MsDemeanor

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1. Starting IVs!!!

   MsDemeanor replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

   Personally, I think those nurse would find it amusing and entertaining on a good day that a student would want to enlighten them...even if you are correct. On a bad day? I realize you are only trying to help, but that would be the role of the char...

2. upset and dont know what to do

   MsDemeanor replied to futurenurse85's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Tape recorder is a good idea. Going to student services to get help with study skills also not a bad idea. 6 credit hours is really part time. I'd agree with your Mom (especially if Mom is footing the Bill for school). A job would be in order, and...

3. Paranoid about zoloft....help!

   MsDemeanor replied to MsDemeanor's topic in General Nursing

   Crunch, I'm surprised that you had a reaction to prozac in 3 days. Generally it takes several weeks to feel any results according to the physicians and websites. I just found out I can't do the drug screen until 30 days before I come, soooo, I have ...

4. Part time for new grad

   MsDemeanor replied to fidelio's topic in Career Support

   I think you would need to go full time during your orientation. You are going to have an adjustment from being a student to being an RN responsible for a number of patients. This usually requires a full time committment. However, after orientation, ...

5. Paranoid about zoloft....help!

   MsDemeanor replied to MsDemeanor's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I was wondering about it as well. And my Doctor was a bit hesitant to prescribe it. Then he decided that I might need it to concentrate properly at work...but most of the places I do agency at are really boring, and not challenging... I tend...

6. Paranoid about zoloft....help!

   MsDemeanor posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey, a traveler referred me to this site, and I think I might actually have the courage to ask my embarassing question here. I've been under a ton of stress lately- 2 of my close friends have died unexpectedly in accidents (unrelated accidents), I sw...

7. CPR and ACLS license in California

   MsDemeanor replied to Elizabeth19's topic in General Nursing

   I am surprised that your nursing program did not require you to have BLS. Usually if they want ACLS for the job, you can get it within one year or 6 months of hire. Here is a list of places where you can get the training: Hospitals in your area (Yo...