Gingerbell BSN, RN

Gingerbell has 12 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in CVICU and Trauma.

Latest Activity

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   Recommendation for comfortable nursing shoes

   Gingerbell replied to megster871's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I work long 12 hour shift in ICU and I swear by my runnings shoes! Used to wear nursing clogs (sanita & danskos) for years, but the random ankle rolls and calf cramps got to be so much I had to switch to tennis/running shoes. Too bad though becau...
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   Opinions needed...

   Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in General Nursing

   THANK YOU amzyRN, jadelpn, SoldierNurse22!!!!!!!!!!! I took the advice and went by his office. As it turns out, he had been extremely swamped with staffing issues and had several RNs give notice all at the same time. He offered me an impromptu int...
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   Opinions needed...

   Gingerbell posted a topic in General Nursing

   Opinions needed... A week ago I received a call from the manager of a unit I have been trying to get onto for a very long time. RNs just don't leave this unit so I had to wait forever for an opening. I was driving when I received the call so he asked...
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   UC Davis - Nurse Residency - October 2012

   Gingerbell replied to Coriander's topic in California

   Where on FB does everyone keep seeing these posts? Is it a UC Davis page? I'm so lost!
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   UC Davis - Nurse Residency - October 2012

   Gingerbell replied to Coriander's topic in California

   Does anyone know how many new grads they will be taking in this October group? The wait is torture but I REALLY want this one (as I'm sure all of us do, lol)!! Best of luck to us all!!!! :)
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   Choosing b/w Psych. Center and Veterans Nursing Home!!

   Gingerbell replied to Macann's topic in Job Hunt

   Does the nursing home have a sub-acute unit? If so, many hospitals (in Cali anyway) will *consider* that experience to get an acute care job. But personally, the psych sounds more interesting. Tough call but at least you have two prospects!! So congr...
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   John Muir Fall 2012- New Grad

   Gingerbell replied to michelichka914's topic in California

   Wow, I just read all these posts and I am so taken back right now!! How awful this had to be for each and every one of you! I almost cried when I read the final posts. Still thinking of all my fellow new grads out there! I hope and pray things start ...
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   PPV vs CPAP

   Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in Pediatric

   MsBungleRRT, Thanks for your words too .. they made me feel much better about not knowing this info. These are very hard concepts to understand!! Thanks to both the responses I received, I have a much clearer understanding but I'm sure more question...
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   PPV vs CPAP

   Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in Pediatric

   umcRN, Thank you so much! Now I get it! All this equipment is new to me and it is used so fluidly throughout the NRP book. To answer your question, I signed myself up for the NRP course to make myself more competitive in the job market. I am also sc...
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    PPV vs CPAP

    Gingerbell posted a topic in Pediatric

    OK, this may seam like a silly question but I need some help!! I'm a new grad RN and taking an NRP course. I am having a hard time visualizing the difference between PPV and CPAP (its in the algorithm). I've watched the video's on the NRP DVD and eve...
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    Help... New Grad Interview tomorrow

    Gingerbell posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Does anyone care to share any RN New Grad L&D, Postpartum, NICU interview questions they either ask when hiring or have been asked when they were interviewed? It could be on any of the 3 units I mentioned because they place new grads where they f...
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    Should you put RN or BSN after name on resume?

    Gingerbell replied to FLancaster11's topic in Job Hunt

    WOW, this entire thread was extremely helpful to me as well! Thanks to the OP for posting it! ~GB
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    Now an RN, BSN .. Should I keep my LVN/LPN or Retire it?

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in General Nursing

    Danaroo .. I REALLY hope that's not the case for California! I work for the State and they won't let me work under the higher license until I apply and get hired on as that higher license. They can't let me work as an RN at LVN pay (I'm told). So for...
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    Now an RN, BSN .. Should I keep my LVN/LPN or Retire it?

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in General Nursing

    Misscandy ... PM me and I'll answer whatever questions you want about my program.
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Gingerbell replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    It WILL show up! I promise! I've had friends in class have it take anywhere from 72 hours to 6 days to show up on the online lic verification system. No worries .. CONGRATS!