hllybenn

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1. TPN Tubing Change

   hllybenn replied to donnuchi's topic in NICU

   Everything is 24 hours in our ICN- bags as well as tubing.

2. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

   hllybenn replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

   Here in Philadelphia GNs make upwards of $25 an hour

3. where & what to do!!

   hllybenn replied to rgrah420's topic in General Students

   If there are accelerated BSN programs in your area- consider that route- like 2nd degree programs- you already have all those credits (not to mention time and money invested in them). The benefit of one degree over another has been and will be debat...

4. Maternal/newborn experiences

   hllybenn replied to BCA4478's topic in General Students

   In my program (graduated 1.5 years ago) we got exposure to L&D, Post Partum, Nursery, Prenatal/antepartum and the NICU. I went to an accelerated BSN program (for 2nd degree students). The more interesting thing to me is that some schools do not...

5. wound vac.

   hllybenn replied to jackieliz's topic in Wound

   I work on a 70 bed unit Ortho floor and we use them frequently. I do think they do some amazing work and have some amazing results. Problems- sure- I agree with PPs about seals and compliance and such. It is also arduous to change the dressing- at ...

6. Exit Exam from Nursing School??

   hllybenn replied to RN2Bin05's topic in New Nurse

   We had the HESI as an exit exam. But we also did HESIs the whole way along after each subject (OB. Peds, Pharm, Adult, etc). We had to get about the national average as well as the score that correlates with passing the NCLEX. If the school is givi...

7. things I didn't learn in nursing school

   hllybenn replied to mygirlsmom's topic in General Students

   You can tell by looking at the patient that they'll be back with an infection before the surgery/procedure is even done. "Degloving" is exactly what is sounds like including the toes (not just fingers). Sometimes in surgery the docs, nurses and techs...

8. College degrees in addition to Nrsg?

   hllybenn replied to Midwest4me's topic in General Nursing

   I have a BSN and an additional BS and Master's in SOcial work.

9. questions about accelerated programs

   hllybenn replied to bruinlaura's topic in New Nurse

   I did an accelerated BSN (11 months) and already had a BS and MASters and when I statrted I thought about doing a BSN/MSN_ thank goodness I did not- now I would never really want to be a NP or clin spec- not for me. I've been done for over a year. ...

10. Can a new grad work part time?

    hllybenn replied to KimberRN's topic in New Nurse

    I am sure every hospital is unique so check with yours but we have had a few Gn/nwe RNS work part time (in school, family comittment, etc.) Good luck!

11. Student Loans

    hllybenn replied to jae82301's topic in General Students

    I had a signature loan which was based on my credit (because hubby makes too much for me to have qualified for the federal kind og aid). It was through Sallie Mae.

12. ICU vs OR - Advice Please

    hllybenn replied to Tucwebb's topic in New Nurse

    You will not lose your skills you will develop DIFFERENT skills. It bothers me when people say that because there are so many skill sets out there and they all serve a purpose...

13. ICU vs OR - Advice Please

    hllybenn replied to Tucwebb's topic in New Nurse

    Do you like interacting with the patient? Do you like interacting with the family? That is two immediate differences I see with between being in a unit and being in the OR.

14. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    hllybenn replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

    I spent 8 years as a social work (BS and MSW) and I do not regret that- it brought me to where i am today. I am a RN, BSN and am thankful I did it- there are so many opportunities. There are parts of the job that I do not like- but most of them are...

15. Nursing school application question

    hllybenn replied to oregonrene's topic in General Students

    The majority of my classmates applied online and got in that way and have since graduated (a year ago we finished) I think the paper version should look nice but do not drive yourself crazy... Good luck!