inthecosmos BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    Non bedside nursing Option ... and a side question bout Nails?

    inthecosmos replied to lovelyc's topic in Nursing Career

    Really reconsider your major. If you're willing to be bedside for 5-10 years, then I would definitely recommend getting into it and discovering, for yourself, what non-clinical jobs exist. Management...
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    Curos caps for foleys?

    inthecosmos replied to dawdlingsquid's topic in General Nursing

    We moved to using a wipe that lasts 24 hours after scrubbed. Also, they are 25 cent a cap, so ya,
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    I Desperately Want Out

    inthecosmos replied to toxiktraktor's topic in Nursing Career

    Also, I would say that furthering my education gave me a better understanding of nursing. My BSN was mostly busy work, but there were a few courses that renewed how I felt about nursing. I wish you...
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    I Desperately Want Out

    inthecosmos replied to toxiktraktor's topic in Nursing Career

    Was speaking for my area! Most health departments and schools require a BSN where I live.
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    Curos caps for foleys?

    inthecosmos replied to dawdlingsquid's topic in General Nursing

    We recently stopped using curos caps, so it may be hard to find research in this area as clinical practice is
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    New Clinical Educator

    inthecosmos replied to abqregisterednurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    "Fun" isn't what I imagine when attending clinical as a nursing student. Lots of skills, but be open to lots of questions and performing the see one, do one, and teach one method for those skills....
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    Allergic to latex and other vaccine allergies

    inthecosmos replied to Jlynn85's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely check the area for other suppliers. Health departments may be a place to consider as they regularly administer
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    Need compensation advice at my job

    inthecosmos replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Discuss this with HR, they'll have the best idea of what they can and will give
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    I Desperately Want Out

    inthecosmos replied to toxiktraktor's topic in Nursing Career

    Many, many RN jobs provide opportunities outside of the 12 hour work schedule. If you pursue a BSN, you would be eligible to do Public Health (health department), school nursing, home health, case...
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    Multistate license

    inthecosmos replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't think it would be difficult to transfer your license back to your home
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    NP Programs

    inthecosmos replied to danistearns16's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Vanderbilt also offers a direct-entry, but would be easier, and cheaper, to do ABSN and
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    Epic Charting

    inthecosmos replied to newvillemom's topic in General Nursing

    As many have said, it varies with each version, but where I work you can alter, but it is very
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    Didn't scan a narcotic at bedside

    inthecosmos replied to Hailbop16's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad things work out! This is one of the many, many reasons incidents fail to be
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    Eating the patients' food?

    inthecosmos replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting
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    falling asleep during nightshift

    inthecosmos replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in General Nursing

    Being able to perform your job duties requires alertness. If your employer won't fire you because they are "desperate," wait until something major happens while you're asleep. You'll be sued, fired,...
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    Critical question, please advise ASAP

    inthecosmos replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to
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    Allnurses helped me get my act together (almost quit nursing)

    inthecosmos replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Great! Glad to see your spirits up. Thoughtful
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    Extreme Job Hopping

    inthecosmos replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Hospice isn't terribly much different than home health, if I am honest. If you were dissatisfied with home health, you may face the same issues. Wish you the best of
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    Tpapn advice

    inthecosmos replied to My2daughters's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You need to contact the BON in TX to see what their recommendations or guidelines are. You may need to hire an attorney specifically trained to handle these types of scenarios. Unfortunately, you are...
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    LPN vs MA

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

    LPN provides growth and opportunities. MA is
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    New grad lpn relocating

    inthecosmos replied to Nursinglife090's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends where you're going. LPN compensation is not great in
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    Help with job search, experienced RN

    inthecosmos replied to jen9905's topic in General Nursing

    Local CC's may have part-time instructor positions. Online schools always need MSN-prepared instructors for their pre-licensure online students and post-licensure students. Otherwise, I'd start...
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    Nurse Practitioner with emphasis in nutrition

    inthecosmos replied to MICURN123.'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You would likely need the additional RD certification. Have you thought about opening up a clinic, but hiring a RD to work alongside
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    Long hair at the bedside

    inthecosmos replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't there a horror story passed around in nursing school about the raunchy infections nurses have gotten from their hair getting into
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    Should I run from this job??

    inthecosmos replied to Statdotcom's topic in General Nursing

    Document. Document. Document. Then start looking