applesxoranges

applesxoranges BSN, RN

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  1. what job is best in this economy. lpn, surg tech or respiratory

    applesxoranges replied to Brittney154's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe lpn if you are open to working night shift at a nursing home to get experience first. Clinic jobs pay less and are harder to get. If you are working as a am you may get a job easier in a clinic...

  2. Violation of labor laws- looking up pts prior to clocking in

    applesxoranges replied to telee73's topic in General Nursing

    Could they be anticipating the potential for a lawsuit? If they don't let people do any work off the clock then they are good. There are people who purposely try to sue their

  3. Declaring Medical Emergency

    applesxoranges replied to rnkv's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't it have to go to an ethic committee? I'd get on your phone with the supervisor to ensure you have all the documents on your line if the patient is alert and

  4. Is there a line floating?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in General Nursing

    So a place that I know about likes to float their ICU nurses. Apparently they are now floating them to specialty units such as OB, psych, and ER along with the standard stepdown and med-surg. Is there...

  5. Outside income

    applesxoranges replied to William2's topic in General Nursing

    I am looking at being a nurse for the plasma donation centers as a side job. Maybe home

  6. Violation of labor laws- looking up pts prior to clocking in

    applesxoranges replied to telee73's topic in General Nursing

    I was under the impression it violated labor laws. Hence why if you ask an off-the-clock Walmart employee something they will tell you they are off the clock and unable to help you. They are required...

  7. Is it Med/Surg.. is it nursing.. is it me?!

    applesxoranges replied to Laicia's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I started looking for a new job 3 months into being a new nurse in an ICU. I found my new job five months in (four months on orientation) and gave my two weeks notice. I spent seven weeks on...

  8. Is there a line floating?

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    I quit the facility. Those nurses did not feel safe accepting patients in OB and they wrote up a safe-report. Apparently it's okay. Granted, I get this second hand info since I quit. They took an...

  9. Trying to find that Dream Job

    applesxoranges replied to Stephpresley89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When you say dream job, are you being specific or are you looking for any job? Sometimes finding a good job with a good company is far better than finding a job with a "dream unit" only to find the...

  10. ED residency cover letter -Seeking Critique!!

    applesxoranges replied to bella14k's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd remove the story too. I would ask to get great reference letters from your preceptor and instructors if

  11. RN to MSN vs RN to BSN? Advice?

    applesxoranges replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in General Students

    Research it since it may not save you time or money to go straight for a MSN. For my programs, the best chances of me getting in involve having a year experience at most programs. By getting a BSN, it...

  12. Triage Practices

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Emergency

    I was a paramedic that triaged at my old facility. I am now an RN in a new facility. I am a little bit disturbed by the lack of triage protocols. Triage there is an eyeball at the front desk and you...

  13. Stethoscope Engraving?

    applesxoranges replied to bear94's topic in General Students

    Some jewelry shops will engrave them. The reason why is to help distinguish them as yours and you may be likely to get it back if it walks away. Everyone has a stethoscope and you're likely to mix it...

  14. Is it worth it? My tuition is high.

    applesxoranges replied to rsharif27's topic in General Students

    How much debt do you have now? It's only 60,000 but if you have 40,000 still from another degree and then another 100,000 in a house loan, then is it really worth

  15. If hospitals require 85% BSN...

    applesxoranges replied to pete M's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think in my state we only have six diploma

  16. Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    applesxoranges replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's health insurance reasons and break time. I personally hate it when people chew. I used to be in EMS and people chew all the time there. My ex chews because he was in the military and "everyone...

  17. Why do I feel so stupid

    applesxoranges replied to RNFinally12's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think the issue is that you have some notion of what nursing should be versus what it is. A lot of people seem like they chase after an elusive position where they will become an amazing nurse who...

  18. Is there a line floating?

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah. I am glad that I got out before they made it too

  19. Ebola

    applesxoranges replied to canoehead's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think I may start looking for isolation gowns in the ER and masks. Otherwise, I don't worry too much. I am just more glad that I am not on a fire department at the moment. That was one thing I...

  20. AMTINSTITUTE in McDonough, GA

    applesxoranges replied to LPN2BSNRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/georgia-nursing/amtinstitute-mcdonough-ga-912028.html Here's what I have to say on the

  21. If hospitals require 85% BSN...

    applesxoranges replied to pete M's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It depends on your area. I think the 85% is if the facility is aiming for a magnet status. Some hospitals are not aiming to get magnet status anymore. I have noticed that hospitals are starting to...

  22. Are your choice of scrubs childish?

    applesxoranges replied to rose89's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Latest job will probably move to navy scrubs soon. That

  23. No medical experience, can't work in NS, will I get a job?!

    applesxoranges replied to mompod's topic in General Students

    Well, working before nursing school helps a lot. Start getting reference letters before you graduate though. You can also upsell nearly any previous experience too. Customer service is a buzz word due...

  24. Is there any nursi g programs with no waiting list?

    applesxoranges replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Always try to get everything from

  25. Testing pos for Amphetamine; Adderall

    applesxoranges replied to Zeidant2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would give them the note and tell them the last time you took the meds. The worst thing that will happen is it tests positive and you did not disclose. If you have the bottles, I'd bring those