auburngirl95

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1. Dear Preceptor

   auburngirl95 replied to L8RRN's topic in General Nursing

   So happy that you had/have a good preceptor. It is a rare thing these days I think.

2. Day in the life of a PHN??? Please respond.

   auburngirl95 replied to wonderbee's topic in Public/Community

   Wonderbee, Congrats to you!!! I just accepted a job in a PHC in pediatrics. Complete dream job for me. I start at the end of the month. Hope your start is great!!

3. Alzheimer's in my family

   auburngirl95 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

   My mom is 68 and has middle stage Alzh. She lives with us. It is challenging to say the least. She has yet to be violent. for the most part she is just grumpy, not a big change from before. Enjoy the time you may have with your loved one. Don...

4. coping with fetal demise

   auburngirl95 replied to steyork0129's topic in New Nurse

   I actually was a student when I experienced a fetal demise. I tried really hard to understand it and help the couple have what they needed at the time. As a parent it was hard. I thought of my 2 healthy kids at home. My heart broke for that mom...

5. Looking for Phlebotomy Program in/or around Treasure Coast Florida

   auburngirl95 replied to AirB1024's topic in Florida

   Check Critical concepts. They have offices in Fl and offer many different certifications. I think I remember seeing one for phlebotomy.

6. FINALLY....A JOB!!!!

   auburngirl95 replied to MauraRN's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats!!! It is a start!

7. New to Patients on Vents

   auburngirl95 replied to flowergirl627's topic in New Nurse

   Stick to the basics like you said. Ask questions at your orientation to vents. And when you need to ask again. I work with kids on vents in a home setting. It can be intimidating and overwhelming to say the least. good luck

8. I just need some moral support...

   auburngirl95 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

   Hang in there and don't give up!! It is tough. I graduated in May 09 and have yet to find a job in a hospital. But I was able to take a position in pediatric home health. I am still applying to GN programs and hoping to get into a 2/10 pediatric ...

9. PALS certification

   auburngirl95 replied to Sara5229's topic in Pediatric

   Try Critical Concepts. Not sure if they have a program in your area. I am taking their class in Dec in FL

10. How Exactly Does One Gain Experience If No One Is Willing To Hire You?

    auburngirl95 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in New Nurse

    Even though I only have 2 months of experience, not hospital, I am still going to attend a job fair tomorrow. The listing says "1 year experience or more" but hey, it gets my face and name out there.

11. Stethoscope needed for Valencia Community College, FL

    auburngirl95 replied to jkb919's topic in Florida

    Hi and congrats on getting into VCC's program. I graduated their program May 09. It was a great program. Are you sure it says you need a Littmann? If so that is new. I purchased a stethoscope at orientation, a very basic one. If they do require ...

12. tattoos and Nursing

    auburngirl95 replied to Tiffie1210's topic in General Nursing

    I have one wrist tattoo and 2 others that can be hidden(lower back and ankle), no one has said anything about my wrist one. In clinicals my watch fell nicely over top of it and I dont think anyone noticed. Mine is also a word "rock" which is my fam...

13. Comparing prereqs to nursing school

    auburngirl95 replied to skandy's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that pre-reqs are a different way of thinking. You do a lot of memorizing in A&P, bio and micro. While you do some memorizing, like meds, in nursing school most of it is application of the nursing process. IMO it is a completely di...

14. Peds

    auburngirl95 replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I for one love Peds. I have a Bachelors in Child Development. When I went to nursing school I knew Peds would be where I ended up. It is a very natural thing for me. Yes, parents can be a pain. But those sweet smiles make it worth it to me. Th...

15. where's my *insert parent figure here*

    auburngirl95 replied to bringtherain's topic in Pediatric

    Destinyfay said what I was thinking. parents with sick or chronically ill children need an escape. for some they may detach almost completely bc the "ideal" child they longed for is not so. I also work in ped HH. I have seen both sides of the sc...