ICRN2008 BSN, RN

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    Abuse During my first few months as a new Graduate Nurse.

    ICRN2008 replied to muffin416's topic in General Nursing

    My first (lab) job was similar in that I did not receive any orientation. My first day someone showed me what I was supposed to do. The second day she watched me do my work and said nothing. On the...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    ICRN2008 replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's a problem as long as you keep your interactions in the workplace strictly professional :) (no Grey's Anatomy-type behavior!) Good luck- hope it goes
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    Nurse offering to sell products to family member

    ICRN2008 replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in General Nursing

    Both of the organizations I work for have strict policies against soliciting in the workplace. This includes selling candy bars for school fund raisers, putting up flyers to sell your old car, etc....
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    Staying Up!!

    ICRN2008 replied to Hydakins's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing exams are not about spitting back information, but require a certain level of critical thinking. To that end, you are better off studying as you go and not waiting until the night before the...
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    Need advice timing GRE-before/after BSN?

    ICRN2008 replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree with the previous posters- I am so thankful that I took my GRE over three years ago when I was first thought of applying to graduate schools. It was one less thing to worry about as...
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    Lost Nursing Pin

    ICRN2008 replied to MCF's topic in General Nursing

    I wondering if a custom jewelry company might be able to make a replica based on an original provided by an alumni. Have you contacted the university that merged with St. John's? It's possible that...
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    Nervous about interview

    ICRN2008 replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    I was also a medical technologist before I became a nurse. It is a tougher transition than I thought it would be! However, the experience you have in the lab can do nothing but help you in you...
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    Who makes more $$$...Sonographers or RNs?

    ICRN2008 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses in an inpatient setting tend to care for a small group of patients for an entire shift. Sonographers may do quite a few procedures in a day, but the interactions will be more brief in nature....
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    atelectasis and tactile fremitus

    ICRN2008 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I looked back on my lecture notes and it says decreased. However, we used Jarvis so the professor could have been going off what the textbook
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    Nursing has made me dislike dealing with people in general....

    ICRN2008 replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I had a young man call me into the room the other night right when I got on shift. When I arrived in the room he said "Thank goodness you're finally here" and pointed to a tomato he had dropped on...
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    Passed NCLEX...now what??

    ICRN2008 replied to Amxixi29's topic in General Nursing

    We were told that Dec/Jan and June/July were especially slow times because of the high number of graduates and the fact that many state workers take vacation for the holidays/summer. Congrats and good...
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    Patients on Vacation????(long)

    ICRN2008 replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

    I think that this is an issue that requires extensive public education. In general people tend to be ignorant when it comes to their health, though there are a select few who can recite their...
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    Anyone starting a traditional MSN program in the fall?

    ICRN2008 replied to HealthyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am starting as a part-time FNP student this fall, though I did take a course as a "special student" in the spring. I am interested in talking to fellow students a
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    Notifying supervisor of job application

    ICRN2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am applying to a job within the same organization where I am currently employed. Should I notify my supervisor and manager in advance that I am applying for this new position? I have repeatedly...
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    Notifying supervisor of job application

    ICRN2008 replied to ICRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your reply. I have been with the organization for six months and as such have only had preliminary performance reviews. However, my organization allows transfers to other departments...
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    Facebook Comments About Patient

    ICRN2008 replied to trail_hiker's topic in General Nursing

    I would bring it to management's attention. This could be considered a HIPAA violation and as such put your organization at risk for a costly
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    Notifying supervisor of job application

    ICRN2008 replied to ICRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy and procedure states that my current supervisor will be contacted for a reference if I am a finalist for the position. The organization is quite large, so I don't know how much of a...
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    What to wear to interview

    ICRN2008 replied to jnj731's topic in General Nursing

    A nice blouse and a skirt or dressy pair of slacks would be sufficient in most enviornments. I highly recommend against wearing scrubs; I once overheard a hiring manager say that she couldn't take...
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    MA's please stop letting school practice on you !

    ICRN2008 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school for my clinical lab science degree, we drew specimens on fellow students a handful of times. However, we were allowed to refuse. We earned our phlebotomy certification by...
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    nails

    ICRN2008 replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    Acrylic nails can harbor fungus, which is particularly dangerous to patients with compromised immune systems. I would try to find another solution with the help of a dermatologist if at all
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    Ever heard of waterintoxication?

    ICRN2008 replied to swedishnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you look up "hyponatremia" you will find a lot of info on the
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    UIC req: Intro to Research Methods

    ICRN2008 replied to shortcake15's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When I went to their info session two years ago, they said that credit-based research experience counts towards the requirement. However, I don't know if the rules have changed since
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    Embarrassing moment at work

    ICRN2008 replied to smurfed_05's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say anything. These things happen. As an aside, I've noticed that my pants tend to slide down a bit as the night progresses- probably to do with all the weight in my pockets. I now make...
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    Wondering how u decided where 2 work after nursing school.

    ICRN2008 replied to ymr9860's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to
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    anybody here taken clep test for soc!!

    ICRN2008 replied to jtjames's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took the clep for human development, which is somewhat similar to the sociology exam from what I understand. I suggest studying your clep book carefully and also purchasing the official clep study...