mrsgibson

mrsgibson has 1 years experience and specializes in coronary care stepdown.

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1. Going Off Orientation

   mrsgibson replied to Melinurse's topic in New Nurse

   I was nervous to come off orientation too. But, it really will be okay. On the last day of orientation, I had my preceptor drill me with questions and "what ifs" to make sure that I was on the right track. Also, know that you are not alone! Ther...

2. What Are Lpn Duties In Nc

   mrsgibson replied to henryswife's topic in North Carolina

   I'm an LPN and I work in a hospital. I'm originally from Pittsburgh, PA where LPNs are quite limited in what they do. As far as here, I can do A LOT. I can do IVP medications, start drips, take telephone orders from doctors. I was not allowed to ...

3. Fayetteville anyone?

   mrsgibson replied to Casey, RN's topic in North Carolina

   Oh cool. When do you start?

4. Fayetteville anyone?

   mrsgibson replied to Casey, RN's topic in North Carolina

   What floor are you going to be working on?

5. Fayetteville anyone?

   mrsgibson replied to Casey, RN's topic in North Carolina

   I didn't know about the daycare subsidy...fill me in please! How old are your kids? Are you going full-time?

6. Continuing Education

   mrsgibson replied to Hello_Nurse_8's topic in LPN/LVN

   I just found out yesterday that discovery health has a ce website. It's discoveryhealthcme.com. They show programs on Discovery Health each Saturday, which you can watch and then take the quiz online and print your certificate. You can also get the ...

7. NCLEX Anxiety

   mrsgibson replied to wrigley81's topic in NCLEX

   Nope, I haven't used them. But from what you said, I think you'll do okay. I'd just review all the systems one more time (esp. the ones that you have trouble with) and your pharmacology and drug calcs and you should do great! Just don't stress too...

8. Fayetteville anyone?

   mrsgibson replied to Casey, RN's topic in North Carolina

   Hey, I'm fairly new to Fayetteville. We got here in March. I hope to answer some of your questions. 1) I think you could better figure this out once you start school and get into clinicals. I thought I would love peds and it turns out that I really...