ICRN2008 BSN, RN

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    Nurses belligerent towards MDs

    ICRN2008 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with SharonH RN I don't believe that it's necessary to be deferential to residents or med students (or attendings for that matter), especially not in the way that I've seen some seasoned...
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    Do pediatric nurses get paid less??

    ICRN2008 replied to melc2009's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. Our hourly starting rate is the lowest in the metro area. I was told that it's because my peds hospital has its pick of nurses and has a monopoly for anyone wishing to work with
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    MMR didn't take?

    ICRN2008 replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    The MMR doesn't work 100% of the time- I have had 5 MMRs (2 as a child and 3 as an adult) and I still have not seroconverted to
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    Does anyone else find this disturbing?

    ICRN2008 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- if I had tried to pull that kind of shenanegins while on orientation, I would have been shown the door! Why does this facility have agency nurses orienting new staff anyways? It seems like they...
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    Documentation

    ICRN2008 replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that the main difference between charting as a student and charting as an RN is the length of the note. As a student, I wrote everything in my notes, including normal findings. Now I...
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    why do people want to be a nurse

    ICRN2008 replied to phillies's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is health care (especially people working acute care) are under a lot of stress nowadays. Some of this has to do with the lingering culture of "I was treated light dirt as a student/ new...
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    littmann stethoscopes

    ICRN2008 replied to bookworm1's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend getting it engraved and not lending it to anyone- no matter what! I broke my own rule the other day and the resident almost ended up walking off with my
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    Nybody else can deal with anything except vomit?

    ICRN2008 replied to 1jazzynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had to leave the room once as a student and ended up asking the physical therapist hold the puke bucket for my patient. I seriously thought I was going to throw up too! It was really
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    What Nsg Journals do you read?

    ICRN2008 replied to peds4now's topic in Pediatric

    If you join SPN (Society of Pediatric Nurses), you receive their journal as part of the membership. I find it interesting and
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    BSN grad: grad school or work?

    ICRN2008 replied to lilboboxox's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My school was only willing to accept me on a part-time basis because I'm a new grad (12/06). I will have over three years experience when I graduate with my master's degree in 2010. I have found the...
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    What do you think about Non-White Nursing Shoes?

    ICRN2008 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I still have my white Danskos from nursing school but I rarely wear them. I prefer my black Danskos or navy
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    Should I start my BSN or wait for RN-MSN?

    ICRN2008 replied to pacifica's topic in General Nursing

    In my area most positions do not require a BSN. Having a previous bachelor's degree will likely help you as you search for a nursing position. From what I understand, most RN-MSN programs are much...
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    CRA vs. CRC

    ICRN2008 replied to carol72's topic in Research

    I am also interested in this as the position I am interviewing for requires CRC within twp years of hire.
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    Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    ICRN2008 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    One of my co-workers does this and it drives me crazy! I may not have been an English major, but I make it a point to try to use proper grammar around patients and colleagues alike. Another pet peeve...
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    ?? for long-haired female nurses/student! How do you wear your hair at the hospital?

    ICRN2008 replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    My school and hospital both have policies that hair longer than shoulder length must be tied up (so as not to fall over the shoulders when leaning down). When you get into the clinical setting you...
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    You know it's a bad night when......

    ICRN2008 replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    I was just going to say this! Another one is "Oh, you're getting her? You'll have a fun night (voice dripping with
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    Just curious...Do nurses hate Birth Plans?

    ICRN2008 replied to chnc1024's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's not very nice....we are here to support each other. There are more tactful ways to disagree
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    Restraint Free or Not

    ICRN2008 replied to I2AMARN's topic in General Nursing

    I have only seen restraints used once in seven months of peds practice. We make extensive use of sitters at my
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    Dr. Denmark

    ICRN2008 replied to Vanessa26's topic in General Nursing

    Your concerns sound legitimate to me based on what you have told us. I suggest that if you are not able to get anywhere with this child's mother, you report your concerns to the local child welfare...
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    On Hopes and Threats for Nursing's Future

    ICRN2008 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This was an interesting article- thanks for
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    Starting RN Wages?

    ICRN2008 replied to Perseus Mandate's topic in General Nursing

    In my area starting wages (base pay)for new grads is $22-26 per hour, depending on the hospital system and whether you are working in critical care. I work 3 12's (36 hours per week) but overtime...
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    Serum Glucose Testing in the OR.

    ICRN2008 replied to GmanRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Chances are you would not be performing serum testing in the operating room, as this would necessitate spinning down a blood sample in order to obtain the serum in the first place. Most point-of-care...
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    Poverty to Prosperity......

    ICRN2008 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would like to see data from a respected economist to back up these claims. This plan would be impossible to implement without steep tax increases, which would negatively impact economic progress....
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    Is not ordering a 2nd level strep test normal?

    ICRN2008 replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    The policy in the laboratory I work at is to send all negative rapid strep tests out for culture. This is in line with data from the literature for high risk patients: Here is an article from the...
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    Strong Honest Opinions please, need help!

    ICRN2008 replied to oceantides's topic in General Nursing

    I work in peds and if anything I do more lifting. All of the small children expect to be picked up, especially when they're not feeling well. The other day I had a 100lb 6 year-old insist on being...