nessajune21

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1. Last birthday

   nessajune21 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Not exactly nursing related, but as fellow nurses who may have loved and lost someone, I know many of you may be able to relate... This weekend is my mother's birthday. She will be 51. Unlike other birthdays that start with a card and end in a cake, ...

2. Intervention for low HCT, Hgb, and Lymphocytes

   nessajune21 replied to peachmouse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I don't even think this qualifies as critical thinking-- just thinking!

3. Drug discrepancy double standard

   nessajune21 posted a topic in General Nursing

   A few days ago immediately following report- mind you when every nurse on shift is in the room- my charge nurse turns to me and says loudly, " I need to speak with you about a discrepancy." I noticed everyone looking around, but I didn't really under...

4. Which specialty of RN nursing finds the most satisfaction

   nessajune21 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

   I think that depends on personal interests. Postpartum is relatively low stress and many nurses love it- however I don't find it enjoyable at all. It really is based on what you find interesting or stressful.

5. Is this Normal? Need some perspective!

   nessajune21 replied to Cavendish's topic in General Nursing

   Has no one ever worked with a nurse intern? A lot of the posters appear horrified that the OP is passing meds and working as a nurse without a license. This is what nurse interns do. They work under the RNs license (as in clinicals) and pass meds, do...

6. Don't Cry

   nessajune21 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I feel like an idiot! I've been a student nurse in the ICU for 3 months. Today I was assisting the doctor while he put in an arterial line. This patient was a horrible stick. The patient's brother, a veteran nurse was looking on. The doc poked aroun...

7. Can a nurse be an EMT??

   nessajune21 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   You cannot work as an EMT without a state or national certification. There are so many things that I learned in EMT training that we never discussed in nursing school and the contexts of practice are two different worlds. Perhaps instead of looking ...

8. Sending out an S.O.S

   nessajune21 replied to nessajune21's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for replying! Do you think it would be most beneficial to stay in the ICU or to go ahead and go to OR (since that is where I'd like to work upon graduation)? Can't I just pretend I was never asked!?!

9. Sending out an S.O.S

   nessajune21 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am lost and I would appreciate some input. I started as a student nurse in the ICU 2 months ago. I have been learning a lot and I really like the staff. However, I was just approached by the OR manager and asked if I would like to transfer to the O...

10. Why do a lot of people aim for the bare minimum?

    nessajune21 replied to kgh31386's topic in General Students

    If they barely sketch by in class, there is no way they will be getting into a CRNA program!

11. NOTHING is working out --need some advice Ivy Tech Evansville

    nessajune21 replied to mandyfree99's topic in Indiana

    I go to Ivy Tech. It was a fast decision I made in applying, hence a very fast process of applying, taking TEAS, attending the information meeting, and transferring. I actually did not even go to my information session until after I had been accepted...

12. Nursing STUDENT doesn't mean NURSE!!!!

    nessajune21 replied to chnc1024's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel. Everyone in my family expects that I can diagnose them. I have to tell them that I know nothing and that the doc knows best (or at least I hope so!). I have even given my sister-in-law the pediatric nurse hotline to a loc...

13. how do you feel after an interview?

    nessajune21 replied to imanlpn's topic in General Nursing

    When I am nervous I tend to do one of 3 very annoying things... 1- bobble my head when I talk 2- fold my hands like Mr. Burns from the Simpsons 3- ramble I always feel horrible after interviews too. Just realize that we magnify our own mistakes, stu...

14. 2 years pre-req?? HELP!

    nessajune21 replied to jenaenae17's topic in General Nursing

    You generally only need the 2 years experience if you have an ASN. If you have completed an BSN, you can usually continue straight into an MSN program. However, I have to agree with most that it would be best to get that 2 year experience and decide...

15. how do i study for 2nd semester RN school?

    nessajune21 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I'd set up an appointment with your instructor and ask him/her specifically what they would suggest you do. Good luck raising your grade. I'm rooting for you!