HeartsOpenWide RN

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    The "extra hard" 2010 NCLEX?

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

    This sounds a little much. I could see them expecting some one to pick between fine cracks, crackles, wheeze, and rales; but not if the lungs sounds are from bronchitis or
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    why are there still LPN courses?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to johnsboo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    not that I am saying a CNA is the same a an LVN. But how come a CNA with enough hours and experience in CA can challenge the LVN and take the NCLEX for LVN? How are they getting these skills if CNAs...
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    Question about Frontier: CNEP

    HeartsOpenWide posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    What is CNEP? I know it stands for Clinical Nursing Enhancement Program; but what exactly is it? I have a BSN. I was trying to see if Frontier offered an option for a plain MSN so that I could get it...
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    Is there a reason why most CNMs don't do homebirths?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to klone's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yes it is a liability issue. Its hard enough for a midwife to get malpractice insurance let alone that will cover one that does home birth (notice that on the NSO application it takes everyone but...
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    The "extra hard" 2010 NCLEX?

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

    The test is not that hard. It is for entry level nurses. Just because there is a nursing shortage does not mean they should make the exam so anyone can pass. We need safe, competent nurses; not just...
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    Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    HeartsOpenWide posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am in totally agreement that breast is best. But also am a big fan of cultural competence. I am not too familiar with baby friendly hospitals, but it is my understanding that they only give formula...
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    Why graduate nurses can't find jobs- a must read!!!

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

    With the flu season and H1N1 and lack of new nursing jobs, my hospital has hired the new Dec grads to be "guards". All doors are locked to get into the hospital except for the main entrance. Once...
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    Do you get paid per hour or per patient?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to jordydan7295's topic in Home Health

    I don't work home heath so none of those words make sense to me. Is a unit a patient? How any units do you do a
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    Office nurses ARE real nurses!!

    HeartsOpenWide replied to BSN75's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    This is from a lack of knowledge I am sure. You should write an article on here about all that you do as an office nurse; help people to understand what it is you do. When people ask my why I did not...
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    Grades in nursing school

    HeartsOpenWide replied to redvelvet20's topic in General Students

    Good point. Many of us that graduated with honors put that on our resume. It could not have hurt. I know many on here are saying the opposite, but everyone in my class that graduated with Simga Theta...
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    Can you get into nursing school with a D for A&P1?

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

    Thats a negative. For sure no if she applied to a school that goes by merit. Even all the schools I know that use lotto require at least a 2.5 GPA for pre-reqs. Many schools will limit how many times...
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    Grades in nursing school

    HeartsOpenWide replied to redvelvet20's topic in General Students

    No employers do not ask. But, if you have any thoughts of going on for your masters then you should
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    Do you keep your license(s) in your wallet?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to phoenixrn's topic in General Nursing

    In California we get the certificate/paper kind and a drivers-licenses sized plastic one. Is there any reason NOT to carry your license on you? I.e. identity theft, fraud
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    Second Career Nurse in Maternity

    HeartsOpenWide replied to tlstackh's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also went to school to be an OB nurse. I am a new grad working in LDRP. I am 28 and its not exactly easy for me either. Its a steep learning curve to try to figure out how to be an R.N. and a...
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    Unprofessional School Orientation

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

    Maybe they are afraid your group is expecting to be spoon fed. Yes, that was a simple question. I understand why they would be annoyed, its a binder; if people can not even figure out what kind of...
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    Struggling new grad - tell me it gets better

    HeartsOpenWide replied to NJRNtobe's topic in General Nursing

    Your not along. I feel like an idiot daily, and terrified I am going to do something wrong. Not saying misery likes company, but sometimes its nice to hear I am not the only new grad that is having a...
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    Baby warmers in PACU?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to NM_Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All we have is warmers with resuscitation equipment. The O.R. crew comes and gets one while we are getting mom ready on our unit. When baby is born it is brought to this warmer; if there are not other...
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    Would you work less hours (less $$) for a better shift?

    HeartsOpenWide posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an opinion question for you all. Would you work less hours, which would be less money, to get a better shift? I am training on days before I go to nights. I am to go to nights next month. Our...
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    Would you work less hours (less $$) for a better shift?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think it is worse than 1830 to
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    RN Boom to bust in california

    HeartsOpenWide replied to tim101's topic in General Nursing

    Who was cheating and how?? When I took my exam the finger printed you when you went in and if you went out to use the bathroom. There were cameras right there in the room taping
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    Where did you get your license, KMart

    HeartsOpenWide replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I tend to side with the FNP. ABX need to be given out with digressions. Unless it is blatantly obvious that a person needs ABX, other forms or treatment should be given. If it is blatantly, then a...
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    If the "job losses are permanent" what does this mean for nursing?

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

    I am in California. I graduated in May. I got a job offer before graduation. As well as a few other of my classmates. Our hospitals are still hiring. One here or there every few months, but no on is...
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    Would you want to be your own nurse? Your own patient?

    HeartsOpenWide posted a topic in General Nursing

    I read so many complaints on here; either about patients or nurses we work with. It got me wondering. Would you want to have YOU as a patient? Would you want to have YOU as a nurse? Really think about...
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    Annoyed!....When did accelerated BSN programs come about?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to JMP2004's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Um. No you would have not. I have been in a lot more hours than an ASN nurse, and a BS/BA to BSN puts in even more. I did two years to get my pre-reqs AND transfer courses for the the University BSN...
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    NLCEX-style Qs, website for those that are newbies to the nursing program

    HeartsOpenWide replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Other than taking Hurst Review three times. Once the summer before my last year, again the winter before my last semester, and a third time right after graduation; I did not start studying for the...