Hello, I am a returning student starting an online program RN>BSN program @ Purdue Calumet University.I start January 2012. This will be my first time taking online classes & I'm stressed. Has anyone taken that program or are in it currently w...
maximaxi replied to caringtouch's topic in Florida
I live in CHicago & work on a tele floor.They just closed my unit for the second time in 3-weeks,"due to low census". So now we have to call in 2 hours prior to our shift to the staffing dept. to find out where we will be floated. Tht's also if w...
maximaxi replied to fawnsternurse's topic in New York
[qu ote=fawnsternurse;2759593]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------I work in a Chicago hospital now its 1: (4-6 pts) on a telemetry floor. On nights its Up to 1:9 pts. Which anyone working tele knows that'...
Where I work we had a drug rep from the Lovenox company come in to do an inservice & posed the same question to her. She said the manufacturer suggests only to give it in the abdominal area. They say in the event that "something" where to happen...
So you are saying you have applied everywhere & still no job? All the hospitals in your area as someone else posted. To all the nursing homes, all the home health agencies, looked at all the newspaper wanted adds for nursing. Looked at the Nursin...
maximaxi replied to jessi1106's topic in New Nurse
Take a deep breath. No one is perfect. At my work the riders k+ or mag -have to be checked by 2-RNS w/ the order and signed off on the MAR.This is to prevent or assure no mistakes are made. We get usually 40meq riders. 1-bag.This may differ from fac...
Hi, Just thought I would share some good news. I have been working for 10 months now as a RN and just made employee of the month. It's a great feeling to be noticed for the work we do.Someones always watching. .When I found out my patient nominated...
Hello, Well so far I have not experienced that. I work in a hospital that has a very diverse staff. I happen to be the only hispanic/Mexican on my floor. I haven't even been a RN that long & at the hospital that long (under a year) .Last month ...
Hello, Im scheduled to take my ACLS in a month or so.Im not the best at the ekg stuff. What exactly should i expect? Is the majority on this?I was told we have to ge 100% on the strips? Of course im stressing over this.. Any advice would help. Than...
I need some advice.Please help. Im new RN and also newly off orientation at the end of my second week. I feel sooooooooo overwhelmed. I feel like the teams I have are so heavy.Sometimes I feel the team I have is just so overwhelming.Do I have the exp...
I need some advice.Please help. Im new and also newly off orientation at the end of my second week. I feel sooooooooo overwhelmed. I feel like the teams I have are so heavy.Sometimes I feel the team I have is just so overwhelming.Do I have the expe...
How did you study. How long did you study for? I think the study strategy the ohter person gave is a good way. Going through each body system.You could go through 10 different books or resources.But if you arent studying the right way it is just a wa...
Don't let negative people influence what you decide to do.What may have been their experiences may not be yours. Everyone is different.Go to the websites of all the hospitals listed and see for yourself. Why do you think those hospitals have such a ...