amowvu96

amowvu96 specializes in Med-Surg, Psych.

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1. Confrontation with bullies at work place; need advice with next step

   amowvu96 replied to lululucy's topic in Relations

   To every single nurse who said "grow a thicker skin" I call the bs flag. Nursing at its core is about emotion, empathy and compassion not only for our patients but for our coworkers. We do sadly "eat our young" and probably some really good nurses le...

2. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

   amowvu96 replied to marilynmom's topic in New Nurse

   well, i graduated in may of 08 passed nclex in july of '08 and i am having problems on my floor. i work on a ortho-neuro floor that also serves as medical overflow. i just don't think this floor is for me and i constantly doubt my skill set. i got ab...

3. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

   amowvu96 replied to madwife2002's topic in New Nurse

   I guess I am having a multitude of issues. I graduated in May with my RN and got my license in July. I am working on a Med/Surg (Ortho-Neuro) floor @ nights but I am having some serious problems. First, my department is very clicky and I am not deal...

4. Any One Eyed Nurses Out There...

   amowvu96 replied to MikeInCO's topic in Disabilities

   I was born with cataracts, I have no lenses in either eye since I had cataract surgery in the early 80's, pre them putting in artificial lenses. I have 20/400 vision in the Left Eye and 20/25 vision in the right eye with contact lenses. I just gradua...

5. LPN OR RN Schools in PANHANDLE AREA???

   amowvu96 replied to Navywife08's topic in Florida

   I just graduated from the GCCC RN program and there is a fall and spring class. You need to have a & p 1 done before applying to the program. There are 50 slots for the fall and spring semesters. For LPN programs there is Haney in PC and GCCC's ...

6. Nurses with double vision or other vision problems?

   amowvu96 replied to mcknis's topic in Disabilities

   i'm a nursing student who was born with cataracts as i result i only have vision out of my right eye and only wear a contact lens in that eye. i can't drive but i can tell you that i do every nursing skill i am asked to do. i have to overcompensate b...

7. Nursing Students' Summer Plans

   amowvu96 replied to olivia28's topic in General Students

   I'm a Long Island girl myself...but I love the Jersey Shore. I have a good friend who is a "Bennie". I plan to sleep, read trashy romance novels, study for the HESI and NCLEX and clean my house. Hugs to all and happy summering, Janine :) (Stuck here ...

8. USAF Nurse Corps

   amowvu96 replied to JazzyT's topic in Government

   Hi all, I'm a ADN student but I am going to continue on to my BSN and I really want to join the air force. I just had a quick question for you all. What are the vision requirements for Nurses in the Air Force. Thanks much, Janine :) (Trapped at Tynda...

9. Just got my Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope..

   amowvu96 replied to Scrubz's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I love it :redbeathe. I hear BP's so much better with the cardiology stethoscope. In addition, I find you can hear lung and bowel sounds better. :)

10. After which clinical are we allowed to take the LPN exam?

    amowvu96 replied to jbjints's topic in Student Assist

    Hi, I transferred from Molloy to another college but I can tell you Molloy really isn't happy when you try and go for your LPN Certification. If I remember right you can try after taking Adult 1 but I'm not sure. I would totally clear it with the Cha...