HeartsOpenWide RN

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    Not allowed to SIT during 12 hour shift and MORE

    HeartsOpenWide replied to katieusa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Seems like it would be better time management for you to chart when you have time. I chart when I do it, not when I am told I am allowed it. It could be a safety issue if are made to wait to chart...
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    Seriously thinking about opening up a marijuana dispensary

    HeartsOpenWide replied to zahryia's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Check with the board to make sure this will be supported with your lisence (as in they will not take it if you start this type of business). You will also want to hire a lawyer to get started. My...
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    what is the right answer to this question??????

    HeartsOpenWide replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Unless it is a cancer patient receiving chemo/radiation, or a disease that can not be avoided by standard universal precautions (i.e. T.B.) I do not see how the charge nurse is required to change the...
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    C.N.A vs Medical Assistant

    HeartsOpenWide replied to hhnurse35's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I made $9.00/hr here in California after being a CMA for 3 years. CNAs make more than CMAs. 1) Don't know. 2) NO! At least not in my area. 3) It depends on the area. Some places are always looking for...
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    BSN program w/out RN requirement

    HeartsOpenWide replied to guzzlingreentea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply for a BSN program. The only time you get your RN first and then apply for a BSN is if you are apply for a bridge program. Some people do this so they can work while working on their
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    What will you do if they change the Ratios

    HeartsOpenWide replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in California Nursing

    It might be possible. Talked with a different friend at lunch today that works at the same hospital as my other friend. She heard the same thing but could not find anything on line about it. Just said...
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    Getting Pregnant: Middle of Nursing School or first year as RN

    HeartsOpenWide replied to misslolalady's topic in General Students

    I would never get pregnant in nursing school OR within the first year. Nursing school is very hard, but learning how to be an actual nurse is even harder. I want to get pregnant too. I have been...
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    What will you do if they change the Ratios

    HeartsOpenWide replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in California Nursing

    I will ask my friend to clarify that for
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    Are you forced to get Immunizations?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to HighNursingGoals's topic in General Nursing

    No one can legally force you to get a shot. Hospitals can make rule for what happens if you do not get one. Like wearing a mask for the entire flu
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    How do I get hired into OB?? Please Help!!

    HeartsOpenWide replied to MarcyRN3385's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do you just apply and wait around for them to call you? Call them. Make sure they got your application. Do you know what this new grad did to get the job? I was hired into OB after graduation but I...
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    700 pages of reading, per week, for one class

    HeartsOpenWide replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the wonderful world of nursing school. Write your good-bye letters to all your friends and family. Just kidding. You will eventually learn how to read the important stuff and not...
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    What kind of Degree do I need for Public Health Nursing?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Inspired1920's topic in Public, Community Health

    I have my PHN. I am a RN-BSN. The BSN is considered entry level for public health nursing. It would be a smart move. Not many nurses in public
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    Post here about your new grad hiring woes....

    HeartsOpenWide replied to traumaRUs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate
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    Post here about your new grad hiring woes....

    HeartsOpenWide replied to traumaRUs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had my new grad dream and it is gone. I was orienting in L&D and was let go yesterday because they have to cut back and can not finish my orientation; last to get hired is always the first to...
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    Is it Possible to pass Exams Just by doing Lots of Practice Questions?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Felicia327's topic in General Students

    NO. You need to understand the concepts. You could do 1 million answer and questions. Questions and answers are good to practice to see if you have a grasp of the concepts. If you do not understand...
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    How long until I stop feeling stupid?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to mb20and151's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am five months in. I will let you know when it
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    V.O.R.B

    HeartsOpenWide posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you do when you get a verbal order from a doctor? What if the doctor is in the room and orders the med STAT?I.E. the doctor asks you to give I.M. Pitocin after the baby is born when a woman...
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    What should I get to help me study and be prepared for AP1? What did you use?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Students

    Fortunately I had a teacher that was a walking "Text Book for Dummies" and a friend that explained everything to me that I did not understand. I bought a few "Made Easy" books in nursing school and...
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    help me figure out what went wrong with this pt's labor!

    HeartsOpenWide replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That does not sound like enough of a B/P change to cause a problem although with an old placenta I could see a drop in B/P being more significant than on a non post-dates baby. Reasearch has not show...
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    I Never Thought They'd HATE Me...

    HeartsOpenWide replied to c3p0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How old are you and your friends? They sound pretty immature. Not things a mature adult would say. I work in labor and delivery and many people think what I do is gross; but I don't mind it at all, I...
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    Young adults and MI

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would venture to guess the heart attack was caused by an OD or being so
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    new grad has to repay hospital for quitting during orientation?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to ris_03tdgz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was this not told to you when you got hired? Did you not have to sign a contract? When I got hired I had to sign a contract for my bonus that states I have to pay it back if I quit before two years;...
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    Senate passes health care bill

    HeartsOpenWide replied to jlwerley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    First, my health insurance is paid through my job. Although I went without for many years to work my butt off in nursing school to get the job I have, yes I am grateful. Second. I don't want to fork...
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    Senate passes health care bill

    HeartsOpenWide replied to jlwerley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Its "free" for all of those that do not work. I am totally against
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    Rosseta Stone? Anyone ACTUALLY use it?

    HeartsOpenWide posted a topic in General Nursing

    I always hear that Rosseta Stone is really good. But, I always hear it second hand, "My friend said it is great"...has anyone on here used it? It is very expensive but I really want to learn Spanish....