nurse1717

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1. question about injuries on job

   nurse1717 replied to stuck-in-lvnv's topic in General Nursing

   Getting injured the first day of work is not good. Reporting on the job injuries as soon as possible is very important! I hope this was done?! Learning proper body mechanics, how to ask for help, and asking the patient to help if possible are ways...

2. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

   nurse1717 replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX

   I think I used Saunders and signed up with Kaplan. For me, understanding the concepts was crucial. Best of luck! :wink2:

3. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

   nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like it was almost set up that way to work in their favor! I'm sorry about your losses. Hope you have been able to work through your loss and stress. Thanks again for your information. :wink2:

4. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

   nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

   I'm scared to ask what state that is. I know I was lucky that I filed an incident report as soon as I knew I had an injury and that I was in the state I'm in! I hope you are doing ok. Thanks.

5. PASSING THE CPNE: tips from my experience

   nurse1717 replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in Online Learning

   This is a great website for support in successfully passing your CPNE. I passed almost 2 years ago after many posts on this site, planning, stress, studying, etc. (You know the drill!) To PM someone, go to their blue section and next to Registered...

6. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

   nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

   Whew, what a story. I'll email you to ask for some details. Thanks.

7. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

   nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for all your information! :wink2:

8. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

   nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks miiszkim0711 and IsabellasMommyRN2B! Anyone ever go on "temporary disability" because of an on-the-job injury?

9. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

   nurse1717 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has any nurse ever been on "temporary" disability? Post your "story"-- whether it's got a "happy" ending or not. Thanks.

10. how do you keep your sexy??

    nurse1717 replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    ...it's that special combination of "feeling and looking and being"...you know what I mean! :wink2:

11. Is there a best unit for new grads?

    nurse1717 replied to AirForceWifey's topic in New Nurse

    You want to also think semi-long term career...and keep those options open. Sometimes, not always, if you begin in too specialized a department, you won't get the broad range of experience...then again hopefully you'll get into a new grad program. ...

12. how do you keep your sexy??

    nurse1717 replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    Tons of varied scrub sets and tennis shoes, studded earrings of all colors and styles! I change up my hair style and color often too! Scented hand lotion during breaks...we work with what we can! :wink2:

13. Is there a best unit for new grads?

    nurse1717 replied to AirForceWifey's topic in New Nurse

    If I had to choose one, I too would say Med Surg, just because, as others have said, you get some of everything. Once you start nursing school, you may find that you enjoy a particular area of study...maternity, etc. Good luck in your quest toward...

14. Almost one year out....vent warning

    nurse1717 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in New Nurse

    Allelluja!!! Congrats WildcatFanRN!!! Best of luck on your new job!! Life is good! :wink2:

15. Nursing as a 2nd Career. Beginning after 50 yrs.

    nurse1717 replied to cnpeterson2000's topic in Career Support

    I graduated from nursing school at 52, 1/2 years ago after many years of school. Yes, you will be studying in a class with students 1/2 your age, nursing school isn't a walk in the park, there will be a number of prerequisites. Here in California i...