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  1. RN403

    Just got into LaSalle CRNA program for 2020

    Is anyone taking classes online this Fall??
  2. RN403

    Just got into LaSalle CRNA program for 2020

    me too!
  3. RN403

    Valley Children's

    Hello! Looking for opinions in regard to working at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, CA. I have seen pretty great reviews on career sites about this facility. What has been your experience in working here, especially PICU? How is the acuity? Th...
  4. RN403

    Why I should become a nurse.

    I would look into shadowing a nurse to see for yourself. Reach out to hospitals near you to see if they allow this.
  5. RN403

    Is it illegal to place a towel over a patient's face?

    Yeah...unless you are planning on treating your patient to a hot towel facial I would just stick to the shield or mask.
  6. Use your professors and clinical instructors as references. Look for new grad positions or nurse residencies to increase your likelihood of getting hired. It is absolutely possible to find a job without prior work history.
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    New Grad Career Advice

    Any nursing experience is better than none. Starting out in home health does not mean you will never be able to work in the hospital. I have worked with many former home health nurses in the hospital setting. Keep looking for what you want while gain...
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    Best BSN fast track degree ?

    "....there's really no way ill get enough A's to get a the average nursing school requirement GPA" First, you have to change your thinking. Myself as with many others have struggled with science courses and have lived to tell the tale. Does your scho...
  9. Does your school have a student resource center? You might speak with someone there regarding stress management tips and what you are experiencing.
  10. RN403

    Littmann stethoscopes

    allheart.com
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    Cheap but Decent Stethoscope

    Litmann Classic II is decent and reasonable. About $70, which isn't much if you are planning to use it long term. I know you are planning on using it for school/testing purposes only, however, you might find that you need it on the job. While you may...
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    ASN to BSN Question

    If you are planning on getting your BSN then I would just do it from the get go. Earning an ASN and then waiting to take boards until after your BSN program is not practical for a few reasons: 1) Your ATT will expire 2) Your chances of passing are h...
  13. RN403

    This is it.

    I know it is easy to get to the end and starting feeling lax. But, keep pushing strong. You are so close!
  14. RN403

    Shift, SBAR, report

    Report, assessments & reviewing vital signs (followed by notifying MD of any abnormal findings if unable to fix issue myself), med pass, and lastly charting. It helped me to have a routine, although, especially on a busy ortho floor it will be di...
  15. I am aware. Our facility does this. I suppose I interpreted the question differently than what was meant.