dani_girl

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1. any tips for organization of time

   dani_girl replied to regimite's topic in New Nurse

   We have kardex's for each pt.. and after I write my notes on them and staple them on the top corner of each pt paper I write these things with a line next to them: Assess, 2ndary, 24 (for 24hr check), and Darp (our prog notes), and I&O. then when...

2. Anyone familiar with Wenatchee or Longview?

   dani_girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Washington

   Wenatchee is nice.. very in to baseball so get your boys started now! Also I know that Wenatchee Valley Medical is doing a sign on bonus currently for ED nurses.. because alot of them are leaving Central Washington Hospital (it is in Wenatchee)..

3. Confused and could use some advice/thoughts

   dani_girl replied to Codeda's topic in Washington

   I moved here from the East coast (but am originally a westcoast/southern) I don't live in Seattle.. but a few hours away.. I haven't had any trouble making friends at work and think it is a nice state.. not sure if you are a city girl or you want som...

4. How to remove staples and use steri strips

   dani_girl replied to crawlyberry's topic in General Nursing

   I just learned this on our surg floor (am floating).. they count the staples (prior to removal) then remove every OTHER ONE, then put steri-strips in there place (like after you do 3 or 4) then do the remaining.. then when done.. count what you have...

5. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

   dani_girl replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

   :yeahthat: What Zoe said!! I have wrote a few horrific emails and sent them to my best friend as a "sounding board" some I never intended anyone to recieve.. and some I did.. Without a true friend to give some feedback like "ok.. I think you took wh...

6. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

   dani_girl replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

   Let her have it.. tell her you didn't mean for it to be sent.. but do not apologize! She will manipulate you for ever with it if you do.. Just say,. well I meant what I said.. I didn't expect/mean to send it.. but it was and is how I feel.

7. Need Advice/Encouragement

   dani_girl replied to Brainyheart's topic in New Nurse

   When you get to the interviews be HONEST on why you left.. I think that knowing you didn't do it for the money but because it is something you want to pursue will be a valuable point in your favor.. Also stress what you were good at in bedside nursi...

8. Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

   dani_girl replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

   I think it really depends on the environment that you work in.. we had an RT come for treatment for a pt and she couldn't work because the pt was so sensitive to it and had asthma.. kept sending the woman into breathing spasms and fits... poor RT tec...

9. High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

   dani_girl replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

   Fiber One bars.. they are actually pretty yummy but lots of fiber and protein to keep you full, I also throw in some packs of oatmeal.. (again high fiber) like the weight smart.. I always have some rattling around in my bag, so it isn't like everyday...

10. AIDS Education Requirement for WA License

    dani_girl replied to Reno1978's topic in Washington

    Just_Cause.. good point.. our syllabus breaks down things by hours, which is why it worked for me..

11. How do you know where you belong?

    dani_girl replied to RN2B73's topic in Pre-Nursing

    WantAccel.. basically there are tons of options for you, just for now avoid the acute/rapid settings.. like ICU, ER, PCU.. look at Medical, Surgical, general floor, Step down.. And after some time there when you feel you have a solid base you might...

12. Move to Pittsburgh?

    dani_girl replied to hpcat's topic in Pennsylvania

    Or there are some good hospitals outside of the 'burgh.. like the Excela system which is in Greensburg, Latrobe, Jeanette, ect.. then you are close to the city (for the GAMES) but still not in the city.. Just moved away.. but wasn't a local.. the we...

13. How do you know where you belong?

    dani_girl replied to RN2B73's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Depending on your school, you will get the chance to find out.. my second year we all did rotations that were 5 weeks in many fields; Peds, ICU, Psych, Med/surg, Onc, CCU, OB... as you go through them and learn more you might take a shine to one, or ...

14. Am I too old to start a nursing career?

    dani_girl replied to toledogal's topic in Career Support

    I graduated with a woman who was 62!!! And she was near top of the class.. if you can handle the physical demands on your body, go for it!! And good luck!!

15. No experience in Nursing but wants to start a Career in Nursing!! PLEASE HELP!

    dani_girl replied to Aloha86's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha, Yes you can do both.. as long as you have the time.. When I lived in Oahu, I took a CNA course that was on weekends only bout +100 hours.. (so a couple weeks..) If it isn't required then it is up to you.. some people say take it, some say no....