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    Can you get poked by removing an iv catheter?!

    RN403 replied to futurerntho's topic in General Nursing

    What the PP said. With the bunched up tape it could have also been a sharp edge of crumpled tape. Although, couldn't hurt to report
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    how in the world did everyone pass medical chemistry?!

    RN403 replied to olieve1322's topic in General Students

    Does your school have tutoring services/students willing to tutor? YouTube also helped a
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    Scrub tops and bottoms, always the same color?

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

    I mix mine. Usually solid colored top with black
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    Thinking of going to medical school vs. nursing school?

    RN403 replied to gybe's topic in General Students

    Since you just started I would give it some time. It is a difficult course load and can be hard to get used to. The first semester especially is more the basics of nursing and you might find that when...
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    Magazines? Education while working

    RN403 replied to Lindseyg_123's topic in General Nursing

    "Nursing made incredibly easy" has magazines for keeping you up to date. They also have tests in them that you can take that count towards
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    Do I NEED to get my BSN?

    RN403 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Look at the websites of the facilities you are planning to work and see what their requirements say. That is the only way to know which degree you need at this time. Usually, for urgent care and PCP...
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    Frustrated - looking for advice

    RN403 replied to NurseMom2014's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to HR now about if you are in a contract. Find out the terms of breaking your contract to ensure you wouldn't be digging yourself into a deeper hole. This should be included in the...
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    So careless!

    RN403 replied to Mygenericusername's topic in General Students

    Those scantrons can certainly give you googly eyes if you look at them long enough. Try writing your final answer next to the question so that you know which one is your answer for sure and also try...
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    what job can I get with my nursing degree? I never ever passed the NCLEX

    RN403 replied to LStgo's topic in General Nursing

    1-800-273-8255 is the national suicide prevention hotline if you ever need it. Not giving medical advice but please seek help and look for guidance. Getting sick does not mean you need to give up on...
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    Can't teach without an order

    RN403 replied to NancyNurse100's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a policy for your specific agency? Seems weird as a major part of being a nurse is providing education to our patients for their well being. Teaching is within our scope of
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    missing pinning ceremony for dying father's birthday

    RN403 replied to ichiro12's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry for what you are going through. this might be a stretch but if attending pinning is something that means a lot to you might you be able to speak with your instructors about attending the...
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    What is cost effective care?

    RN403 replied to LoveER01's topic in General Students

    I agree with your rationales. #1 is not cost effective to me because a terminally ill patient would need hospice care instead of palliative care if my understanding of the two is correct...
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    NG tube feeding

    RN403 replied to brenns14's topic in General Students

    Also, be careful to never assume anything. If it's not stated in the question it wasn't done. Be careful not to add to the
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    NICU in my veins, reinstate me stat!

    RN403 replied to premnurse's topic in Retired Nurses

    Contact your state BON for your next steps. Good luck! You Should also look into a refresher
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    Who Do I address the cover letter to?

    RN403 replied to Sandra2015's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "To whom it may concern" or "Dear Human
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    GPA/ NCLEX on resume?

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

    As long as your GPA is above 3.5 it is worth mentioning as a new Grad as well as mentioning if you have made deans list at all. Mentioning NCLEX would be silly as they would know you passed based on...
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    Eye drops while sitting up

    RN403 replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    When they are sitting up are they in a recliner type chair? If not, maybe start using one if possible so you can put them back a bit. What kind of drops are they? If they're just lubricating drops...
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    Cath & Sterile Field Check off Help

    RN403 replied to Ajcapri's topic in General Students

    Do you have a skills video you can watch? If not try YouTube... You should also be able to find a video on maintaining a sterile
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    Is it possible to accept two positions. One as an SICU nurse and the other as an ER nurse?

    RN403 replied to OnlyHim's topic in Nursing Career

    Are they both FT? Would you work 12 or 8 hour shifts? You just want to watch to make sure your schedules would not overlap. It it is possible to have two jobs as long as the schedules don't over lap...
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    18 YR OLD READY FOR Germany

    RN403 replied to Marieelondonn's topic in International Nursing

    Also, living and studying abroad will come with additional expenses and will not necessarily be
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    The lesser of two evils

    RN403 replied to bethymaester's topic in General Nursing

    Option B sounds much more
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    Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    RN403 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Holy
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    quitting PRN job - etiquette?

    RN403 replied to pookashellz's topic in General Nursing

    There should be a policy on this. The amount of notice you must give as a per diem employee should be outlined in your employee handbook or wherever they keep policies. Check with human resources if...
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    RN tired of feeling like a waitress

    RN403 replied to sweetcindylou51's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Those that I have shadowed seem content. Try shadowing if you can. You can pick their brains and see things for yourself which is the best way to develop your own & accurate
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    Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    RN403 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Confused patient chewed off and swallowed sponge from swab during mouth care. Couldn't get it back without being