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    What is this question asking?

    RN403 replied to samirish's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The way the question is stated leads me to believe they are asking about past and present
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    nursing notes

    RN403 replied to soranaruto's topic in General Students

    Think head to toe. Start from the head (awake, alert, oriented, etc) and work your way down! Keep a cheat sheet with you...as time goes on you will write your notes with
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    Being productive after clinical days

    RN403 replied to Heaven-Leigh's topic in General Students

    Also, try to avoid loading up on energy drinks and caffeine. They might work wonders during your clinical shift, but, are probably contributing to your "crash" at the end of the
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    I'm scared! Changing specialties to med-surg

    RN403 replied to antsinpants's topic in Medical-Surgical

    First, breathe! There is a lot to see, do, and learn in Med-Surg, but, you can do it. As you start to work you will see which diseases and illnesses your floor deals with the most. Go home and study...
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    Deltoid IM injections

    RN403 replied to dewie03's topic in Patient Medications

    I usually hold the skin taught as you are aiming for the muscle not the subQ
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    Does everyone feel like they bomb nclex after taking it?

    RN403 replied to ALORN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your feelings are normal. I just knew I failed after taking NCLEX. I didn't feel like talking to anyone until I found out my results. Most emotional 2 days of my life. Congrats on
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    Do you get sick alot working as a nurse?

    RN403 replied to Healthcare102's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely get sick since being a nurse. Prior to being a nurse it seemed like I was always
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    How to organize your gear in clinicals

    RN403 replied to birdie86's topic in General Students

    Try getting a clipboard that "opens" for storage. You can keep your clinical paperwork, drug cards, extra pens, and scissors in there until you need them. That alone will lighten up your pockets. You...
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    Shopping at allheart

    RN403 replied to TVMN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Per the website they ship to Canada. You can find more information in the FAQ section on the
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    zofran vs phenergan?

    RN403 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Patient Medications

    Our go to anti-emetic is zofran. Only if pt does not get relief from zofran do we get an order for Phenergan. As a PP stated - we cannot push Phenergan. It must be diluted and given via IV
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    Going back to chart

    RN403 replied to newgrad1988's topic in General Nursing

    Speak to your nurse manager about how to properly go about this issue at your facility. Try charting as you go (if you can- I know it is difficult at times) as this will help to eliminate forgotten...
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    Holidays ????

    RN403 replied to GGirll22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would love to always have Christmas off. It is my favorite
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    Taking nclex in different state

    RN403 replied to agavina's topic in General Nursing

    You can take NCLEX anywhere and still receive a license where you live. As long as you indicated where you reside and which state you will be practicing in on your application to take the exam you...
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    going to a job fair in scrubs?

    RN403 replied to STL2008, RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would treat it like an interview. Do not go in scrubs. Wear business attire and like a PP said bring something similar to a business card. Best
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    Office vs hospital?

    RN403 replied to mkrn32's topic in Nursing Career

    I also worked in a PCP office prior to becoming a nurse. I opted to work in a hospital setting due to my career goals and where I see myself in the future. Maybe you could work per diem/reserve in the...
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    Pharmacology/pathophysiology hybrid over summer?

    RN403 replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally took Pharm with Fundamentals. It made so much more sense when I was already in nursing school and out there on the floor at clinical. The meds you learn about during class are later...
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    Do you need med surge for the first 2 years?

    RN403 replied to Samt9's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends on what the job requirements are for the specific job that you are applying for. Some people start in ICU, ER, etc without any experience and some need to build up their resume before being...
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    Speaking of vomit

    RN403 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I document everything. I would write a little note stating the amount of emesis or how many times the patient threw up. I would then state my interventions. I usually don't get a set of vitals for...
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    New RN sup still orienting but full of questions

    RN403 replied to britmansf18's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, more than likely there is an area within your documentation system where you can add and view patient's home medications. You can then review these meds with the patient to ensure that the...
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    New RN sup still orienting but full of questions

    RN403 replied to britmansf18's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Depends on the facility most likely. Each hospital or facility will do things differently depending on facility policy. At our facility we notify the MD that a new admission is here. They come up...
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    New Grad on Ortho Floor

    RN403 replied to wbbeard's topic in Orthopedic

    As for putting in IVs...I never placed an IV in an actual patient until I started working. You learn quickly after doing them a few
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    job offer, what would you do?

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

    Take the tele job. You will gain valuable experience that might may you more attractive for an ICU position at your dream job in the
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    asking a patient if they smoke

    RN403 replied to Nellievixxen2017's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with melizard. You'd be surprised what people do at all ages. I always ask, regardless of
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    I tried the PVT and it looks like I failed 😭😞

    RN403 replied to katrn2324's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you used an invalid credit card that is more than likely the reason that you received that message. The PVT has changed. You might look up other threads on that topic. It's probably best, however,...
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    Just took my final

    RN403 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Good luck! Try to keep busy, take this time to do something relaxing or