ninaricci

ninaricci has 2 years experience and specializes in CCU.

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1. Do you check on your patients less when family is in the room?

   ninaricci replied to 3dayRN's topic in General Nursing

   I check on my patients EVERY hour even if it is just to peek in on them whether family is present or not. If they are asleep I let them sleep unless patient care requires otherwise at that time. At the start of every shift I let the patient and/or ...

2. What makes someone a nurse?

   ninaricci replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing

   As much studying, work and stress it takes to get through nursing school, personally, I'd call myself I nurse the minute I got that degree!!!! LOL!

3. so.... what would YOU say?

   ninaricci replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I sense quite a nasty tone in this thread and I'm not sure where it's coming from or why? No matter what prompted the initiation of this thread, it is a legitimate issue. though not a psych nurse myself, I have heard similar comments from coworkers...

4. so.... what would YOU say?

   ninaricci replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I would have said, "Real nurse...hmmm....real nurses choose all kinds of specialities, mine is psych...I'm not sure how I would define a 'real' nurse, but I would define a 'good' nurse as someone who affords respect to their peers and to all speciali...

5. Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

   ninaricci replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

   i did not take a course. I used the Kaplan NCLEX prep book and (I think) Prentice-Hall review of content. I spent a month going through both books but the Kaplan review, which basically covered 'how' to take the test vs. content, was the most helpf...

6. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

   ninaricci replied to bree*'s topic in Job Hunt

   I am very fortunate as my job search experience has been positive. Now, this has come with some sacrifice. When I first graduated I had to leave my home of 27 years to relocate in order to get a nursing position. I sort of looked at it as going aw...

7. So do you actually take your breaks?

   ninaricci replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

   Now, I know what lunch is...I think it's that bag of M&Ms in my pocket...but breaks? you would have to define that term for me...though it does ring a bell from a VERY loooooooong time ago!!!! LOL

8. Looking for Bilingual RN Job in Triad Area

   ninaricci replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in North Carolina

   Guilford County had postings for community health nurses very very recently. You might check their site. good luck to you!

9. Any tips for my Companion job interview?

   ninaricci replied to carolbrigid's topic in General Nursing

   Be prepared. Google what a companion does and think about the qualities/skills you have that compliment the role of a companion. be prepared to share these with your interviewer. Think about the environment and the people you will work with, healt...

10. I aced the test! Now how do I get home?

    ninaricci replied to Mully's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. Things I've learned: 1. I never lose my keys BUT I have them on a hook which I clip to the belt loop on my pants. I look like a janitor. 2. What did I do yesterday???? Hmmm...ah well, if it was really significant I would remember. 3. I ...

11. funny things coworkers say to each other!!! lol

    ninaricci posted a topic in Humor

    It seems on any given shift nurses have a nose for the nasty! LOL...I love at 3am when we are at the station charting and everyone looks up at the same time with that face that says "I know I smell something!" Sure enough....clean up time. I'm 50 and...

12. Orientation Nightmare!

    ninaricci replied to Lamesz's topic in New Nurse

    Even if there is a window in which a med can be administered it is important to check to see when the last dose was given. For instance, if a med is scheduled for 12 and 4 but was given at 1 you wouldn't want to give it at 3. I understand your fru...

13. I need a registered nurse to answer these interview questions for one of my classes

    ninaricci replied to b.householder96's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I'll give it a try: Interview Questions for a Registered Nurse 1. What is a typical day being an rn? An RN's day is never typical or predictable. Critical thinking is stressed because there is always the potential for new situations to arise. ...

14. Having one of those "this is hopeless" days.

    ninaricci replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    A great way to break into a new area is to volunteer. See if there are free clinics in your area. This does several things: 1. it helps make connections; 2. it's great for fighting the job hunting blues; and 3. It allows you to put something on yo...

15. choosing between neuro and geriatric med-surg?

    ninaricci posted a topic in General Nursing

    Could you all share your experiences, preferences and opinions regarding neuro and geriatric med-surg. I am trying to decide between these two units and would love to do them both....but I'd need more days in a week! thank you!