Larlar81

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1. What do you HATE to do at work?

   Larlar81 replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

   I hate emptying the suction canisters into the toilet....it like goops out...yuck. And this may sound dumb, but I cant stand to do accuchecks. I hate punching all the numbers in, sticking the pt., then drawing up insulin and sticking the pt. again....

2. Can nurses in the US really work a straight 24 hour shift??

   Larlar81 replied to care bear's topic in General Nursing

   Who the hell would want to? :chuckle

3. Christiana Care

   Larlar81 replied to lizmatt's topic in Delaware

   I work at Christiana Hospital. Great place to work. There are alot of different areas to choose from and they offer great internship programs if you are new to nursing. Christiana is in a nice area and the facility is very modern. I haven't bee...

4. so frustrated

   Larlar81 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just wondering if anyone else feels like this. I started a new job about a month ago (first RN job) and feel like a complete idiot. Somedays are really good then other days I feel so overwhelmed with what paperwork to fill out, who to call, etc. I...

5. welcome to the hilton...please dont forget to tip your waitress

   Larlar81 replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I had a patient one night who was completely ambulatory, young, etc...she was there in a short stay unit (being d/c in the am). Rings the call bell. "Go get me some dinner." me-your dinner is coming soon. Dinner gets there. She rings call bell. "Cut...

6. hello

   Larlar81 replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Delaware

   Cmon where is everyone from DE?! Just wanted to say hi. Graduated in June and took some time off... Worked on a Tele floor for a couple months and just started an internship program (critical care). :)

7. Clogs <dansko?>

   Larlar81 replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

   I had Klogs brand shoes with the open back and after the first night I never wore them again. I found that they stretched out and sometimes I'd be walking fast and walk right out of them. Wasn't until after I got off my 12 hour shift that I realize...

8. Can we talk about something other than NCLEX?

   Larlar81 replied to nekhismom's topic in New Nurse

   Hey great of you to bring it up. I was also thinking the same thing the other day. Would love to know how everyones job is going (for those who have started). I have taken a long route to get to where I am now. Graduated in June and took the summe...

9. Nclex Results

   Larlar81 replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats Christine! Good luck with your job! Doesn't it feel great?:)

10. Age Check

    Larlar81 replied to Ned the Red's topic in General Students

    I was 18 when I started nursing school and graduated this past May at 21. Just started my first job as a new RN at 22.:)

11. PBDS Update

    Larlar81 replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of them before, but now as I look over the schedule for my orientation that starts this Monday at Pennsy, I see PBDS on the first day! Yikes...did not even know what they were! Laurie

12. Need Help...

    Larlar81 replied to PSA, RN's topic in New Nurse

    Hey PSA, RN, When I first had to write my resume I checked out the career services website for my college and they had sample nursing resumes online. Also, take a look at Barnes & Noble or Border's bookstore. They have great books that are...

13. Nights

    Larlar81 replied to fourbirds4me's topic in New Nurse

    Hey Fourbirds! How did your first night shift go?

14. What do you think about Saunders book?

    Larlar81 replied to joun's topic in New Nurse

    I used the Saunder's book to prepare for the NCLEX. I went through the entire book and reviewed each section and did practice questions at the end of the section. Then I did the comprehensive test at the end of the book. Also, the CD that comes wi...

15. Re-taking the boards a second time next week...

    Larlar81 replied to jm1739's topic in New Nurse

    Exercise, go out with friends, read books (other than NCLEX books!), study questions, and you should be fine! Good luck! Laurie