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  1. Where does a newbie RN go??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! I will be graduating within the year! Hooray! I am very good at the 'knowledge' part of nursing, but am a little weak on the clinical aspect. My two favorite areas of nursing are Cardiac...

  2. Where does a newbie RN go??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    That was very good advice. One of the hospitals I am looking at does offer an OR internship. Not sure if it is for new grads. OR nurses who are already there. I will certainly inquire about that....

  3. Where does a newbie RN go??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Yes... I like a challenge and like the intensity of those two disciplines. I know I would do well in them eventually, by for the first year wanted to 'get my feet wet' in an area that was not...

  4. HIPPA rules and consent

    Epona posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Hi everyone!! :) I have a few more questions as I am getting ready for NCLEX. As far as HIPPA rules go and patient confidentiality, say a husband is in the hospital and his wife calls and wants to...

  5. HIPPA rules and consent

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Ok. I will refer to that link. THANKS for providing it. Take care!

  6. HIPPA rules and consent

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    THANK YOU! These are all excellent bits of advice! Here is a situation-- say the person has been in a bad car accident and arrives via ambulance-- they are unconscious and you are not able to get...

  7. RN delegation of tasks

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all nurses! This question has come up alot and I usually get it wrong. I was reviewing some info. about it in my NCLEX review book, but it's still a bit hairy for me. Here's my question: what can...

  8. RN delegation of tasks

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! That was EXTREMELY helpful. I thank you

  9. Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! You all are AWESOME! I understand it MUCH better now. Our teachers did not really explain it very well. You all did. Thanks

  10. Good Samaritan Act and VA Nurses

    Epona posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I know the Good Samaritan Act is supposed to protect us if we render medical help in an emergency. However, my question is, are we legally obligated in the state of VA to stop at the scene of an...

  11. Can we give advice?? Stepping over lines??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I was thinking about something and wanted to bounce it off of you all. Can we as nurses make suggestions to patients about exploring avenues that the doctor has not?? Like can we suggest to...

  12. Can we give advice?? Stepping over lines??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    THANKS for the responses! So I guess (to be safe) the only ones who can make a suggestion about uncovering an illness or to take a test to better diagnose a problem would be an NP. Otherwise, I guess...

  13. Having A Nursing School Freak Out!

    Epona replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

    This is a GREAT post. I am in RN school, but have felt the same way. Will be out in less then a year and it's like EEEEEEEEEE...... I wil be doing this for real soon! I am a bit scared too. Thanks for...

  14. Oh, well - Not for me.

    Epona replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    Hi dragonflycafe. I also worried about catching germs before I went into Nursing and still think about it sometimes. I almost did not go into Nursing because I was afraid of getting 'bugs'. AND... I...

  15. Getting Started in Nursing

    Epona replied to Katie6_22's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! It really depends on what you want to do. Money is a factor too. Typically the degree route is more expensive, BUT you can have more opportunities that way (nursing manager, research, director...

  16. Virginia/virginia Beach nursing salaries

    Epona replied to Rplais9058's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi all. I know we have been talking Sentara, but does anyone know what Riverside pays for a new RN?? Much thanks! Epona

  17. Nurse's hairdo's

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I am considering getting my brown hair highlighted with a lot of blonde streaks. My hair will probably turn out mostly light blonde. I have always wanted to go blonde, but I am not sure if we as...

  18. Staying in touch with pt after discharge

    Epona replied to Texas Tornado's topic in General Nursing

    I see. Well thanks for the response. I appreciated it!

  19. Nurse's hairdo's

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Hey thanks everybody! Whoa. That is GOOD to know. Thanks! Talk about what they teach you in school... I had a rather old nursing professor my first semester and she was so strick about how we looked....

  20. Nursing Jobs that allow you to work from home

    Epona replied to junebug96's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great thread!

  21. Staying in touch with pt after discharge

    Epona replied to Texas Tornado's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Texas. You said you explained to her that you could not keep in touch. How did you go about doing that? What did you say to her? I am wondering what I should say if a patient asks me to do the...

  22. summer before second semester RN school

    Epona replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I'd give yourself a break. I am in RN school too and I am a pretty good student. I study HARD during the school year so I need a nice break over the summer. I am going to start studying a few...

  23. curious BSN OR ADN why?

    Epona replied to butterflies135's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good question original poster. I think it really depends on WHAT you think you may want to do as a nurse. A BSN is a good way to advance in nursing if you are looking at being a NP or going to grad....

  24. I want to be anurse but...

    Epona replied to futurelpn09's topic in General Nursing

    I would say take a hard look at yourself and see how dedicated you are. Nursing school takes A LOT of DEDICATION. You must be disciplined. Just to give you an example, I took over 15 credit hours in...

  25. Gatorade in the Elderly

    Epona replied to michael79's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see regular Gatorade being a problem. We are not talking large amounts of electrolytes here. I do not really see it as a 'solution' in the medical sense. Yes, there are some electrolytes in...