RubberDuckieLove

RubberDuckieLove has 1 years experience and specializes in Neuro Intensive Care.

Latest Activity

1. New Grad Residency

   RubberDuckieLove replied to ANurseInPearls's topic in New Nurse

   My hospitals new grad program is a year long. Included educational meetings, support groups, etc. Floor orientation for me was 12 weeks long.

2. Compression stockings or not

   RubberDuckieLove replied to gelibean's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Yes!!! I never leave home without them!

3. I think I made a mistake by going into the ICU as a new grad.

   RubberDuckieLove replied to Skips's topic in New Nurse

   You need time!! Like the previous poster said, it's been one month. Just one! You should still be under your preceptor. Set a goal for every shift for you to accomplish. I am also a new grad in the ICU and love it. But that wasn't the case when I fir...

4. Former BSN student confused whether to go back to BSN or start LPN?

   RubberDuckieLove replied to Sophia1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Chances are your classes have expired since it has been 4 years. I would contact your old school and see what the options are.

5. Just curious

   RubberDuckieLove replied to Julesmama28's topic in General Students

   I think I did about 850 clinical hours, no preceptorship. This was for my ASN.

6. Considerations for first critical care job search?

   RubberDuckieLove replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Nursing

   I have my associates in nursing and got my first job in the Neuro ICU. I've had a great experience and would recommend anyone who can handle going into critical care right away to go ahead and go for it!! My orientation was longer than most, but I am...

7. Looking for a nurse to interview

   RubberDuckieLove replied to Sassenach's topic in Student Assist

   Absolutely!! I've been a fan for so many years! I even had the opportunity to go to her release party for the last book, meet her, and pick her brain!

8. Is it okay to tape record on my phone my patient's report?

   RubberDuckieLove replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

   Absolutely not. If you have questions, just ask

9. New Grad in Neuro ICU

   RubberDuckieLove posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello all! I've landed my first job in the Neuro ICU. I am beyond thrilled but scared at the same time. It's an odd feeling I was hired on in my hospitals new RN program, which is awesome. I'll have 12-14 weeks of orientation with a preceptor Any wor...

10. Blood pressure cuff?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Allheart.com, or amazon.

11. I caused skin tear

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Purple_roses's topic in Safety

    Sounds like you handled it professionally and provided proper first aid. Thats all you can really do.

12. Accused of cheating at pearson vue

    RubberDuckieLove replied to dori1987's topic in NCLEX

    Brain dumping is addressed on the white sheet they give you as soon as you walk in the door. The one you have to read before they process you to go in to take the test.

13. get fired?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to bellefleur's topic in General Nursing

    Falls happen! Incident reports happen! It's unfortunate and I hate it, but it's also a chance to learn and correct mistakes that will keep future patients safe! Don't be embarrassed. I have yet to meet the perfect nurse with the perfect record.

14. Where to go???

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Lharrell12's topic in Male Students

    Your clinical rotations should give you a better idea of where your heart is. I wouldn't worry too much about picking a specialty until you have some hands on experience in those settings. I always wanted to be a L&D nurse. Turns out, I did not l...

15. breaching practices

    RubberDuckieLove replied to michellemarie's topic in HIPAA

    Absolutely. Don't do it. You could loose your job, or even worse, your license.