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  1. Humorous student awards

    abbythetabby posted a topic in General Students

    I was hoping some of you might like to help my class. To blow off the stress of the last semester, we're going to hand out amusing awards to students and instructors. We already have a Nurse Ratched...

  2. Versant Program anyone?

    abbythetabby posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm graduating in May and am considering working for a hospital that sends new grads through the Versant program. Is anyone here in the program? How helpful is it for a new grad?

  3. Question for Cali RN'S

    abbythetabby replied to Angela_1977's topic in California Nursing

    It all depends upon which part of CA you want to work in. In Los Angeles, new grads start just under $30/hr and demand is very high for certain units. Keep in mind that rent for a modest 1 bdrm apt....

  4. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    abbythetabby replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    Man came in by ambulance. His family called 911 after he fell to the floor and was unresponsive. They did chest compressions until the ambulance arrived. Once he got to the ED, he admitted he was...

  5. Rules for the ER (long)

    abbythetabby replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Oh my gosh. This is right up there on the stupidity list next to my pt who was eating spermicidal jelly on toast for breakfast every morning and was confused as to how she ended up

  6. Versant Program anyone?

    abbythetabby replied to abbythetabby's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did end up getting accepted for a Versant residency. We don't start for another two weeks, but I'll be training in the ED. It's an 18 week program with three shifts and one eight hour day of class...

  7. Does Magnet Status make a difference?

    abbythetabby posted a topic in General Nursing

    After reading a few threads here about the reasons nurses are unhappy with the workplace, I'm wondering if conditions are better at facilites that have been awarded magnet

  8. I love nursing school!! Anyone else?

    abbythetabby replied to ccstudent's topic in General Students

    As exhausted as I am from our insane clinical hours, I still get up every day feeling excited about going in. One of my classmates saved a life today. How freakin' cool is that? Only 10 more clinical...

  9. Chla

    abbythetabby replied to simplyVy's topic in California Nursing

    I don't have any experince on the oncology floor, but CHLA is a teaching facility (one of the best I've seen!). Several of my former classmates spent a lot of time on the oncology floor and they all...

  10. UCLA or USC-LAC Emergency?

    abbythetabby replied to NewtoNursing's topic in California Nursing

    The ED at USC-LAC is a hectic place. Wait time for patients is usually about 10 hours on a good day. Many of your patients will be Spanish speaking. You'll see a lot of people who should have come...

  11. Chla

    abbythetabby replied to simplyVy's topic in California Nursing

    As sudents we parked in a lot at Vermont/Los Feliz, but I think that was just for the students. They have a shuttle that goes to the different lots. Also, it's right by the Vermont/Sunset Metro...

  12. OC Koreatown info?

    abbythetabby replied to Hyun SunWu's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, there is a Koreatown in the downtown L.A. area. However, I've seen Korean speaking patients in all of the L.A. hospitals where I did my clinical. None of the nurses spoke Korean, so you'd be an...

  13. Humorous student awards

    abbythetabby replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Students

    Ooh, these are good!

  14. Abdominal Percussion ?

    abbythetabby posted a topic in General Students

    Can anyone explain to me what the difference is between a "dull" and "flat" sound when percussing an abdomen? To me those two terms are interchangable.

  15. Abdominal Percussion ?

    abbythetabby replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Students

    A very belated thanks, Daytonite. My instructor was willing to give me the points for the question, but I didn't need them. However, I was able to share them with a classmate, who passed the class...

  16. Am I the only one that hates clinical?

    abbythetabby replied to scubadooII's topic in General Students

    We had an 11:1 student to CI ratio. Trying to find the instructor to pass meds or ask a question was very frustrating. And I am so not a morning person. But I loved clinicals. While waiting for my...

  17. Chla

    abbythetabby replied to simplyVy's topic in California Nursing

    I only did a clinical rotation there, but I also loved the atmosphere. All of the nurses I worked with were exceptionally professional. Also, they were able to explain why certain nursing...

  18. Don't be a Psych nurse if.....

    abbythetabby replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for your post, IMustBeCrazy. I'm considering going into psych nursing when I graduate in a few months. I think your guidelines are very reasonable. At school, they teach us that you really...

  19. Diagnose Michael on The Office

    abbythetabby replied to bookwormom's topic in Psychiatric

    What a great thread! I would have to say bookwormom hit the nail on the head with

  20. What Is the Problem With These Nurses?

    abbythetabby replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!:thankya: I've had clinical experience in four hospitals so far, and when I graduate, there's one I would never consider joining. I don't care if they pay more than anyone else, have great...

  21. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    abbythetabby replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently you're not the only one. At all the hospitals where I've done clinicals (and in our texts), JCAHO notices have been posted that these abbreviations should no longer be

  22. ATI Testing is BS!

    abbythetabby replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in General Students

    Our class has been using the ATI tests for 3 semesters. For me, they are so much easier than our class tests. I've scored 99th percentile every time. If only the NCLEX would be this

  23. Abdominal Percussion ?

    abbythetabby replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Students

    Wowza, Daytonite! Thanks so much for the info. I missed a question on an exam, and if I can find a resource that backs up my choice, I get the points. The question had to do with bowel obstruction...

  24. Does Magnet Status make a difference?

    abbythetabby replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Nursing

    well, actually, there are four "toxic" units where i've had clinicals over the past year and a half. however, on the more specialized units that require more certification, the nurses seem happy and...

  25. Does Magnet Status make a difference?

    abbythetabby replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies. I'm trying to decide between three hospitals for my internship. One is a Magnet facility and the other is on "the journey" to earning Magnet status. The third isn't...