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    Renew LPN if RN?

    BSNbeauty replied to qestout's topic in General Nursing

    No. Just drop it. You are always held to your highest license
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    Need Advice - Seizure Issue!!

    BSNbeauty replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    You did the right thing! 1) you had NO orders, you couldn't have delegated this even if you wanted too. 2) Usually in this situation were an emergency med has to be given a private nurse or parent is...
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    Managing a diabetic student with severe ADD

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in School

    Thanks everyone for the replies. I hope this little guy gets the care he
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    learning to write essays!

    BSNbeauty replied to nurses care's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the
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    Rule follower-how to survive

    BSNbeauty replied to greetings's topic in Nursing Career

    I consider myself OCD as well to the point where it affected my career tremendously. My first RN job was in the ICU but I had a lot anxiety because my OCD was competing with the demand of the job and...
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    RN to BSN and working FT

    BSNbeauty replied to ustechrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I plan on working FT while completing my BSN online. My university have six week courses so my goal is to do one class every six weeks. It'll be hard but totally worth
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    Dear patients, families, MDs and fellow RNs

    BSNbeauty replied to BeinganRN9's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your vent is very much understood OP. I do think you were a tad bit hard on the patients though. My heart breaks for the elderly patient "that keeps getting out of bed without help". I try to place...
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    Must move with only 4 mos in 1st RN job (hubby job xfer)!!

    BSNbeauty replied to ReasonInTheMadness's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What a tough situation to be in. You guys really have to sit and talk this one out. I don't have any suggestions. Just
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    Nursing home nurses week ideas!!!

    BSNbeauty replied to NHAneedshelp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like a great idea to
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    learning to write essays!

    BSNbeauty replied to nurses care's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same boat as you. I'm not good with essays at all. Looking forward to the posts on this
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    BSNbeauty replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I owe 15,000 for LPN/RN total. I need 20,000 more for my BSN and have no clue on where the money is going to come from. I'll have to pay 1000 a month for tuition and I'm in a 16 month program....
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    Lesson Learned!!!!!

    BSNbeauty replied to procrastinator911's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Roser- I agree that more clarification should have been made, however this is not something that is black or white. There are some meds that must be given before going to cath lab. I've had many...
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    Should I look for a new job in this situation?

    BSNbeauty replied to treeye's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a different perspective than others. I wouldn't resign at this point, however I think you should start upgrading your resume and passively look for a job. Always think the worse and have a...
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    ICU vs ER

    BSNbeauty replied to kevsgirl1's topic in Nursing Career

    I did both and disliked both. I think you made a beautiful list of pros for each specialty. My advice is to go with the one that offers you a job. Apply at both and see what happens. Remember, you are...
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    How to turn down an assignment

    BSNbeauty replied to CrystalSSA's topic in General Nursing

    I've been there and done that. Instead of "refusing" I try to negotiate. I have refused assignments twice and it was not pretty. I think I was able to keep my job simply because I attempted to...
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    You make the decisions on YOUR shift and I'll make the decisions on MINE

    BSNbeauty replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP you did the right thing. I don't care whether the patient is lying or not about their pain. If they report pain and have an order for meds then I'm giving it as long as it is safe to do so. Pain is...
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    Took my relative to the ED

    BSNbeauty replied to CP2013's topic in Emergency

    I disagree. I am that patient who will tell you I am a hard stick, because I am. I know where you should stick me and I rather you listen than to try to poke me 5 times. And yes, I've worked in the ED...
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    Question about normal temps being lower for some?

    BSNbeauty replied to jbrmdr's topic in School

    I always go by what our policy says and what it considers a fever. I relate this info. to parents so it doesn't come off as me not believing
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    Kinder pooping pants

    BSNbeauty replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    Maybe he is embarrassed to use the BR at school? Maybe a toilet schedule of every two hours? What is his routine at home? What are the parents doing at home to help with this? Does he urinate in the...
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    Managing a diabetic student with severe ADD

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in School

    I agree. The student needs to go to a school with less stimuli and more support. His case is so
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    A Complicated Surgery for a Politician

    BSNbeauty replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing Humor

    I still don't get
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    Help with cover letter for OB position...

    BSNbeauty replied to sjc2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So far as the cover letter, make sure you do some research about the hospital and note what you found in your CL. For example" Hospital ABC was nationally ranked for x,y,z". Employers love when...
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    ER nurse interested in mother/baby

    BSNbeauty replied to ERnurse12's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started in the ICU as a new grad and then went to the ER. I lasted only a month in the ER because I was always stressed. I loved the fast turnover, my co-workers, and etc. but I knew in my heart...
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    New Grad opportunities in L+D/OB nursing

    BSNbeauty replied to notallwhowander's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you should follow your passion. I don't have any leads but here is a thread that changed my whole outlook on the job search. I applied these tips to my search and have had atleast 6 job...
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    Just finished my 2nd week....

    BSNbeauty replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    So far as medication. I usually send a letter and follow up after a week. If they don't get the expired meds, I discard them per policy. That way if the child needs the medication, I have no choice...