Toadette MSN, RN

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    I got my first job in NI!

    Toadette posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi everyone! I just accepted an offer for my first official job in NI! I'm really excited and really nervous. ? Since 90% of the questions in this specialty page are about getting into NI, I'd like to...
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    Documentation Inservice

    Toadette replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Instead of an incorrect note, can you find a few examples of stellar notes? I've used this strategy for group documentation teaching/in-services with the employee's permission and it works really well...
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    Curiosity Killed the Cat and Got 50 Hospital Employees Fired

    Toadette replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in General Nursing

    From my understanding, those that were in the chart were not potential caregivers working on the unit of the individual; they were curious hospital employees who had either seen the media coverage of...
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    I got my first job in NI!

    Toadette replied to Toadette's topic in Nursing Informatics

    It's in Nursing Informatics. Thank you for the advice!! I'm a member of ANIA and HIMSS. I'm studying for the ANCC exam. I definitely expect to be learning a lot as I move forward!
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    Called the Compliance Hotline...did I overreact?

    Toadette replied to nontoxic's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I agree with caliotter3. That doesn't sound like an environment where employee feedback is welcome. If you don't see a positive response from your corporate compliance report, it might be wise to look...
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    Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    Toadette replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the response. As a non-religious person, I don't have a full appreciation for the glory that you're speaking of, but I can see how important that one on one care is to you - it's the most...
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    Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    Toadette replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I see where you're coming from in terms of semantics. Expert nurses should be respected for their experience and knowledge and our healthcare system often disregards these nurses. Other than Senior...
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    Question

    Toadette replied to AllisonD123's topic in School, College Programs

    Student loans of more than 100k is pretty excessive. One option is to complete the RN program at your local community college. When you're finished, you can earn your BSN from any number of reputable...
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    How old were you

    Toadette replied to Jmpickett044's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 17 when I started the ASN program (was required to be 18 before starting clinicals) and 19 when I graduated. You're never too old to go back to school. You've got
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    Nursing diagnosis

    Toadette replied to alexischill's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think that KrCMommy gave good direction for the question you posed. I will just add that if your assignment is to specifically give an elimination diagnosis that you should look at the appendectomy...
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    Rejection with an almost perfect score. Is it normal like this?

    Toadette replied to melodywei's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like the school's decision stands, based on what you said. When you apply again, can you call and comfirm that all your documents have been received and the staff are able to open
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    Young hospice/palliative nurse?

    Toadette replied to RNleena's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I joined my hospice as the youngest employee they'd ever hired - I was a 23 year old case manager with 4 years of acute care experience under my belt. It was tough but it was the best decision I ever...
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    Calling patients by "pet" names.

    Toadette replied to dbabz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally, pet names drive me crazy. When people use pet names it seems disingenuous, demeaning, and rude. So, I normally ask my patients or their family what their preferred name is because this is...
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    Job Satisfaction for RNs?

    Toadette replied to callicarpa's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is my first career and I would most definitely do it all over again. One of the things I love about nursing is the flexibility. With my nursing experience, I can do so much with my career. You...
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    Last Day of Pre-NS

    Toadette replied to CallMeSally's topic in General Students

    Congrats! Enjoy it - it goes by so fast! I took a statistics class recently. YouTube was my savior. Best of
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    Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    Toadette replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    You can't control how other people behave, but you CAN control how you react to them. OP, I'd take what you saw and file it away for later. Make note of how you want to be perceived when you are a...
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    Which school should I apply to?

    Toadette replied to Phebee's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I'm a handful of classes away from finishing the Excelsior College RN-MS program. It's been an enjoyable experience and I've taken a lot away from the
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    Associates degree first or straight to a BSN program?

    Toadette replied to FutureRN0914's topic in General Nursing

    I can't answer your question about transferring credits. Regarding to your question about the ADN and BSN program (without getting into the ADN/BSN debate), I would look at both programs in terms of...
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    Toadette replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. There's no need to go into details about why you can't or aren't willing to pick up her shifts. Something tells me that she wouldn't be willing to switch a shift with you,...
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    RN Programs minimum age?

    Toadette replied to Aspiringrn.'s topic in School, College Programs

    I graduated high school at 17 in 2004 and started nursing school at 17 also. The only stipulation was that I had to be 18 before clinicals started (I was). I finished in 2 years taking 16-18 credits a...
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    NEED MSN informatics Preceptor-Tampa

    Toadette replied to Lindsaycorwinrn's topic in Chamberlain College

    If you are a member of ANIA, they have a mentor group where you might have better luck finding a mentor. I copied and and pasted directions to the area on the website from ANIA's president. She...
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    Where did you get your MSN Clinical Informatics Degree?

    Toadette replied to gyanez's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I'm in Excelsior's RN to MS program for informatics. I'm really enjoying it so
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    Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Toadette replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    That drives me absolutely crazy when I see