inthecosmos BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    Graduation Hold

    inthecosmos replied to bnm65435's topic in General Students

    Truthfully, it shouldn't delay anything past the time you
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    Is this fair move for my immediate supervisor to report me as noncompliant?

    inthecosmos replied to dehlnmaria's topic in General Nursing

    Check policies. Keep your certifications up-to-date. If you have a question about what is required or isn't, then
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    Trying to decide on nursing school

    inthecosmos replied to Acraeinae's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am no more sociable now than I was when I started. Being an introvert in nursing is hard, but not impossible. I have learned to fake it, though. I have decent work-life balance when I choose not to...
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    Wanting to Quit Nursing School

    inthecosmos replied to _ashley_'s topic in General Students

    I would say don't quit... I loathed clinical, to the point where I often cried before and after each one. They never seemed to get any better, either. Until I spent time on an oncology unit. It was...
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    Urgent question

    inthecosmos replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    Mandated overtime is, unfortunately, part of the culture of nursing in nursing homes. Especially when nursing homes work with such short
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    German nurse admits to killing 100 patients as trial opens

    inthecosmos replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    ... that is quite a
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    Memphis RN wears violently racist t-shirt to polling place when voting on Tuesday

    inthecosmos replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    It is increasingly concerning that people with these tendencies are the individuals treating our patients. Much could be said about his professional behavior and the hospital could find themselves in...
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    Should I take this job!?

    inthecosmos replied to SICURN1988's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly my thoughts. They can and will stop using you at will. So, don't worry about moving on in
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    Job in an area where I have no previous experience.

    inthecosmos replied to ThinkerBelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    This likely happened. The best course of action may be for you to consider finding a different recruitment person who can better line you up with what meets your
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    BSN to DNP (FNP or AGNP)

    inthecosmos replied to legendcole97's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Truthfully, the 2 years experience I have feels like nothing in comparison to FNP school. I am in a BSN to DNP program and applied shy of 1.5 years experience. I am a straight-A student, with...
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    Lactated ringers and zosyn compatibility?

    inthecosmos replied to ddrn97's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely confer with your pharmacist who knows the most about your particular medications and
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    ADVICE. New grad L&D Nurse

    inthecosmos replied to HUN18's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely discuss the need for a longer orientation. Ask your preceptor what you can work on to be better and then make an action plan. Please, do yourself a favor and stop comparing your course...
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    Struggling new nurse

    inthecosmos replied to jeamzo's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse/patient ratio of five is GOOD in today's shortage. I take 6 on an intermediate unit at a large community hospital. I would recommend setting up a discussion with the unit manager and educator...
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    If the government legalizes marijuana in the US...

    inthecosmos replied to GlenwoodUSN's topic in General Nursing

    It would take a lot of convincing and lobbying. It would require better testing methods to ensure individuals were not on the job under the influence. There are many, many threads throught AN...
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    Hipaa violation

    inthecosmos replied to nurse2097482's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Accessing patient charts that you are not responsible for is a HIPAA violation. Regardless of what happens, this should be a
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    Quiting without Notice Due to Poor Relationship with Physician

    inthecosmos replied to mallethead's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Definitely take NO verbal orders. Do you have an HR department that you can escalate this problem to? Maybe someone who can mediate a conversation between the two of
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    Nursing Student Advice

    inthecosmos replied to babygirl3374's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    me as
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    New Nurse, morality question.

    inthecosmos replied to car48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am an anomaly on this post, but I think you should have reported it. Narcotics and wasting aren't things I take lightly. Giving out your password is dangerous and a breach of contract for most...
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    How did you get out of bedside nursing?

    inthecosmos replied to abnormal_saline's topic in General Nursing

    I would not recommend hospice. You're dealing with the same issues that you are currently having at
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    Would this hurt my chances at getting a new grad position?

    inthecosmos replied to floatingrib's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you give a notice and leave in good standing and it shouldn't matter
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    How do you work your three days/nights ?

    inthecosmos replied to Hershell's topic in General Nursing

    I do 3 days in a row, but that is not ideal. By day three I dread getting up and have severe anxiety when trying to
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    Nursing student in need of advice

    inthecosmos replied to Morelaur288's topic in General Students

    Definitely do what you feel is scariest. If you do it that way, it will give you an opportunity to learn how to cope with your anxiety. I'm fearful of nearly everything due to GAD and often, I find it...
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    Question

    inthecosmos replied to Khushi123's topic in General Students

    Usually it is indicated on the bottle. Morphine can be 1 mg per mL or 20 mg per
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    Homework

    inthecosmos replied to Khushi123's topic in General Students

    Definitely ask for additional help at school if you're having
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    Preceptor Link & Clinical Match Me

    inthecosmos replied to inthecosmos's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for all the responses, I ended up at a school that identifies my