applesxoranges

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  1. Nurses smoking weed?

    applesxoranges replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's safer than other chemicals that we can put in our body. However, I wouldn't risk it. Technically work can drug test me for legal substances like nicotine what do you think they will do if I pop...

  2. NP/FNP for non-BSN options ... help please

    applesxoranges replied to newccgrad's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I really do not think you will find what you are looking for. Most online programs require you to find your own placement. There are services out there to help. It is still a hell of a lot cheaper...

  3. In Need of a Preceptor

    applesxoranges replied to mistyvillar's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know there are services but they can be kind of costly. There is clinicalmatchme.com and sometimes they can find preceptors. It's like 15 per hour that you need though. Handles the stress of...

  4. New NP's- any job placement difficulties?

    applesxoranges replied to raindrop's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It seems to vary quite a bit. In my area, there are multiple job postings every day. However, it also depends on how picky you want to be. One nurse waited about six months after licensure before...

  5. Picking a nursing school

    applesxoranges replied to taliasoto24's topic in General Students

    Well, I wouldn't hold my breath for a NICU spot right after graduating. From what I understand, specialty areas are tough to break into initially. The more you are willing to move the more likely you...

  6. Nursing student vs Parent?

    applesxoranges replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in General Students

    I know some of the parents would stay on campus an extra few hours so they could have alone time to study because when you're with your kids, it's really hard to study. I know a few of my friends who...

  7. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    applesxoranges replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd notify the charge nurse and work it up the chain of command. However, I would document it professionally as a critical communication or a nurse's note depending on how your EHR works. I'd document...

  8. Nurse/Doctor Friendships

    applesxoranges replied to RVRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very much so. I really don't care what people do as long as it doesn't affect me. I think the only time I cared was when an immature friend dragged me into her friends-with-benefits-but-I-want-more...

  9. Warning about scrubs and beyond

    applesxoranges replied to Grosenbaum's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I haven't paid for embroidery but I haven't had issues with them. Currently they are my preferred store to go to because unlike the others, they usually ship the time they tell you. I don't pay for...

  10. Apple Watch

    applesxoranges replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wouldn't recommend it. I do have a garmin vivofit watch which I can swap out bands. Pretty much, I try to keep it covered with my gloves but sometimes the gloves slip down. Ew. So at least I can...

  11. Change from BSN to DDS

    applesxoranges replied to lyanne's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    We have a nurse who is in dental school right now. You would just have to make sure that you have the pre-reqs for dental school completed along with a high enough

  12. Becoming an NP after discipline

    applesxoranges replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know for some schools they require you to get insurance. I have to pay for my own insurance. I would begin asking around to see if you can get insurance as a student

  13. Unprofessional charting

    applesxoranges replied to Nurse131382's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I select "no apparent distress" and "assistance offered" and then usually chart patient location, if there is food, and activity. Patient sleeping at this time. Patient watching TV in bed. Crackers...

  14. Nurse/Doctor Friendships

    applesxoranges replied to RVRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, friends are fine. "Friends" are risky. Some organizations have rules regarding whether you would be allowed to take care of their patients if you are more than the standard platonic friends. In...

  15. Walden U

    applesxoranges replied to purevintage's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know of 2 nurses currently enrolled in the program. They liked it so far but had trouble finding peds

  16. Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    applesxoranges replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A tech couldn't wrap it around her head why we try really hard not to give food out from our ER fridge during the day. I am sure she wrote me off as the mean nurse. She even said "I've found myself...

  17. Secretaries who believe they rule the unit or hospital

    applesxoranges replied to DesiDani's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was a secretary, the RNs would drive me nuts when they tried to "help" with a transfer. It was like, "no! Stop. We have to coordinate through (service) now to transfer patients. Do not call the...

  18. What class in nursing school do they teach you surgical procedures?

    applesxoranges replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Students

    In my state, RNs do not suture unless they go to school to become a first assist (usually after years of OR experience or continue on to become a NP). I know NPs suture all the time if they are in an...

  19. Want to be an NP but I need some advice

    applesxoranges replied to MadiCherie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I personally did the ADN route because they accepted me quickly. I would personally recommend this route as it will be cheaper than getting a bachelors and then getting a 2nd bachelors. I have heard...

  20. sneakers/shoes

    applesxoranges replied to heather717's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm in love with Alegria shoes right now. I like the shoes instead of the clogs right now. Down side is they are not patent leather so if bodily fluids touch them they are probably

  21. How to Get a 4.0 In Nursing School (The Easy Way)

    applesxoranges replied to Randy RN ASN's topic in General Students

    These tips won't work for everyone. I think better advice would be to find a quiet place to study and dedicate time each day to study. Work as little as

  22. 2 yr or 4 yr college path?

    applesxoranges replied to danyoon1019's topic in General Students

    She needs to take into account financing. Is she including living expenses in her estimation? Sometimes living expenses are not paid and so she may need to shell out several thousand more. Also, is it...

  23. South University FNP MSN program???

    applesxoranges replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Doesn't FAFSA look at all majors

  24. Calling all student NPs...how are you doing?

    applesxoranges replied to Rocknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Getting stressed. I have about 8 months to find a clinical site. I think I am going to break down and go with paying Clinical Match Me. They have a woman's health site for my 2nd rotation and I just...

  25. silly question about school.immunizations anx paying for them?

    applesxoranges replied to wannabeny's topic in General Nursing

    Some states allow pharmacists to administer vaccines and a lot of pharmacies have walk-in clinics. I have seen some labs that will draw titers. I know the minute clinics can do the placement and...