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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    2BS Nurse replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    "HelpfulNatureHopeful": whatever you decide, just make sure you are doing it for the right reasons. Don't invest your $ in any health care program just for the earning potential (whether RN, NP, MD or...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    2BS Nurse replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Because we will fall for anything:https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/fragrance/a30510012/gwyneth-paltrow-lady
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    Pursuing Nursing - Need Direction

    2BS Nurse replied to southike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is cost an important factor for you? If you don't want to be in debt, the ADN programs are a great value. I started working, then my company paid the entire online BSN. They hire ADNs in my area but...
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    2BS Nurse replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this article makes my point. Patients need to know when they are receiving a placebo. It is unethical to tell them
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    Witchcraft Resurgence

    2BS Nurse replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    These are all placebos. I have no problem with placebos as long as they are labeled as such, are harmless, and the patient knows they are receiving one. Essential oils have a placebo effect when used...
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    Bullied in the NICU

    2BS Nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm going to save this advice. This part is so true! "To gain power, they often ingratiate or manipulate a weak boss, which gives them referent
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    I need guidance

    2BS Nurse replied to vanilla_brownie's topic in General Nursing

    Even my experienced RN friends say "Med Surg kicks my ***!" Finish up your 1 year then move on. Try another option before quitting altogether. You can move to outpatient but your earning opportunities...
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    SO many school nurse positions available right now

    2BS Nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    The rich suburbs pay less than the city in my area. In my opinion, more school nurse positions are available because outpatient salaries have gone up in the past few years. You can now make more $...
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    School nursing and benefits

    2BS Nurse replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in School

    Yes, it's absolutely worth it! Not to mention time with you family. I cant accept a $13/hr difference
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    School nursing and benefits

    2BS Nurse posted a topic in School

    Hello, I searched for this topic and didn't find a previous post. I know it obviously varies by state, but what is typical for a school nurse benefits (other than vacation days when the students are...
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    School nursing and benefits

    2BS Nurse replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in School

    Wow, your nursing shortage must be worse in OK. I cant imagine a school nurse in the midwest making $35/hr. I am certified in my field as well and it makes no difference in
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    School nursing and benefits

    2BS Nurse replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in School

    Yes, I've seen a big difference in pay too. The districts that cannot fill RN positions are paying
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    AMA Looks to Retrain Doctors on Taking Blood Pressures

    2BS Nurse replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I had a hypertensive patient rechecked by a MD. She came out of the room saying she got a much lower BP reading so she could let the patient go. Um, no. I know what I
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    PICC line dressing changes difficulty

    2BS Nurse replied to Gyh's topic in General Nursing

    If you've done thousands of dressing changes, you should post a video! I don't know that our policy would allow steri strips under the
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    PICC line dressing changes difficulty

    2BS Nurse replied to Gyh's topic in General Nursing

    I use a piece of coban (on the distal, luer lock end) to temporarily secure the line while removing the dressing. The coban is easy to remove before sterile
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    School nursing and benefits

    2BS Nurse replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in School

    I assumed a "health aide" didn't have to be a RN. Maybe this just depends on the
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    Code Blue: Just Trying Figure Out What Happened?

    2BS Nurse replied to Binz's topic in General Nursing

    This!!! "We are hemorrhaging experienced nurses and i feel bad for the newer generation coming in that won't have that mentorship that is so desperately needed". The main reason I wouldn't apply for...
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    RNs being phased out of urgent care?

    2BS Nurse replied to cowan19's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    This is scary indeed. I'm glad this isn't happening in my area. IVs were an "essential skill" in my ADN
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    RNs being phased out of urgent care?

    2BS Nurse replied to cowan19's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    We do perform "RN level work" because we triage, take care of allergic reactions, cath patients and run many IV infusions. We are probably working at a higher level in our facility. It would take some...
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    Pursuing Nursing - Need Direction

    2BS Nurse replied to southike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would suggest a different career altogether. You are in for many years of stress throughout school and throughout a nursing career. Getting through the holiday season has been exhausting. I was...
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    Are there any certifications I can take to increase my salary??

    2BS Nurse replied to Hcc19's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer is brilliant! You wont find anything like that around
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    Within scope or not

    2BS Nurse replied to Priscilla K Addo's topic in Aesthetics

    Oh, got it. I was thinking the aesthetician was working within a Derm practice. Yeah, I wouldn't touch that
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    Burned out on telephone triage

    2BS Nurse replied to Mnstn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    What kind of position do you have now, and do you like
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    Urgent and emergent situations in the clinic

    2BS Nurse replied to Love2Sleep's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Call 911, alert staff and keep up on your BLS skills. We've done chest compressions and put on the AED more than once. It happens in the least expected
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    Are there any certifications I can take to increase my salary??

    2BS Nurse replied to Hcc19's topic in General Nursing

    Research? Some of my friends with non-NP masters are still looking for