NurseLatteDNP MSN, DNP, RN

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    Baylor Pay-Is this a low offer?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to syt245's topic in Texas Nursing

    That pay rate is about right. They don't pay a lot but there are many other perks and a great work environment you get in
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    In charge of 2 units-meetings

    NurseLatteDNP posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I will start a new position where I will be over 2 units. They will be both for inpatient oncology. Anyone who has been over 2 similar units or anyone who had a manager share 2 units, how were unit...
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    In charge of 2 units-meetings

    NurseLatteDNP replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in Nurse Management

    I did not even consider that option. Great idea.
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    Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

    NurseLatteDNP replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Hi, my background is nurse education. I have been a director of a 48 FTE orthopedic unit and joint camp at an acute rural hospital. I am about to make a transition into managing an inpatient oncology...
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    Tell me about your program.

    NurseLatteDNP replied to MEandaDNP2b's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I love my program at University of Central Arkansas. Program is fairly new, so I am not sure if it is on their school's site yet. I love the small classes, I love that it is fully online, and it is at...
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    Are we prepared?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to MN newbie's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our hospital has been undergoing expansions. During that time we have went several times without red/white plugs, elevators, air conditioning etc. It was all under controlled circumstances and we...
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    Too old for BSN?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to forever88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This can't be
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    Orthopedics Bariatric?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to MightyMouseRN's topic in Orthopedic

    Make sure they have some kind of lift program in place and good team work. My unit is the designated ortho bariatric unit and we invested so much time and money in new lift equipment and classes to...
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    How to prevent falls

    NurseLatteDNP replied to Karolyte's topic in Orthopedic

    We have to score every patient for a fall risk and implement precautions based on their score. Bed alarms are used on everyone above a score 50. We also have low beds and a ceiling tile that says...
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    nurse to patient ratio orthopaedic floor?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to nurseortho's topic in Orthopedic

    1:4-5 with 3 aides on days, 1:5-6 with 2 aides on nights. But when they pull a nurse from us to cover ER overflow during high census, day and night end up with
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    Find your Specialty Quiz

    NurseLatteDNP replied to Sisyphus_01's topic in General Students

    Research nurse for me. I was always curious about that
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    How can I get into Medical Coding as an RN with a Bachelor's Degree

    NurseLatteDNP replied to Nat706's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest case management, or working for an insurance like Cigna. I know there are many others. Maybe even an instructor for a simulation
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    Should I pursue a career as an RN? Help

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

    I'm posting my experiences, but it is very subjective. Positives: Great pay- shift diff, bonuses, high base pay Job security- my area always needs nurses. If you move, chances are that you will find...
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    ER overflow

    NurseLatteDNP posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I would like input. Did you ever work in a hospital where there were more patients than there were open rooms for them to go into? Right now, we place those patients in a hold area and treat them just...
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    How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For new grads BSN and ADN start the same at my hospital at $25/hr (north
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    What grinds your gears about your coworkers?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to Nurse_Lily's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just address it with the nurse directly. Unless it was crazy on the previous shift (codes, unstable patients etc) there is no excuse for
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    Security guards

    NurseLatteDNP replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, on days we have 3. On nights we have 2. We also have a police officer in the ED on nights. Our facility is rural and has 300
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    What grinds your gears about your coworkers?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to Nurse_Lily's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Leaving a patient room in a mess with overfilling trash, linen bags and trays. Can't stand
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    Anyplace hiring LPNs?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to RatedR22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area places that hire LPNs are physician offices, home health/hospices, and nursing homes. But we have several nursing schools in the area (LPN, ADN and BSN) and all the places are saturated...
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    To be a CNA or not to be a CNA (in nursing school)

    NurseLatteDNP replied to graceful151's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Working as a CNA has given me a huge advantage. Not only during school, but also during job hunt after graduation. I worked PRN on nights and weekends with no set schedule. When I was in the 4th...
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    Help! I quit my first nursing job

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

    The previous manager was out of line. If you gave a 2 week notice, there is no reason why you couldn't list that place and just explain that the environment was not right. Don't talk down about your...
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    Should I take time off? Help!

    NurseLatteDNP replied to trauma_lama's topic in Nursing Career

    I vote going PRN. if you can afford to cut down your hours, just do it. You will never regret that time. I hired several nurses that took off some time to raise their kids. That was explanation...
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    Leaving my job

    NurseLatteDNP replied to joe007's topic in Nursing Career

    2 weeks on general. I always love it if I'm given more of an advance by my nurses. It will take me longer than 2 weeks to find a replacement and train the new nurse. Anything under 2 weeks is marked...
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    NEED ADVICE! Which position should I accept?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to kelly22790's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ortho floor. You will grow so much more as a nurse because of the variety of patients. Most likely you will get medical overflow in addition to surgical patients. It is a harder job, but that should...
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    I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    NurseLatteDNP replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    Nothing wrong with the email. Even after school, we are told what we can or can not wear. It's a good preparation for that first