inthecosmos BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    First Job, Which Unit?

    inthecosmos replied to simonedbv's topic in General Nursing

    It is a great unit to learn on! You'll gain a plethora of insight that will shape your
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    Nursing School Accreditation Question

    inthecosmos replied to jr1991's topic in General Nursing

    My ADN program was not accredited. I had NO difficulty getting into a BSN or MSN program. My BSN, however, was both. Also, I had 0 difficulty landing ANY job with my
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    First Job, Which Unit?

    inthecosmos replied to simonedbv's topic in General Nursing

    Vents & trachs are just as traumatizing to patients as CVAs. Be mindful that you may have patients on vents who have had a stroke. I work on a pulmonary unit, much like the one you've described,...
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    LPN & BOTOX

    inthecosmos replied to Holly678's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot offer legal advice. Consult a lawyer. Reach out to practices or spas and determine what their level of knowledge is. Also, are you going to be providing these services as a LPN? If you do...
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    Davidson County Community college LPN to RN 2019

    inthecosmos replied to bloom_1911's topic in LPN to RN

    It is spread out over two semesters. You can identify your own preceptor, from what I have
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    Threatened by employer

    inthecosmos replied to wengee's topic in General Nursing

    If your job is still worth keeping, this is not enough to leave IMO. As many have pointed out, corporations are only out for themselves. Document everything you do, including when you contact your...
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    Davidson County Community college LPN to RN 2019

    inthecosmos replied to bloom_1911's topic in LPN to RN

    It is 2
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    Nursing Student Pregnant

    inthecosmos replied to JustMe567's topic in General Nursing

    Best friend was very pregnant during our last semester and did well. It was a bit stressful at times, but overall went well.
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    Online FNP Programs

    inthecosmos replied to Kayla18's topic in General Nursing

    ODU has a fantastic online-hybrid program. Attend virtual classes and have to visit the college once a semester. Will identify preceptors for you. Columbus State University also has an online only...
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    Best states for Associates Degree RN

    inthecosmos replied to ib0291's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing shortage is real. Most areas that aren't heavily populated will take your ADN. Even places that are heavily populated will, if you're willing to get your BSN. NC and VA both hire ADN...
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    I don’t know what to say ???

    inthecosmos replied to JenMH88RN's topic in General Nursing

    Being present and attentive is more than
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    Medication error

    inthecosmos replied to red426's topic in General Nursing

    Multifactoral cause. Interested to hear what happens. There are many opportunities here for process
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    Conflicted if I want to move from job that I like to new job with better opportunities?

    inthecosmos replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    You never know until you try! I would urge you to consider reflecting on whether you want to move up where you are currently, if not,
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    First med error/mistakes

    inthecosmos replied to Smhcdh0623's topic in General Nursing

    We all make mistakes. What is important is that you acknowledged your mistakes and now you can work on making them better. As a new nurse you will have many "problems" competing for your time and you...
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    Transitioning from LTC to Medsurg?

    inthecosmos replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Job shadow! It is a great way to see if the transition is worth it for you. IVs aren't the pinnacle of nursing either. What additional goals do you have with this transition? What skills do you want...
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    Is it a bad idea to return to the hospital?

    inthecosmos replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe work PRN at first? A few shifts may let you decide if it something you can
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    A statistical death

    inthecosmos replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    What is most difficult, I believe, is that we need a better understanding of "safe" nursing ratios. Acuity should always be considered when looking at "safe" staffing ratios. As you mentioned,...
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    Can a registered nurse work as a medical assistant

    inthecosmos replied to yourstrulynurse87's topic in General Nursing

    What distance are you considering? It may help to increase the distance from your home, within
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    Responding to psych patient requests/comments

    inthecosmos replied to elizabethgrad09's topic in Psychiatric

    There are many contextual elements to this story you cannot answer to that make this a difficult post to respond to. As far as I can read, you may need to seek better ways to phrase what you're...
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    Columbus State University FNP Fall 2018

    inthecosmos posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just testing the waters to see who else applied for CSU's FNP program for Fall 2018. I applied here and to ODU in Virginia. I am located in North Carolina. I intend to start in the Summer, as they...
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    Scared.....No Nursing?

    inthecosmos replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you all the best, please keep us
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    Troponin not flagged as critical?

    inthecosmos replied to snickers17's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would definitely follow-up with your unit leader and determine why this occurred. May be appropriate to investigate that as 1.01 is very, very
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    Uniforms

    inthecosmos replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have always worked for an organization that requires certain colors. In our area RN's wear either navy or royal
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    Was I wrong?

    inthecosmos replied to snickers17's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You were not wrong... agree with
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    Academic adviser says I'm selling myself short by going into nursing.

    inthecosmos replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    People are so quick to discourage, take everyone's advice here and pursue what makes you