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  1. vanilla bean

    Trying since May to get my license by endorsement in California

    vanilla bean replied to jscurd's topic in General Nursing

    Take the class, meet the *current* California licensing requirements, obtain license. Simple pimple. It is each state's prerogative to set criteria for licensing, and if you want a license in...
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    Make It STOP!

    vanilla bean replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, pre
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    Make It STOP!

    vanilla bean replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Trollin', trollin', trollin' Though the thread is swollen Keep them sexists trollin', rawhide *Sung in my head as The Blues Brothers behind chicken wire in Bob's Country
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    School with a surrendered license?

    vanilla bean replied to audballscow's topic in General Students

    How could someone attend an RN to BSN program if not an RN? The valid license indicating RN status seems to be essential to that
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    Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    vanilla bean replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think you might already be a cabage
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    I just need some advice - or a hug. One or the other.

    vanilla bean replied to Doxie_loverRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you should be looking for another job (if you're not already); "praying for a day shift" may not get you the results you want or need. Your telemetry experience may make you a desirable...
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    Is hospital nursing an unbearably dirty job?

    vanilla bean replied to lisaniles's topic in General Nursing

    "Unbearable" is in the eye of the beholder. Purple roses, I'll meet you in the break room for a
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    is being a nurse dangerous?

    vanilla bean replied to patty1919's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is definitely dangerous. I regularly get pooped on, peed on, barfed on, kicked, scratched, and screamed at. My patients in the NICU have no respect for me as a
  9. vanilla bean

    A cautionary tale: advice/help needed

    vanilla bean replied to Renegade girl's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I can think of worse than feeling like I wasted 4 years of my life, is feeling like I wasted 4 years and 1 day, 4 years and 2 days...4.5 years...5 years... Start moving in the direction...
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    New to working in a hospital

    vanilla bean replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Based on your other post about the PICC dressing change gone wrong, my advice would be to stop winging it and speak up! Ask for help if you need it. Ask for clarification if you're unsure. Ask your...
  11. vanilla bean

    I need to vent please....

    vanilla bean replied to Justwanttonurse's topic in General Nursing

    What type of "accelerated Master's program" did you complete (was it a MEPN-type program)? Have you ever worked as an RN? You're right, competition is stiff in the LA area. Are you willing to...
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    Pre-nursing: How to answer NCLEX q's before RN school (or mastering them)

    vanilla bean replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pre-reqs are more important. You have a habit of putting the cart before the horse. Once you start your nursing classes, you will be able to apply the information being taught to learn how to answer...
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    Assistance for student loans once you graduate

    vanilla bean replied to ndRNCA's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, what roser13 said. Paid back 70K in student loans in roughly 2
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    Tips on makeup during clinicals?

    vanilla bean replied to Pacific Nurse's topic in General Students

    Bahahaha! Good thing I swallowed my beverage before I read your post. Aww, now I'm feeling
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    Tips on makeup during clinicals?

    vanilla bean replied to Pacific Nurse's topic in General Students

    If you want to wear makeup, wear makeup. If you don't want to wear makeup, don't wear makeup. I promise you that you are going to have more important things to worry about when you start your nursing...
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    Do I take the class over again?

    vanilla bean replied to NYCNative21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no need for you to get defensive. You asked for input here and are getting exactly what you asked for. As an added bonus, so far all of the replies have been very helpful. It's a bummer that...
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    Pt. With trach: cuffed but always deflated?

    vanilla bean replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is *one* reason for an inflated cuff. It is not the only reason. This is true, particularly if the patient has an impaired swallow. Oral hygiene is extremely important to prevent aspiration of...
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    Pt. With trach: cuffed but always deflated?

    vanilla bean replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Inflating a trach cuff forms a barrier between the upper and lower airway. Inflate the cuff, and *all* air movement in and out of the lungs is through the trach tube. Deflate the cuff, and air in and...
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    Could what I wear outside of work be a fireable offence?

    vanilla bean replied to browneyed_girlie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, and their concern is how you appear *at work* as a representative of the
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    Could what I wear outside of work be a fireable offence?

    vanilla bean replied to browneyed_girlie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This statement is not accurate, "we all" cannot agree on that. I only represent my employer out in public if I am at an event that is sponsored by my employer or if I am at an event where I have...
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    Blood comparability

    vanilla bean replied to BKingRn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the answer to your question (I'm a NICU nurse and we would *never* do this), but I wonder, if the patient were to have a transfusion reaction or adverse reaction during transfusion, how...
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    Failing Fundamentals. Help!

    vanilla bean replied to mzo899188's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Hey there! Did you know there's a whole forum called "Study Tips for Nursing Students"? You can find it here. Good
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    Do employers ask for transcripts from all colleges attended

    vanilla bean replied to med246's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been required to provide transcripts to an
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    Nurses Notes - A Thing of the Past?

    vanilla bean replied to Smb411's topic in General Nursing

    That would be AWESOME! **insert unicorn pooping rainbows here** I am required to write a note on all my patients. Every shift. Regardless of whether it merely duplicates all of my box checking or not...
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    Glutton for Punishment?

    vanilla bean replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, OC. You do love yourself a good pissing contest,