adventure_rn MSN, NP

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    Which would you take: Day shift on Med-Surg unit or Night shift in dream job?

    adventure_rn replied to Seastar135's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's definitely preferable to back out of a job offer that you've accepted before the orientation starts rather than after. However, realize that in doing so you may burn bridges with that hospital's...
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    International Physician - include in RESUME?

    adventure_rn replied to meesarjarjar's topic in Nursing Career

    CoolKids brings up some very valuable points. It seems like leaving it off your resume could come back to bite you. Most hospital job applications require that you list all prior degrees; you'd...
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    Why is nursing school so expensive!?

    adventure_rn replied to jwillnyc's topic in General Students

    Most of the feedback you'll get on this site is to look for a less expensive program (possibly a traditional 2 year program rather than an accelerated program). I personally wouldn't go into that much...
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    list of ICU float residencies?

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

    I have to side with the majority here; I'm guessing the reason there aren't many new grad ICU float programs is because it isn't a great idea. Especially in the field of critical care where the...
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    Opinions on summary

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

    Just my 2 cents, but I've always been taught that 'summaries' are unnecessary, and I think they're kind of redundant and pointless. If it were me, I'd scrap the 'summary section' and from the resume,...
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    Nbody wants to hire a NEW GRAD!

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

    I've got to agree with Guy. I knew a handful of new grads from California who submitted dozens of resumes over the course of 6 months before they gave up on CA and moved to the south. If you're unable...
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    fastest way to become an NP???

    adventure_rn replied to redscv's topic in Washington Nursing

    In general, the fastest (but often most expensive) way to become an NP is a 'Direct Entry' NP program. You do not need to have a nursing degree in order to apply, and the program will award you with...
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    Moving On Up: Clinical Ladder Programs, are they really worth it?

    adventure_rn replied to Richard Wolfe's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with the premise that a clinical ladder program measures clinical proficiency. Rather, I believe that it's one measurement of professional engagement (working on QI projects, joining...
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    Neonatal X-Ray Interpretation

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Update: My dad is a radiologist (ironic, since I'm struggling with x-rays), and every year in November he attends this big conference by the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago. He...
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    Do you have an ED "greeter"?

    adventure_rn replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Emergency

    Ohh noooo! That stinks. Just speaking from my own experience as an ED volunteer, I think things will get better. 90% of ED confrontations tend to fall into a discrete set of scenarios (I'm mad...
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    A Close Call...

    adventure_rn replied to evastone's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, I absolutely despise taking med verbal orders for babies, even in emergency situations. There's so much potential for error, especially when you're distracted because a kid is rapidly declining....
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    Old Dog, New Tricks

    adventure_rn replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Why thank you! I've been fortunate to learn from some incredibly wise nurses, including many of the nurses on
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    Old Dog, New Tricks

    adventure_rn replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Davey, you are too funny! Perhaps this is a simplistic or hedonistic world view, but I sincerely believe that people ought to do what makes them happy! If you're happy doing what you're doing,...
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    Los Angeles RN ICU jobs

    adventure_rn replied to RNcat91's topic in General Nursing

    Got to agree with Lemon. The fact that you received an offer from a unit that sounds like it was mismanaged and desperate for staff but aren't getting offers from more desirable hospitals speaks...
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    Need an entire nursing refresher...

    adventure_rn replied to lindseyp2012's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you could consider taking a specialty certification 'review course,' either in person or through a series of online modules. They tend to be thorough yet concise, plus you will receive...
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    Paying to travel to other hospitals

    adventure_rn replied to EdmondsRN's topic in Emergency

    In my hospital, we call this an inter-campus float. Assuming the float is mandatory, we receive an inter-campus float differential in addition to our usual float differential. Float diff starts from...
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    Your school's Grading scale?

    adventure_rn replied to Mrs0417's topic in General Students

    Ugh, I'm no longer in school but mine was sort of similar (not quite as harsh, but close). 95-100 - A 92-94 - A- 89-91 - B+ 86-88 - B 83-85 - B- 80-82 - C+ 77-79 - C 74-76 - C- All grades were...
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    ER visits

    adventure_rn replied to Colleenj19's topic in General Nursing

    Ironically, those patients often end up feeling even more miserable because they have to sit in the waiting room for hours on end (since they're lowest acuity) and then there's literally nothing that...
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    Hilarious Notes Sent Home

    adventure_rn posted a topic in School

    Hi guys! I'm not a school nurse, but I do enjoy perusing your very active forums. I just read a hilarious article with examples of crazy notes that teachers have sent home to parents, and I couldn't...
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    CDC disinfection guidelines for hemodialysis machines?

    adventure_rn replied to Angelrn2008's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi there. I'm not a dialysis nurse in any way, shape or form, but...could you check with the produce manufacturer of the machine? It seems like they'd know better than anybody else. Medical equipment...
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    Is bedside nursing still a lifelong career option?

    adventure_rn replied to NicStrRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the NICU, we see an incredible degree of nursing longevity and low turnover at the bedside. I'd venture to say that at least 20% of the nurses I work with have several decades of NICU experience....
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    ABG Value Question

    adventure_rn replied to Shawn91111's topic in General Students

    At first I didn't see it, but now I think I can understand how it could be interpreted as compensated respiratory alkalosis. The pH is so close to 7.4 that I wouln't really say that it leans acidotic...
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    Losing the Motivation; Chronic Fatigue & Depression

    adventure_rn replied to Future-NurseRedHeart's topic in General Students

    If that's the case, is it possible to slow down your program and take fewer classes at at time? I know it's an added expense, but if you can afford it I'd definitely recommend seeing a therapist to...
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    Forged ACLS and possible suspension of license?

    adventure_rn replied to Tweetee102's topic in General Nursing

    Idk, even though the OP didn't forge a document that was submitted directly to the BON, one could certainly argue that ACLS falsification is a huge patient safety issue (which is definitely within the...
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    Free Time Studying for CRNA.

    adventure_rn replied to aj111991's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not a CRNA or adult ICU nurse, but you could also use your time to start studying review materials for your CCRN. You probably already know this, but having your CCRN can help make you a more...