applesxoranges

applesxoranges BSN, RN

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  1. Northern Kentucky University online MSN reviews

    applesxoranges replied to RN58140's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't recommend it. I did quit another program a few years ago due to a major life change (divorce, abusive ex, moving, changing jobs, etc) and so I have some experience with another new online...

  2. PERRLA-Like Program?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in General Students

    Is there any recommendations for a tool like PERRLA that will format my paper for me and allow me to create citations? I had a lifetime subscription to PERRLA but with the switch to the add-in, it no...

  3. Nursing shortage is BS

    applesxoranges replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    It took me two months to get two job offers (three if you count the other spot) for when I relocate. I was really scared. Current job is so understaffed it is bad. We are tripling assignments left...

  4. Huddle being used as a disciplinary tool

    applesxoranges replied to Zay's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We have had safety issues discussed but never right out shamed. Like someone gave zyprexa instead of protonix and we did try to figure out who did it without looking at the vial or med (we switched to...

  5. Epinephrine Error - Broken Heart Syndrome, Part 1

    applesxoranges replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Root cause analysis. This is why I try to scan everything that I can. Technically you could push epi for an allergic reaction but not ideal and it was the wrong concentration anyway. Most of the...

  6. Do I take the CFRN or the CTRN?

    applesxoranges replied to Blueorchid's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I applied to a few programs and they really don't care as much as you have a certification to satisfy CAMTS if they are CAMTS certified. I think they updated their standards to remove the CEN as an...

  7. Spring Arbor?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Has anyone ever attended this school for grad school? I am not finding out a lot of info regarding their grad school although I know several who attended for their BSN. Specifically their Adult...

  8. Hoping they fire me

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I hope they fire me. This place is tied for worst job. It beats out the EMS job that made me paranoid. II am not too worried if they fire me. I have a job lined up November and I can work my other job...

  9. Jockey Scrubs

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I haven't had to buy scrubs in awhile but are they discontinuing their line? They weren't the most popular but I loved their line and they lasted years (well, the ones made in Asia were of a different...

  10. Central Line Placement and Masks

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Emergency

    In your hospital or facility, is everyone in the room supposed to wear masks for CVC placement? Notice I said supposed to and not do

  11. Medical Response?

    applesxoranges replied to firedupnursing70's topic in General Nursing

    No. Anywy, the guy's blood pressure is going to be through the roof anyway. Better to load and go. Basically, intrcranial pressure is already

  12. Can I please get a Parking Spot!

    applesxoranges replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Nursing

    I quit a large hospital over the parking. Many hospitals are moving towards getting rid of specialized parking lots with the exception of cath lab and surgeons since you don't want them floating...

  13. BLS/ACLS renewal question

    applesxoranges replied to MJRRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals combine the two. Yes you can renew early. However, will the hospital pay for you to renew early is another qurstion. Look and ask HR what the rules are if you get paid to go to

  14. I want to be a nurse but im not good at math

    applesxoranges replied to wizardwendy's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to be a doctor, don't go to nursing school. Go to nursing school if you want to be an RN. There are easier ways to get into medical school and being a nurse will do you no

  15. New grad hired as charge nurse

    applesxoranges replied to mdenton's topic in General Nursing

    The RNs are usually charge RNs in the LTC or so I

  16. First clinical. Forgot to document vital signs.

    applesxoranges replied to Fullmetaljacket96's topic in General Students

    It is still the responsibility of the staff to make sure stuff gets

  17. Jockey Scrubs

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

    Thry have two pairs of the size I

  18. As a RN, which would you choose?

    applesxoranges replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

    Probably no CPR. I am okay with dying. We all have to die sometime. Which frustrated me when the ER ICU section creeped on my patient and flipped out that we didn't save a patient who was a dnr and...

  19. Which brand is better and more durable cherokee or dickies?

    applesxoranges replied to Rita Hale's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It really depends on the line you are buying. Both have similar cheap products to more expensive. I have switched to different labels but the Dickie's line that was more "youth geared" was pretty good...

  20. Mandatory Uniforms

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

    I like scrubs. They can look neat and less likely to be wrinkled. Although somehow one of our doctors looks like he slept in his scrubs (you live down the road from me so you live close to the...

  21. New Grad to Busy ER

    applesxoranges replied to scott47's topic in Emergency

    There should be national standards for staffing. Seriously. 7 patients? So how much time can you spend with each one each hour? Even if you never have to go grab supplies/meds/etc, it is less than 10...

  22. CEN as a new grad ABSN?

    applesxoranges replied to cheezbawl2003's topic in Emergency

    It doesn't really matter to be honest. It is expensive if you don't study enough. 230 for the initial test if you join ENA. I never needed it although I am getting it now for my resume. You can get...

  23. Dropped Pill - Do you give it?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in General Nursing

    New ER to me. I dropped a pill on the computer and didn't want to give it. My preceptor did a fyi and said it was okay to give. I disagree. ERs clean their own rooms. Computers are frequently missed...

  24. Dropped Pill - Do you give it?

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    These are computers attached to the walls. I hate COWs and they're no as practical in the ER. I'm going to part ways. If their preceptor is representative of their practice then I am

  25. Eating the patients' food?

    applesxoranges replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    The food is usually gross so no. I will eat crackers and peanut butter sometimes. Sometimes cheese sticks but usually the doctors will raid their lounge for