azilliRN

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1. What's the deal with CNM/UNM Nursing Program?

   azilliRN replied to plottwist's topic in School Programs

   I live here in Albuquerque and I went to CNM for my Associates Degree in Nursing. Nursing is my second career and I also have a Masters but in Healthcare Administration. You are correct about UNM being more "book" oriented and I also had heard that ...

2. New grad pay and schedules at a SNF?

   azilliRN replied to Undone's topic in New York

   I can give you an idea of what it is like to work on a Skilled Unit at a local hospital. First, I work three 12 hour shifts, caring for 9 plus patients. See them? I have two different sub groups - Acute and Sub/Acute. I spend my time with those who ...

3. Staffing Issues. (rant)

   azilliRN replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

   Join the club. We are experiencing the same thing at my hospital. The unit needs four RN's, two for the day shift and two for nights. Almost all the Nurses on my unit are trying to transfer to other units within the hospital. We have lost six nurses ...

4. The Night Before Christmas on Mercy 1st Main

   azilliRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   Thank You, for a good chuckle! I needed it tonight :-)

5. Failed clinicals 2 weeks before finishing the RN program

   azilliRN replied to Blessed Studentin's topic in General Students

   I am so sorry to hear that this happened to you, very unfortunate. Whatever you do, DON'T GIVE UP! You will get through it next time, in fact, you will be more confident and all the better for it in the end. This set back will make you stronger and a...

6. Anxiety on my days off!

   azilliRN replied to NurseBerter's topic in New Nurse

   Try and relax and have some fun on your days off. There is nothing you can do about it once you leave work. Believe me, I have the same feelings some nights when I drive home - did I...forget to chart, tell the night nurse, and did I pass out all my ...

7. New grad nurse starting in the Operating Room?

   azilliRN replied to kellerj's topic in Operating Room

   If they are holding a position for in the OR, they have a lot of respect for you. In fact, you are quite lucky to have the skills you have after working as a tech. There will be some training as you transition from being a tech to a nurse. Believe me...

8. Finally signing RN at the end of my signature :-)

   azilliRN replied to PortCity_RN's topic in New Nurse

   First of all, Congratulations! Make sure you only add the RN initials on work related documents, not on applications, checks, or personal papers. However, every once in awhile, you will catch yourself almost adding those initials after your name. I'm...

9. from med/surg and stepdown to pre-op

   azilliRN replied to srleslie's topic in Career Support

   I say go for it!! Nursing is my second career and I too am looking into Pre and Post-op. it doesn't hurt to apply. So what if there are people in their 30's, it should not stop you from pursuing another field in nursing.

10. Getting a Chance

    azilliRN replied to azilliRN's topic in New Mexico

    I wouldn't mind doing an unpaid internship. The trouble is, I don't know how to get my foot in the door. I don't know anyone who would allow me to do so. I've thought about going to HR for any suggestions. However, the only way I could probably get i...

11. Getting a Chance

    azilliRN posted a topic in New Mexico

    I have been a Registered Nurse for three years. My career started out in Family Practice Clinic. Currently I am working on the SNF unit at a reputable hospital. However, I have been trying to get in to a specialty for the last few months. My main int...

12. What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    azilliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in Safety

    I work on a Skilled/Acute Care Unit where the ratio is 8:1, soon to be 10:1. Hence, why I am looking for another job in a specialty area such as the OR or PACU.

13. I don't think it's going to work out...you're fired.

    azilliRN replied to Rodcet's topic in LPN/LVN

    We are all human and we all make mistakes! Chuck this experience up as a learning curve - easily said than done, I know. Hang in there and go for your RN. Being let go will have no impact on your license. You may have to explain the situation if you ...

14. ABQ VA Hospital?

    azilliRN replied to dolgre's topic in New Mexico

    I did my precept on the Telemtry floor at nights. While I was there, the RN and I had 6 to 8 patients. Most were stable but we had two who were a challenge and therefore, we're close to the nurses station. I was told from friends who work there that...

15. What color scrubs do you wear?

    azilliRN replied to MJB2010's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Our clinic requires RN's andLPN's wear white tops with either red, black, navy, green or purple pants. Our MA's wear the same colors in both tops and bottoms. However, a plus is that we can wear warm-up jackets with designs. It helps break up the mon...