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    New grad looking to relocate to Colorado and looking for advice

    whiskeygirl replied to theald's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Yup! What she said! I have been looking for 14 months. (With 6 years of hospital experience, 15 years total experience) We are talking about leaving soon and I am so sad. Colorado has been the ONLY...
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    Donations of Sunscreen--how to get some...

    whiskeygirl replied to EliseM's topic in General Nursing

    Try grocery stores and Walgreens. Both places have product that they can not sell because the package is broken, old product, or expired. You would have to check this out but it could be a tax...
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    Question about "last 60 credit hour" GPA calculation?

    whiskeygirl replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I recommened that you speak directly with the school as it's only their answer that matters. Try this:
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    Questions about school nursing

    whiskeygirl replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Not in SC. Have a BSN. It was a union position. What are your hours at work? School hours. I got there before the bell rang and left after last bell. Would you mind sharing your salary and if it's for...
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    Funeral Home Workers

    whiskeygirl replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! If anyone had treated my LOLs or LOMs like that I would have been mortified. I also would have stopped them RIGHT AWAY. A LOM that I had fought very hard to get him transferred to "my" home...
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    Acne laser tx - effective?

    whiskeygirl replied to ToxicShock's topic in General Nursing

    I would try the A.D.A. There is a Dermatology Nurses Association you could
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    Lost my dream job

    whiskeygirl replied to shippoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really urge you to not take no for an answer. Politely, but somewhat persistantly let them know you are the best candidate for the job and why. Call, send polite notes, whatever it takes to get...
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    Has anyone been in trouble at work over what they posted in allnurses.com

    whiskeygirl replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    FYI, you are rarely ever anonymous online. Many websites leave "cookies" in the history log of the internet browser you use. Your IP address is logged on MANY sites and associated with usernames. Go...
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    A cold-hearted manager

    whiskeygirl replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Write up the incident anonomously and leave it with HR. Or go one up the chain of command and leave the details with them. I TOTALLY understand being too afraid for your job, especially in this...
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    I am not a nurse but I would love if you could help me please

    whiskeygirl replied to Andreasvt's topic in Emergency

    Your best option is to speak with a Doctor at your clinic so that they can go over the meds you were given, the results of your bloodwork and procedures that were performed. We can't give medical...
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    Prayers Needed

    whiskeygirl replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Wishing/praying for clear results for your daughter. All my best. Please let us know the
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    Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    whiskeygirl replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of saves. It comes with the territory. Even in nursing school (practicals)! Just relish in the fact that this guy will get knocked down a peg or two
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    Job Offer - but in Psych

    whiskeygirl replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    I echo the above statements but want to add: You will use the things you learn on the psych floor your whole life. It could be anywhere from talking your child into taking that icky medicine, to...
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    ACLS Certification

    whiskeygirl replied to VampRN's topic in General Nursing

    It can be handy to have these certifications before applying to jobs. It makes you look better than the next applicant who doesn't have their ENPC, ACLS, TNCC, etc. OP: I am sorry that you have lost...
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    Targeted by psychotic, manipulative patient

    whiskeygirl replied to HM7380's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with Bella's "Document, Document, Document" but would like to add, keep a copy for your records. This sounds very much like a ALF resident I had briefly. While not totally appropriate...
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    LVN bridging to RN wants to know.Will past LPN/LVN experience count for RN jobs?

    whiskeygirl replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN to RN

    IME, no, it doesn't
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    GA, CO, or TX Which state has a higher pay rate for RN?

    whiskeygirl replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh! The job market is ugly in Texas AND Colorado. I have spent 6+ months looking for a quality job in Colorado, still nothing. In Texas, I went nearly 2 years without a quality job. I ended up doing...
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    Stealing stethescopes

    whiskeygirl replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a Littman Peds for $150 back about 10+ years ago. It was gone inside of 3 weeks of working a new job. I never bought another one over $20 again! I really like that Littman, I could hear...
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    How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    whiskeygirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    +1. Haven't had any for 11 years, come November
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    What's this means simple?

    whiskeygirl replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It means that you will need to have 4 semesters of a foreign language at the college/university level. I assume that you are looking at the prerequisites to a nursing program. Nursing schools require...
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    Entering A Women's World..........

    whiskeygirl replied to Just1Question's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know of 2. One was even studying to become a midwife! So it's uncommon, but not unheard of. The only time I can remember of a patient asking for another nurse, was when it was against her religion...
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    Need Info

    whiskeygirl replied to LadieRn's topic in General Nursing

    The question is difficult and involved to answer unless you are asking about a particular class. Chamberlain does have quizzes, exams and papers do all the time. As for "community service" no, but...
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    CPR renewal

    whiskeygirl replied to cawkazn's topic in General Nursing

    IDK if you got scammed or not. However, most the the job ads I have seen specify American Heart Association or American Red Cross
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    Has there been an incident that made you question your decision to become an RN?

    whiskeygirl replied to hopefulUS's topic in General Nursing

    I echo Caliotter3's sentiments.
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    Reciprocity

    whiskeygirl replied to joliette's topic in General Nursing

    The Board of Nursing website for the State of New York would be best place to find out the costs associated with applying for