casi ASN, RN

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  1. casi

    Do not spare me..

    casi replied to kplp1111's topic in General Nursing

    If you are worried about tuition reimbursement, a lot of large ltc corporations do offer reimbursement of some
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    SPIT AT....AGAIN!

    casi replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    How often do you have time to get on full ppe when someone starts to become violent? I like the shirt/gown/pillowcase/towel over the face until they are completely
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    was nursing the right move?

    casi replied to amms's topic in General Nursing

    It might just mean that you're getting burnt out in the float pool. Most of what I find causes burn out is the negative culture of a facility or a floor. If there is a floor you float to that you...
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    ACLS=not having to have BLS?

    casi replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    BLS is required even if you have ACLs. From what I understand ACLs doesn't cover
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    Bedside

    casi replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly the biggest thing that gets someone away from the bedside is nursing
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    Night Shift Pros and Cons

    casi replied to Kaychell's topic in General Nursing

    My three biggest things about night shift other than being a night owl are: No management, I still have the evenings with my boyfriend, and nights seem to have a very different culture that is much...
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    Age of a Nurse

    casi replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    I've been seeing a lot of nurses working into their 60s and even early 70s. In this economy I don't think they have a lot of
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    Advice for Applying Out-of-State

    casi replied to futurenurse7873's topic in General Nursing

    After 6 months I finally got into LTC. It seems that BSNs are having better luck than those with associate degrees, but either way the market is really tight. So in short getting a...
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    Meals to eat on afternoon and nightshift?

    casi replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I've recently started weight watchers so my meals at night have changed a bit. Mostly I bring a turkey sandwich or left overs from dinner. Then I have my large quantity of snacks to add to my night...
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    Prioritizing patients

    casi replied to obfuscate's topic in General Nursing

    The best way to do this is consider your ABCs and Maslows. Once you post what you think and why we'd all be more than happy to
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    Any 22 weekers out there?

    casi replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

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    advise; how do you handle the loss of a patient?

    casi replied to idnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I've found that in emergencies I do frequently shut down the emotional side of myself. In order to give the best most focused care to the patient it seems to work the
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    If Nursing doesn't work out,is Medical Lab Technologist ok for a "Prissy" girl ??

    casi replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Nursing Career

    One of the best ways to dip your toes into nursing and see if it's right for you is to work as a nursing
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    Nurses,say you had the chance to choose another career,which one would you choose ?

    casi replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Princess or possibly a
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    If Nursing doesn't work out,is Medical Lab Technologist ok for a "Prissy" girl ??

    casi replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Nursing Career

    Back2Nursing what is is about nursing that draws you in? You really need to look at this before making any decisions. I know that you had an earlier post about not wanting to deal with death at all....
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    Job application etiquette

    casi replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    Frequently I'll give them a week or so then call and basically say who I am, when I turned in an application, and I'd like to make sure they have all the information that they
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    Which BP meds do not affect heart rate?

    casi replied to Zippy Head's topic in General Nursing

    I would think Ace
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    Do I really need a

    casi replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! The job market is harsh right now and you need to make yourself
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    -How long did it take you to find a job as a new grad?

    casi replied to European's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    6 months I'm in
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    A question to new grads...how satisfied are you with your new salary ?

    casi replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    I'm making 23.40/hr I'm thankful that I was able to secure a job and they pay more than my job as an
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    I want to be a RN but don't want to deal, with you know...

    casi replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    First thing I have to ask you to do is try and figure out what it is about death and dying that turns you away from nursing. I'm sure many other nurses have had the same fears and anxieties. Is it...
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    Nursing school: Bizarre practice in learning to bed bath..

    casi replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Students

    For my CNA class on bath day we were expected to wear tank tops and shorts. We all got soaped up and wiped
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    8 Days of just shadowing...

    casi replied to dinah77's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ten days of orientation for LTC seems like the norm around here. Pretty much ever LTC interview I've had I've been told nurses get up to 10 days of orientation on the
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    LTC Salary for new grad RN

    casi replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just got hired as an RN on a TCU unit in a LTC and they are starting me off at 23.40 plus 0.70cent night shift differential. I'm in Minnesota. I'm really just happy to get a job and be making over...
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    think I would make a great nurse but scared about a few things

    casi replied to such_sweet_sorrow's topic in General Nursing

    1. I'm in MN and it took me 6 months to find a job. The job market really depends on where you live. I can't say a lot about the job markets other than MN. In MN there are jobs, but they can take...