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    CCRN or RNC

    adventure_rn replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You could do both. It sounds like RNC is easier than CCRN; you could knock them both out in the same time frame. I know it's pricey to do both, but maybe your unit would cover the cost of one or the...
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    Made first big mistake at work :(

    adventure_rn replied to Apple4159's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Awww, that sucks. (((many hugs))) I know it feels terrible to make a mistake, especially because our kiddos are so tiny, fragile and vulnerable. I know it's cliche, but everybody in every profession...
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    Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    adventure_rn replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, just catching up on this thread and it's awesome. The only thing that makes me hate everyone is rush hour traffic. I may have cared about your well being more than anything in the world as your...
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    Are care plans valuable?

    adventure_rn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with both sides. It does feel like busy work, especially when you've got more 'essential' tasks to do. However, as NicuGal and GrnTea point out, there are legal ramifications for not charting....
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    This is a placenta...

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ah. Inappropriate nurse
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    An actual case of NETY

    adventure_rn replied to springchick1's topic in General Nursing

    Lolol. A few years back I worked in outpatient x-ray, and we had our patients wear scrubs for their imaging studies (which were notably really soft because they'd gone through the wash hundreds of...
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    Pediatric cancer patient marries "the man of her dreams"...her nurse.

    adventure_rn replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    What are the odds that this guy is actually a member of AN and reading this forum? PM me,
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    Pediatric cancer patient marries "the man of her dreams"...her nurse.

    adventure_rn replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, can I marry him,
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    This is a placenta...

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Placentas are actually taken home and eaten by families in some cultures... We've had moms come back and bring us baked goods made with breast milk. Hoping that placenta pancakes aren't to follow....
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    Daily Huddle

    adventure_rn replied to DerekDoug's topic in MICU, SICU

    My hospital does two huddles per shift: one at the start (right before shift report), one in the middle if/when there's a lull. First huddle lasts 2-3 minutes and includes the most essential info...
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    Any thoughts of USA infant mortality rate

    adventure_rn replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya! We try to do as much education in PP and NICU as we can, but only so much of that is going to stick when that mom is overwhelmed/exhausted/sleep-deprived/hormonal because she literally just...
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    Are You Cut Out to be an Emergency Department (ED) Nurse?

    adventure_rn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Emergency

    I don't know if I'd agree that "For many nurses, the epitome of nursing is to work in the Emergency Department (ED)." ED nursing is so vastly different from the majority of acute care nursing that it...
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    NEW NURSE! :(

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

    So sorry, the title "NEW NURSE! :(" made me laugh out loud. I promise you, every new nurse has embodied the feeling of "NEW NURSE! :(" at one point or another. It gets better with time, but there are...
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    This is a placenta...

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is also a placenta. Oh internet, why have you forsaken
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    Any thoughts of USA infant mortality rate

    adventure_rn replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    There is evidence to support a correlation between c-section delivery and infant respiratory distress. It's thought that during labor, maternal hormones are released that help rid the infant of some...
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    Nurses found out what im making, dont know how ?

    adventure_rn replied to arack05's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, nurses employed at our public university hospital are considered 'state employees.' All state employee salaries are reported as public knowledge (in my state anyway), since the salaries...
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    Worst/silliest/are you serious pt complaint you've received?

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

    I see your point. Heroine all
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    Worst/silliest/are you serious pt complaint you've received?

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

    Also fun when they get mad because their friends aren't allowed to sneak them heroine through their IVs. Not cool, man. Not
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    Engagement/Wedding Ring Question

    adventure_rn replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    These seem topical: 28 Beautiful Alternatives For People Who Can't Wear Traditional Wedding Rings 10 Engagement Ring Alternatives You Should Consider (I'll take the adventure fund, please and thank...
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    Worst/silliest/are you serious pt complaint you've received?

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

    I was once told that I have the tenacity of a cockroach. But that was actually meant as a
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    Will I be able to be a nurse with a child felony charge?

    adventure_rn replied to hmmsamantha's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi Sam, I agree with RNsRWe, and I'm sorry that you haven't been able to get a straightforward answer from your BON. It would really stink to invest a lot of time and money into a nursing degree and...
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    Passing Statistics for NCLEX RN and PN-2014

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

    Very interesting stuff, thank you for sharing! I feel like the whole concept of NCLEX-style questions is pretty contrived relative to the actual critical thinking skills required in the nursing...
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    What's in your lunch box?

    adventure_rn posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    In my inaugural AN post, I asked you guys to divulge your guilty pleasures--about 90% answered food. So friends, what do you make and take for lunch? Brownie points if you post a link to the recipe....
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    What job do you do?

    adventure_rn replied to Futurenurse98's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I definitely agree! If you love bedside nursing, there are plenty of ways to 'further your education' without leaving the bedside. My specialty (NICU) has a ton of nurses who adore their jobs and...
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    Engagement/Wedding Ring Question

    adventure_rn replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    Or at least we think we