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    I got fired today...

    delawaremalenurse replied to patrickh_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Delaware is right, it's harsh but true.. I don't blame anyone but myself. Yet.. hm, I don't know what to say seriously. I just want to share this to someone. We all make mistakes; you learn from it...
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    I got fired today...

    delawaremalenurse replied to patrickh_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    what are you talking about...you're replying to a message that's not even meant for
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    I got fired today...

    delawaremalenurse replied to patrickh_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "I find that incredibly harsh for a new nurse. You made a mistake. Learn from it and move on. I'm sorry you didn't think of bringing the 02 with the patient.. I would've been cautious and asked...
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    I got fired today...

    delawaremalenurse replied to patrickh_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oxygen is considered a medication. In fact, it's the most common medication administered in hospitals. Eventhough you want to blame the school for not teaching you this...I have no doubt you learned...
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    ADN Program Scholarships?

    delawaremalenurse replied to Cortney's topic in General Students

    talk to the nursing department chair to see what the program has
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    Nurse parapros

    delawaremalenurse replied to Vtachy1's topic in School

    not sure what a "school nurse paraprofessional" is...I am aware of the term "paraprofessional" as it relates to the classroom setting or special needs child A school nurse is not a "paraprofessional"...
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    Here we go again

    delawaremalenurse replied to nana288's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NO. You would need to complete their associate degree program in nursing in order to be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN...assuming that it meets eligibility requirements to do so... Complete this...
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    Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)

    delawaremalenurse replied to susy67's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    "If I can't get a peripheral IV line, the patient will need a central line because nobody else will be able to get a peripheral line. I am an expert maintaining all kind of IV accesses."...
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    Hospital Cancelled Contract during Contract

    delawaremalenurse replied to tlc365's topic in Travel

    What does your contract
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    Experience with Discrimination???

    delawaremalenurse replied to Frank RN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    so....how is this discrimination? It sounds like a misunderstanding to
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    How can a Nurse prevent Spinal Anesthesia Headache?

    delawaremalenurse replied to sjmagri's topic in General Students

    I would start looking from the perspective that, as a Nurse, you should not be focusing on "preventing" an issue (e.g you administer coumadin to reduce the risk of developing a thrombus....not...
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    need advice - on waiting list for ncc nursing program - again!

    delawaremalenurse replied to marcella00's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    you need to meet with your advisor and find out what needs to be done to make you more competititive in the application
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    thinking of nursing career change

    delawaremalenurse replied to italianrn07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Passing the NCLEX only means that you have enough knowledge to practice safely as an entry level nurse. It doesn't mean you have the knowledge, skills, or ability to continue to build upon the basic...
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    Change my major?

    delawaremalenurse replied to frencheeek's topic in General Students

    you're comparing apples to oranges. one has nothing to do with the
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    Frantic Question

    delawaremalenurse replied to CallieNM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you can go to a BSN program but you'll need to meet with an advisor to see if the pre-reqs you took were the right level and right amount for the program...don't be surprised if you have to take...
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    Starting Over

    delawaremalenurse replied to lilsis77's topic in Excelsior College

    petition the program...if what you say is true, and you can document it, then exceptions can be made at an administrative
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    Am I too old to become an NP?

    delawaremalenurse replied to SeaH20RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    i think you're going to be 50 in 7 years no matter if you're in school or not....sounds to me like you'll be saying at 50 " I wished I'd started this 7 yrs
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    Taking Classes at Multiple Community Colleges

    delawaremalenurse replied to pinkmatter's topic in Post Graduate Students

    do what you need to do but you better make sure that you're taking equivalent courses and that the credit will transfer to the facility you're interested
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    Will my backgroubd keep me from getting my nursing license?

    delawaremalenurse replied to BrandyLeeMorse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    this is not the forum to seek legal advice...you need to contact a lawyer and the BON to obtain the answers you are looking for. from a nonlegal viewpoint....you're going to have an extremely...
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    Is my bad credit keeping me from obtaining employment?

    delawaremalenurse replied to swilsonlpn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    could be....depends on the HR policy of the facility you're applying
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    How are your grades posted?

    delawaremalenurse replied to poog's topic in General Students

    i'm curious didn't your instructor tell you what the grading policy is for the course? is the policy not readily available in your student handbook, online, class orientation powerpoint, posted on...
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    Hypertensive bleeding

    delawaremalenurse replied to Mark San Andres's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sounds like you're working on a concept map or care plan....the answers you are looking for are located in your notes & textbooks you won't learn anything if you have someone else do your work for...
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    Will NCLEX accept my drivers license?

    delawaremalenurse replied to Lovemykids125's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    go to the DMV and get an updated photo...it'll save a lot of
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    Advice needed about clinical instructor

    delawaremalenurse replied to RNbethy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    here's the thing...no instructor is going to make a determination of preceptor placement based on these two events (i.e. IV placement and an isolated communication event) what does make sense is that...
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    Psychiatric NP Direct Entry vs. Graduating late

    delawaremalenurse replied to priorities2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You have to be an RN to become a Nurse Practitioner. If you don't won't to go the nursing route then you should consider becoming a Physician's Assistant. Two different practice philosophies so be...