CharleeFoxtrot BSN, RN

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    It will take me 7 years just for a bsn.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to futurernmaybe's topic in General Students

    6 years for me as I had to work full time through the pre reqs and I graduated when I was (COFF COFF WHEEZE) years
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    Getting into the Emergency department

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was similar as in "Here, hold my
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    help with APA format for personal statement

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to gatorRN04's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That website saved me during
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    Which unit requires the most knowledge and critical nursing skills?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Ad808's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above. Each has it's own skill
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    Why do I need to administer Liquid KCL with lots of water?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to ironman53's topic in General Nursing

    I would hope
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    Post Hysterectomy Hemorrhage

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to RN4hospital's topic in General Nursing

    Assuming this is homework. Otherwise I'd be a little worried
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    Would you go to another career fair if you already accepted an offer somewhere else?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Bunsbuns's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't simply because that may eliminate the for -profit hospital as a place of employment in the
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    Needle stick Injury but Unused Needle

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Ladyazn08's topic in General Nursing

    I snorted out loud...thumbs
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    Fainted while watching blood being drawn... Advice for nursing student?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, make sure you concentrate on breathing and don't lock your knees (look up the biomecanhics of that
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    1,800 Vermont Nurses On Strike

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Katillac's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Oh Hell to the No way I would work in a place that requires that of it's nursing
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    HR for facility. Not for employees.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Angelsofmercy's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly.
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    Cna incident investigation

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    Life is a gift that we all have to give back at some
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    Anyone Knowledgeable Here About Medicare/Insurance?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, while your heart is in the right place you are waaaaay over the line here. Secondly, I debate the wisdom of your sharing all these personal details on a public
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    Miscounting Meds

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to WickerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you know the answer to this question, slow down when you are counting. The only way management will "get over" errors such as these is for you to not make them in the future. Review how you do...
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    Is it possible for a nurse to become a doctor?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to madel23's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily, remember the OP is 30ish years old, meaning graduation close to 40 years old so that adds a dimension to LONG-TERM as far as years to work/repay loans. If you look at the debt load MD...
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    Double gloving: A good idea just got easier to implement

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Ansell's topic in General Nursing

    As a paramedic I learned to double glove on messy scenes, one pair gets gacked up you strip to the second one. As an RN I would still double glove sometimes, usually for wound care or an ostomy...
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    Can you take phentermine during a nursing shift?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    If you are taking it as it is intended for a few weeks i.e. short term only this shouldn't be an issue as you wouldn't be on it for very long. But I'm getting the vibe you are not talking the usual...
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    Do all nurses have to go into theatre and A&E when training?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Maya331's topic in United Kingdom

    I
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    Patient-Nurse Culture Matching

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to perfexion's topic in General Nursing

    I've scanned (briefly as I am on my way of the door) and didn't see a lot in the literature about that culture as it relates to pain. Any cites or articles you've read OP? Or is this just your...
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    What can I do besides nursing?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Raven43's topic in General Nursing

    What I see you saying is you fear to fail the class again. Go see a professional counselor to get a little help in putting these things into perspective so you can get along with the rest of your...
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    Mistake on orientation..please help

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to MommyRN89's topic in Patient Medications

    *rolls eyes so hard she sees cerebellum* the oncoming RN needed to accept she effed up and stop throwing to throw the OP under the
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    Investigating Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Huh, interesting thanks for the
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    Disappointed by colleague

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Sarah2018's topic in General Nursing

    This is great advice. Whenever I've had something similar happen between myself and a coworker or boss I ignore it. Act like it's business as usual, except I make a bit longer eye contact to affirm I...
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    Absolute Exhaustion Tips?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Lilia777's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in a similar funk lately then had a horrible URI get ahold of me. So now I'm figuring I was prodromal. Glad you are feeling better DD To the OP: why are you exhausted, and is it mental,...
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    Long hair at the bedside

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    Not just that, but I wonder if these RNs ever think that those nice flowing locks could be latched on to by a patient? I've seen in in a dementia patient when a CNA leaned over to help stabilize her...