princesspunch

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1. ED/ICU/CC, How can I get ahead?

   princesspunch posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi all, I'm a senior nursing student. I graduate in May, literally 35 days from now. I really want to work in Critical Care units; ED as 1st, ICU as 2nd, and PCU or another specialty as my 3rd choice. For the residency program here, it is a panel ...

2. Travel Nursing Pros/Cons/Tips

   princesspunch posted a topic in Travel

   Pros & Cons of Travel Nursing With Families. Hi all, I'm interested in travel nursing & I have 2 dependents. I currently live in HI, but am willing to relocate to almost anywhere since I've never left my home state. I'm just looking for pro...

3. What is This Clip?!

   princesspunch posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi everyone! I just got a new set of scrub tops & they have this clip on the left chest pocket that I have no idea what it's for! My name badge clip cant go on it, it's too big for pens to fit in, it's a D shaped ring that I have no idea what it...

4. Have a phone interview next week with Fresenius!

   princesspunch replied to gorgenurse's topic in Urology

   Hi guys! I had a phone interview this morning and she said she loved what she heard and will let the local clinic manager know. Do you think I'll have to do a second interview, or how does the hiring process go? Is one enough? I'm getting nervous al...

5. Nursing school Loans?

   princesspunch replied to princesspunch's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi everyone, So sorry, I was totally doing my math wrong and thinking about 4 years instead of 2! I'd only need about 58k... I did apply for FAFSA and any scholarships I could find from my school's online portal. Other than that, I'm not sure wha...

6. Nursing school Loans?

   princesspunch posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi all, I'm starting nursing school in August, and I dont expect to be able to work except on breaks and Summer vacation. I was wondering how much to expect to take out in loans, and how to calculate the amount. My monthly expenses are about $2,000,...

7. Patient Fell and Got up?

   princesspunch replied to princesspunch's topic in Safety

   I think the nurse I reported to did that since at our facility CNAs aren't allowed to document those. I just reported to her of my findings and she took pictures of the injuries and did all of her wound measurements. Since then the bruising has spr...

8. Patient Fell and Got up?

   princesspunch posted a topic in Safety

   I work in LTC as a CNA, an ambulatory resident with some dementia (or other means of forgetfullness) self toilets and was recently moved to a different room across the hall. It appears she's been increasingly dizzy and confused of her new surroundin...