ICRN2008 BSN, RN

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    Contemplating whether to become RN . . . .

    ICRN2008 replied to proudmomof3's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest that you proceed with caution. I would talk with people in your area about the lifting requirements at area hospitals. You will have to pass a pre-employment physical, and with a history...
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    Staff RN's earn more than Nurse Manager?!

    ICRN2008 replied to haitianrn's topic in Nurse Management

    I am now salary and make slightly less than I did as a staff RN due to losing my overtime, differentials, etc. When they calculated out my salary as an hourly rate it sounded like more, but after...
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    Random Nursing Question for all on getting started

    ICRN2008 replied to whit4800's topic in General Nursing

    I finished an undergraduate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, worked a few years and then went back to nursing school It is never too late to change you major or pick up
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    BSN with Honors...How Important for Grad School?

    ICRN2008 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I graduated summa cum laude for what it's worth, which is nothing in the real world
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    Statistics

    ICRN2008 replied to 7starbuck7's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I used the SPSS program in the computer lab and saved a lot of money. If your prof is allowing you to do this, I highly recommend this option. I have not used SPSS once since my course over two...
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    Vacation Time Qs?

    ICRN2008 replied to NewmanFamily6's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit the manager was allottted 40 hours of RN PTO per week. Basically, this meant that in any pay period she could only assign 80 hours of vacation time if she wanted to stay within the budget....
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    May I have your expert input, please?

    ICRN2008 replied to kessadawn's topic in Pediatric

    Assessing for trauma and s/s of abuse/neglect Working with families with limited levels of education and/or limited resources How to perform a pediatric assessment (aka how to avoid having a two...
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    How to get pedi office job?

    ICRN2008 replied to MommyandRN's topic in Pediatric

    Specialty clinics at major teaching hospitals tend to hire RNs. However, both of the teaching hospitals in my area require a few years of inpatient peds experience before moving to
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    HemeOnc???

    ICRN2008 replied to GatorRN21's topic in Pediatric

    I loved it, but it was also very hard emotionally. I lost five patients in the course of a year, and another became quite ill just before I left. I do not know how he is doing now. Be prepared to...
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    Hpsp Navy Medial Officer???

    ICRN2008 replied to uspride50's topic in General Nursing

    My uncle was an officer with the Navy for many years. They paid for medical school, and in return he was required to give them a number of years of service. He ended up staying for over twenty years...
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    OMG! Unreported Patient Fall

    ICRN2008 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    If it makes you feel better you could contact a lawyer with experience in these sorts of matters. He or she would likely give you the best advice as to how to proceed in this case. Good luck and I...
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    can hospitals view your medical records prior to employment

    ICRN2008 replied to coltsgrl's topic in General Nursing

    No, they may not view your medical records. However, if they find out that you lied (or omitted important information) on your pre-employment physical, you may be at risk for disciplinary action...
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    Will Somebody Please tell me it gets better as a Nurse?

    ICRN2008 replied to Kunzieo's topic in General Nursing

    Where I worked, CNAs only had 5 patients each. Of course, if we were really swamped and the aides weren't busy we would ask for a favor. However, I also did my CNA's vitals, foleys, etc on my...
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    Do your eyeglasses get in the way?

    ICRN2008 replied to misserella8036's topic in General Nursing

    If you work in peds, the only disadvantage to glasses is that little kids tend to pull at them/ knock them off from time to time. I did not spend a lot of money on mine for that reason. I have a...
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    Um...wear gloves please

    ICRN2008 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Wearing gloves is not necessary for tube feedings and giving meds but hand-washing is a
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    Please tell me I don't have a latex allergy...

    ICRN2008 replied to Lemur's topic in General Nursing

    Most if not all facilities are latex-free at this point because of the risk of reaction for both patients and providers. I suggest that you examine the glove boxes closely when you return to...
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    Orientations?

    ICRN2008 replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Even though your preceptor doesn't always work the same shifts as you, she should be sitting you down once a week or so to have conversations about your progress. She should also be asking you what...
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    need ideas for cancer patients

    ICRN2008 replied to trmr's topic in General Nursing

    Our oncology kids and their parents told us that the best thing that we could do for them was to treat them normally. She might not like it if you always bring up her illness in conversation, ask her...
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    Add'l jobs for RN's other than bedside

    ICRN2008 replied to jml444's topic in General Nursing

    I now have a job in infection control, but I spent a year and a half working at the bedside in order to gain the nursing experience necessary for this job. My five years of experience as a medical...
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    Any nurses with chemistry or biochem degrees?

    ICRN2008 replied to AtomicWoman's topic in General Nursing

    I took eight chemistry courses (general, analytical, organic and biochem) as part of my medical technologist degree. I rarely use it now as a nurse, other than basic lab values and such....
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    Shoeing horses to Nursing????

    ICRN2008 replied to Granite714's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with nursing if this is the profession you choose. As an aside, it might not be a bad idea to go to your doctor and have your back evaluated. There might be some treatments available that...
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    I don't understand how Nurses are happy..

    ICRN2008 replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    I love that guy's blog! Makes me laugh and feel sad at the same
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    Hep B Question

    ICRN2008 replied to peachbye's topic in Infectious Disease

    Generally the Hepatitis B Surface Antibody assays (the one used to determine immunity to Hepatitis B after an immunization) are very accurate. If you have questions about the test result, I would ask...
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    Need Advice -should I stay?

    ICRN2008 replied to 2006RNCS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do not have any LTC experience, but I have had an experience with a bad manager. She continually made promises that I wouldn't have to run additional testing (this was in the laboratory), and then...
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    I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    ICRN2008 replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend checking the Board of Nursing website for your state or contacting them directly. In many states it is illegal to present yourself as a nurse if you are not a LPN or an RN. In the...