HeartsOpenWide RN

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    Is the Nursing Licensure Exam effective?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Those that pass with 75 questions get the hardest of the hard questions, it's not a "potluck". Imagine a lateral line, the pass line. Imagine everyone starting out at the passing line at question #1....
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    OB Nurse's View on Natural Childbirth

    HeartsOpenWide replied to LexiRN2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work at a hospital based birth center that has awards for low c/s rates and high VBAC rates, we do water births, and our doctors do parallel care with the home birth midwives. Our epidural rate is...
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    Why are LPNs only hired in LTC?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to KRODD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Because the RN has a broader scope of practice, they want to hire someone that can do it all, not just some of it and have to have a second persons (the RN) to do the rest of it. They still hire LVNs...
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    Apply to wherever or what you want?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to esunada's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Apply everywhere, don't expect to get what you want; if anything at
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    can you apply for a job immediately after passing nclex

    HeartsOpenWide replied to hansef's topic in Nurse Registration

    I applied when I was still in school. Your behind, apply
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    HIPAA violation or just a bad decision?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to concerned2012's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I wish this WAS just a homework assignment. This is suited for the "mockery of nursing" thread...dumb dumb dumb for a nurse to do
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    Pill falls on pt gown...is it safe to give?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to sle1191's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Say "ok ol' wise one" to your nursing instructor; but know that nursing school is not always like real nursing...I'd give the pill, try explaining to administrators that you wasted a narcotic because...
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    Realize I'm lucky, but still struggling with 12 hr day shift

    HeartsOpenWide replied to MissIt's topic in General Nursing

    Work two days, one ofF, one on. Little break between. 3 twelves in a row can be
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    Written up for false documentation...

    HeartsOpenWide replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    5th write-up and still I on orientation? How have you not been fired
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    Are they still using Cytotec?

    HeartsOpenWide posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dose your L&D ward still use Cytotec? Do you know if Cytotec was ever banned from being used in L&D? I know it was not approved by the FDA to be used in labor but doctors found "loop
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    Shouldn't Nurses Have the Power to Isolate Patients?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have an isolation protocol. We dont have to get
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol I ment, which kind of nurse gets paid the most...the people that have no idea about nursing and are just "what part pays the most?" no it doesnt have to be a calling, but you have to at least...
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    Is a $13,000 LPN program worth it?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to lyndseyx3x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My hospital does, and I am in California. There is an opening in ER right now in fact. But yes, most hospitals don't higher LVNs anymore. And $13,000 is way to much. You can get your LVN at the JC...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I want to be a nurse. What kind of nurse pays the most money?" "I can't find a job with ( blank) degree, I am going back to school to be a
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    nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    HeartsOpenWide replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If the parents insist on a bath right after birth I will often do a tub bath (not fully submerged...those pink basins), the cord hasn't started to dry yet; but explain how to do it with less water...
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    Should I Be A CNA Before A RN?

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

    I dont think it is necessary, but I'd you have to work and go to school then yes, so something medical
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    can we legally refuse patient care in this situation? it's driving me crazyyyy

    HeartsOpenWide replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    Move to ca. Max ratio 1:4, 1:3 for more high risk in
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    nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    HeartsOpenWide replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://health.ucsd.edu/women/child/newborn/nicu/spin/staff/Documents/BathingoftheHealthyNewborn.doc
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    nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    HeartsOpenWide replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Studies show that delaying the bath for the first 24hrs is beneficial for temp regulations. Some hospitals even have a policy to delay the bath for 24hrs and just wiping the blood and secretions away...
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    as a prenursing student, do video games and studying mix or bad idea?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    If you can set a timer and STOP PLAYING as soon as the timer goes off (study break, say 20mins) then you should be fine...if you re-set the timer for even five more mins (which turn into another five,...
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    the "mean girls" of nursing school

    HeartsOpenWide replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    How are they "mean" your post did not mention this, sounds like your jealous. Don't concern yourself with these girls and you will be much happier. I was too focused on school to let anyone else's...
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    Why are there no nursing schools with built-in prerequisites?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to EMT-newbie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to know what you learn in re-reqs before you get to nursing school. Its also a way to weed out students. If you can not do well in the basic of basic stuff, your not going to fend well in...
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    Sigma Theta Tau

    HeartsOpenWide replied to jlan79's topic in General Nursing

    In my school you were invited. The top 5% of the class was invited. There was an induction ceremony at which we got a special cord to wear at
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    Sesame Street Breastfeeding: Moms Push To Bring Nursing Back To TV Show

    HeartsOpenWide replied to lrobinson5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Momrn0913 With your logic babies should not be fed bottles on children's television
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    Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    At my current job we just have to sign a waver that we decline. At my last job, which is very controlling, nurses had to wear a mask THE ENTIRE FLU SEASON if they opted not to get the