RNwannabeCNM

RNwannabeCNM has 1 years experience.

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1. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

   RNwannabeCNM replied to Raviepoo's topic in COVID

   This is a very interesting thread and I wish I had time today to read all of the comments, but I don't, so forgive me if this comes out of left field. I lived in Africa for six years, including the DRC, where a lot of the outbreaks of Ebola have been...

2. ICP monitoring and ventricular drain.

   RNwannabeCNM replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in Neuro

   I also clamp when draining the cylinder, which is how I was taught. I've seen others do it without clamping, but I would think that would cause a pressure differential that could cause over draining.

3. Have bad attitude- RN to BSN programs

   RNwannabeCNM replied to anon456's topic in ADN/BSN

   How much time you will need for one class will totally depend on the class. I had some classes in my RN-BSN program that required around 1-2 hours per week and others that required more like 5-6. It all depends on how much reading and writing is re...

4. An Introvert's Guide To Nursing

   RNwannabeCNM replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in General Nursing

   THANK YOU! I feel like you wrote this article just for me. I still find myself being surprised that there are actually people out there who feel/think the same way I do. You did such a fantastic and thorough job of describing what it's like to be ...

5. How to do report or get report smoothy for Newbie?

   RNwannabeCNM replied to TurtleLittle's topic in Critical

   I don't have an answer for you but I just wanted to say that I could have written the same post! You are not alone :) I think it just takes time and practice. I'm actually considering taking out a fresh report sheet near the end of my shift and wr...

6. What would you do in this situation?

   RNwannabeCNM replied to EMEddie's topic in NP Students

   It sounds like what your friend is being offered is a "bridge" to the masters degree. He will not actually be awarded a BSN, but will be allowed to matriculate into the masters program because he already has a bachelors degree in another field. The...

7. What is your degree in other than nursing?

   RNwannabeCNM replied to nija315's topic in General Students

   Genetics

8. Career in the ICU

   RNwannabeCNM replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Critical

   Ohio - I'm totally with you on planning ahead! I find that it keeps me motivated to keep learning and growing as a nurse. I'm starting in ICU on Monday but I've already started to research the next step to take in my career. I know the next 1-2 ye...

9. Experienced ICU RN having difficulty finding job

   RNwannabeCNM replied to CircleOfRN's topic in Critical

   If you haven't heard anything from anyone, you might want to take a look at your resume. I recently went to a job fair and there was a woman there giving a free seminar on resume writing/job applications. These days, you have to apply online and th...

10. New grad icu support

    RNwannabeCNM replied to NurseYe's topic in Critical

    Hi! Can I join you? I just accepted an offer for an ICU internship that will start in March. I am thrilled but a bit apprehensive since I actually graduated over three years ago and have only worked in a clinic since then (just finished my RN-BSN ...

11. Realistic profile of an accepted NVCC Online Hybrid RN Student?

    RNwannabeCNM replied to JavaRN's topic in Virginia

    I am a 2010 grad of the online hybrid program. I also have a previous BS (in science). I can't remember my prereq GPA off the top of my head, but it was not a 4.0. Probably more in the 3.6-3.8 range. I did take all of the non-nursing co-requisite...

12. Lab coats

    RNwannabeCNM replied to rse3's topic in General Students

    My program required that we have lab coats. We had to wear them to the for lab classes and in the simulation lab. They were also optional on the floor in clinical if we were cold.

13. "New" 2008 grad- help please!

    RNwannabeCNM replied to momathoner09's topic in Job Hunt

    Hi Fitnessangel, I am in a similar boat is you - graduated in 2010 but then PCSd to an overseas posting, where I was very lucky to get a part-time clinic job. Had to leave that job for another PCS in 2012 so went back for my RN-BSN, which I will fin...

14. Looking for some career advice for the DC Metro area

    RNwannabeCNM posted a topic in Virginia

    Hi everyone! I would really appreciate any advice on what types of RN jobs I should/could look for in the DC Metro Area. Here is some background: I graduated with an ADN in 2010 and worked part-time for a year and a half at a clinic that was located ...

15. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    RNwannabeCNM replied to vab229's topic in Job Hunt

    One thing that nobody seems to learn is that history repeats itself. I was just reading an article the other day that was talking about nursing layoffs - it was written in 1996. Then, several years ago, there was a shortage and anyone with a pulse ...