adventure_rn MSN, NP

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    Capped Salary?

    adventure_rn replied to cicugirl's topic in Critical Care

    Yeah, that sounds on trend with being bought out by a larger hospital chain...being asked to do more for less, and with fewer resources to work with. All about the bottom
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    ABSN top schools

    adventure_rn replied to jzhao's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everything that Guy says. However, if you still feel very strongly about checking out ranking (which I get, since I was totally like that too), your best resource is probably US News and...
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    How do I find Per Diem work without part time employer finding out?

    adventure_rn replied to RNDude16's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everybody else. The only potential conflict I can see is completing your orientation at the new hospital. Sometimes orientation periods can be very regimented, and you may have to take a...
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    NICU volunteer

    adventure_rn replied to brandi2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A couple of things you can do to really stand out on the unit: Get to know the staff. You'll probably have the opportunity to make small talk while you cuddle. Tell them about your desire to work in...
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    Great surgeon story

    adventure_rn replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. It does depend on the provider and circumstances, but in my experience many physicians and APRNs are more than happy to share their knowledge when staff show a genuine interest. Maybe it...
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    Any jobs that male nurses are "not allowed" to do?

    adventure_rn replied to skihan's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've heard that men might face challenges in OB due to the personal preferences of some laboring women (though it can be done). However, we love having guys in Peds and NICU, if that floats your boat....
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    What is your Nursing Super Power?

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently caring for a baby who has been NPO for about a week and a half, and hadn't pooped in about a week. He just pooped for me not one, but two nights in a row. I am the baby poop
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    NICU Blog?

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for all of the responses, guys! I got so little feedback initially that I kind of put it on the back burner while I study for my RNC certification exam. Anyway, the site infrastructure is...
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    Are LPNs the Answer to the RN Shortage in Some Locations?

    adventure_rn replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Aww, thank you!! Every time I look at it, it reminds me of why I love NICU nursing. She's a little 34-weeker whose picture went viral last year after parents posted it on their blog. Now she's a...
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    Are LPNs the Answer to the RN Shortage in Some Locations?

    adventure_rn replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've seen, it is not typical for new grads to get signing bonuses; it's almost exclusively for experienced nurses. This occurs because a unit will spend a ton of money (tens of thousands of...
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    What is your Nursing Super Power?

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, the NJ tube Ninja needs to be your Halloween costume this year. You guys are all so awesome, this thread has brought such a big smile to my
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    Molluscum Contagiosum

    adventure_rn replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Is it terrible that when I read the title of your post I thought it was some gag diagnosis related to Harry Potter? [ATTACH=CONFIG]24960[/ATTACH] MOLLUSCUM
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    Shift Diff taken away

    adventure_rn replied to mb8772's topic in General Nursing

    Lol at the idea of hospital unions in Texas; it's definitely a 'right to work'
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    NICU Cribs/Beds

    adventure_rn replied to nickirnak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Probably not your intention, but your comment made me laugh out loud. It's like when you pull back an isolette cover to find your 31-weeker upside down in the bed, sound asleep with her face smooshed...
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    Should I Stay or Should I Go?

    adventure_rn replied to HealSpec's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't have any psych (or med-surg) experience beyond nursing school, so take my advice with a grain of salt. First, you start by saying that you're happy in your current position, and that you find...
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    First Nursing Job Timeline

    adventure_rn replied to millerdj's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nope nope nope. I guarantee you this is an excellent way to seriously piss off your manager and possibly get yourself on a 'do not rehire' list (a status which HR can then pass along to potential...
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    Super senses

    adventure_rn replied to WestKyKing's topic in General Nursing

    This is pretty hilarious, so I made a spin-off thread specifically for people to share their nursing super powers:...
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    Relationship with patient?

    adventure_rn replied to Nurse2bklingon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is this some kind of a trend nowadays? It seems like every month or so a similar post pops up...
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    If the shoe fits

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

    It depends on your preferences. I started out with Dansko clogs, but after switching to sneakers I never looked back. Now on the rare occasion that I wear my clogs, my calves are always more sore than...
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    NICU Cribs/Beds

    adventure_rn replied to nickirnak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Whaaat?! That's awesome!! I've never seen that brand, but it sounds ideal! Can you adjust the height of the entire bed (not just the
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    Super senses

    adventure_rn replied to WestKyKing's topic in General Nursing

    In all seriousness, nursing is all about noticing things. IMO nurses may not have superior senses, but can have greater awareness of sights, smells, sounds, etc. because performing assessments becomes...
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    Why? Why is it so hard to find a job I like?

    adventure_rn replied to DaisyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like you've figured out the best fit for you. You may already realize this, but it's possible that in a hospital setting you'll have to start on nights and then work your way up to days...
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    NICU Cribs/Beds

    adventure_rn replied to nickirnak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've only seen the cribettes that Wuzzie cited. Pros are that both sides come all of the way down (unfortunately the ends are immobile), and some have a lever to control the angle of HOB elevation...
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    Happy Neonatal Nurses Day!

    adventure_rn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I feel so fortunate to have a job that I love to do, and I'm so grateful to work with the most passionate, dedicated people I
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    "Career" change - RN/NP interest

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

    It definitely sounds like you have a good understanding of the nursing profession, and the admissions process. I'd add that if you have an interest in acute care (i.e. nursing in a hospital setting),...