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    anaphylaxis

    2BS Nurse replied to Dacatster's topic in Emergency

    Has anyone read the 2015 guidelines? I'm just wondering why we are still pushing the adjunct agents (H1, H2 and Solumedrol) when the current evidence suggests they are probably unnecessary (I do...
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    BA AND ADN, MSN IN THE FUTURE

    2BS Nurse replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you have the opportunity to shadow some NPs? It's a really tough job. I wouldn't suggest choosing that career unless you really love it! I know it may not be the same everywhere, but where I...
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    BA AND ADN, MSN IN THE FUTURE

    2BS Nurse replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career

    It makes sense that the shortages are in the cities and over-saturation occurs in the rural areas. I do live outside of a city. There are many opportunities within a half-hour to 45 minute driving...
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    Are we intervening too much?

    2BS Nurse replied to NovaFNP22's topic in Advanced Practice

    No, it wasn't. Just an article to support "watchful waiting" as an alternative to unnecessary treatment. The statement above it is from my own experience at my own clinic. In health care, most of...
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    Are we intervening too much?

    2BS Nurse replied to NovaFNP22's topic in Advanced Practice

    Absolutely! I am definitely still seeing antibiotic overuse. The evidence shows that you don't need that Zpak for your cough or that Augmentin for your sinusitis that began 2 days ago. We are also...
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    Why did you choose that nursing program (current or past)?

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

    There is this little thing called "work ethic" that is difficult to teach in any program. Can you imagine what a force we would be if 100% of our unit staff worked hard and worked together? If...
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    New Nurse..Change employer or career? HELP

    2BS Nurse replied to NewToThis11's topic in General Nursing

    No reason to quit the profession. There are too many options for you out there. Find another one! This too shall
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    Why did you choose that nursing program (current or past)?

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

    ADN. The whole thing cost me less than $10,000. BSN was payed for by my employer. I didn't want to have a ton of debt when I graduated. I feel as well prepared as the other BSN grads I work with...
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    BA AND ADN, MSN IN THE FUTURE

    2BS Nurse replied to Ej2020's topic in Nursing Career

    All of the ADN grads in my area are being hired. Not only that, they are receiving signing bonuses in certain areas (OR being one of them). The hospitals have you sign a contract saying you'll finish...
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    Chattanooga Columnist's Controversial Recommendations For Area Nursing Shortage

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

    Wow, what Rose Queen posted above. I've never seen managers doing this! A shortage in my area. I'm seeing signing bonuses that were definitely not posted 6 years ago. New nurses are barely making...
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    Chattanooga Columnist's Controversial Recommendations For Area Nursing Shortage

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

    Has anyone else ever wondered why managers aren't required to work on their units every so often to really know what's going on? Even just twice a
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    How NOT to Recruit an NP

    2BS Nurse replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ha! None of this surprises me one
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    Probably giving up :((

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

    How is the job market for teachers and RNs in your area? Both education and health care have their frustrations. You are required to "do more with less" and "work smarter, not harder". One major...
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    Can I take Pre-Reqs for ABSN programs anywhere? at a community college?

    2BS Nurse replied to Jenn23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ha ha, nope! Just finished the BSN and they excepted all previous (very old) credits! The school was cheap, accredited and
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    Is Nursing Dangerous?

    2BS Nurse replied to Bones17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You forgot about mental injury. I do know nurses who have worked in environments such as the ER who suffer from PTSD. With that said, you have many options. I don't know what the job market is like...
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    Can I take Pre-Reqs for ABSN programs anywhere? at a community college?

    2BS Nurse replied to Jenn23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on your learning style. I am a visual learner and I love online courses. With your undergrad background, you have a leg up anyway. A lot of the science material crosses over and would be...
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    Kindergarten bathroom accidents were handled in their individual classroom bathrooms?

    2BS Nurse replied to halohg's topic in School

    Amen c.skaggs63! We all need to work together as a team. Like the nursing profession, the teaching profession is required to do more with less. Having a teacher's aide is a luxury these days and...
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    How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

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

    "Hell to the no!!!" If you injure your back, nobody will care but
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    How to Remain Relevant as You Age

    2BS Nurse replied to Carol Ebert's topic in Retired Nurses

    "I also feel that we, as 'seasoned' nurses, are systematically devalued in many ways. By virtue of our many years of varied experience, most older nurses have much to contribute in terms of patient...
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    Should I leave nursing school, even if I just started?

    2BS Nurse replied to willowmadrone's topic in General Students

    Try to shadow a RN outside of your clinical. This would separate the anxiety caused by the need to "perform" at clinical. You could talk to someone working in home health, a clinic, occupational...
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    Kindergarten bathroom accidents were handled in their individual classroom bathrooms?

    2BS Nurse replied to halohg's topic in School

    Is it typical for 5K and preschool classrooms to have a bathroom within them? I've not seen
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    Did I do the right thing in this code situation?

    2BS Nurse replied to Nurse162's topic in General Nursing

    "God was here before you were." Paraphrased, but pretty much the best tidbit of wisdom I received in ACLS training. We can do our best, but ultimately we are not in control of the outcome. I tell...
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    Should I leave nursing school, even if I just started?

    2BS Nurse replied to willowmadrone's topic in General Students

    Remember, you are powerless as a nursing student which causes frustration. Once you pass the NCLEX and own your own practice, you'll still be powerless in some areas (staffing, etc), but independent...
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    RNs giving patient lab results.

    2BS Nurse replied to Dperez201's topic in General Nursing

    Outpatient setting... we only defer to the provider if test is abnormal and a treatment is still needed. Otherwise, we give all
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    Using Salary.com as a Guide

    2BS Nurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Has anyone used Salary.com to research salary expectations within your geographical area and job role? I am just curious to find out if the estimates seem accurate.