nerdynurse7 ASN, CNA, LPN, RN

nerdynurse7 has 11 years experience as a ASN, CNA, LPN, RN and specializes in Telemetry.

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1. Hospital nurse...Is VNA for me?

   nerdynurse7 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone, just a quick run down on my job history I was a CNA for 4 years in nursing home, assisted living, and adult daycare settings working for an agency some of the time. I did one time go to a home as VNA and vowed to never do it again bec...

2. Medical Treatment resources

   nerdynurse7 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work in a telemetry unit at a hospital but I have been wanting to learn more about labs and medical treatment for various diagnosis and conditions. I would appreciate resources that guide medical treatment for various conditions/diagnosis. Please a...

3. Why do you visit allnurses.com?

   nerdynurse7 replied to Joe V's topic in Humor

   Support, advice and community you cannot find anywhere else. Very resourceful. Can ask questions without feeling stupid... sometimes when people are nice.

4. Telemetry Nursing , HELP

   nerdynurse7 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am new to Telemetry nursing and to the hospital setting. Although, I started at a community hospital it is a difference from Rehab nursing and SNF, which I have experience with. I have been trained on reading telemetry strips but I feel like in tho...

5. RN Case management

   nerdynurse7 posted a topic in Case Management

   Hello fellow nurse friends! I am reaching out to you in regards to Case Management information. I have recently viewed many job openings for Case Management and was drawn to it for many reasons. But first let me tell you a little of what I am current...

6. Offer Dilemma

   nerdynurse7 replied to nerdynurse7's topic in General Nursing

   After being offered opportunities about both companies, I decided to continue with the Rehabilitation Hospital. I feel like it was a better fit for me and I would be happier there. I am excited to start in two weeks! Thank you for all your lovely per...

7. Offer Dilemma

   nerdynurse7 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have recently been torn between two companies; I am not sure if both will offer me a job but I am at the next step and want to be prepared. The first job is a rehabilitation hospital which will give me the skills I need to end up in a higher acuity...

8. Job Search

   nerdynurse7 replied to nerdynurse7's topic in Professionalism

   I wanted to update. I did start applying to more jobs. I landed an interview with a Rehabilitation center that offered me a job. I was not impressed by the interview and lack of information. I can expand on it if necessary but will just state that fo...

9. Job Search

   nerdynurse7 posted a topic in Professionalism

   I live in Boston and recently received my RN license. I have an Associates degree and am currently enrolled to finish my Bachelors degree. I have 5 years experience in the healthcare field: 3 years as a nursing assistant and 2 years as an LPN. I have...

10. NCLEX 1st attempt PASS 75 questions

    nerdynurse7 posted a topic in NCLEX

    After a long wait with MA Board of Nursing application process I finally received my ATT. I had waited 3 months after graduating to take the NCLEX-RN due to complications with my application. I quickly scheduled my exam date for 2 weeks and purchased...

11. Graduate RN relocating

    nerdynurse7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am finishing up my LPN-RN program this spring and am looking to relocate to Florida. I am hoping for a Nurse Residency program and Florida seems to have a lot to offer. I have been wanting to move out of New England and into a warmer state for a wh...

12. Medication Error

    nerdynurse7 replied to nerdynurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. It was my first time, I was extremely nervous. Definitely more careful now, still feel terrible about it.

13. Medication Error

    nerdynurse7 replied to nerdynurse7's topic in General Nursing

    The medication was accounted for, missed dose as in I never gave it. It was a narcotic.

14. Medication Error

    nerdynurse7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN working with an agency. Today was my first day at a facility I have never been to. The facility is a nursing/rehab center, so basically a nursing home. I was placed on the Long Term unit with 33 patients and 3 nurses aides. Besides a comp...

15. Per Diem Agency Interview

    nerdynurse7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an interview a week ago on Monday for a LPN per diem position with an agency that sends you to different facilities. I had originally applied for the job online a couple months ago and was in contact with the company. I had delayed my hiring pr...