inthecosmos BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    New Grad Struggles

    inthecosmos replied to KenyakeoniRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would definitely recommend talking to both your unit educator and nurse manager before applying and accepting any additional positions. It may be that you're a new grad and the feeling of...
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    Will my expunged records show in fingerprint check for BON?

    inthecosmos replied to fal231's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Run your own background checks. It's costly, but may answer some of your questions. If they don't ask, I wouldn't willingly give that
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    Columbus State University FNP Fall 2018

    inthecosmos replied to inthecosmos's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I intend to go full-time to either program. Your GPA and experience sound great! My BSN GPA is 4.0 (3.7 overall GPA for all courses taken). I have 2 years oncology/hospice experience at the present...
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    ODU FNP 2018

    inthecosmos replied to hollywood2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I formatted it like a
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    ODU FNP 2018

    inthecosmos replied to hollywood2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was told that decisions are made in 6-8 weeks. Which coincides with finding out in
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    ODU FNP 2018

    inthecosmos replied to hollywood2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I checked online through the portal and saw the admission status changed to
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    ODU FNP 2018

    inthecosmos replied to hollywood2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I called today because my status did not update. I will call tomorrow to double check, but the admissions guy stated my application had been sent to the department for
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    night jobs for potential nurse student

    inthecosmos replied to nr92's topic in General Students

    Float pool is where you do not have a specific unit and you go where you are needed. Pay is good, but stability is
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    ODU FNP 2018

    inthecosmos replied to hollywood2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Did your application status ever change? Mine says submitted, but not complete. I have not heard from them on any incomplete
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    Looking for a online MSN-FNP school

    inthecosmos replied to lasher01's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Columbus State University Old Dominion
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    Work Update

    inthecosmos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Recognize your error, take responsibility, and move
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    ODU FNP 2018

    inthecosmos replied to hollywood2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Based on what's I've seen it won't be until
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    ODU FNP 2018

    inthecosmos replied to hollywood2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have! I'm anxious to hear back. I intend to enroll in their DNP classes as
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    Revived when there was a DNR/AND code status

    inthecosmos replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing

    It does NOT matter what she consented to AFTER you failed to adhere to her wishes. DNR's are legal documents and unless it was a HCPOA or the patient themselves requesting to revoke the DNR, the staff...
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    do any NPs wish they did something else

    inthecosmos replied to 8-ball's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This was the thread I didn't know I needed. So
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    Med errors

    inthecosmos replied to Mleilani's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree. For safety reasons it should be written out clearly so errors can be prevented. Medication errors are multi-step processes and aren't just the nurse's fault
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    Too many references?

    inthecosmos replied to caffianatedstudier97's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Having more is a safety net. As JKL33 mentioned, it's nearly impossible to have everyone you asked fill the survey out in a timely fashion! Best of
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    Nurse-patient relationship

    inthecosmos replied to Realist_'s topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This here is called "projecting." Your feelings of not caring and being lazy are projecting onto your opinion of the patient. What are you actually saying here, I believe I missed the point... If...
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    Interesting day for a PMHNP

    inthecosmos replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great
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    2018 Nurse Salary

    inthecosmos replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Experience: 1.5 years, BSN Specialty: Hospice Facility: Hospice Home Care Division Base Pay: $28 hourly Differentials: Nights: $1.50; if you work the majority...
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    Can I Lose My License For Calling Out Last Minute and Cursing at A Staff Member

    inthecosmos replied to Genesislinx1215's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Attitude issues aren't usually reportable to the
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    Former drug addicts becoming nurses?

    inthecosmos replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    THIS!
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    Graduated from non-accredited program

    inthecosmos replied to MKYPAL's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am a bit confused. Did you graduate and sit for the NCLEX exam for your RN? Are you currently an
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    NP being used as an RN

    inthecosmos replied to Adam18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just
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    I hate this

    inthecosmos replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in General Nursing

    Being a new nurse is overwhelming, but maybe this isn't the role for you? Beyond staying where you are currently at, have you considered your options? It sounds like you're going to switch units...