post your picture on your resume. Let your qualifications do the talking. They will see who you are at the
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    Nurses doing nebs

    RN403 replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    We do our own nebs. I don't mind especially when my pt needs a PRN neb...I don't have to wait
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    Feel like I've made a mistake..

    RN403 replied to ICUforever's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think that once you put in a year you will have enough time and experience under your belt to truly evaluate if the NICU is the right fit for you. If you decide it is not, be open and honest with...
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    How to respond to this question

    RN403 replied to CathyS1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, why are you not seeking employment with Hospital A? Are there better opportunities with Hospital B for your career goals? Does their new grad program/approach to new grad nurses appeal to you?...
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    PICC dressing change nurses notes

    RN403 replied to lindygirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would keep it simple and just document what you do and see... PICC dressing changed per facility policy. sterile technique maintained. site appears normal with no swelling, redness, or signs of...
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    Nursing Pins

    RN403 replied to Lissla's topic in General Nursing

    I bought a nursing pin. It is hanging on my old nursing school hospital badge...sure it meant a lot to me when I first graduated nursing school and sure it is a nice reminder on how far I have come,...
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    Passed medication check off but need your thoughts!!

    RN403 replied to FutureBSN17's topic in General Students

    Your feelings are normal. I was a hot mess for my skill check offs in school. Lots of times you are over thinking things and making things worse for yourself. Just try to relax and pretend that you...
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    Dealing with losing a patient

    RN403 replied to MateaC's topic in General Nursing

    As a student I had a difficult time with losing my first two patients. I talked with my nursing instructor about it and that helped a lot. Your nursing instructors have probably seen their fair share...
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    Looking up patient after discharge

    RN403 replied to TeenuhVo's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We were not allowed to look up patient's charts after D/C. Ask your instructor or the nurse manager and allow them to guide you on how to
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    Understanding verbalized/voiced

    RN403 replied to lashuna1028's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You can put that they showed an understanding in writing if they signed any papers that said they understood the teaching. You can say that they showed an understanding if they participated in a...
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    What to wear to an observership??

    RN403 replied to lk_nynurse2b's topic in General Students

    Until you know the policy I would leave rings and jewelry at home. Jewelry in the hospital environment to me just sounds like
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    Applying for Nursing

    RN403 replied to yang1234's topic in General Students

    It is possible. How does your GPA and academic profile look against the requirements of this specific program? Do you have an academic advisor that might be able to lead you to the most correct answer...
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    How to improve job satisfaction?

    RN403 replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    The reality is you cannot do it all in eight hours. Some things will have to be taken on by the next shift. You do what you can and the rest you must pass on. There is nothing wrong with doing one...
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    Frequency: N&T QID?

    RN403 replied to hinesdrive's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, always clarify with the ordering MD. It might mean one thing to one physician and something else to another or maybe it was written in
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    codes in the ER?

    RN403 replied to aroRNBrooke's topic in Emergency

    Our ER staff is PALS certified, however, a pediatric code blue is paged overhead and the pediatric hospitalist and a pediatric nurse have to respond to the code per facility
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    Saline Locks & Showers

    RN403 replied to littlebluenurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, you want to protect the IV site. Usually, we just wrap it with a cut ziplock or bio bag and tape it up. Having to replace the site after each shower would be unpleasant for the
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    Feeling faint from the fear of fainting

    RN403 replied to kristina5491's topic in General Nursing

    Do you eat prior to your clinical experiences? I know that a few times that I felt faint it was r/t not eating properly before my clinical
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    male nurse problems..

    RN403 replied to 2bnurseDuties's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely a
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    Shadowing nurse manager at dream job. Advice?

    RN403 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a great networking opportunity. I think that networking within the facility that you do your clinical rotations can open doors in the future. I would just be honest and express your...
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    Pharmacology help

    RN403 replied to dannygurl84's topic in General Students

    Make flashcards. There are Pharm flash cards somewhere here on the site that you might find of assistance. Also, when you go to clinical, look up the medications that you are utilizing right then and...
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

    RN403 replied to westieluv's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This.
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    How many jobs have you applied to?

    RN403 replied to middleagednurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I must have put in over 100 applications before I was hired. I applied to multiple positions at multiple hospitals within an hour and a half commute from where I
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    Will EKG certification help?

    RN403 replied to RNhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is never too late. Gaining certifications will definitely put you at an advantage. When comparing one RN without experience to another, your certifications will allow you to stand out. I am not...
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    Only ''Fill in the blank" Nurses Need Apply?

    RN403 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen.