L&DRN08

L&DRN08 RN

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  1. Plastic surgery office nurses?

    L&DRN08 replied to Stacy in North Texas's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I've worked for a Plastic Surgeon for years and I love it. When a patient comes in for consultation they're already interested in some type of procedure. And let me tell you.....you would NEVER say...

  2. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    L&DRN08 replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Bottom line is we all know that "breast is best" even if "only a little better" its still better than formula. Does that mean that you're harming your baby if you choose to bottle feed? NO....but the...

  3. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    L&DRN08 replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If we ever have children, my husband is adamant that I breast feed... I'll stop there. Is he so "adament" because of the benefits of breastmilk, or because it relieves him of feeding

  4. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    L&DRN08 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    I also have a shopping addiction, so the go shopping every once in a while would be nice. I suffer from the same addiction......it only gets worse once you're making more

  5. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    L&DRN08 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    I started working in 3/08 after graduating 12/07.....with my first paycheck I bought myself a beautiful Gucci bag ($500) & a pair of Gucci Sunglasses ($375). Certainly a little materialistic...

  6. New Grad feels lost... not cut out for nursing?

    L&DRN08 replied to soffy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel the same as many of you....completely overwhelmed! i am a new grad on L & D and haven't had the greatest preceptorship which I feel is a huge part of how discouraged I am feeling. Many...

  7. Night Shift?!?!

    L&DRN08 replied to pitbullkcm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new RN & Once i am off orientation I will be doing 7p-730a & I am worried about how I will maintain normalcy! I've been working days as a med asst/scrub tech for years (7a-3/7p) and...

  8. WWYD? Question about preceptor.

    L&DRN08 replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new RN on a postpartum/L&D unit. I've been bounced from preceptor to preceptor since I started in April. Its been awful. Of all the preceptors I've had I think 2 of them have actually...

  9. NCLEX passing questions

    L&DRN08 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just took NCLEX in Feb08, passed with 75Q took me about 1

  10. nj salary survey

    L&DRN08 replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I just started my first RN position at Hoboken University Med Ctr on their L & D unit. They pay $30.46 days & $33.96 nights then an additional $2/hr for your weekend shifts. Not too...

  11. February NCLEX takers.....

    L&DRN08 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took NCLEX on 2/15 and received my results in the A.M. on 2/17, it was a grueling 2 days! But I passed!!!!!!!!!! Also had my first interview today for an L & D position which went very

  12. Bergen Community College Evening Program

    L&DRN08 replied to NJ2010RN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I just graduated from BCC's evening program in december. Its rough, no doubt about it. Time management is key, you need to study EVERYTHING you are taught nad its a lot of information that takes...

  13. nj salary survey

    L&DRN08 replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have a friend who works @ HUMC and told me that this is accurate. HUMC is one of the highest paying hospitals in this area. I've also heard that its tough getting in....kinda "who you

  14. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    L&DRN08 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think a better question would be Did anyone LIKE Nursing school!!! I haven't met anyone who did....and I sure as hell didn't. Its torture, but I'm done now & its over! Keep your head in it,...

  15. February NCLEX takers.....

    L&DRN08 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Taking it 2/15. I took the HURST review. I'm not nervous....YET.

  16. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    L&DRN08 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not! I make $19 now as a CMA! I'd never take that kind of a pay cut for such a demanding job. I made the decision to become an RN because I love it, but also because its something I'll...

  17. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    L&DRN08 replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    I am currently in my 3rd semester of Nursing School! I've been doing a lot of researching to explore what my options are once I am an RN. I am VERY interested in learning more about becoming a SANE....

  18. IV drip rate calculations...HHHEEELLLPPP!

    L&DRN08 replied to mingez's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much. You are always so helpful. This makes was a great help. Calculations are my biggest struggle, I've always had trouble with math which makes this difficult even when I can figure...

  19. HELP!!!! im in nursing school! i need serious help!

    L&DRN08 replied to futgirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The study groups, and making index/flash cards I also found to be extremely helpful. The 8 hours of sleep is a must, or you will be like a zombie by the 10th week. This is absolutely true, however not...

  20. HELP!!!! im in nursing school! i need serious help!

    L&DRN08 replied to futgirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ahhhh the joys of Nursing school! Everything that you are experiencing seems to be pretty standard for us Nursing Students! I felt the same way.....I breezed through school my whole life with...

  21. IV drip rate calculations...HHHEEELLLPPP!

    L&DRN08 replied to mingez's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I too am having some difficulty with some of my calcs! Can someone help me out, I seem to be able to come up with some of the answers in my head, but we need to show our work & I can't put it...

  22. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

    L&DRN08 replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

    Thank you!!! I was battling myself with this just a little while ago...thinking how can I use AEB with at risk for!!! Although still struggling with my care plan...I do feel better knowing that my...

  23. Process recordings

    L&DRN08 replied to NurseBranch's topic in General Students

    The link doesn't

  24. Process recordings

    L&DRN08 replied to NurseBranch's topic in General Students

    I'm supposed to be doing one right now! Came here for some insight. I did have to do one last semester & did OK but the expectations of this semester are quite different! We have to do 2 this...

  25. what the heck are medical assistant schools doing !

    L&DRN08 replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a CMA for 5yrs, I completed my program at a 2 yr community college. Never once did anyone tell us that we could do "everything" a Nurse does. It was taught to us that certain things are...