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    what career is the hardest to work in?

    RNsRWe replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this is definitely a case of region and school district coming into play. Teachers with mediocre experience (and, in some cases, mediocre teachers--with tenure, grrrr) are frequently in the...
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    Misread Schedule.

    RNsRWe replied to mollymarie3's topic in General Nursing

    Apologize, grovel, and apologize some more. Nothing else you CAN do. Besides, I bet you're not the first of your co-workers to screw up on reading the schedule! Oh, and make darned sure you are...
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    Can a nurse refuse to participate in a code?

    RNsRWe replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Used to work with a JW nurse who would refuse to hang blood, although she would monitor the patient and remove the empty bag/tubing. I asked her directly why she could not give the blood to the...
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    People really believe this????

    RNsRWe replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Why yes, I WOULD like that mug!! LOL.....I have sons and thankfully very few obnoxious hormones issues
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    RN degree or not, are RN's in demand?

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

    In a word:
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    People really believe this????

    RNsRWe replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    ding, ding,ding....I win! LOL, I was waiting for this to rear....and it took five
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    People really believe this????

    RNsRWe replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'd like to be referred to as Queen of the World now, thank you. My delusion, my title
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    Nursing jobs with a sign on bonus question

    RNsRWe replied to imapsychrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I haven't heard of anyplace that someone wanted to work having a sign-on bonus anymore; they are certainly a rarity. Like the others said, make sure you read the fine print. And I hope this job...
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    Healthcare/dental plans for nurses

    RNsRWe replied to ml52789's topic in General Nursing

    ....and then there are employers who do not offer dental plans,
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    Becoming a RN after high school

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

    No, I'm sorry, Pooh.....I was referring to the "diploma mills", the schools that charge a ridiculous fee but don't offer a better quality of education, and they justify the fee with ton of TV...
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    Becoming a RN after high school

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

    I believe you should check your facts before advising anyone. "RNs who have an ADN get paid a few dollars less than ones who have a BSN". Really? What's your reference? That's news to all the ADNs...
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    Not really sure I want to be a nurse

    RNsRWe replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What makes you think this? My guess is whatever you've seen on television....which is so far from reality, it, well....makes for entertaining TV. You don't know you "love trauma", not by a long...
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    what to wear?!

    RNsRWe replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, I always thought the traditional prison stripes would be more suited to
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    Question: What's considered Basic Clinical Questions?

    RNsRWe replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing you're talking about "what would you do if..." scenarios? By using the word "basic", I'm going with things like "it's midnight and your patient is experiencing xxx symptom. What do you...
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    So why even bother with getting an RN?

    RNsRWe replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure if you posted your question in the School Nursing Forum you could get much more in-depth an answer than I can give you, but I don't know why any school district would risk legal liability for...
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    Should I look for other jobs besides Nursing?

    RNsRWe replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Nursing Career

    I have to assume you're an adult, as you've just passed a licensing exam for professionals. Therefore I cannot understand why you would be allowing your mother (of all people??) to be verbally...
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    When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    RNsRWe replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    Around 2006, 2007. Used to know a couple who wore them up until then; one retired and the other just stopped wearing it (finally)! I have one I wore for occasional Halloween shifts. But not even...
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    All nurses! Please help... I need some advice!

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

    I've read some of your posts, and they seem to be ALL over the map....running 90 miles an hour in no particular direction. Are you in school now, and if so, what classes are you taking? What is your...
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    Shortage of Nurses

    RNsRWe replied to Determined1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no nursing shortage. Doesn't stop the media from repeatedly telling this tale, though. Which, in turn, sends more and more applicants to schools, hoping to get accepted. Since college...
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    Question about taking the NCLEX-RN

    RNsRWe replied to nurseprice's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kinda surprised this wasn't addressed in nursing school. Anyone graduating from any accredited nursing program, whether diploma, ADN, BSN, etc must take the NCLEX (national licensing exam, often...
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    Injectable oxygen particle that allows person to live without breathing

    RNsRWe replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    And here I am thinking "so THIS is how staff can get around suffering the odor when entering the isolation patient with rampant C-diff's room..."!! Between that and a good GI bleed, I'd say "shoot...
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    New grad RN in Denver - no job after 3 months of looking

    RNsRWe replied to westfall520's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Apply EVERYWHERE. Not all places require a year of experience. Look at nursing homes, outpatient clinics, anywhere and everywhere, NOT just hospitals. Unfortunately, there's a glut of new grads out...
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    How do I know nursing is right for me?

    RNsRWe replied to aliciat22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd caution against anyone entering an RN program with this in mind. Very few medical offices require RNs nowadays; they have been primarily replaced with LPNs and the LPNs are replaced with MAs....
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    How do I know nursing is right for me?

    RNsRWe replied to aliciat22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Become a CNA. Many schools require this anyway, so it might not be an extra step. Working as an aide in the hospital would get your feet wet, get you to work in various areas so maybe you'd have a...
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    My aunt is a 92yo working nurse and would like to nominate her for nurse of the year

    RNsRWe replied to CharleneLoveBoncal's topic in General Nursing

    Guess this blows my desire to retire asap outta the water, huh? She NEVER wants to stop working as a nurse?? Remarkable. Do make the calls and emails necessary to recognize this rather unusual--and...