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  1. Graduated in 2008 but never took my nclex

    dnptobe20 replied to Toia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would definitely research a good nursing refresher course in your area and take it. Your nursing board should have a list of eligible

  2. UMSON Fall 2016 BSN-DNP

    dnptobe20 replied to KKC104's topic in School, College Programs

    I am BSN to DNP as well. I was told that advisor information and registration would be provided at orientation. I am sure we will hear back soon. Hopefully before

  3. How to determine JP drainage color

    dnptobe20 replied to EstC's topic in General Students

    Sanguineous is bloody, serosanguinous is blood mixed with serous drainage (more watered down bloody/ more pinkish in color) and serous drainage is usually clear yellowish or straw colored fluid....

  4. REAL minimum GPA for Grad school

    dnptobe20 replied to pauladean's topic in General Students

    Most graduate programs I researched consider a gpa above 3.3. 3.4 or 3.5 can certainly get you into grad school. Focus on maintaining the highest gpa you can while obtaining your bsn, then you can...

  5. Denied shift change position

    dnptobe20 replied to nitrospeed16's topic in General Nursing

    Umm, like pp said i have never heard of interviews for switching to day shift! How it usually works is all nurses are notified and the most senior nurse who applies gets it. Eventually, and in time,...

  6. Any nurses dealing with a personal terminal illness?

    dnptobe20 replied to Songbirdsinging's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sending huge hugs and prayers your way. I am so sorry dear. You sound like a pillar of strength for your family. God bless and keep you. You can always PM me if you need prayer for anything specific...

  7. Sentinel event

    dnptobe20 replied to Jordym919's topic in Patient Medications

    I commend you for wanting to improve your practuce. Here are a few important notes i can think of: Try to never give a medication without scanning the patient ID band and medication first. This is...

  8. Grad in May + IHS obligation + 5 year old

    dnptobe20 replied to MickeyJ's topic in Nursing Career

    MickeyJ I sent you a private message with contact info of people who can give you more specific information about IHS locations and

  9. Grad in May + IHS obligation + 5 year old

    dnptobe20 replied to MickeyJ's topic in Nursing Career

    I found an IHS nurse recruiter contact on one of the usajobs postings for an IHS outpatient clinical nurse - FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT NURSE RECRUITER:* Myra Cousens at 505-726-8549...

  10. Grad in May + IHS obligation + 5 year old

    dnptobe20 replied to MickeyJ's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you willing to move to any state? I would start looking at usajobs.gov. Run a search for RN IHS and see. Another way to go about this is to contact the US Public Health Service and speak with one...

  11. Bed Baths

    dnptobe20 replied to Yadisanchez's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you are asking this question and wanting to do better speaks volumes! With time and practice you will perfect the art of bed bathing and be able to finish more quickly. The general...

  12. Got my first ever RN job, need advice afraid I forgot all my clinical skills.

    dnptobe20 replied to carebear1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Get a good stethoscope and practise your assessments and vitals on family members. Also get a nursing handbook/notebook specific for the area you are going into and review. Carry with you to work and...

  13. UMSON Fall 2016 BSN-DNP

    dnptobe20 replied to KKC104's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats Sheila023! It may take a few days for your status to be updated and for an email to be sent to you. Your formal admission letter and confirmation form will be attached to the email and they...

  14. Another reason unions suck!

    dnptobe20 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thank you Rnkaytee! We have a nurses union and I love all the benefits we have won over the years through our union. In our facility there are general union guidelines on sheduling and vacation time...

  15. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    dnptobe20 replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Herring-rn our hospital was actually one of the only hospitals that did not declare a snow emergency unfortunately. Many nurses made sure to show up early and stayed there for days and they were...

  16. UMSON Fall 2016 BSN-DNP

    dnptobe20 replied to KKC104's topic in School, College Programs

    I received my acceptance letter in the mail but I actually got an email before that with the letter and confirmation form attached. I would call admissions office and ask for the form to be emailed to...

  17. Questions About Washington DC Opportunities

    dnptobe20 replied to stiffneck84's topic in General Nursing

    Do some research on which units specialize in what, call each unit you are interested in and ask for the directors name. Ask to be transferred to their phone line and leave a tantalizing voicemail and...

  18. UMSON Fall 2016 BSN-DNP

    dnptobe20 replied to KKC104's topic in School, College Programs

    Sheila023, as far as I know, no one on here is applying to the pediatric NP program. So far I have seen PMHNP, AGACNP and FNP. You would be the first PNP applicant. Do you have an interview date?...

  19. Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    dnptobe20 replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    Because said hospitals know the power of nurse unions. Administrators and hospital execs naturally avoid unions like the plague. I don't know if the hospital you worked at was unionized. My first...

  20. Questions About Washington DC Opportunities

    dnptobe20 replied to stiffneck84's topic in General Nursing

    Medstar Washington Hospital Center in DC has great onboarding residencies for new nurses or nurses switching specialties. With your background, I would at least call their recruiters to speak about...

  21. crna vs Md

    dnptobe20 replied to erkantarik's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Go with your gut. Are you interested in only focusing on anesthesia or you would rather have the option to get into other specialties? How many years are you willing to put in and how much money do...

  22. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    dnptobe20 replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    And if a nurse is a poor performer and caregiver, and employers can adequately prove that, not even a union can stand in the way of this nurse being fired. Someone had compared unionized nurses to...

  23. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    dnptobe20 replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    In many other countries physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare providers are unionized because there is more power in a unified voice than there is in 1. Of course the executive rank and file...

  24. Failed CCRN again

    dnptobe20 replied to Whitroth05's topic in Critical Care

    What helped me was i set a goal of at least 50 questions a day with pass CCRN and that helped immensely! Their rationales are really helpful. I feel like the CCRN ( like other multiple choice exams)...

  25. Colostomy bag won't stay on

    dnptobe20 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Gastroenterology

    What i would do is to first clean and dry the surrounding area thoroughly after assessing stoma. Rub skin with benzoin sticks (tincture of benzoin) and let dry. Apply a barrier ring ( they are usually...