NurseLatteDNP MSN, DNP, RN

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    Shocked by facial piercings at work

    She is still working with us...so is her
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    Dreaming of a retirement

    My dream retirement would be really a semi-retirement. My goal is to finish my doctorate and teach an online nursing class from the sandy beaches of Key West. I would be in heaven. What is your dream...
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    Help! Moving to NYC and lost!

    I am not familiar with NYC, but I have a friend that works for NYP and she gets housing through them. Did you look into
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    Do anyone Know that can we work with NY RN license in TX ?

    No. If your temporary license is expired you can not work. We just had that happen with one of the nurses, and she had to work as an aide until she took care of the licensing issues. Her pay was cut...
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    What's the nursing demand in Texas?

    I know Dallas new grads have it tough, because there are several nursing schools that are putting out GN's several times a year. And GN internships are not as common as they used to be. I have several...
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    preceptors?

    I can teach you skills, but: 1. Have a good attitude. 2. Value teamwork I have a huge problem with new nurses that come in and never smile, or roll their eyes during report. Inappropriate. Period....
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    A few questions, please

    I second this post. Atropine and Morphine were one of our standard orders when I was working
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    Shocked by facial piercings at work

    Our hospital is against all piercings (except earlobes) and all visible tatoos. Piercings have to be taken out, and tatoos have to be covered because of our elderly patients. Since we are very...
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    Taking CMSRN exam in 1 week

    There are 2 different med surg exams. I took the one offered by the ANCC. I bought a med surg study guide off Amazon that was helpful. My test was very heavy on knowing the disease processes,...
  10. We are getting one at our hospital by the end of the year. It will be a 24 hr daycare and also a sick daycare as well. All the nurses are so exited. We are also talking with local colleges to let...
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    Taking CMSRN exam in 1 week

    Congratulations!!!! It's a great
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    Dreaming of a retirement

    I am the same way, that's why my dream retirement consists of teaching online classes,
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    Dreaming of a retirement

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    Dreaming of a retirement

    Sounds perfect to
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    Dialysis or case management?

    Is it case management hospital or case management hospice? They are very different. Case manager hospice is very hands on with the patient.You visit the patient and you are their primary nurse. Case...
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    will i actually be able to teach with my MSN?

    I agree with everything that was said before me about a Master's, but I want to add that you don't have to go for a PhD. Most schools that require a doctorate for the tenure, will accept a DNP. I know...
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    Where did you get your degree

    I got my degree from Texas Woman's University, MSN in nurse education. Program was all online, but the school itself is not. This is an accredited university. Just make sure whatever school you...
  18. Sounds like you are in an unsafe situation, not only for yourself, but also for your patients. This is not the norm, and no amount of pay would be worth it to
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    DFW Internships 2013

    I sent you some
  20. As a person who has been working in many hospital positions over the years, I can say that I agree with this. Your chances in getting a job are MUCH higher if you call/email nurse manager directly. Or...
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    Nurse Rounding

    We (nursing committee) created our own rounding sheets where activities you check for are pre-printed. When we round, all you do is check what you have done and initial. Those sheets are hung at...
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    Taking CMSRN exam in 1 week

    I
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    Orientation Process

    Sorry, forgot to add that. North Texas
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    Too many new grads??

    Believe it or not, we will be hiring between 75-80 GN's this Summer. Our CNO prefers new grads. As long as there is 1:1 preceptor to GN ratio, I think that is great. And all of them go through a long...
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    What do you take for lunch?

    I always eat cafeteria food. Usually chicken salad sandwich and