adventure_rn MSN, NP

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    What made you want to become a nurse?

    adventure_rn replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    SO MANY THINGS! (Sorry for the all-caps, this topic makes me really excited). -We truly do have the most patient contact of any healthcare profession IMO, which allows us to build meaningful...
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    Jahi McMath is finally at peace

    adventure_rn replied to anon456's topic in Nursing News

    My thoughts exactly. Unfortunately, I think it comes down to the hospital trying to cover their butts rather than acting in the best interest of the patient, with the knowledge that the hospital...
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    Every 3rd weekend

    adventure_rn replied to Mamabear2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some job postings will specify if unit requirements are every other weekend or every 3rd weekend. At the facility where I currently work, job descriptions on different inpatient units listed different...
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    NPs Performing Surgical Procedures!?

    adventure_rn replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a relative with a radiologist, and we were discussing this concept recently. His perception was that the primary role of ARNPs in radiology is to perform IR procedures, effectively 'tasking.'...
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    MDF Sprague-X Stethoscope

    adventure_rn posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know it's a long shot, but has anybody used the MDF Sprague-X stethoscope? Robot Check (this is a link to the Amazon page, not spam--every time I link to Amazon on AN it autocorrects the link title...
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    MDF Sprague-X Stethoscope

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh Sally, that's wild (since now it's at least 10x that much). While I was researching which brand I wanted, I read on Student Doctor Network that the Georgetown med students get a Triple Head...
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    MDF Sprague-X Stethoscope

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Peak! I just got my Welch Allyn, and I'm so stoked!! I got some very good prices from Steeles.com; the student kits are discounted and include the pediatric attachment, which is just what I needed. I...
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    Does AZ always pay lower than states with unions?

    adventure_rn replied to Irene joy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I moved to the PNW from a state with a lower cost of living. Even though I made $10 more per hour at my PNW union hospital, I made about $30,000 less per year after the obsenely high downtown city...
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    How long does a pair of running shoes last?

    adventure_rn replied to AmberK1026's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Geeze, I'm surprised that people are replacing them so often; mine last several years. I wear mine until there are holes in the toes and you can see my socks right out the end (sometimes I wear socks...
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    265 questions on NCLEX?!

    adventure_rn replied to skimille12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are tons of posts/forums about it if you use the AllNurses search bar (including the steps on how to do it, the benefits and risks, etc.) It's either known as the Pearson View Trick or the PVT....
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    adventure_rn replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    I haven't personally had the opportunity (thank goodness), but I do know an EMT who successfully talked his way out of a ticket. He was going 25 mph above the speed limit (50 mph) and got pulled over....
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    265 questions on NCLEX?!

    adventure_rn replied to skimille12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    With the Computer Adaptive Testing, 265 questions means that you're right on the brink of passing or failing; some people pass with 265 questions, and some people fail with 265 questions. If you'd had...
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    Federal Marijuana Ban Lift Effects on Nursing

    adventure_rn replied to bluma5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I see your point, but this seems like a shift that would occur decades from now, if ever. Even if a federal bill passed in the near future, I doubt that nursing regulatory bodies would change their...
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    MDF Sprague-X Stethoscope

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Peak, thank you so much!! I wish I could give you 10 likes! So far one of the best deals I've found (besides EBay) for WAs is on Steeles.com. They are very reasonably priced, especially if you're...
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    MDF Sprague-X Stethoscope

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Peak, I'm hoping to pick your brain again (or the brain of anybody else who is willing to share)! I read on Student Doctor Network that pediatric residents recommend the Harvey Elite over the DLX...
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    Bringing Scrubs to Interview

    adventure_rn replied to heatheRN_02's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd write/call HR and ask them. Given the circumstances, I'm sure this question comes up all of the time. For instance, you could ask them if there would be time to grab your stuff out of the car, or...
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    What is this fascinating specialty?

    adventure_rn posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I keep seeing MDS Coordinator Information posts pop up on my home page, and every time I try to lurk on this forum it looks like the posters are speaking in code. I can't make heads or tails of it....
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    A Creative Outlet

    adventure_rn replied to nurseandtell's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    It's so cool that you met them! I've been keeping an eye on their blogs for several years, and it's amazing how much they've grown and changed over time. I have a whole WordPress site set up and...
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    Is it best for the new nurse to start with night shift?

    adventure_rn replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I think the absolute best option (for all units) is for new grads to be trained to both days and nights, even if they eventually go to nights. I really wish that all residencies would rotate new grads...
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    Medical Gloves Survey

    adventure_rn replied to dpreece1's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with all of the above. I'd only add that my biggest pet peeve is when units don't have gloves at every bedside (i.e. 'pod-style' or open bay units, which seem to be more of an issue in NICUs...
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    A Creative Outlet

    adventure_rn replied to nurseandtell's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Awesome! I've been thinking pretty seriously for a while about making a NICU nursing blog (although soon I'll be starting in a new specialty, so it may be a pipe dream at this point). One book that I...
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    Survey Monkey Employer Surveys.

    adventure_rn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Our Practice Council recently sent out a Survey Monkey asking staff about their opinions on our projects. The select all that apply questions resulted in pretty useless data. In contrast, the write-in...
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    MDF Sprague-X Stethoscope

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    THANK YOU! This is exactly the insight that I
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    Nurse busted for drugs/Hep C

    adventure_rn replied to broughden's topic in Nursing News

    Nope nope nope Diversion is one thing, but when you're in a hospital filled with IV supplies laying around, why would you not just aseptically transfer your waste to a different syringe before...
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    7 on-10hr Work and School

    adventure_rn replied to Mayred18's topic in General Nursing

    It reminds me of some of the pattern-based schedules that we do on my unit. Though every pattern is different, many people choose to work six days in a row and have eight days off, or work six shifts...