CharleeFoxtrot BSN, RN

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    How to get into Oakland Universities Nursing Program? (Michigan)

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Lhus22's topic in School, College Programs

    Go to their website they will give you the exact qualifications that you have to have prerequisites Etc to be considered for entry into the program. These days almost all programs base qualifications...
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    LPN to RN online

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to xxsushe15xx's topic in School, College Programs

    No sorry in order to take the NCLEX you must graduate from an accredited program. There are programs out there where you can Bridge from LPN to RN but without having any prior college-level credits...
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    Loss of all personal freedom.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    For those bemoaning the whole drug testing at hire and random, a brief listing follows. Police officer, Firefighter, EMS, Nurses, Doctors, NPs, PAs, CNAs, MAs, truck drivers, factory workers,...
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    Nurses' Week - Upended.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly
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    Loss of all personal freedom.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    Personal freedom isn't dead, it's alive and kicking. Coming from someone who is not thin nor 20something and totally not blond (am female though) who has never had an issue with finding great jobs in...
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    HIPAA Violation?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Medic_Murse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    State issued licenses are public record. Therefore not protected information
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    Makes Me Feel Like Crying

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Accolay's topic in General Nursing

    You are doing the best you can (hugs). Keep up with the active listening and therapeutic silence. Come here to vent PRN we are here for each
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    Universal Deathcare.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    Here Here!! You were far more diplomatic that I could
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    Let me pick your brains :) ICU/ED

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to TammyTho's topic in General Nursing

    Take the ICU position. ED will always be there but the opportunity to learn your craft in a step down with a manager you know...priceless in my book. Perfect resume material
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    Will having one W affect my application to the nursing program?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to gwynth's topic in General Students

    My thoughts exactly. In nursing school there is no "life got in the way" excuses accepted. They have very strict rules for the minimal passing GPA and zero tolerance. So, yes redo the class but be...
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    Nursing implications of birth control?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to mikebennett's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The best way to learn is to do your homework
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    Repeat Education?!

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to nursingstudent_12kp's topic in General Students

    I am saying this with the best of intentions, so please take it in the spirit to which it was intended. Being a nurse is not only about passing the NCLEX, it is about learning how to take care of...
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    Marijuana usage by parents in NICU

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to fifita2010's topic in General Nursing

    See now I'm a bit of an askhole sometimes. I'd have approached the father and his buddy with wide eyes saying "Someone has been smoking around here with all the oxygen, that's so dangerous. Also,...
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    Stepdown or Outpatient Psych

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Shaunastl's topic in General Nursing

    Then you need to have far more bedside nursing experience to be marketable, so I'd pass on the psych job unless you plan on retiring
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    For new or prospective Psych NPs

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, that makes perfect sense
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    Sick of the bedside. SOS

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to EKTheRN's topic in General Nursing

    At a year beside you have very limited options for moving into case mgt or anything away from direct patient care so that's not really a viable plan. Look, each and every job has it's ups and downs...
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    How much gastric residual is too much?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    DING DING DING... that post was chock full 'o' win! Exactly so. If the order states 100ml residual, I always have 2- 60ml syringes
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    Giving last name in report

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to DaveICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Mebbe in the way back days before electronic charting the last name of the person you reported off to and noting it on the chart probably was prudent. But now the EHR notes everything charted give or...
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    Is there a "nursing for dummies" type book?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to knittygritty2850's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know, I will let you know when I get there. I worked with hospital discharges and I still look up stuff every single day, mostly obscure disease DX or test
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    Universal Deathcare.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    Life in a living hell is indeed worse than death. All medical authorities agreed, this child had extensive brain damage, no chance of recovery and zero quality of life. I grieve for the parents, but...
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    Universal Deathcare.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    Every reliable medical person quoted in the media and the trial stated the child had major brain damage, zero chance for recovery and no quality of life. A patient's right to not suffer unduly should...
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    For new or prospective Psych NPs

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    What NurseCard
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    Is there a "nursing for dummies" type book?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to knittygritty2850's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, OP ask around as most LTC have flowcharts for just such an occasion. The assessment skills will come in time, but until then use a reference and/or ask a more seasoned nurse for an
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    HELP Orientation On The Job. Feedback On Your Experience

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Jollynursy's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes regulating things can have unintended consequences, and they are much better off being fluid and adaptable. OP if I were you I'd buy or borrow some nursing books PRN and study yourself into...
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    please help

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to flafla's topic in General Nursing

    I've had my credit score checked for nursing jobs before, it is a possibility. Hospitals do this, when you apply there is usually a waiver that includes them checking your FICO