catlover13

catlover13 specializes in Rural - we do it all!!!.

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1. Hopeless, depressed, jobless in Austin

   catlover13 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas

   I have found the smaller hospitals to be a more nurturing atmosphere. Yes, they may consider a less experienced nurse. The med surg may be a very appropriate area for your level of skill.

2. Hopeless, depressed, jobless in Austin

   catlover13 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas

   Yes, I currently work in Gonzales. Hubby relocated in april, and I did not look for work until i finished the semester in mid June. I've not heard a peep from seguin, but was able to begin working in gonzales.

3. Hopeless, depressed, jobless in Austin

   catlover13 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas

   Gonzales is hiring. The pay is good, and so far the staff and facility have been above average. They have er, med surg, ob, and surgical areas. Pm me if you'd Like more information.

4. New RN Loving Rural Nursing

   catlover13 replied to tconlgirl's topic in Rural

   Hi, I landed in rural west Texas as a new grad LVN in December 2006. I settled in, took (and passed - yipee) boards, and began working at our local rural hospital in November 2007. I found that the personal introduction works effectively at some of ...

5. Whats wrong with Ivy Tech nurses?

   catlover13 replied to Awright162's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I graduated from Ivy Tech, Fort Wayne in December 2006 through their LPN program. I passed my boards on the first try in Spring of 2007. I had a wonderful experience with my education and clinical experience through Ivy Tech. I think you get ...

6. Advice for First Night on the Floor?

   catlover13 replied to EDis4me's topic in Emergency

   I know that the rooms are supposed to be stocked, but... I always try to check at the beginning of the shift... IV tray full? asst sizes of cannulas? an open ns, and a full ns. Tape, alcohol pads, etc. And do I have all sizes of bp cuffs on the di...

7. Please..What else can I do with an Associate Degree in Nursing

   catlover13 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

   What about WIC? Women, Infants and Children?

8. RN as director of a daycare...talk about new frontier!!!

   catlover13 replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry, I thought of more...grin. How does your center handle children with medical needs? Asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis? Are there medication administration areas? How is this governed by the State and your RN license? And you could help move ...

9. RN as director of a daycare...talk about new frontier!!!

   catlover13 replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, What a great place to post this question, here on allnurses. And welcome to the world of child care. :-) I'm a new nurse, LVN, now working on bridging to my RN. Before attending nursing school, I was a licensed child care provider for 7 years....

10. Any info on Red Lake Minn. Hospital

    catlover13 replied to MacERRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also saw this report. It does not mention the Red Lake, but it is a picture of health care in many Indian Reservations. Broken promises: Reservations lack basic care Health clinics don't have enough money to deal with high rates of disease http://...

11. Any info on Red Lake Minn. Hospital

    catlover13 replied to MacERRN's topic in General Nursing

    Red Lake is an independent Indian Reservation area. They have their own government, law enforcement, etc. There are several Indian Reservations in the area. Red Lake is much more of an independent area. As for weather, the winters are long, cold...

12. INSULIN NCLEX question

    catlover13 replied to Delta18's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify: Even though you are administering one injection, that injection contains two different drugs. Regular insulin and NPH insulin. That's why there are two peak times. Hope this helps!

13. INSULIN NCLEX question

    catlover13 replied to Delta18's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just this question...all your questions will follow this same format. The question will give you information. Take the time to read it! And then the question will ask you for something. Figure out what the question is asking for. I...

14. INSULIN NCLEX question

    catlover13 replied to Delta18's topic in General Nursing

    First, all of the questions will be formatted in somewhat the same manner. Your nursing instructors are using your time in nursing school to help you understand how to decipher the questions. Nursing school is different from any other school that you...

15. Differences b/w rural hospital vs. a large city hospital

    catlover13 replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi 3kittiesRN, This is my first position as a new grad. In a small, 22 bed, critical access, rural hospital. I love it!!! Hospital was always my first choice, but I was scared to jump into the world of nursing. But, this position has been a great...