adventure_rn MSN, NP

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    I struggle w/ studying for Gerontology semi-urgent

    adventure_rn replied to cjprenurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you truly do know the material and you are still struggling with the test, it sounds like you're having trouble with the NCLEX-style questions. Did you go through every question you got wrong on...
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    NC Nurses: How's the nursing culture in NC?

    adventure_rn replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've heard that, too, particularly from a friend of mine who worked in LA. It may just be that my region has notoriously pitiful unions, lol. There was a huge push for Magnet status in the area of NC...
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    NC Nurses: How's the nursing culture in NC?

    adventure_rn replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It totally depends on the unit and hospital, but I didn't have any problems in NC. I always felt like a valued, supported member of our team. Ironically, when I moved to a unionized hospital on the...
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    After quick results am I a murse?

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

    Congrats!! You can totally apply to jobs (some places will hire you even before you take the NCLEX, with an offer contingent on passing). You can't actually practice until you get your official...
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    Not Sure what specialty to do? (nurse for 2.5 years)

    adventure_rn replied to uiwhi's topic in General Specialties

    Maybe NICU? I think we have an awesome pace due to the mix of high-acuity micros and low-acuity feeder-growers, although some people who thrive on true critical care get kind of bored with the...
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    Adult to NICU

    adventure_rn replied to kmn0601's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have literally never heard of radiation being an issue in the NICU. (Am I missing something here??) Our NICU babies are very vulnerable to radiation, so we try to minimize x-ray exposure as much as...
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    What is your Nursing Super Power?

    adventure_rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Inspired by the 'Super Senses' thread, and the hilarious responses..... What is your nursing super power? Mine is making babies poop. Especially constipated NICU babies on high-cal formula. I've...
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    Pediatric vs Neonatal NP?

    adventure_rn replied to lgiampietro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm neither a NNP nor a PNP, but I have done a lot of investigating and can share what I've found. It seems fairly unlikely that you'll be able to work full-time in a developmental follow-up clinic...
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    Lab and nursing

    adventure_rn replied to Labrat99's topic in General Nursing

    At my last job, all nursing staff had an orientation session where we toured lab and pharmacy, then had short classes on the major topics of concern in each department. Super helpful; it gave me a...
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    Should I quit? Idk what to do!

    adventure_rn replied to vc01ca's topic in General Nursing

    One word of warning that I don't think has been mentioned. You say that the smaller community hospital is always well staffed. Do they ever become overstaffed, and if so, how do they handle it?...
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    Worst day ever!

    adventure_rn replied to CallMeSally's topic in General Students

    From the title "Worst Day Ever" and the opening sentence, "I had the worst day ever in the history of worst days!" I was expecting something along the lines of, "I made a med error and my patient...
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    Required Admission Vaccines while breastfeeding?

    adventure_rn replied to Mwrn2021's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd ask the school. We had a student in my cohort who couldn't get certain vaccines because she had a history of a severe reaction (Guillain-Barre Syndrome), and it didn't preclude her from completing...
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    Suicide

    adventure_rn replied to Racer15's topic in Emergency

    I think you are totally right. I'm surprised that management didn't offer some sort of debrief soon after the event. I think it would be entirely appropriate to get the chaplain/spiritual care team...
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    Waking Up Mid-Day Worried About Work

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Oh Davey, you are the best. Thank you for reaching out! The family decided to withdraw care a few days ago; it was difficult, but I almost feel as though a weight was lifted from my heart because I...
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    Waking Up Mid-Day Worried About Work

    adventure_rn posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi fabulous nurses! I'm hoping to hear your tips, tricks, and suggestions. As you may have guessed from my avatar, I work in the NICU. Lately I've been taking care of one of the sickest babies I've...
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    Can't hear Systolic :(, Help??

    adventure_rn replied to oscarthecat3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not a suggestion, just commiseration. I can't recall ever being asked to take a manual pressure in peds (I think I even remember one of my instructors saying that it was impossible). Between the rapid...
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    Advanced medsurge help please

    adventure_rn replied to Nursejackie777's topic in General Students

    I totally agree with this. Think about what worked best for you in the past, and what didn't work very well. As you figure out your style of studying, you'll be able to have a stronger game plan in...
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    Do you have an ED "greeter"?

    adventure_rn replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Emergency

    I agree! It really was mutually beneficial for everybody involved (nurses, patients, admin, and volunteers). The incredible nurses I worked with were the reason that I first considered nursing rather...
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    Do you have an ED "greeter"?

    adventure_rn replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Emergency

    Oh geeze. I volunteered in a similar ED 'greeter'-type roll (we called ourselves 'Ambassadors' which I thought was kind of geeky). We primarily worked in the unit once patients had been taken back,...
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    NICU nurse questions

    adventure_rn replied to Kater1719's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Welcome! In general, NICU nurses make the same salary as any other nurse in the hospital; you may be able to get a small pay increase (~$1/hour) for being in a 'specialty' nursing area, or for earning...
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    Perinatal CNS No Certification??

    adventure_rn replied to MikeR26's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I'd ask the schools who have the program. They're probably well aware of the situation, and can explain to you what they recommend that their students
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    Hilarious Notes Sent Home

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in School

    I just can't stop laughing at "I removed the sock--it smelled of dead
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    Are you currently attending or graduated from a trade school?What was your experience like

    adventure_rn replied to lovenurses2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree! Regardless of what you decide, that shows a great degree of maturity and adaptability, which will certainly benefit you regardless of where you end up (as opposed to the 90% of anonymous...
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    omg I forgot to give report!

    adventure_rn replied to kellicutshair's topic in General Nursing

    We had a discussion on AN about this precise topic just a few weeks ago:
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    How much is the average RN salary in Seattle?

    adventure_rn replied to luvis4kips's topic in Washington Nursing

    Most of the major hospitals in the area have their union contracts available for public view; you can look up exact salaries based on your years of experience, as well as shift differentials. Just...