alienRNwannabe

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1. Totally Frustrated

   alienRNwannabe replied to studentRob's topic in Disabilities

   Studentrob, You facility seem very similar to mine. In my facility many of the direct care staffers (dcs) have been working there for a very long time and they are very resistant to change. Just be respectful to each other when ever you are delegati...

2. Jobs you can get with a BSN but no RN license

   alienRNwannabe replied to xavibaby's topic in Career Support

   You are eligible to take your LPN test, I read it earlier in this forum, someone who didn't pass NCLEX three times had given the LPN test which she passed right away. An LPN job is better than no job, and you can prepare for your NCLEX while you work...

3. does night shift make you fat?

   alienRNwannabe replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

   I wish I have a solution for the chocolate cravings. My chocolate cravings (Dark chocolate) started about a year ago, but it isn't severe. I have read that sometimes hormonal imbalances or mineral deficiencies of Iron and Magnesium can lead to cravin...

4. does night shift make you fat?

   alienRNwannabe replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

   About me drinking green tea.. I have tried many different teas and each of them has their own properties, sleep, digestion, relaxation, energy. I think black tea has more caffeine, it is stronger and I drink it at home all the time when I need to be ...

5. does night shift make you fat?

   alienRNwannabe replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

   I know that this is not from a scientific journal but it explains best exactly why I drink only hot after meals. I saw the difference myself, I remember one night I had tried a butter pop corn and soda during during a movie and I puked and felt sick ...

6. does night shift make you fat?

   alienRNwannabe replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

   I am a Female, 26, 110 lbs, 5ft 3" and have been working nocs for over a year, with a combination of both 8 and 12 hr shifts. I have heard from many of my coworkers that they gained weight working nights. Personally, I had lost around 5lbs because I ...

7. Need some advice please!!

   alienRNwannabe replied to Deannam's topic in General Nursing

   I live in midwest and my frd had moved from east coast and she did her schooling here. There are no wait list or lucky draw system for the community colleges here, so she got into a program right after she was done with her pre-reqs. I was lucky enou...

8. Please Help! Which job would you choose?!

   alienRNwannabe replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

   I would give up my 1 yr of experience if i get an opportunity as hospital B, reasons - great way to gain experience on the floor if you are a new nurse like me with not much prior hospital experience other than your clinicals -Love that 1 year resid...

9. new grad just failed NCLEX

   alienRNwannabe replied to graduatenurse1970's topic in Wisconsin

   I am so sorry to hear about your NCLEX. I was in the same situation a year ago. There are lots of support threads here at allnurses.com. Just type NCLEX in the search box at the top right hand corner and you will find many helpful fourms. You will ge...

10. FNP/MPH in WI?

    alienRNwannabe posted a topic in NP

    I am a new grad, close to a year's experience under my belt now. I already miss being in school and I can't wait to go back. My ultimate goal is to be able to run my own practice in rural settings in underdeveloped parts of the world as well as be ab...

11. The business of Being Born: Documentary

    alienRNwannabe posted a topic in CNM

    If you haven't seen this yet, you might find this very interesting. P.S. you can just copy and paste the link to watch the movie. http://movielab.tv/the-business-of-being-born,5325.html

12. The Business of Being Born: Documentary

    alienRNwannabe posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    For those who are in L&D, i hope u enjoy this like I did. Just copy and paste the link to view the Documentary. It is link for the full movie. http://movielab.tv/the-business-of-being-born,5325.html

13. New grads on the Floor.

    alienRNwannabe replied to LVN2010M's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with turtle. I am a new grad myself, and i can't tell how much I appreciate the staff nurses who volunteer to take me in for shadowing. We don't have the mentor system where I work. I can sense the irritation and rolling eyes when the staff n...

14. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    alienRNwannabe replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

    hi everybody, i have been an on and off visitor on this forum ever since i failed my first nclex. i am very glad that i found this site, it was a blessing. i want to thank all of you for your support. you all inspiration to continue esp. "determined ...

15. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    alienRNwannabe replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    I wonder if u have reversed 1 and 3, expectant and emergent. shouldn't it be the other way?