cinlou BSN, MSN, RN

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    Why so many negative nurses in the field?

    cinlou replied to Nursey916's topic in General Nursing

    Op, I hear what you are saying. When I started nursing almost 40 years ago we were taught to not say anything keep it to ourselves. Do not judge others etc. We gradually gained credibility as nurses....
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    When our older nurses die :(

    cinlou replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I am so blessed to have crossed over from the early days of white crisp uniform dresses, hose, caps etc. when what we did was the beginning of what much has become EBP, when Doctors use to do more and...
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    How can I help my friend do better on exams? Please read description.

    cinlou replied to nevergiveup2016's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Maybe she is beating herself up so much that she is feeling too embarassed to review the tests. My faculty always review the tests with the students after they take them so they can see what and why...
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    How can I help my friend do better on exams? Please read description.

    cinlou replied to nevergiveup2016's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Wish I could remember the department name, but I would hope every campus has something similar. BTW, she made Dean's List every quarter after that. Disability services, can work with accomodations....
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    Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    cinlou replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I was not the sort of person to feel and act superior just because I'd already had so many chances to get the experience under my belt while still in school. I was kind; I know what it's like to feel...
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    Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    cinlou replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I was precepting a new nurse in an ICU. She was going to insert a foley into an elderly patient, and she comes running out of the room with her hands flailing in the air, screeming, I asked her what...
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    Should I get my masters? 48 years old with 24 years experience

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

    I was over 50 when I received my MSN Ed. I was an ER/specialty nurse and I knew physically I would not be able to continue. I needed to look for options as retirement would be far away. I planned to...
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    This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    cinlou replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1. I learned that I can get a lot more work done, after my students have been pinned and before the next cohort (yes I said cohort :)) starts. 2. I Love watching my students complete their LPN school...
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    Are med-surg jobs extremely competitive?

    cinlou replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is where you can really put together a very good cover letter and resume. Make sure you focus on your strengths and how what you have learned in your clinic roles will help you in the MS role....
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    A Public Thank You

    cinlou replied to WellThatsOod's topic in General Nursing

    I Love Nurses, you guys crack me up. I'm a dark chocolate girl, so was grateful when M&M's came out in dark
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    clinicals

    cinlou replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    Awesome, sounds like you are heading in the right direction. Good
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    clinicals

    cinlou replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    So much of what you are experiencing really depends on the state, the facilities, the school, and your instructor. As an adult learner, you, like most just want to know the what and why, and when one...
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    Denied R.N. License after NCLEX

    cinlou replied to Erational's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    All state boards will look you up in the states you have lived and by your LPN license it will state what ever you did, and what the status of your license is. you can go on the site yourself and see...
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    cinlou replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    OR was one place that never seemed to appeal to me, I used to go to the OR with my burn patients and some EP patients and that was fun, but I watched the nurses standing in one spot for long periods...
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    A Public Thank You

    cinlou replied to WellThatsOod's topic in General Nursing

    hahaha probably true "this is in relation to the response I'm too
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    I Hate People (my rant)

    cinlou replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The Nightingale Pledge: Nursing Ethics Oath | NurseGroups One Instructor's Updated Nightingale Pledge | Off the Charts Here are a couple of links that have upgraded the pledge, one still holds God the...
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    A Public Thank You

    cinlou replied to WellThatsOod's topic in General Nursing

    I want to be part of all you COB's I have been doing this gig for about 37 years. I drive a F150 so I can get out of my home and to work, sometimes have to do a little 4 wheelin. I think shedding...
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    cinlou replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    [COLOR=#000000]"hospitals should just be held accountable for providing adequate training/orientation if they are going to hire them. " [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]I agree somewhat to the above...
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    Career advice please!! *poll*

    cinlou replied to Katernny's topic in General Nursing

    Look for an OB clinic job, keeps you up to date with OB and gives you the clinic hours to be with your
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    Why do nurses delegate with a power trip?

    cinlou replied to CrzyNrsBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have read many different posts that Rn/LPN's are not responsible for who they delegate too. Be very clear as to what your state board specifies. In Arizona it is very clear that the RN/LPN is...
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    Why do nurses delegate with a power trip?

    cinlou replied to CrzyNrsBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I started in nursing we had team nursing it was wonderful, LPN/CNA for 15 patients and an RN in charge. worked great. If a CNA is busy doing something and they are told to do something that can...
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    Denied R.N. License after NCLEX

    cinlou replied to Erational's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You are still under probation you need to be cleared by the state you are under probation with. Once you get the paperwork from them that you have completed your probation you need to turn it in to...
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    cinlou replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Each state is different and not all specify hours, some are based on outcomes and suggest setting program clinical hours to be similar to other similar programs. Check each states BON requirements to...
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    cinlou replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think every opportunity to learn no matter the area will only make a stronger and better nurse. Times have changed, some for the better, some not. When I worked ICU, if we needed to float, we...
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    cinlou replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I said earlier that as an ER nurse I Love having med surg nurses come work with us. The majority of ER pt's are MS and a good MS nurse can turn over a lot of patients because of their...