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    Frustrated in BSN program

    nursel56 replied to JZ_RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Actually, my post wasn't about you at all. I asked a question and told you what I do when I run across mistakes and why. You may not care what I do, but you could've answered the
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    Frustrated in BSN program

    nursel56 replied to JZ_RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You've seen posts that say spelling doesn't matter? I've seen some that say they depend on spellcheck or the predictive spelling on their phone messes them up, or they were in a hurry or they were...
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    Office/Clinic setting staff morale

    nursel56 replied to CoffeeLoveRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I think morale is largely a matter of decent working conditions (enough staff, competitive wages, etc) and hiring the right people. All you can do is put the right ingredients in place, and be...
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    I need help....maybe I'm crazy

    nursel56 replied to Notquitesure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It would be highly unusual for there to be two pay scales for an LPN where one is a "med nurse" who makes several dollars per hour less than standard pay for an LPN in your area. A nurse brings their...
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    The cases that break your heart

    nursel56 replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    A two year old who was conceived after years of infertility. Parents were both professionals . . .one in neurology the other in psychology. They made instructional videos with their child to show...
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    Fake Placenta?

    nursel56 replied to NurseLuna2b2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree the GAK has the right consistency, and I've made homemade GAK before. You'll have to use food coloring, maybe two tones of dark placenta-like
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    BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    nursel56 replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You are here arguing a point of view, yet stated that, If your definition of "in depth" is what is already obvious to you as an individual or has an abundance of evidence on the surface (whatever...
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    BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    nursel56 replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Then I don't think you should be presenting as facts their conclusions, questioning the diligence of, the personal biases of, or opining here with the people who did take the time to look below the...
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    nursel56 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love this thread. The silly randomness turns that frown upside down in no
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    Telephone Triage Stories

    nursel56 replied to LadyLovelilocks's topic in Telephone Triage

    Yes but the patients need us to do that . . . if you develop a reputation for only dumping something that could've waited on them once in a while they may thank you someday for a good catch -- and...
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    Special needs and cerebral palsy

    nursel56 replied to laramyy's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    You might consider doing some private duty work with a developmentally delayed child - those children are medically fragile with compromised mobility, issues related to pre-term birth, hereditary...
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    Please help. Case for board discipline?

    nursel56 replied to Dalia99's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I think you should too. These people at the link below could at least point you in the right direction. Off the top of my head it doesn't sound like a case, but you don't want to make any...
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    BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    nursel56 replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You bring an interesting point up here, because the concerned parties involved haven't proportionally weighed in to the degree the advocates of BSN laws have. The ANA has had over 40 years to...
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    I got a job at UC DAVIS ER!!!

    nursel56 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats, Nicki! That's quite a feat here in California these
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    My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

    nursel56 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry, OnlyByHisGraceRN. I agree with the person who said you probably learned much more there than you now realize. Wishing you all the best and hope you get the job in
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    Student Nurse = Medical Assistant??

    nursel56 replied to Michaela, RN's topic in General Students

    Check your state's Medical Board. Each state handles this differently. In my state anyone can be a Medical Assistant if the doctor is willing to train you and you work under the direction of the...
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    What would you say to a bully in the work place

    nursel56 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that it's hard to advise what to say because each situation is unique. I wouldn't say I was the victim of lateral violence, but bullying or a continuous attempt to exert power over your...
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    I should be happy, excited, thrilled but...

    nursel56 replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Students

    You'll be great! Since I feel pretty confident you'll pass with flying colors I'll be the first to welcome you to the ranks of the licensed. I still get that "gulp - can I really do this?" feeling...
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    Should I resign or wait for termination?

    nursel56 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It is hard to advise if there are details that would change what you've told us already, but I agree with the others - don't resign right away. Your perspective is skewed by your emotions right now....
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    Letting off Steam, hope my extinguisher is ready

    nursel56 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    It seems you're trying to frame this as an argument when it isn't. My only intention with the links was to tell you where I read that many new grads from foreign schools had their dreams of working...
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    Discrimination & Whistle blowing - Would you hire this nurse again?

    nursel56 replied to SunshineSmile's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How did the second hospital discriminate you? I'd assume if they had heard of your prior case and worried you were a litigious nurse they just would not have hired you in the first place. If it was...
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    Letting off Steam, hope my extinguisher is ready

    nursel56 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only telling you what I've read in the hundreds of posts in the forums I linked to, so maybe reading those will make it clearer to you. I don't recall any that just happened to move in with a...
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    Letting off Steam, hope my extinguisher is ready

    nursel56 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a unique situation in California. The state has started to enforce concurrency rules that have been on the books for decades most likely due to the high numbers of homegrown nurses who can't...
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    Letting off Steam, hope my extinguisher is ready

    nursel56 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd suggest, if you haven't discovered it already, avoiding all threads/posts with the words "CA BON" in them. It's my small contribution to your overall peace of
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    nursel56 replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes there were some side conversations that got too heated and personal. I'm sorry though -- I can't bear the thought of reading through all 200 posts again, though I'm sure there are some real gems...