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    Death by Arterial Line?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to MarySunshine's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    NO that's a JCAHO violation. JCAHO demands that alarms be audible - and not just audible, but audible enough to attact attn. I'm not saying that every alarm has to be turned on, we turn off the 'irreg...
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    Colorado - Illegal Immigrants no longer eligble for state health care

    ZASHAGALKA replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would be wholly in favor of this law, if it were the policy of the United States to actively prevent and interdict illegal aliens. And I would be wholly in favor of that, as well. But, if we are...
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    Colorado - Illegal Immigrants no longer eligble for state health care

    ZASHAGALKA replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not Law, Health and Human Services regulations based upon a misinterpretation of the 14th Amendment. Regulations are not Law. One is a set of rules, the other, actual legislation. The issue merely...
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    Colorado - Illegal Immigrants no longer eligble for state health care

    ZASHAGALKA replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But if you leave the door to your wedding wide open, AND make no real attempt to distinguish between your wedding guests and the crashers, isn't this a problem of your OWN making? Indeed, if you leave...
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    Colorado - Illegal Immigrants no longer eligble for state health care

    ZASHAGALKA replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They shouldn't be citizens by definition. That is a bad intepretation of a Constitutional Amendment meant for a different group altogether and that has a TWO FOLD test: born here AND subject to our...
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    "Scabs"

    ZASHAGALKA replied to lee1's topic in Travel

    Yes, this is EXACTLY what you want management thinking. And, hiring replacement workers for tons of money has a way of making management ponder more seriously the money involved in settling a strike....
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    "Scabs"

    ZASHAGALKA replied to lee1's topic in Travel

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f54/anyone-staffed-strikes-6212-6.html Unlike non-professional jobs, management cannot simply wholesale replace workers. These workers aren't out to get YOUR jobs; they...
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    Oh My God I Pass With 76 Questions

    ZASHAGALKA replied to HOTGAL73's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, let me say, I TOLD YOU SO. Second, congrats!!!!!!!! :smiley_aa :smiley_aa ~faith,
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    "Don't Send Anyone Out!"

    ZASHAGALKA replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Being a good nurse is not always the same thing as being a good employee. Ultimately, whether that is what your employer wants or not, you are being paid to be a nurse, and your license requires the...
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    Guys, how should I handle this?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to jov's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If you thought that it specifically and seriously affected YOUR learning environment, by all means, speak up to an instructor. You have the right to a comfortable learning environment and the person...
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    Are you satisfied with your first RN Job?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to RNSuzq1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're welcome. I've actually posted it before and just re-post it in places where I think it can help. ~faith,
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    American nursing

    ZASHAGALKA replied to fit_bit2003's topic in International Nursing

    the two yr programs require the pre-reqs first. normally about 6-8 classes, or about 1.5 yrs before getting into a 2 yr program. so, the two yr programs end up being more like 3.5 yr programs. and...
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    What did you sacrifice to get where you are?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to GTChick01's topic in General Nursing

    Probably, realistically: my marriage. I can't say that if I HADN'T gone to nursing school that I would still be married. And, it wasnt school that did that in, so much as the first year in the...
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    higher pay for BSN grads?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ultimately, RNs are not paid the same, regardless that they are doing the same job. I get paid FAR more then a new grad. And, rightly so. I get paid more BECAUSE of my experience. And THAT is a form...
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    higher pay for BSN grads?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    http://www.aacc.nche.edu/Template.cfm?Section=Headlines&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=8480&InterestCategoryID=204&Name=Headline+News&ComingFrom=InterestDi...
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    higher pay for BSN grads?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What we are talking about here is education and experience. Experience is worth more, because it's a form of education. Education should be worth more, as well, and in its own right. I don't think it...
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    Not what I expected

    ZASHAGALKA replied to rorae's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is no relationship to how you feel about the test and whether you actually passed or failed. EVERYBODY thinks they failed. You just haven't been prepared to take a test before where getting half...
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    Not what I expected

    ZASHAGALKA replied to rorae's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Back in the day, when I took PAPER boards, LOL, I had to wait THREE MONTHS for results. So, y'all should consider yourselves very lucky. Ain't technology great. Since you missed as many questions as...
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    The Third Time's The Charm!!

    ZASHAGALKA replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in Texas Nursing

    As they say, 'cool beans'.:balloons: :balloons: Good luck. Get in that last minute recreational reading NOW; you won't have time for it then. ~faith,
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    higher pay for BSN grads?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ASN/ADNs ARE RN's. And you haven't contradicted me anywhere. Yes, BSN is a 'better' degree if you want to go into management and other similar opportunities. I never said otherwise. In fact, I HAVE...
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    higher pay for BSN grads?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You have the mistaken belief that others, such as doctors or admin, would RESPECT a bach degree. If you can't see by now, with this issue about salary differential, that they simply don't care,...
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    Have you ever been named in a lawsuit

    ZASHAGALKA replied to Chris S.'s topic in General Nursing

    That's why malpractice insurance was created. I wouldn't worry about that. You can be sued in ANY occupation. I HAVE been named in a suit before, but every question I was asked at my short deposition...
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    Are you satisfied with your first RN Job?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to RNSuzq1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Those IR tags are why I sought out allnurses in the first place. I couldn't believe my employer wanted me to wear a dog collar. I'm not a dog, I don't need a collar, or a leash. I eventually quit that...
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    Are you satisfied with your first RN Job?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to RNSuzq1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Look at the 'first year in nursing' forum. I think this is, indeed, a common sentiment. It's a reality check, eh? But, it's also a gut check. Some environments are better than others, but there WILL...
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    Anyone ever work full time while getting their RN?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did it, but you have to know when to choose your priorities. For example, I would normally consider 'required' reading to be 'guidelines'. I'd skim through 100 pages in 20 minutes and make up for it...