NurseLatteDNP MSN, DNP, RN

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    Bsn & Nclex-rn?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to GoofieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not discourage anyone to ask questions. That is what this site is
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    This article insults nursing as a lower skilled job

    NurseLatteDNP replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    I am attending an ADN program and it took me 2 years just to complete my prerequisites. And yes, I have completed them in a college, not in highschool. I just do not like that the article does not see...
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    staying healthy in first year of nursing

    NurseLatteDNP replied to sliedberg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In our program we all got sick during the first semester. The nurses have told us that it is normal to get sick at first, since we are exposed to many different things for the first time in our life....
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    This probably sounds geeky but...

    NurseLatteDNP replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish more people would feel proud to be a nurse like that. I am in the program now and I still look at those pictures all the time. I can not wait until I can call myself an
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    I Love My Crocs!!

    NurseLatteDNP replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :yeahthat: I don't want to give up my crocs, at work or off
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    First time in the OR

    NurseLatteDNP replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you Suzanne. I have seen the Nurse that was counting all the supplies, and there was also the RN assisting the Doctor. But there were 2 more RNs in the room in case something needed to be...
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    I saw something new and scary

    NurseLatteDNP replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    I have also heard that If you get hurt and you are stranded somewhere without supplies to take care of the wound, putting urine on it would clean it up and prevent
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    I Love My Crocs!!

    NurseLatteDNP replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We are not allowed to wear them during clinicals neither. Too bad. It was hot here in Texas, so they were not wearing any socks on. It really looked cute. One wore dark blue crocks with jeans and...
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    I Love My Crocs!!

    NurseLatteDNP replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have even seen some girls at my school wearing them with their jeans and t-shirt. I like them too. Does somebody have their official
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    Night Nurses: Why Do You Work Nights?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to tattooednurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I get home while my daughter is still sleeping. After my husband goes to work at 7am, I lay down until she wakes up, around 9 am. And I also take a nap when she does during the day. And I lay down...
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    THINK you FAILED NCLEX ~ READ!

    NurseLatteDNP replied to luvfornursing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Minimum is
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    Nurses: Delighted or Annoyed by Nursing Students?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to AthensICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have such a great attitude. I wish all nurses would think like that. I am a student and I am in the hospital to learn and not to make other nurses mad about my presence. I DO NOT mind...
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    I am an RN but am NOT getting training. HELP!!

    NurseLatteDNP replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know if I would stay there.... they do not even seem worried about you being there without orientation. I really would consider my other
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    Going Crazy in LPN School/Advice PLEASE

    NurseLatteDNP replied to anxious's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I feel for you. You spend your past seven months in that program hoping to get your licence. I am sorry to hear about all the things you went through. But I am glad you have foung out now that your...
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    Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    NurseLatteDNP replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I was laughing reading it. It is just funny. :chuckle We all need a sence of humor in any profession, I did not see this as anything but a
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    CNA before ADN?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to Sunshine1313's topic in General Nursing

    I have also found that being a unit clerk can help out a lot. They learn about different labs that need to be ordered, they learn how to read doctors writing (you know that's not easy), and they learn...
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    Salaries..

    NurseLatteDNP replied to noworries's topic in Nursing Career

    You are right about the insurace. I got many advises not to expect any insurance from an agency. No matter what they say. I guess that's why they pay a lot, because you do not get any
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    Salaries..

    NurseLatteDNP replied to noworries's topic in Nursing Career

    I can only tell you that the nurse that made $44/hour when she worked for an agency does not have a BSN. She has an ADN. Also check different hopitals for their nights and/or weekends differentials....
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    Salaries..

    NurseLatteDNP replied to noworries's topic in Nursing Career

    You were talking about low cost of living compared to the earnings... California is a wrong state for saving money. Yes nurses make a lot, but just look up the states avarage rent/mortgage payments....
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    CNA before ADN?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to Sunshine1313's topic in General Nursing

    I did it as soon as I got accepted into the nursing program. I can only talk about me and it has helped me a lot. We are doing our clinicals now, and in my group I am the only aide, and I am helping...
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    Salaries..

    NurseLatteDNP replied to noworries's topic in Nursing Career

    If you really want to make some money consider working for an agency. They pay a lot. A nurse that is working on my unit said she worked agency just until she was able to build her a house (I have...
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    Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    NurseLatteDNP replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had an older patient press the call light to tell us that she had passed gas!!! She had the whole unit laughing all day long. Of course we have call lights going off from rooms without patients...
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    Opportunities in Sherman/Denison/McKinney area

    NurseLatteDNP replied to Medic2RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I plan to work FR,SAT,SUN in Dallas (Baylor) and get my 40 hours, so I dont have to drive to work every day. That way I will be at home during the week to help the kids with school and homework, and...
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    I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    NurseLatteDNP replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is so wrong. :chuckle (sorry I think it is funny too) Like somebody would really say:"No I did not wash them. Did you want me to wash them for you?" It is just
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    Opportunities in Sherman/Denison/McKinney area

    NurseLatteDNP replied to Medic2RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    You are right McKinney is not good. They have poor reviews. They are scheduling some major staff meetings to improve wherever they can. TMC in Denison is a nice hospital, but they do not pay very...