VickyRN MSN, DNP, RN

Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds

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    Nursing Student Unethical Behavior

    VickyRN replied to FlopperAnn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This thread has run its course and is now closed. Thank you for your contributions. The overwhelming consensus here is that the student did nothing wrong in asking for help in locating scholarly...
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    New LPN!!!

    VickyRN replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!
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    Leadership and management help

    VickyRN replied to smurph1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the following will not absolutely guarantee successful completion of your leadership/ management class, but will help facilitate your successful completion of the course. as an adult learner,...
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    Do you still perform skin testing prior to giving IV antibiotic?

    VickyRN replied to plethoraldork's topic in Patient Medications

    Short answer:
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    People apply to CSU stanislaus for fall 2012???

    VickyRN replied to miketbp's topic in California Nursing

    Moved to California Nursing Programs Forum
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    Is 'scope of practice' not taught in school?

    VickyRN replied to kids's topic in General Nursing

    It is taught in my nursing program and quite
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    Nausea on the job?? Please help!

    VickyRN replied to NikkiJo's topic in General Students

    I used to be adversely affected (felt very squeamish) by the sight of blood. Many years ago, when someone drew my blood, I actually passed out. Over the years and with nursing experience, the sight of...
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    Are risk for diagnoses always a lower priority than actual ones?

    VickyRN replied to ER(notso)n00b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Totally agree with llg on this one. "Risk for" (potential) diagnoses can be higher priority than actual diagnoses.... Risk for Falls, Risk for Injury, Risk for Aspiration, Risk for Infection, just to...
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    I need to interview an RN with at least 5 years experience

    VickyRN replied to hopefulUS's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to the Nursing Student Assistance Forum, as more appropriate forum for these types of requests
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    Does an obese nurse set a bad example?

    VickyRN replied to sheyoung's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing Student Assistance Forum, since this involves a student asking for help with a homework
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    APA Writing Style Resources

    VickyRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The American Psychological Association (APA) style is a set of rules or guidelines designed to ensure clarity and uniformity of scientific writing. This publication manual aims to minimize distraction...
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    Help! Effect of nursing shortage on nursing management and leadership

    VickyRN replied to purpletouch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This thread has run its course and is now closed for a cool-down
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    If There Was A Major Epidemic / Pandemic Would You Report For Duty?

    VickyRN replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    My children are grown. It's just hubby and me and we have a wonderful warm, loving relationship. He is my best friend. That said, if there were some sort of pandemic and the neighborhood hospital...
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    are there any nurses out there who haven't been vaccinated?

    VickyRN replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Students

    Immunizations and/or titers are REQUIRED in my nursing program. If you choose not to get the vaccinations, you simply will be denied admission to the program. End of story. The stringent requirements...
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    Risk for postpartum fatigue is a NANDA diagnosis?

    VickyRN replied to Mori's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Check to see... https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/student-resources-nursing-424826.html
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    Scholarship Opportunities for NC Nurses/ Nursing Students

    VickyRN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Please post any information regarding scholarship opportunities in this thread. As deadlines pass, old posts will be deleted, and new posts will be added, to keep information
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    Lost two kids yesterday

    VickyRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    (((hugs)))) to you, Ashley. So sorry you had such an emotionally draining and horribly stressful day. Words just don't suffice. Thank you for your caring and compassion and for all you do for the...
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    Whole class failed first test....now its a TAKE HOME!

    VickyRN replied to Dowdy90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In my not so humble opinion, these questions are horrible. The fact that the best grade in the entire class was 65% ought to be a wakeup call for your instructor. These test items are so ambiguously...
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    2012: Hospitals and other facilities hiring new grads in NC?

    VickyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have heard the following: Vidant Health (formerly PCMH) in Greenville is hiring new grad nurses. Washington County Hospital in Plymouth is hiring new grad
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    2011 4th Quarter Contest Winners

    VickyRN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Congratulations everyone!
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    Kaplan's RN Program...

    VickyRN replied to KJoRN81's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to Kaplan Online Program Forum, as more appropriate forum for this inquiry. Best wishes to you
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    Jump from clinical nursing to education??

    VickyRN replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Glad to hear about these positive indicators
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    Case Study: Coronary Artery Disease

    VickyRN replied to Pryncessan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You will need to show us much more of your own work than this, Pryncessan. Please research further and then come back. We will be glad to assist you
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    ECU Alternate Entry MSN Program - 2012 Admission

    VickyRN replied to JS422's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Moved to NC Nursing Programs
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    Endotracheal Intubation help??

    VickyRN replied to abarnhart023's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These resources may be helpful to you in researching this assignment: Endotracheal intubation | Practice | Nursing Times Pediatric Nurse's Role in Endotracheal Intubation on Vimeo RAPID SEQUENCE...