ICRN2008 BSN, RN

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    Squirted in the eye with peg contents

    ICRN2008 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the facility is indeed not providing you with the proper PPE, then they are in violation of OSHA. However, it is your responsibility to bring this to your supervisor or infection control...
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    Dosing Off While Charting ?

    ICRN2008 replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my colleagues in the lab used to get so tired that they would start dosing off at the microscope at 5am- no fun when you have to start counting cells all over again! I would sometimes catch...
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    Student hoping to excel!

    ICRN2008 replied to serenity98's topic in General Nursing

    Studying with the Prentice Hall review books for each area (Med Surg, Psych, Women's Health, Peds, etc) and the Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX review book worked well for
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    Any Other Majors that are similar to Nursing?

    ICRN2008 replied to Oliver000's topic in General Nursing

    Most other health care majors (clinical laboratory science, radiology, cytotechnology, PT, OT, pharmacy, audiology, dietetics, etc.) require more (or more difficult) science courses than nursing. It...
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    Gre

    ICRN2008 replied to treess's topic in General Nursing

    I used the PowerPrep software and did pretty
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    If I didn't have to work...what would I do!?!?

    ICRN2008 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    If I did not have to work I would take a research assistant position at my university while I finish my master's degree. I would also take a semester off to have a baby sooner rather than
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    Are nurses professional?

    ICRN2008 replied to mmmk10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do you mean doctor's assistant? Not to be harsh, but part of being professional is using proper grammar. This is a very controversial topic, or at least it was in my nursing class. The discussion...
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    Does anyone feel burnt out who has only been a nurse for 3 years.

    ICRN2008 replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    I'm already on the path to burnout. Poor scheduling, unresponsive managers and working nights have a lot to do with my stress. Rather than waiting it out like I did last time this happened (when I...
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    ABSN or direct entry NP?

    ICRN2008 replied to amzyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did an accelerated BSN and am now enrolled in a MSN (FNP) program. I liked the fact that I had many different options for graduate school, as opposed to some of my colleagues who are restricted to...
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    Why NP and not PA?

    ICRN2008 replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks to everyone for the helpful information. I am learning a lot from this thread. In my area, most job postings are for a PA or NP, and midlevels are considered interchangable by most health care...
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    Is this unprofessional?

    ICRN2008 replied to Emma123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have overheard managers in two different places say that they would hesitate to hire someone who showed up to an interview in scrubs. IMO it is disrespectful to the person interviewing you, because...
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    Need counseling on a life decision

    ICRN2008 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear about your troubles. I think that nursing school is hard enough without social support. If your ex-husband is offering to help you out, then I would take advantage of that...
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    What's your average nurse to patient ratio?

    ICRN2008 replied to loricatus's topic in Emergency

    i:7 is an unsafe ratio IMO, especially when one of the patients should have been 1:1. I would be looking for another position. I usually have 4 patients on nights on the oncology/BMT unit. This can...
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    Accused of being too busy and not "social" enough?? (long)

    ICRN2008 replied to jbp0529's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My mom told me when I got my first job at age 15 that "They're paying you to work, not to socialize". This is true and I think that sometimes people forget it. It is important to get along with your...
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    PEG feeds

    ICRN2008 replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually, the type of tubing we have does not work without the pump. There is a section of the tubing that stretches when you put it into the pump that opens a one-way valve and allows the feeds to...
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    50YO new nurse dreads work

    ICRN2008 replied to havepatients's topic in General Nursing

    Being a new grad is tough. After 6 months, I finally feel like I'm becoming faster and more efficient (without sacrificing accuracy). I would hang in there for a little longer and see if it gets...
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    PEG feeds

    ICRN2008 replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I always do it by hand because the pump takes too long even on a high setting. However, it is entirely up to you which way you decide to do it- the end result is the
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    "I am sure...a nice young..nurse would love to help you celebrate"

    ICRN2008 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    The funny part is that I work with a lot of young nurses, and most are married or
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    Pay and being a nurse

    ICRN2008 replied to skittles1933's topic in General Nursing

    Working pool usually does not give benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, etc. Most full-time NP positions, on the other hand, have comprehensive benefits packages associated with them....
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    Nursing vs the media

    ICRN2008 replied to mommyRN07's topic in General Nursing

    I am also concerned about nursing's image in the media. Have you ever heard of the Center for Nursing Advocacy? http://www.nursingadvocacy.org This is a good place to start of you want to get more...
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    Insurance or no Insurance

    ICRN2008 replied to Nony's topic in General Nursing

    I know of a few classmates in nursing school who went without health insurance. It caused them a lot of stress when they became sick and had to rely on the school health service. At least at my...
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    Graduation gift

    ICRN2008 replied to np_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I subscribed to RN 2007 and have found it to be helpful as a new
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    Interviewing

    ICRN2008 replied to Joesgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I bought a book called Interview Magic and found it extremely helpful. There is another in the same series called Resume Magic. Good luck with your
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    Any PhD nurses out there?

    ICRN2008 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

    I think that Jolie might have a PhD. You might want to contact her if you have questions about going that route. FYI there are BSN to PhD programs out there that allow you to bypass some of the...
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    sign pen on labeling i.v fluids particularly i.v bottle(plastic)?

    ICRN2008 replied to charli's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We were told during orientation by the pharmacist that the ink from Sharpies can be absorbed into the IV fluids (something to do with the interaction between the alcohol-based ink and the plastic of...