LoveThisNurse

LoveThisNurse specializes in Pediatric Nursing.

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1. Looking for tips on Home health clinical

   LoveThisNurse replied to student_nurse123's topic in Home Health

   After 3 months? that's so cool! I'm 3 weeks into home health. I have about a year and a half of peds experience and i jumped into home health. learning about wound care just makes me so nervous! I'm getting the hang of it. I see my first pt tomorrow ...

2. Riverside County Regional Medical Center (RCRMC)

   LoveThisNurse replied to LoveThisNurse's topic in California

   Thanks for the reply Isis. Competition is fierce? You mean to get a position? Can you explain? Thanks!

3. Riverside County Regional Medical Center (RCRMC)

   LoveThisNurse posted a topic in California

   Hello! I was wondering if any nurses here work at Riverside County Regional Medical Center (RCRMC) or know of anyone who works there. I am interested in applying and would like your input of the hospital or nursing units. If anyone works on their ped...

4. Working Makes Me Feel Mental

   LoveThisNurse replied to missjennmb's topic in New Nurse

   Oh politics, it's at every job =o) Just some places have it more worse than others. Definetly take a good look at your situation. I thought about quitting my job 2 months ago and since being on my own financially, I couldn't leave as easily as I wa...

5. Is it too early to switch from full-time to part-time?

   LoveThisNurse replied to ARRR10's topic in New Nurse

   I'd say go for it but just be careful. Make sure you have a position lined up. I'll have my 1 yr in nov and I'm thinking of doing the same thing =o)

6. Any one else annoyed?

   LoveThisNurse replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in New Nurse

   nothing wrong with new grads wanting to leave their jobs. Hey, I felt the same way 2 months ago after being on the job for 7 months. It's tough. Instead of being annoyed, why don't you stand in line behind those who are leaving their jobs and take...

7. Love/Hate relationship with nursing..........help

   LoveThisNurse replied to SadRN2010's topic in New Nurse

   I took my "dream job" as a pediatric acute care nurse 7 months ago. Believe me, at that time, I was sooo excited. I loved my job. Now, not so much. The hustle in acute care is just way too much. I don't look forward to going to work. I actually...

8. Can a new graduate be a hospice RN?

   LoveThisNurse replied to fireball78's topic in Hospice

   It's very possible. I know a friend who graduated with me that is RN Case Manager for a Hospice company here in CA. She got the job as a new grad and LOVES it. So it is possible. Talk about "1-2 years experience is required" from acute care is no...

9. Help with assignment! Please answer these questions.

   LoveThisNurse replied to vinmiami's topic in Pediatric

   Be open to new experiences. Don't hold back. If something doesn't look right to you, even if you may not know how to fix the issue or problem, say something out loud so someone who knows can step in.

10. Immunization Ordered 0.5mL---Instructor says give whole vial

    LoveThisNurse replied to 4Karrie2's topic in Pediatric

    Always go with your gut! I know, it's hard as a student because maybe you feel that these nurses have tons of nursing experience on top of yours. I always felt that way! Even though I would know in my heart that soemthing was wrong, I learned now as...

11. PIV lab draws,re instill waste blood?

    LoveThisNurse replied to pedspro's topic in Pediatric

    I've personally haven't done it but from what I understand on my unit is that we try to not poke the kids too many times if we don't have too. The kids don't like it and the parents don't like it either! So, if I get a new admit and labs need to be...

12. Top tips for first peds clinical as a student

    LoveThisNurse replied to SAHMStudent's topic in Pediatric

    I've realized that kids are going to freak out anyways! Kids just don't like being in the hospital being poked at. There are a few in the bunch that take hospitalization very well even if it is there first time which has surprised me on many occasio...

13. CSU San Bernardino or Loma Linda University?

    LoveThisNurse replied to Juntra's topic in California

    Cool, then welcome to my alma mater! You'll have fun there. Meet new people. Get connected with CN, get involved! Go to the events! And make sure you're always in compliance!I know the girls who did the orientation and they're good people =o) so I ...

14. CSU San Bernardino or Loma Linda University?

    LoveThisNurse replied to Juntra's topic in California

    So what did you choose?! If you don't mind ..

15. CSU San Bernardino or Loma Linda University?

    LoveThisNurse replied to Juntra's topic in California

    No, I ended up going to CSUSB. My sis went to LLU for nursing school and yeah, the debt IS FOR REAL. Her monthly payment is HORRENDOUS It's good to know what you'll be going into before you apply, but don't let that stop you from applying anywhere ...