VickyRN MSN, DNP, RN

Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds

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    men in pediatrics:) thoughts?

    VickyRN replied to hrawlins's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a clinical instructor on a very busy pediatric stepdown unit. There are several male nurses on this unit, with one or two in management. Some of my male nursing students have gone into...
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    Our unit needs your good vibes...

    VickyRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So sorry you are going through this, Bortaz. A big THANK YOU for your caring compassionate heart and all that you do for these precious fragile babies. Sending hugs and prayers your way this
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    CA License Revoked by Default

    VickyRN replied to danirn62's topic in California Nursing

    Moved to California Nursing
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    Missing narcotics

    VickyRN replied to jeremyrachp88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Moved to Nurse Colleague Forum, as more appropriate for this sort of
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    How To Get An "A" In Any Nursing Course

    VickyRN replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excellent
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    It was a nurse

    VickyRN replied to Wheels28's topic in Nurses Rock

    Beautiful! Thank you
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    Questions For Watts School Of Nursing Students or Mt Olive

    VickyRN replied to littleprincess1991's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    This may be helpful to you: http://wattsschoolofnursing.org/admissions (It is my understanding that all prereqs are taken at
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    Questions For Watts School Of Nursing Students or Mt Olive

    VickyRN replied to littleprincess1991's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Moved to NC Nursing Programs Forum, since this is a diploma program in NC
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    New Forum: AHRQ - The Effective Healthcare Forum

    VickyRN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    What a wonderful resource right here on AN! Bravo!
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    Confused UCLA student

    VickyRN replied to Blackmill's topic in California Nursing

    Moved to California State Nursing Programs Forum, as more appropriate for this inquiry
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    Homework on first day?

    VickyRN replied to Summergrace's topic in General Students

    This is fairly normal practice for nursing school. Assigning homework or quizzes ahead of time guarantees that the students will at least glance over the required reading materials and be familiar...
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    Elder Daycare: Who Has Experience?

    VickyRN replied to Hygiene Queen's topic in General Nursing

    One elder daycare agency in my area has a registered nurse come in for four hours per day. The RN keeps a record of the clients' health status, performs head-to-toe assessments, administers...
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    Gordon's Functional Health Pattern with NANDA

    VickyRN replied to gibbstam's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing Student Assistance Forum, as better suited to this type of
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    Moving to Charlotte, NC

    VickyRN replied to FUTURE/CRNA's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is my understanding that the job market for new ADN graduates is still very tight in the Charlotte area. The area hospitals are flooded annually or semi-annually with new graduates from a plethora...
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    LTC Nurse: Patient Ratios

    VickyRN replied to ringaring's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The only way I see to effectively change these horrendous and scandalous ratios would require 'whistleblower' status on your part, which could effectively end your nursing career (i.e., your getting...
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    NCLEX correct order of PPE removal and donning?

    VickyRN replied to lllenjolll's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When in doubt, the CDC always has the last word:
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    First Informal Interview as an MSN-Ed

    VickyRN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations,
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    RN to BSN and or MSN

    VickyRN replied to wannabe187rn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Moved to Registered Nurses: RN to BSN/MSN Forum as more appropriate for this type of inquiry
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    Help with nursing tests/studying technique

    VickyRN replied to smellyacres's topic in General Students

    Test taking for NCLEX-type questions is a skill. The Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX Guide has helped many students to succeed. It costs about $40 but is worth every penny. Last time I was there, Barnes...
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    I need advice on if I can change my record.

    VickyRN replied to dakota0898's topic in General Students

    Moved to General Nursing Student Forum, as more suitable to this type of
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    Nursing diagnosis

    VickyRN replied to galileogalilei's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My suggestions: Impaired Skin/ Tissue Integrity related to damage to the epidermis and adjacent tissues secondary to the action of hot liquid or steam on the skin AEB burn to 15% TBSA, (any other...
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    The Patient Who Receives No Visits

    VickyRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Even sadder are the pediatric patients who receive no visitors. We try to make up for this on the pediatric floor by assigning students to be with these
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    Visa Screen

    VickyRN replied to ann_menina's topic in Immigration Advice

    Moved to the Advice for Immigration Forum, as better suited to your inquiry
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    Failed Nursing School

    VickyRN replied to kkitchens23's topic in General Students

    Moved to the General Nursing Student Forum, as better suited to your
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    TWU Fall 2013 Applicants

    VickyRN replied to guest2512's topic in Texas Nursing

    Moderator's friendly reminder: Per our TOS, please do not put the names of staff or faculty in your posts. Use the private message or e-mail function to share this sort of information. This is to...