ann4997

ann4997 specializes in SNF, Med Surg.

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1. Did you attend an Accelerated BSN program?

   ann4997 replied to GradStudent2012's topic in General Nursing

   Which accelerated program did you attend? touted as a 2nd career/2nd degree Bachelor's degree, but there were many new grads - BSN-RN What prerequisites were required for your program? Statistics, A&P Iⅈ Microbiology and Pathophysiology Wh...

2. Do you have a "Work You" vs. a "Home You"?

   ann4997 replied to SillyInScrubs's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! Thank you all so much for this post and your responses - I thought something was wrong with me and felt so guilty about the home-me. I am so frustrated with people complaining about minor bumps, bruises or other ailments and can I look at it and...

3. job interview

   ann4997 replied to bverdevn's topic in General Nursing

   interviews of any kind can be nerve-wracking, but it is one of those things that do get easier with more experience (so interview as much as you can) and prepare. there are many links out there on how to prepare for an interview, from your appearance...

4. I want to go back to school for nursing. Please help advise!!!

   ann4997 replied to CTMomof2's topic in Connecticut

   Hi. I agree with the previous posts about taking your pre-reqs at a community college - you will save a ton of money. You should research the programs in which you are interested, because different programs actually have different pre-reqs and you wa...

5. question on tube feeding and flushes

   ann4997 replied to Oranges3420's topic in Med-Surg

   In my hospital we use gravity unless it is in the orders that you can use a "gentle push." It goes fast enough. With the plunger assembled you check for residual, then disassemble it and leave the syringe in place as you pour your water flush, your m...

6. IV ADMIN

   ann4997 replied to santos2010's topic in General Nursing

   As the previous poster said - you answered your own question. If you are ever unsure of something it is more important to be safe (and ask a question) than appear that you know what you are doing and make a mistake. NEVER be afraid to ask questions -...

7. TPA and bad outcomes

   ann4997 replied to pb57's topic in Emergency

   Some facilities have policies on debriefings for different kinds of "critical incidences." There is a lot of research that suggests how beneficial they can be for helping people realize their role and how to get past the distress without feelings of ...

8. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

   ann4997 replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

   second career; accelerated BSN-RN: 40. Est. MSN 45

9. Am I off my rocker?

   ann4997 replied to imtommy's topic in General Nursing

   I say absolutely get off of that rocker, make your plan and get to nursing!! With that said, I just want to share some things that I have learned. I agree witht the above poster -- if you have a Bachelor's degree in anything else look into an acceler...

10. Interview Tips of a GN wanting a L&D Position.

    ann4997 replied to rochelle03lc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is it possible to have any of the nurses or the nurse manager that you worked with on the L&D floor that would be willing to write you a letter of rec that you could take with you when you relocate? I too thought I wanted to work L&D after I ...

11. Concerned About Drug Screen

    ann4997 replied to RNMarie's topic in General Nursing

    If you haven't taken the drug screen yet, make sure you take your prescription bottles with you so they can make copies of them. I would not give your employer a heads up (it is really none of their business as long as you take your meds appropriatel...

12. New Grad who doesn't feel ready....

    ann4997 replied to morningland's topic in New Nurse

    hi morningland, i too am a recent grad and have started a new job and totally understand where you are coming from. as a new grad, i feel that it is doing yourself a disservice to be overly confident to the point where you don't ask for help when you...

13. How desperate can I be??? Cause I am.

    ann4997 replied to luckie's topic in General Nursing

    There was a particular hospital that I wanted to work at after I graduated and I didn't persue other hospitals as vigorously because I was waiting for a position to become available for me (which it has, finally and I am sooo glad I waited -- I love ...

14. At work, can you ever give drugs with no prescription?

    ann4997 replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Student Assist

    Another homework question? As the others have said, the answer is no, unless there is a protocol/standing order to follow. That includes O2 (although, as others have said, you would respond to the situation by applying the O2, then get the order). Ev...

15. Can you give me example of functions that a nurse can perform independently?

    ann4997 replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Student Assist

    Is this another homework question? Depending on the facility and or specific floor you are working on there will be standing orders for different condtions as well (protocols).