SororAKS ADN, RN

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    Are most new grad RN preceptors like this on the first day?

    SororAKS replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in General Nursing

    Do not allow anyone to rush you, not him, not a doctor, no one. Stand your ground and give your care at a pace where you feel comfortable, not someone else. The speed will come, the more important...
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    Nursing license

    SororAKS replied to Nursing5000's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When you applied for nursing school, didn't they require proof of a high school diploma? I can't think of any undergraduate, post high school education program that doesn't require that. Usually, if...
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    Being Sued / Losing License

    SororAKS replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Amen to that. Definitely have an
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    I want to get my RRT but have a tricky past...

    SororAKS replied to Doubtingone's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Problem is, if something did happen and they did find out, they could accuse you of fraud and your license in that other field would be in
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    NJ DUI

    SororAKS replied to MikeRN14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Is it in the NJ Nurse Practice
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    Just started Ramp and thinking of stopping

    SororAKS replied to tamifitz's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does your program have assistance for those with financial difficulties? Mine does. It's worth asking about. This can defray costs for uds. I would keep on doing things one day at a time. It is...
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    How in the world did I get started on this path?

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Shame can lead us to better things. I spent years wallowing in it, until I realized it was so corrosive that if I didn't get a handle on it, it would be like a scarlet letter, following me every where...
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    New grad starting in the CVICU

    SororAKS replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    PS: Definitely get a good stethoscope, not the cheapies. I had a Littman Cardiology II for the first 12 years in nursing, and just got a new one for my return to the field after years away. Good luck...
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    New grad starting in the CVICU

    SororAKS replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Learn your hemodynamics, drugs,labs/diagnostic tests, emergency equipment, ventilators, pacemakers and protocols. Read, read, read. Really think about why your are doing what you are doing. If you...
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    LPN ATI EXIT

    SororAKS replied to anderson15's topic in General Students

    Good luck. Study a little bit every day. I recommend Saunders Review Materials. That's what I used when I took my RN exam in 1988. The night before, make sure you get a good nights sleep, minimal...
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    Just started Ramp and thinking of stopping

    SororAKS replied to tamifitz's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would stick with it. From personal experience, I learned its better to stick with it even if it's a pain in the behind, than leave nursing all together thinking it might be easier to get into a new...
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    Length of your monitoring program?

    SororAKS replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Indiana's varies, case by case. I have seen 1-5
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    National Practitioner Data Bank - Anyone reported??

    SororAKS replied to Jcrb123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in the process of inquiring the NPDB myself to see exactly what's there. I believe that you have the right to add information and make statements to be added to your file. I would do that....
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    Finally getting back license

    SororAKS replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good for you! I'd keep up on CEU's during that time. Enjoy the time off with your new baby and Congrats on seeing some light at the end of the
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    Back after multi year hiatus and in monitoring

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I saw that, and I sure appreciate the list. My monitoring program provided one too, but not as inclusive as yours. Thank
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    Back after multi year hiatus and in monitoring

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had to renew my license to even get in the monitoring program. Renewal rules differ somewhat in my state for nurses suspended then working towards reinstatement. The Board takes it on a case by case...
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    SororAKS replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's illegal. Maybe they would understand that
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    ER Certs for newbie in ER

    SororAKS replied to JVoEDrn's topic in Emergency

    I would calmly and intelligently stand my ground with the doctors. If you are unflappable, have a solid rationale for doing what you do, and are able to state that, you will win their respect. We...
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    NICU in my veins, reinstate me stat!

    SororAKS replied to premnurse's topic in Retired Nurses

    Go online and start taking CEU's too. That's what I did. Your BON will ask for
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    They should be force to retire

    SororAKS replied to apnurserock's topic in Retired Nurses

    My instincts say Troll. But in case he or she isn't a troll, my response is this is why nurses are not seen in the same light as other professionals. Passive aggressive sniping and attacking. Instead...
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    Back after multi year hiatus and in monitoring

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you, Blue Eyes :) I intend to comply 100%. I've come too far to stop now. I am too driven and determined. Even if I am frustrated. Thank you for having
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    Question about Pre-Employment drug screens

    SororAKS replied to WhoSaidThat's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There's a chance they will, or a chance they won't. Most likely all they will do is just not hire you. Consider this a warning or wake up call and deal with it accordingly before it goes some place...