Thanksforthedonuts MSN, APRN

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    Dementia and driving??

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So sorry for the late response! Life happened. resident moved to another "active" senior living community. I spoke with the family after the resident had moved and agreed that she will no longer...
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    "Green House" model

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to vampiregirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From what I know, the Green House Project is not necessarily a "model" of care but a franchise that helps independent owners to open up LTC/ALF or Adult Family Home. It is a franchise that will help...
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    Dementia and driving??

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry for the typos. Submitted from my not-so-smart
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    Maternity is KILLING me. Is it just my school?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to swacho's topic in General Students

    My maternity rotation was like 5 weeks or so. That's when I totally gave up reading the book. It just wasn't possible. So I paid attention in class and just read up on the main concepts that I...
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    ADN program in urban area costs more than BSN program in rural area. Which one to choose?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Ptntcrgvr's topic in General Students

    Considering your in the Seattle area I highly reccomend you get your BSN from the get go. I wouldn't waste my time. Make sure you are aware of the school's reputation. There are many hospitals that...
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    Doctor notes

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    I don't consider it a violation of privacy rights when you are a part of the healthcare team and you are asking a specific question related to order. Not something off topic like, "can you please...
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    Peds Med calculations during a code

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Guest1059175's topic in Pediatric

    During my clinical rotations in Peds I noticed that they had a typed paper attached to the vitals Monitor. It has weight listed. And a list of dosages for some of medications typical in
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    Are you considered a pre nusing student if you are just taking prerequisites

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can also say you're pre-med if you
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    Mutt-ernity Ward

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoyed reading that article! I the case of the little girl it would seem totally appropriate for her to have the dog with her since he performs such a unique task. So other service dogs...
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    Mutt-ernity Ward

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for clarifying the difference, I found it
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    Feeling SUPER discouraged and really scared. Do I have a shot?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to st0695's topic in General Nursing

    Even at a private school I'm not sure if you would get in. The private school I went to required a 3.0 or above. One student was accepted with a 3.1 BUT also put on academic probation from the start....
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    Mutt-ernity Ward

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Essentially the scope of a service dog is to perform a task for the individual who has a disability. Key concept: used to perform a task. Within the hospital,and once admitted as a patient, I do not...
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    Mutt-ernity Ward

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Since you ask about bringing dogs in the labor and delivery room.... would you bring them into the OR? I am hoping your answer is
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    Afraid to make a change

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to admiralqueenie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I can't speak from the point of a career change and how making that transition would be like. However, I love hospice! I feel like it's a great environment to learn safely and so many hospice nurses...
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    Spoke with Nursing Instructor

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Motivated2BANurse05's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Nope.
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    Broken Glucometer

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to SemiaM's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Never EVER assume. As a rule of thumb, I prefer a blood sugar to be too high instead of too low. So in this case, I would rather go without giving him insulin than to have him tank later. Once you...
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    Shoes for nursing school?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to marisa.m's topic in General Students

    Honestly I can't imagine they would be too strict as long as they are white and fully covered (no sling backs/open back). I bought some nike shoes for $70. I wouldn't really buy more than 1 pair....
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    Are new grads prepared for the bedside?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Robert.CFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is more program specific. I went through a traditional BSN program and had WELL over 1000 hours... well over. I stopped counting at
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    Should I consider an LPN program...

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm it cost me less than 25k and only 18 months to get my BSN at a private
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    Thorough A&P = Skilled/Competent Nurse?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what everyone above said. But I do not think that being awesome at A&P will make you a particularly good nurse. There are many skills that are not taught in school that you will...
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    Nursing School Needs Repair (And Why I Quit)

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Barmherzigkeit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thinking about the process for nursing school I find it hard believe they went though the admission process 3x and participated in a portion of it only To drop out. Either they have serious problems...
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    LPN, ADN, lOANS

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to sofiaalaska's topic in School, College Programs

    I would always shoot for at least an RN degree first.... in the long run it would do you better to have the RN instead of continuing to bridge and waste time +money. I personally wouldn't consider...
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    Length of Time Body Can Stay in Bed After Death?

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    .... what an odd question to ask of a CNA.... I also don't see how knowing the answer would really make you a more competitive applicant than another CNA. Most of us have never even considered the...
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    So Burnt I'm crispy

    Thanksforthedonuts replied to 8daysaweek's topic in General Nursing

    I really, truely understand where you are coming from. I work in a unique long term care setting. Honestly, I wish I could assess the families (INSTEAD of the potential resident) before admitting...
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    Best quality DNP education

    Thanksforthedonuts posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey there, so I have been searching on these threads in effort to find a discussion on the best QUALITY DNP program. So far what I have been finding are posts referencing cheapest, fastest, minimal...