KELLYGIRL

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1. Trying to tweak my work schedule

   KELLYGIRL replied to KELLYGIRL's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the reply TazziRN. Does anyone else out there have any suggestions? Especially for 8 hour days?

2. Trying to tweak my work schedule

   KELLYGIRL posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello! I currently work 72 hours every 2 weeks. I have to work every other weekend and would like to have some Wednesdays off. I only have the option to work 8 hour days. I would like to have more days off in a row, but not work more than 5 or 6...

3. Let's Talk About Myelograms--What was your experience?

   KELLYGIRL posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I'm having a myelogram this week and I am so scared. I hurt my back a few months ago at work and had an MRI which showed some mild bulging of the discs. Now the doc wants me to have a myelogram. I'm having pain (sometimes intense - like s...

4. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   KELLYGIRL replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you, BETSRN!!! This particular facility will float RNs to Nursery when needed, though, will not float you to other units. I really wanted this, but I think I do need to go with my gut feeling. Also, this facility may only have about 30 bi...

5. Introductions

   KELLYGIRL replied to Brian's topic in Alabama

   Hello....I'm an RN in North Alabama! Married with no children . Worked in LTC and wanting to work in L&D/Neonatal area!!! Any AL nurses working in L&D? Let's talk!

6. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   KELLYGIRL replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello there! I have been working in long term care for 5 years. But what I really have wanted to do for more than 13 yrs is L&D/Neonatal (this is the reason I became a nurse). I have applied for an L&D RN position recently. Currently, th...

7. good study guide

   KELLYGIRL replied to Teedy's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello there! Lippincott has some great study guides. Do you really think you need a study guide, though? I recommend you study up on your weak subjects. I brain-stormed for several days thinking of diseases, procedures, lab values, sources of vit...

8. Need Advice!!!!!

   KELLYGIRL replied to nivek21's topic in NCLEX

   Take a nice long hot relaxing bath after watching a good comedy (movie). Do not take anything to help you sleep unless you know how your body is going to react to it...b/c you may feel like you have a hangover the next day. Good luck on your NCLEX!...

9. Administrative Leave?

   KELLYGIRL replied to VanillaPalamino's topic in General Nursing

   I have not ever been on admin. leave, though I know several people that have. You should be paid for the leave. Sometimes the results are good and sometimes the results are bad. Your co-workers and superiors will probably be interviewed concerning...

10. Ultram cost me my new dream job

    KELLYGIRL replied to KELLYGIRL's topic in General Nursing

    Okay... let me tell you what I read in the drug guide... Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses 7th Ed.... tramadol... Classification: analgesics (centrally acting) Indications: tx of mod to mod severe pain Action: binds to mu-opiod receptors and inhibits re...

11. Ultram cost me my new dream job

    KELLYGIRL replied to KELLYGIRL's topic in General Nursing

    Well, today is interesting... I got a call from the nurse manager (my-would-be-supervisor). She asked if I had heard anything yet. I told her what happened. She said that she was going to talk to some people and talk to her boss and would get back...

12. Ultram cost me my new dream job

    KELLYGIRL replied to KELLYGIRL's topic in General Nursing

    When HR called me, she said "When I had you sign the authorization for the drug screen, I made a mistake and didn't ask you to list any medications on the sheet. Your drug screen came back positive and I don't know what it is positive for. Have you...

13. Ultram cost me my new dream job

    KELLYGIRL posted a topic in General Nursing

    I feel like such a fool. I am kicking myself. Please listen to this advice so you won't make the same mistake that I have. About 2 weeks ago, I was working and my right hip was hurting from being on my feet. I couldn't take a step with my right fo...

14. Cover letter

    KELLYGIRL replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm right along with ya on this subject! Now that I have freaked out about my resume, I'm freaking out about the cover letter! Hope you get some good feedback on this one! Good Luck!

15. Woo Hoo!!!!

    KELLYGIRL replied to truern's topic in General Students

    How exciting!!! Congratulations!!! Sounds like you are going to be busy for the next few weeks! Good Luck:)