sweetdreame BSN, RN

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    What can ADN nurses achieve with a BSN other than accumulating more debts?

    sweetdreame replied to elpnla's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I haven't read all the comments, but I'd like to offer my two cents. I was an ADN nurse, turned BSN nurse, now pursuing my DNP. I earned my BSN solely as a stepping stone. My hospital did pay part...
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    Unstable Diabetic

    sweetdreame replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    This is off topic, but it sounds like your student might be a prime candidate for a CGM (continuous glucose monitor). It is programmable and can be set to alarm with high and low parameters. There...
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    The Face of a Medical Error...

    sweetdreame replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is a very "intelligent article". Just because the OP didn't discuss the details of an ongoing situation does not cheapen it. In fact, I think it makes it just a little stronger. I'm sure I'm...
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    I felt belittled by a Dr.

    sweetdreame replied to telealli's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I've been asked before why a patient is on a certain medication, I just calmly and (slightly passive-aggressively) ask if they would like me to page the physician who wrote the order, and just...
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    BSN-DNP Advice

    sweetdreame replied to AlwaysStriving's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You need bedside experience, preferably in critical care/ED. You need to be able to develop your nursing skills very well before you start treating patients completely independently. In my opinion,...
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    PLEASE HELP!

    sweetdreame replied to sharebear2780's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The mission of the board is not to serve you, it is to protect the citizens of the state by ensuring that you are competent and safe to render care. I'm not sure what you mean by "the board chose not...
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    Didnt attemp CPR to a rigor mortis patient

    sweetdreame replied to Nar09's topic in General Nursing

    Why did she call 911? If I find a dead body, I'm just gonna call the nonemergency line. It wasn't an emergency. From the sounds of it, he was VERY
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    I may be beating a dead horse.....but utterly bewildered!

    sweetdreame replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is your responsibility to your patients to initiate Safe Harbor or whatever your state requires if there is a situation that is unsafe for a patient. Until the nurses on your unit decide that that...
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    College Algebra and Statistics

    sweetdreame replied to futureRN_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The two classes are night and day. My ONLY C in college was in College Algebra...HATED it. Statistics was an easy A for me. It clicked. I am taking Biostatistics now and it still makes way more...
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    The Face of a Medical Error...

    sweetdreame replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Don't forget that you are human! Keep your head up! This doesn't change the FACT that you have been a good nurse for the past 4 years and have saved countless lives. Pick yourself up, dust yourself...
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    why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    sweetdreame replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    @Princess and @PMFB, why is that OK?! I apologize if either of you are students...my comments aren't meant to be personal... but I can't even say how damaging that is to the profession. How are NPs...
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    How to do report or get report smoothy for Newbie?

    sweetdreame replied to TurtleLittle's topic in Critical Care

    First off, realize that you aren't going to be able to please everyone. I learned early on what my fellow nurses wanted out of report and I tailored my report to their needs. Some want short and...
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    Impaired fluid volume

    sweetdreame replied to Honey Bee's topic in Critical Care

    Honey Bee, it is important for you to gain understanding on the topic, not just get an answer. I would prefer to see you summarize an article rather than copying and pasting it. As Esme said, many...
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    I can't take it anymore

    sweetdreame replied to ellie23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Stop reading and drink a glass of wine. Get some rest. You have been studying for years now...rest, recover, and rock that
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    Is this a common attendace policy?

    sweetdreame replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not usually a fan of this, but in this situation, it is an EXCELLENT
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    Is this a common attendace policy?

    sweetdreame replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    I am tired and I haven't even read all the comments, but this situation made me so mad I am literally crying. I can't believe the audacity of your heartless manager. I absolutely can't believe it....
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    Concept Analysis

    sweetdreame replied to seaves3's topic in Research

    If you PM me your email I will try to send you an
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    Sharing cardiac rhythm tracing without any evidence of pt identification...violation?

    sweetdreame replied to heather in ohio's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I vote not a
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    I hate nursing

    sweetdreame replied to Autumn0826's topic in Nursing Career

    You should probably leave nursing if you really do hate it. Why on earth would you go to school for four years for NURSING if you "want a job with the least amount of personal interaction"??? If you...
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    very curious

    sweetdreame replied to cbazze9709's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes do your research...but I can tell you a little of what to expect. 1. Expect to feel stupid...a lot. This doesn't end right when you graduate. It is a process. Repeat this (to yourself): "I'm...
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    RAnking of CRNA school

    sweetdreame replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well you just seem to have it all figured out then! Why on earth are you even bothering to ask?! The only advise offered was what we have available to us. I know Baylor has an excellent reputation...
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    why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    sweetdreame replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Do you have any examples of these schools? I'm pretty sure you have to have a nursing license to get into NP school...even if the standards are otherwise
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    How to treat?

    sweetdreame replied to uRNmyway's topic in Emergency

    I once worked with the Press-Ganey-obsesesd ER Medical Director who practiced as an ER physician as well. He would prescribe 3mg of Dilaudid once or twice a week for this patient who came in with...
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    How do you respond to rude patients?

    sweetdreame replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    I explain what I am responsible for (patient care...not staffing, not prescribing medications, not the temperature of the waiting room, not their horrible lives). Then I calmly and assertively repeat...
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    Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    sweetdreame replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What a ridiculous WASTE of time and resources! I can't believe you are even worried about this. I am so sorry you are having to deal with this silly silly thing.