cjcsoon2bnp MSN, RN, NP

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    bullying? racism? or overreacting?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to beachbum2000's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's difficult to say without seeing the situation unfold and know all of the players in the scenario. Reading what happened I don't know if I would say its racism per say but I agree with other users...
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    Thinking of being a LVN

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to SemperFi03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To the OP, I just have a few questions/statements (forgive me if you have already provided the answers and I have just missed them). Is there a reason why you are focusing on LVN versus an RN...
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    Rejected!!!

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to russianbear's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I appreciate that Jane, I am hoping that if I wasn't going to get in then I would have been told a few weeks ago when the other candidates were notified of their acceptance or rejection instead of...
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    What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    I work in a community ED, the top 5 medications I administer in this setting are... Toradol Ativan Zofran Protonix Morphine I also work in a the ED of a psychiatric/mental health facility, the top 5...
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    Rejected!!!

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to russianbear's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied to a local post-master's degree FNP program and I still haven't heard back yet. I was told that my application is still being reviewed because I have a special circumstance; technically, I...
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    Help....walden or rhode island university

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to rainyrave's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know that they are both 100% online (the URI online RN-to-BSN program is new for them) but URI may have a reputation that is better perceived by some employers/institutions because they actually...
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    Help....walden or rhode island university

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to rainyrave's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know that the online RN to BSN program at URI is new but the traditional, campus-based RN to BSN program has been in existence for some time and has been well established. I looked into Walden...
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    Unprofessional charting

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Nurse131382's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    To the OP, I think that you bring up a valid concern that you should talk with your manager about. There are actually a few questions at the heart of this issue and this could be a good starting...
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    On Contract when a Hospital Strikes

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    This sounds like a tricky situation both ethically and legally, I don't envy you at all. I would call my recruiter or representative from the travel/contract company and press them to explain exactly...
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    Are hair accessories unprofessional?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to silhouettedreams's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wouldn't see it as a big deal personally as long as it didn't hang down from your head and impede your vision or be an infection control issue (i.e. if it was designed in a way that would make it a...
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    Reasons to lose nursing license?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Srobbins2310's topic in General Nursing

    Another user mentioned that it is much more difficult to lose your licence then you are led to believe and I couldn't agree 100% more. From what I have seen, nurses basically lose their license for...
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    Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    As other users have mentioned, I think there are a few special situations where I think it would be appropriate for a nurse to follow up with a patient following discharge outside of the context of...
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    Who here has participated in the VALOR Program?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Nurse2bViolinist's topic in General Students

    My significant other works for the VA as a Med/Surg. nurse and precepts VALOR students frequently and I also have a friend who completed the VALOR program. As a VALOR you are much more than a...
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    Owi stupid mistake. Where to go from here?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Sarahlin's topic in General Students

    To the OP, I would suggest seeking legal council about this issue right away so that you can find out what the best plan of action should be for now and what challenges you will have to face in the...
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    Adjunct faculty pay

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to sheronep's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I get paid 6K for a once day a week clinical course for the semester and another school I am looking at pays $6,200.
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    HIPAA Violation as a student

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Nrsng_is_life's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree with other posters who say to screenshot it and send it to the dean/director of your nursing program and let them decide how they wish to handle it. This person's behavior is unprofessional,...
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    ED to Informatics ... nervous!

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    I have been a member of AllNurses since 2005, I can't believe it's been over a decade now and I have enjoyed your posts immensely Lunah/Pixie. Your journey to obtain your graduate degree has helped to...
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    Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I can see the OP's frustration with different providers being in a room and not offering to help do small or menial tasks when a patient asks for assistance but will seek out the primary RN to do the...
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    How do you sign your credentials?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to heather717's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my nursing notes I typically just write "XXXX, RN" but for my professional/academic email signature and signing official forms (not your routine day-to-day stuff) I will typically write it as "XXXX...
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    Care Plans and Nursing Diagnoses

    cjcsoon2bnp posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I know this is not productive or scholarly but can I just say that as a new faculty member/educator that I HATE (and I do mean HATE) nursing diagnoses and nursing care plans! I completely understand...
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    med error!!!

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to alwayslearning55's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP... 1. Take a deep breath, in and out. 2. Ok now take another. 3. Realize that you're a human being that made a mistake. You identified what the mistake was, the contributing factors and now...
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    Skills practice....on each other?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to zzisaac's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My program didn't allow us to practice procedures on each other (with the exception of physical assessment) and we didn't learn IV placement at all. I think that IV placement should be a part of...
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    Care Plans and Nursing Diagnoses

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I teach as an adjunct faculty member in a BSN program. It's not that bad really, I just needed to vent.
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    Inserting an NG tube post arrest

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to abidingpanda's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that the OP asked this question. I too struggle with placing an OG tube (or NG) post-intubation, every time I do it the tube curls in the mouth and won't go down into the esophagus. I try...
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    Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Respectfully, I am a bit surprised by your suggestion that the OP sees a psychiatrist and attempt to be diagnosed with a mood disorder as a means of avoiding working the night shift. While having a...