ChristineN BSN, RN

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    LaSalle MSN Anyone?

    ChristineN posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I just found out I was accepted to LaSalle's FNP program to start in the fall. Has anyone gone to La Salle for FNP or any other MSN majors? Can you tell me what you thought of
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    Anyone had to fill out Nursing CAS when doing Apps?

    ChristineN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm currently working on applying to nursing MSN programs. One of the schools I am applying to is utilizing the on-ling service "Nursing CAS" for applications. Has anyone ever used this application...
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    Terrible day at clinicals

    ChristineN replied to kkfrn427's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would have definitely driven
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    Help me understand....

    ChristineN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    What amazes me is when grown adults come in that didn't take anything for fever or pain. I had one lady tell me she didn't take anything cause she was worried about interactions with all of her...
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    I want my MSN, but...

    ChristineN replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was also going to suggest CNL. I am finishing up a CNL program now. I had started a FNP program but realized that I wasn't ready to leave the bedside and I wanted something that also included...
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    16 hr work days in GA

    ChristineN replied to gainschool4lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was working in PA years ago we were told that they were no longer legal "unless the unit is short staffed." I never looked for myself to see what the law was as i was not a fan of 16 hour...
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    PARAMEDICS IN THE ED...Do you have them????

    ChristineN replied to EDtraumaCNS's topic in Emergency

    I am not referring to basic EMT training, I am referring to paramedics, who have more training on advanced airways than nurses get in
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    PARAMEDICS IN THE ED...Do you have them????

    ChristineN replied to EDtraumaCNS's topic in Emergency

    You can not do everything a paramedics can do. A paramedic can intubate and trach, nurses can
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    missed class

    ChristineN replied to smmctowelie69's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    He should be reimbursing you for gas if it is your
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    Purposeless Ranting just to make myself feel better for a second.

    ChristineN replied to CourtneyRN2014's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your situation. Are you applying for jobs out of your town? Are you applying for jobs outside the
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    PARAMEDICS IN THE ED...Do you have them????

    ChristineN replied to EDtraumaCNS's topic in Emergency

    No paramedics in my ER, but we do have EMT's that are super useful. They start IVs, rub labs, transport, do EKGs, assist with codes, and so much
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    Denied because of small body?

    ChristineN replied to illestglitch's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am your size 5'0, and weigh 100 lbs, soaking wet. I never had a problem as a tech or now as a nurse finding employment. If you are using proper body mechanics you should be
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    Things You See On Craigslist

    ChristineN replied to MissMoo25's topic in General Students

    Soon this nursing student will be on allnurses complaining about how unfair her instructors are and asking if she really has to work at the bedside if she is going to just be an
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    Is this the route I have to take??

    ChristineN replied to Tvel97's topic in Holistic

    No offense, but I am sure L&D would be a good job for you since many of the interventions done can be more controversial, especially by those who are
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    Is this the route I have to take??

    ChristineN replied to Tvel97's topic in Holistic

    Just curious, but why RN? Have you thought about being a registered
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    Can an RN work at a legal pot farm?

    ChristineN replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think she is going to have to ask the
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    Dirty hands in your house...

    ChristineN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Uhh not me at all. I am not going to freak out about germs when not at work. Plus overuse of hand sanitizer just leads to a resistance to
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    OB ultrasound...foley or no?

    ChristineN replied to Kalipso's topic in Emergency

    I have only ever placed a foley pre OB U/S one time, and I remember it was a special situation where the pt was on the U/S table but they were having difficulty visualizing. I would speak with the...
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    morning report

    ChristineN replied to nurseladyinjax's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just to play the devil's advocate, not everyone takes notes. Especially if you had the pts the day before and it is just
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    How long did you work med-surg before getting an ICU job?

    ChristineN replied to Lev's topic in MICU, SICU

    I transferred from the floor to ER after working the floors for almost 5 years. While I don't have critical pts everyday, it was still a transition. You have to be willing to learn, and accept...
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    Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

    ChristineN replied to DaveBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So then how do you explain all the unemployed
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    Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

    ChristineN replied to DaveBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Dave, we encourage you to read and research the nursing shortage, especially here on allnurses. You will find that the average RN new grad does not have a job upon graduating, and most are...
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    Would you want your child to become a Nurse???

    ChristineN replied to myownboss's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a very positive experience in my 6 years in nursing and it has given me opportunities that otherwise wouldn't have been possible. I will fully support my future kids if they want to be...
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    DNP Chatham or U of Missouri - Columbia

    ChristineN replied to RN007's topic in Post Graduate Students

    While I can't comment on the DNP, I did attend Chatham 's online RN-BSN program and had a really positive experience. I loved that I could work at my own pace, teachers were very helpful and...
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    ACLS, PALS

    ChristineN replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The most useful thing a tech or CNA can do during a code is compressions. You don't have to be licensed to do it, and it frees up nurses to document and draw up