applesxoranges

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  1. Newborn pictures posted on social media?

    applesxoranges replied to sandy79's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Was it me or did it sound more like the hospital's Facebook page may have had a L&D nurse holding a baby on the Facebook? If that's the case, then hopefully they had written consent from the...

  2. 4520 starting 03/24/14

    applesxoranges replied to haunani's topic in Ohio University

    I will say that this class was easier than 4510 for me trying to do both at the same time. I had HESI and the physical assessment

  3. Traditional 4yr vs LVN-RN?

    applesxoranges replied to ramseyer's topic in General Students

    I always recommend having several programs to choose from so that way a student may be able to be accepted into at least one. People talk about how competitive it is now and it wasn't like that when I...

  4. Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

    applesxoranges replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

    One downside of doing a program like Excelsior is that some states do not recognize Excelsior for initial RN training such as California. I think the way my school does it is nice for those who fail...

  5. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    applesxoranges replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Will LPNs come around in the hospital setting? I don't think they will in my area because we have a ton of nursing schools that pump out RNs each semester. While we have a lot of hospitals for a small...

  6. Let's talk: Nursing Shortage?

    applesxoranges replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    There is no shortage. Even the most experienced nurses are starting to feel the burn. A competing hospital system managed to a significant number of nurses and ancillary staff to retire. One thing...

  7. Marijuana and LPN School - Will this disqualify me from getting a LPN license?

    applesxoranges replied to snowyicestorm's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    They don't pull your records. Instead there is a health physical form that the doctor has to fill

  8. Must NOT have RN experience

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

    Most places will not hire an RN to work a CNA job due to insurance and potential legality, at least in my state. In my state, which is different than yours, an RN can only delegate to an unlicensed...

  9. Michigan Endorsement

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I've found in the past it can be up to 8 weeks before they start processing your application? Is that still true? I have a previous healthcare license (not RN) with them and I thought it took about 3...

  10. Difference between BSN and RN

    applesxoranges replied to Katie5's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I like to point out that I chose not to go into debt over my education and instead went the associate degree and then RN to BSN route. I have worked 3 months in an ICU and I've decided I wanted to go...

  11. University Louisiana Lafayette Online RN - BSN.. GOOD OR BAD?

    applesxoranges replied to kaitlyn_g0329's topic in School, College Programs

    There's a thread floating around somewhere and the reviews of the school seemed pretty good. I considered it but they wanted me to have my license before I could even apply so I went with

  12. Traditional 4yr vs LVN-RN?

    applesxoranges replied to ramseyer's topic in General Students

    What I recommend doing is to go for an RN degree. Find five programs you want, three four year and 2 associates. Figure out the pre-reqs for them and which ones you can overlap requirements (check to...

  13. The Case Against Job Hopping

    applesxoranges replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well, that's why I am trying to get out of "Dante's Medical Center." Things are going downhill due to changes and I am sure they will get better down the line but right now? I am unhappy and it's...

  14. Former Coworker now Registered Sex Offender

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you know someone you used to work with is now a registered sex offender and you're unsure of whether their professional healthcare license was suspended, do you think that it is ethical to make...

  15. Any tips for a "new" nursing student?

    applesxoranges replied to gya15's topic in General Students

    Also, some hospitals will be more willing to hire you after your first clinical so read the requirements

  16. The Case Against Job Hopping

    applesxoranges replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The other post was for job hopping? Really? Anyway, what if they were to find a place that truly values them as a person? You yourself had said that you never worked at a place that treated you like...

  17. How "OLD" are ATI questions really?

    applesxoranges replied to adnstudent44's topic in General Students

    I didn't have that many issues with ATI. However, there are multiple tests and some schools are using older tests. Maybe your school has not paid for the updated tests? I know our class was using the...

  18. Just failed out of the nursing program..advice on next step?

    applesxoranges replied to kringkring5144's topic in General Students

    If you're able to be tested or talk to your pcp, I would. I had a few friends who failed out of our school and were able to seamlessly transition into the LPN program. They passed that and are...

  19. Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    applesxoranges replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    The best way to ask a pain scale seems to include a "10 is if you were shot or stabbed." I personally never added that bit on it but wow, the people who he triaged went from 10/10 to 3/10 or so on....

  20. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    applesxoranges replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think critical thinking is something that needs to be developed and then fine tuned. I do wish there was more of a combination of the old days of diploma nursing and the academic programs. Someway...

  21. How many beds is the average hospital?

    applesxoranges replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    The one hospital I applied at had 125 beds. I think the one I currently work at has around 250 but half are psych beds. In fact, I think they're increasing the number of psych beds to like 200 after...

  22. Any tips for a "new" nursing student?

    applesxoranges replied to gya15's topic in General Students

    Some volunteer fire departments also pay really well. Some will pay only a few hundred a year but I made about 3,000 a year at the one I was at due to the method that they paid. I could make over 100...

  23. 2nd Interview..

    applesxoranges replied to lovejunkie25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You never want to post the name of the hospital that you work at. Avoid giving clues. The last thing you want is someone figuring out where you work. You might bump into a coworker here. So protect...

  24. Apply or NCLEX first???

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

    Continue to apply as it takes a few months for some hospitals to get back to

  25. fainting

    applesxoranges replied to NurseSN45696's topic in General Students

    I never fainted but I do know a classmate that was close to fainting. She could not handle all the tools they were bringing in for a surgery so she excused