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1. How long did you study for CCRN?

   pecanpies replied to EMEddie's topic in MICU

   I think you might be putting the cart before the horse a little unless there's more information you haven't included in your question. Have you taken a practice test yet? How did you score? What were your weakest areas? How long have you been a pract...

2. Engagement/Wedding Bands

   pecanpies replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Nursing

   I bought a cheap stainless steel band solely for work. It was about $35 at a local jewelry store. If it gets damaged or lost, no big deal - I'm only out $35. I have a beautiful wedding ring (in my opinion!) and band that I don't want damaged or lost ...

3. Nursing Student needing ADVICE!

   pecanpies replied to sarahsather's topic in General Students

   Sorry the counseling center was so unhelpful. =( That's frustrating. At least you gave it a shot! I spent a ton of time studying in the library when I was in school, both the first time around and when I went back for my BSN. When I was in school the...

4. Nursing Student needing ADVICE!

   pecanpies replied to sarahsather's topic in General Students

   I am not a counselor, psychiatrist, therapist, etc. and even if I were, that would in no way qualify me to offer any sort of diagnosis or advice over the internet. That being said...I sense a lot of anxiety in your post. You obsess about very normal ...

5. Suggestions for when I am overwhelmed

   pecanpies replied to CrystalSSA's topic in New Nurse

   At our hospital, they train new hires in the AIDET method of communication. It's simple, easy to remember, and though it might sound cheesy or false, actually has helped me communicate better with patients & families, especially when I'm stressed...

6. Waitressing as a pre-req?

   pecanpies replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

   I do wish our unit had a family kitchen area - I've seen these in other hospitals and they are a huge time saver. Instead of the nurse making multiple trips for drinks, snacks, cups of ice, etc., family members can do it themselves. I have no problem...

7. New grad...first major screw-up!

   pecanpies posted a topic in New Nurse

   I'm posting this this because I need advice on how NOT to let this happen again, and also because I want other new grads who might've made mistakes like me to know they're no alone!I'm a new grad in a trauma ICU. I started June 15. Yesterday was my ...

8. LTC facility, can an LPN adjust TPN?

   pecanpies replied to angelabLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Your nurse practice act is here: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/info_practiceAct.pdf Based on what pages 93-95 say, I would not carry out that order. It states on page 95 that for an LPN to administer anything through a central line, you must...

9. Nurses Rock Stamps

   pecanpies replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Rock

   Maybe it's an advertisement for a show. You know, like Fraggle Rock. Except with teddy bears. Dressed as nurses.

10. The value of experience in nursing

    pecanpies replied to Susie2310's topic in Relations

    Could you give a few examples, please? If there are some specific posts that have upset you, that's one thing. If not, this feels like yet another instance of someone beating a dead horse. This topic has been absolutely worn out on AN.

11. New Nurse/Old Attitude

    pecanpies replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

    I'm a new grad nurse who just started on a 10-bed critical care unit one month ago (my first actual day on the unit was June 13). My preceptor is fair, patient, and level-headed. She's also tough and doesn't let anything slide - and I'm incredibly gl...

12. New grad moving to Louisville!

    pecanpies replied to bananalill's topic in Kentucky

    Apply to University! They hire lots of new grads - including me and about 8 of my friends!

13. Timing of titer following vaccines

    pecanpies replied to DawnJ's topic in Disease

    I'd definitely ask at orientation. I'm sure you're not the first to run into this!

14. Refusing a Clinical assignment

    pecanpies replied to SheldonCooperPHD's topic in General Students

    You should never do anything outside your scope of practice or anything you do not feel safe doing. If that's what you mean by "refuse," then yes - you can refuse. If you're asked to do something that you don't feel safe or comfortable doing, what I ...

15. Bellarmine acceptance rate

    pecanpies replied to ashbaker05's topic in Kentucky

    It's intense. The program is split into six 8-week sessions. The first four sessions run from the second week in May to the middle of December; in that 6-month span, the longest break you get is 4 days at Thanksgiving. It's absolutely grueling, espec...