C_raye

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1. How long after orientation before you start on the unit?

   C_raye replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

   It depends on what the facility's policy is, how understaffed they are, and what type of nursing skills you will be using. One thing for sure no matter how much time they give you, you aren't ready till you feel that you are ready. Ask questions unti...

2. Any Diabetic nurses out there?

   C_raye replied to turtletyme's topic in Disabilities

   disregard this second post, same as the first thanks

3. Any Diabetic nurses out there?

   C_raye replied to turtletyme's topic in Disabilities

   Being new to Diabetes, I guess that I did post a stupid question. I'll have to talk with the infection control nurse where I work, and just figure it out tomorrow. I'll probably start bringing my lunch instead of ordering from dietary so the ice pack...

4. very discouraged and tired

   C_raye replied to Silkiebyrd's topic in Disabilities

   I found out that I'm Diabetic earlier this month, when I was at work and my vision blurred and I felt dizzy. I did a self assessment, checked my bp ect.and found that my glucose was at 460. My doctor did the usual labs and put me on oral meds which d...

5. info about/around Plymouth, Indiana

   C_raye replied to SoonToBeNurse's topic in Indiana

   I suggest reading the classified ads in the South Bend Tribune on line http://www.southbendtribune.com/. This newspaper serves South Bend and all surrounding areas like Plymouth. Hope this helps

6. Mature Nurses over 50

   C_raye replied to Su360's topic in Michigan

   Thanks scooterRN52, I have an interview coming up next week and if all works out I'll be working the same shift. I'm excited and a little scared at the same time. Thanks for the advice, I understand where you are coming from and always take patient c...

7. Parentheral applications with each other at school?

   C_raye replied to gomedina's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   In one of our fundamentals labs we did a sub-q injection to our lab partner. We were the first class allowed to to this in our school. Those who were before us used to practice on oranges.

8. Mature Nurses over 50

   C_raye replied to Su360's topic in Michigan

   I'm a 53 year old LPN from Indiana, newly graduated and licensed, with a chance of getting my first my first nursing job in Michigan. If this happens, thank you Michigan!!!!!!

9. New LPN and no jobs available.

   C_raye replied to ladybay's topic in LPN/LVN

   I only wish, I'm a new grad and newly licensed living 100 miles north of Indianaplolis. I live in a rural area, but within a reasonable driving distance to South Bend or northwest Indiana, both major towns that have ads in the paper for all kinds of ...