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  1. vanilla bean

    Anyone with Google can be a nurse

    vanilla bean replied to Rnnonami's topic in General Nursing

    Tell them the 'BS' in BSN doesn't stand for what they think it does. You could always contact their state licensing board to clarify
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    The secret of a fulfilling nursing career

    vanilla bean replied to Major Nurse 1's topic in General Nursing

    Then am I to assume Major Nurse = Major
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    What's your night shift routine?

    vanilla bean replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Every (successful) night shifter eventually finds a system that works for them. I've tried many, but for me, the only thing that works in terms of helping me feel alert and rested most of the time is...
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    COPD Patient Question

    vanilla bean replied to cubsfan16's topic in General Nursing

    It can be difficult to determine the cause of extended bouts of coughing, and strategies would vary based on that. Difficulty mobilizing secretions or excessive secretions? CPT, flutter valve,...
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    How to find where I fit in

    vanilla bean replied to Kalypso22's topic in General Nursing

    How about the
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    WGU will not accept me

    vanilla bean replied to jenam2you's topic in Western Governors University

    The school has determined, presumably based on past experiences, that students who have not worked as RNs are not able to pass their program, and have a policy in place to reflect that. Would you...
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    vanilla bean replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    Nurses are not in a "special secret society," but we *have* completed a nursing program and passed the NCLEX exam. Also, what "problem?" How is your perception that nurses think they're part of a...
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    Is albuterol tx for trache patients done at nighttime?

    vanilla bean replied to iubanit's topic in Patient Medications

    What is "usually" done will vary by facility, practitioner, and patient needs. Like youtubetheNP said, you need to refer to the order for this particular patient. Also, depending on whether or not the...
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    vanilla bean replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    "We?" You're a nurse already? I thought you mentioned being a CNA. Maybe I missed a post about us being a
  10. vanilla bean

    Has anyone met people from here IRL?

    vanilla bean replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I recognized a coworker on here from his/her very specific user name and details provided in posts, but I haven't ever mentioned it to said
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    NICU ratios

    vanilla bean replied to mlang's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where is this Shangri-La of which you speak? I wish to go work
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    NICU ratios

    vanilla bean replied to mlang's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Those are the ratios used in our NICU too (not California). 1:1 are few and far between; reserved for very unstable patients and fresh post-ops. I just had 4 patients the other night (3 CPAPs and a...
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    Senior Practicums

    vanilla bean replied to jrd0021's topic in General Students

    Everyone in my cohort technically got a "practicum," but many students were placed with preceptors that were in purely administrative roles which meant they got *zero* experience providing direct...
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    Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    vanilla bean replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Apply egg whites. Still don't know if this is legit advice or not, but it might go good with the bacon
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    RN Graduate Establishes Dominance

    vanilla bean replied to nicmdavi's topic in General Nursing

    You did what? Who would help? The quote function is your friend here. It helps us know to whom you are replying/directing comments so we don't have to go back and read the whole
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    Carleen school of scam

    vanilla bean replied to Worriedstudent1018's topic in School, College Programs

    But wait, how can a for-profit school with "campuses" in strip malls be a bad idea? Also, what is
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    Do You Use A Jackhammer?

    vanilla bean replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be following this thread for an update on how the karate chops
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    Test today am I overreacting?

    vanilla bean replied to enfermeratobe's topic in General Students

    I think you have the "right" to be upset by the less than ideal testing environment/situation. But I also think you need to get over it and move on without pursuing it with teachers or up the chain of...
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    RN Graduate Establishes Dominance

    vanilla bean replied to nicmdavi's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not. It's the job she signed on for. The reality of the situation is that she's *not* a nurse and *you
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    GPA of 2.7

    vanilla bean replied to Phi's topic in General Students

    No, based on their admissions requirements. If you haven't already done so, read their minimum requirements for admission to the programs. You can find them here: Stony Brook and
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    what makes a good nurse?

    vanilla bean replied to Natasha_mer24's topic in General Nursing

    It does "sound" like it. If you want to generate a discussion about this topic, you might find it helpful to share a little more about *your* thoughts, or what brought you to pose the question here,...
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    Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    vanilla bean replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    I do not cook after working 12 hour shifts. On my days off I cook, and make enough for left-overs for another meal so after working I can just quickly reheat and eat. I have friends that rely on their...
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    Thank you community college nursing program

    vanilla bean replied to menot's topic in General Students

    Oh menot, your issue with nurses doesn't have anything to do with the profession of nursing. Best of luck out there with those greener
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    Husband became a RN

    vanilla bean replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my, that's a wall of words. May I suggest paragraphs to help the reader make their way through your
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    Maybe this isn't for me... Plus On Shift question

    vanilla bean replied to Mrs.E's topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy. There's a lot going on in your post. I'm going to address a couple of things: first, if you don't like your job and you know you don't want to work with a geriatric patient population, then...