Lynn07

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1. Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

   Lynn07 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in COVID

   I agree with the previous poster. Not only do I not want to be a guinea pig, I am planning on getting pregnant soon and do not want the vaccine in my system not knowing what it may do. We have to go before one of the MD's at the hospital I work at an...

2. ACLS Class

   Lynn07 replied to Lynn07's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you to all who have wrote me back. I'm still a little nervous (I hate tests!!), but it sounds like the rhythms and drugs are most important so that is what I will focus on! Thanks again!

3. ACLS Class

   Lynn07 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I need some ideas on how and what to study for on my upcoming ACLS class. It will be my first time taking it and I would like to go in prepared. I am not a good test taker and need lots of studing! Any help would be great. Thank so much!

4. PICC Infiltration!!!

   Lynn07 replied to Lynn07's topic in General Nursing

   The PICC was placed ultrasound guided, and yes there was a x-ray to confirm placement. Thanks!

5. PICC Infiltration!!!

   Lynn07 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So I had this patient this last weekend that needed a PICC placed because his veins were shot from the IV Vanco he was recieving for cellulitis and being a past IV drug user. So about 10:00 that morning he gets his PICC. Placement looked good, he had...

6. New nursing student

   Lynn07 replied to melanm3's topic in General Students

   You have gotten great advice from everyone. I would stress the group study or even just a partner. I teamed up with a girl in my nursing class that was really smart and she helped me alot. I also did a lot of flash cards, that way I could study where...

7. Feeling Overwhelmed!!!!!!!!!!

   Lynn07 replied to CareBayer's topic in New Nurse

   I love this forum! I too an a new nurse. I feel the same way you do, however feel lucky! Due to life events I am just now going to work after graduating in 2005! So it's been alot longer since I was on the floor. I love working now, but am scared to ...

8. kaplan courses...... advice plz!!!

   Lynn07 replied to missjulzzy's topic in NCLEX

   I too had trouble with the NCLEX. I graduated in 2005 and just passed it in Jan. I finally went through the Kaplan course online and passed. It doesn't get into content, but does do a good review. I strongly recommend it to you. And don't get discour...

9. Applying for Job and Being Pregnant

   Lynn07 replied to Lynn07's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much for all your help. Hopefully I get an interview soon before I start showing!!

10. Applying for Job and Being Pregnant

    Lynn07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am just wondering what to do with trying to find a job and being 4 months pregnant. I have a feeling that some will look at me and think that in 5 months I'll need time off and go with another applicant. Plus I'm a new grad with no experience! Do I...

11. Question on Nursing Hours Required

    Lynn07 replied to Lynn07's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember reading anything about CE hours. I'm from Oregon and was told that 960 hours are required in the past five years for renewal.

12. Question on Nursing Hours Required

    Lynn07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question that I keep getting different answers on. Please HELP! I graduated from nursing school in May 2005, however didn't pass the NCLEX until January of this year 2007. I was told by one potential employer that I had to get in X amount of...

13. New Grad

    Lynn07 replied to Lynn07's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of your input! I can't exactly move, I'm married and we are pretty settled here, but who knows, things may change. I think I will look at all my options and go from there. I can always change to something more interesting! That's the g...

14. New Grad

    Lynn07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well just last week, Jan. 11, I passed my boards. I was so excited, I worked so hard for it. But now that I CAN work, I don't know where to start. In nursing school hospital nursing wasn't my favorite. I did well, but just wasn't sure if that's where...