BethulieRN

BethulieRN specializes in Oncology.

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1. Rosalind Franklin 2012 Start

   BethulieRN replied to jenwil52's topic in SRNA

   avillam2, I'm sure you're be busy studying. I'm interested in the start of spring 2014. Do I need the take a statistic course aside from the nursing statistic course taken from my BSN program? Thanks BethulieRN

2. Rosalind or DePaul Northshore?????

   BethulieRN replied to choczrn1's topic in SRNA

   choczrn1, I'm glad you got accepted to both schools at the same time. I'm in the process of applying to both schools. However, my heart is set to pick Rosalind if I ever find myself in your situation just because I have a co-worker who's brother is c...

3. Over Confident GN's

   BethulieRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   This is the reason I refused to work on the same floor that I used to work before as a CNA once I graduated from nursing school a year ago. Instead, I found another hospital and started fresh and without preconceived notions about me. I did very well...

4. Low starting pay for new RN?

   BethulieRN replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   NEW GRAD SINCE 09/09, I WORK IN CHICAGO, IL AND LIVE IN HINSDALE, IL I DRIVE ABOUT 25 MINUTES TO MONT SINAI HOSPITAL MED-SURG. RATE 25. 60 $/H, PLUS 3.50$ SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL FOR WORKING NIGHT SHIFT. IN MARCH I STARTED A SECOND JOB PART TIME IN NURS...

5. I think I failed, and I'm panicking...

   BethulieRN replied to Cristiann's topic in General Nursing

   I can only pray and wish that you've passed, after all the hard work you put in it. I was one of the lucky ones who felt after my exam 100% that I passed, and ended I found out a two days later that I did. I did get 75 questions.

6. LPN Day Shift Supervisor?

   BethulieRN replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

   The LPN is putting her license in jeopardy if ever an adverse situation occurs that makes the patient suffer.

7. Med school for experienced CRNA?

   BethulieRN replied to SpouseofChicagoCRNA's topic in CRNA

   Sorry about what your wife is going through. I known many nurses ( CRNA,NP,MSN) who have transitioned to become MD's here in the united states and especially here in Illinois. First option, she could decide to go through regular path by applying to s...

8. I need help with interventions for risk of infection

   BethulieRN replied to sallyjane's topic in General Nursing

   Here are some ideas: 1- Meticulous handwashing before and after dressing changes 2- Use aseptic techniques(e.g, use of sterile gloves, dressings ect..) 3- Teach patient the importance of frequent hand washing and cleanliness 4- Administer the prophyl...

9. I need help with interventions for risk of infection

   BethulieRN replied to sallyjane's topic in General Nursing

   Girl, you must buy a Nursing care plans book. Gulanick/Myers book is a great resource. Nursing school is a long way and you should use other resouces beside your required class books. Good luck.

10. First day as agency nurse, asked to do admission

    BethulieRN posted a topic in Agency

    I took a 2-10:30 pm LTC assignement trough an agency yesterday. My concern is, the charge nurse came at 5pm to give me notice of an upcoming admission. I was appalled. She said it is done all the time for agency nurses whether it is first time or not...

11. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

    BethulieRN replied to doodles's topic in Agency

    I took a 2-10:30 pm LTC assignement trough an agency yesterday. My concern is, the charge nurse came at 5pm to give me notice of an upcoming admission. I was appalled. She said it is done all the time for agency nurses whether it is first time or not...

12. Resigned my job as new grad Nurse, NM called home.

    BethulieRN replied to BethulieRN's topic in New Nurse

    I am going to meet my NM today. I will keep you posted. Thank you all for your support.

13. Help: My Nursing Instructor is a Bully!

    BethulieRN replied to MOLLBEE's topic in General Students

    I also had a nasty and evil instructor who made my journey a living hell in my second semester of nursing school and found out that she failed me the last day of shool after finishing all clinical rotations. The reasons she gave, I was not ready. I c...

14. Resigned my job as new grad Nurse, NM called home.

    BethulieRN replied to BethulieRN's topic in New Nurse

    I was scared to loose my license just right at the beginning of my carreer. Since I started working night I noticed I was getting all the patients that every body did not want. For example, three nights ago, I had three uncooperative patients on crit...

15. Resigned my job as new grad Nurse, NM called home.

    BethulieRN posted a topic in New Nurse

    I resigned my first job as a new nurse while still have two weeks orientation left. I wa doing very well for the fist six weeks during the days and I got along with my three preceptors, even though it was not easy trying to follow each preceptors sty...