LittleLiz8235

LittleLiz8235

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  1. Sexual Health Nurse

    I’m a little late to this question but Yes, it exists! I am a family planning/STD nurse for the state. We work in an expanded role-meaning we operate on standing orders so we can dispense birth control, test and treat for STD’s, do Pap smears, pelvic...
  2. Public Health as a New Grad?

    If you apply with the state Be prepared to wait for an interview and then to potentially wait some more for a second interview, and then yet more waiting for a job offer and actually starting. State government is Slooooooow. Also, you’ll need solid a...
  3. How in this world do you ever get 1 year experience?

    I live in North Indiana and my hospital would be throwing job offers at you! there are hospitals all over the country that are looking for nurses for all different types of units. I would definitely start looking out of state.
  4. GA, AL or TX NICU:which would fit me?

    I'm not a NICU nurse (yet! Hopefully soon) but I'm originally from Alabama. I would say look into UAB. There is also a level III NICU in Huntsville, where I'm from. As for a warmer climate, Let's just say that it's hotter than the devil's backside......
  5. Accepatnce letter to NS with a catch?!

    My nursing program does that, but we get 3 tries every semester. Even if you don't make it in 3 tries, some of the professors will sit down with you and Walk you through the problems and pass you. Find a dosage calculations book and practice practice...
  6. Is it covered under Obamacare? - Cartoon Contest Winner

    LOL I think Indiana is it's own world. They definitely march to the beat of their own drum, at least in Northern Indiana anyway
  7. Is it covered under Obamacare? - Cartoon Contest Winner

    There is racism and intolerance everywhere, on both sides of the fence unfortunately. I grew up in Alabama and moved to Indiana 3 years ago. I would say that racism is worse up here than in Alabama, at least worse than the area where I lived! I alway...
  8. yes you are going to deal with urine, sh*t, vomit, sputum, GI bleeds, gangrenous feet, and everything else you can think of. you're going to have to pay your dues before you become a NP. besides, if you avoid all those things, how are you going to kn...
  9. New student having troulble with assessment of client

    For my very first checkoff during my first semester, we were supposed to check each others blood pressure with the grad assistant listening on a dual tube stethoscope, and then report what we got. Well, my turn came around and I could not hear a THIN...
  10. PCAs on med/surg

    I work as a PCT on med/surg at my hospital. Generally, my day consists of bed baths and helping patients ambulate to the bathroom (about 85%), answering call lights, feeding patients who need assistance, getting vital signs, blood sugars, and transpo...
  11. Did I just made a mistake by declining an interview?

    I would've just taken the interview. You could have always said no later. and yes, your name is probably crossed off The list for that hospital. I think that if I were a recruiter it would leave a bad taste in my mouth because I would see you as infl...
  12. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    A storage clipboard! Pretty sure that and good quality shoes (I love my nursemate doves!) were the best investments that I made in nursing school. :) Other than that you need a pen and a big 3 ring binder or two for power point notes and that's about...
  13. Information overload!

    I live by my Google Calendar and Google Tasks. Plan out your entire semester at the beginning-that way you wont be surprised. Then, make a task list for each day/week/homework session or however you prefer. The biggest thing is to prioritize. If that...
  14. Schools that you dont need a TEAS to get in

    Most places will require some form of entrance exam. Not to be rude but If you cant perform those basic skills how will you survive as a nurse?
  15. Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA

    Umm my aunt lives in Atlanta and she mentioned that Grady is a HORRIBLE hospital that is located in a very dangerous area, and that they have a hard time keeping people because it is so bad. They tried to recruit her daughter to work there and she wo...