Scottishtape

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1. Gi bleed? HELP!

   Scottishtape replied to bleafcna's topic in Student Assist

   We have a lot of GI bleed patients come to my unit. You'd look for pale skin (d/t blood loss), tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal pain, blood in vomit or stool, and check his labs. What are his H&H telling you? Make sure to check the trends of ...

2. Walmart cashiers wearing gloves?

   Scottishtape replied to Misstika's topic in Lounge

   My first job was being a cashier at Walmart. Money is GROSS. I would go a few hours and have to go wash my hands, because they'd be black from the dirt on the coins. I started wearing gloves to stop that. I didn't want to think of all the gross stuf...

3. What is the difference between AAS & AA degree in nursing??

   Scottishtape replied to charlie44's topic in General Students

   I have both an AA and an associate of science in nursing (ASN). Both transfered to the local university when I decided to get my bachelors degree, and they were both considered when I applied to graduate school. My AA = associate of arts degree. Thi...

4. LPN

   Scottishtape replied to jphill15's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with Sour Lemons, it really depends on where you're at. In areas of satruation, RNs are having a hard time finding work, which trickles down to LPNs, however in areas of shortage, LPNs are being brought back into areas they had been taken out...

5. LPNs in the ER

   Scottishtape replied to amandab13's topic in LPN/LVN

   There is a hospital close to me in FLorida that employs LPNs in the ED. They have to use a buddy system though becuase LPNs can't push anything but saline through an IV.

6. WA Appellate Court says nurses cannot have 'break buddies' must use designated break nurse

   Scottishtape replied to klone's topic in Headlines

   We do "break buddies" here in Florida. I'll have to look into this some more. I highly doubt they'll stop the practice, but here's hoping.

7. No Rehire

   Scottishtape replied to Rachelbolling88's topic in CNA/MA

   That's a good point also.

8. Desperate

   Scottishtape replied to emilymorgan's topic in General Students

   Sounds like it's time to reach out to your professors for help and utilize your classmates. A lot of students see professors as the enemy who is trying to fail them, instead of the resource they really are. They can assess how you're approaching the ...

9. No Rehire

   Scottishtape replied to Rachelbolling88's topic in CNA/MA

   I would approach it head-on. I would tell the HR director that you had been placed on that list due to XYZ reasons. I would continue on to explain how you've learned and grown from that situation and would like to have another chace to prove your new...

10. What do you do on weekends off?

    Scottishtape replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    We usually split the days. We'll do a "family fun day" on the first day, then do clean up or house projects on the second day. Yesterday we spent the day in the pool and went out shopping at the mall. Today we're demolishing one of the bathrooms so w...

11. Education

    Scottishtape replied to Knurse0806's topic in NP Students

    The University of Central Florida has NP tracks for nurses with non-nursing bachelors degrees. You have to take 3 pre-requisite classes and that's it, then you begin the program. Not a bad compromise. I'm sure there are others out there like UCF. Goo...

12. UCF DNP FNP Fall 2018

    Scottishtape replied to FNPhopefulfall2018's topic in School Programs

    I haven't had any issues with my portal. I was able to accept the same day I got the email. Wait the 24-48 hours and if it still doesn't work, call them again. I'd keep pushing until it's fixed! Does anyone know when orientation is?

13. Just got accepted to nursing school and I'm not excited.

    Scottishtape replied to mom2twins9909's topic in General Students

    Eh. I wasn't excited when I got accepted to an LPN program. But, I did it, and I found myself excited when I was accepted to a bridge program for me RN. Then, I was excited when I got accepted into my bachelors program, and now I'm super excited I g...

14. Do an RNs still maintain an LPN license after completing a bridge program

    Scottishtape replied to beejay0829's topic in General Nursing

    I let my LPN license lapse when I got my RN, but one of the students that I went to school with is still maintaining both. She sees it as a "safety net".

15. UCF DNP FNP Fall 2018

    Scottishtape replied to FNPhopefulfall2018's topic in School Programs

    I applied for the full-time acute care track and I got my acceptance email on the 8th!