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    Nudity in healthcare classes education or violation?

    RNsRWe replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    No, I would not have disrobed. Then again, I went to an accredited school that did not even suggest such a thing. Our PATIENTS were dressed, gowned, naked, or something in between. Our CLASSMATES...
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    What are the toughest classes in nursing school?

    RNsRWe replied to JDK1's topic in General Students

    Honestly, the toughest classes are those that you are weakest in knowledge....and that varies from student to student. Different programs, also, will offer differing versions of the coursework, and...
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    RNs with an associates degree, please help, I know for a fact i will not pass math

    RNsRWe replied to D_Angelo25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok....but WHAT is the question?? There are many statements, but not one question. Here's your post: What IS your question? You don't want to cram, I totally understand. You want to make sure you...
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    Pre-Nursing Concerns

    RNsRWe replied to ailish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to AN :) Strong suggestion: contact a local hospital and ask if you can shadow a nurse, see what is involved in day-to-day activities. Volunteer in a hospital this summer (if you're still in...
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    ADN Or BSN?

    RNsRWe replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is a couple of years old now, but pretty much sums up the problem of new grads today: American Nurse Today It's a clear and definite problem that continues....more nurses are being churned out...
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    ADN Or BSN?

    RNsRWe replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, you've gotten alot of feedback, so I'll just offer these observations: 1 - When people say "you have to know your area", you might want to consider that you may not STAY in that area for the...
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    The Face of a Medical Error...

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

    A couple of others put it more nicely, but I used to have a clinical instructor that would say "any nurse with more than a rookie's experience who tells you she (or he) has not made a med error is...
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    Contracting TB

    RNsRWe replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    After reading your post, I'm taking a guess that you don't realize HOW MANY healthcare workers test positive at some point in their careers on a PPD....? I mean, MANY. One nurse...I'll call her very...
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    VA problems are in most hospitals

    RNsRWe replied to rnpatrick's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    and does that budget include the expenses of administrating the program, namely...staff? My guess is yes. And the cost of running a healthcare facility (medical centers, surrounded by outpatient...
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    My stack of books was taller in RN school than in NP school

    RNsRWe replied to chillnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Man, I don't peek in on this thread for a couple of days, and all I can say is....MY EYES!! MY EYES!!! ACKK!!!
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    Is this a common attendace policy?

    RNsRWe replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like yet another stellar example of policy being upheld over simple common sense....and decency! Every rule has to have an exception, one that a manager or administrator can apply with...
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    Working Alone

    RNsRWe replied to clarinets's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I wonder if the better question is one to ask of you: what is it that makes you feel "alone", and why would seek to avoid working independently? What is it about working this way that concerns...
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    New Grad

    RNsRWe replied to monkey421's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ouch, it's a tough market right now. I'd suggest looking around this site; there are boards devoted especially to new grads (First Year of Nursing), Career Advice (can't recall the exact name, but...
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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    RNsRWe replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    *I* didn't bring that topic up, so yes....it WAS irrelevant to what I was saying. Responding to something isn't the same as "bringing it up". It was already there, NOT brought up by me. At this...
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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    RNsRWe replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Strange leap. Not even close to what I was saying. THAT's what you got out of what I wrote? Missed the mark, it seems. Antagonistic, and unnecessary negativity. For what it's worth, both police...
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    Mom & Nursing Student

    RNsRWe replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in General Students

    Well, I WAS a mom and nursing student, and AM a mom and nurse :) HUGE tip: have a very solid base of backup caregivers in case kids get sick (they will), school closings (they happen), vacation days...
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    How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    RNsRWe replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just make sure you're very clear on your employer's policy concerning those piercings and hair streaks. I'm all for expressing yourself, but you have to fit what your employer has laid out in their...
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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    RNsRWe replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't appreciate the condescension, and really don't think I need to "look up" a word such as uniform to understand it. My reaction was to your analogy of attorneys (who wear suits to work) and...
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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    RNsRWe replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Are attorneys required to buy their suits from one store, one designer/brand? Are physicians required to wear the same colors, and buy from the same store? Even simple white lab coats come in a large...
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    VA problems are in most hospitals

    RNsRWe replied to rnpatrick's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Then this goes back to my original post in this thread: one VA is as different from another VA is one private sector hospital is different from another. Quality varies, which is unfortunate...
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    VA problems are in most hospitals

    RNsRWe replied to rnpatrick's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wrong, wrong....and did I mention wrong? It's not the "VA system", it's individual facilities and the performance of their Backbone. Without providing details, I can ASSURE you I am QUITE familiar...
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    How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    RNsRWe replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A similar experiment was conducted already....I don't recall the specifics (maybe someone here will know more?) but I do remember that hiring panels (or was it admissions staff for university?) were...
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    My stack of books was taller in RN school than in NP school

    RNsRWe replied to chillnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm considering pursuing a Master's degree, but only have storage space for a 26" high stack of books. Can someone recommend a good
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    does it really matter where you get your BSN?

    RNsRWe replied to Erin1984's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was also just thinking "whose list are these 10 schools at the top of?" The ten most expensive schools, I am sure, will be very happy to "grant" admission! Buyer
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    My stack of books was taller in RN school than in NP school

    RNsRWe replied to chillnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You want us to believe you have been pondering this question for two years....and are confused by the situation of book thickness?