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  1. Where can I get MORE HANDS-ON clinical training??

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

    Thanks all! I am working in an urgent care environment, which is a bit fast paced. You have to know a little bit about EVERYTHING- from finger splints to starting IV's to washing out ears.... we also...

  2. My first true rant... my new job STINKS. :(

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have started a new RN job and it's the PITS big time. A few of the MA's and MD's have fused to the overall manager because I ask questions and do not know certain things. DUH... I received no...

  3. IV certification for RN's

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I was wondering if RN's need to be certified in order to start IV's?? I have heard in some states you need to be certified... I am in VA. Anyone know?? OR does being an RN automatically make...

  4. My first true rant... my new job STINKS. :(

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    THANKS everyone for all the great advice. Not sure what I would do without you all and this forum. Thanks again!! :[anb]:

  5. New RN job... NO orientation!!!

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

    Thank you SO MUCH!!!

  6. New RN job... NO orientation!!!

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

    Thanks! I appreciate the input. I was not taught how to do IV's. I learned on a piece of paper (for real- sticking the IV through a piece of paper), and then one of the docs. said... 'Ok, practice...

  7. New RN job... NO orientation!!!

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

    Well all... UPDATE... it's the PITS big time. A few of the MA's and MD's have fused to the overall manager because I ask questions and do not know certain things. DUH... I received no orientation at...

  8. Lots of blood... starting IV's HELP!

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! Been a LONG day..... Hey... I wanted to ask those experienced RN's out there... when putting in an IV, how do you keep it from bleeding all over the place?? I am told that is normal, BUT I...

  9. Money or Life

    Epona replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in a hospital. I sometimes would work until 2 AM. I have pulled overnight before too. The shift diffs were great and I made good money. BUT the schedule stunk. BAD. I was whipped....

  10. Are we trapped by our nursing degrees? Is nursing worth it?

    Epona replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    I have two degrees. Once I get a few more years of real RN experience, I plan on doing something using BOTH degrees. I really need more hands on though as I am a fairly new RN. Having two areas of...

  11. Lots of blood... starting IV's HELP!

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!! I cannot thank you all enough!! Yesterday, I had NO IV's to start, but the day before had many and it was a blood bath! These are some EXCELLENT pointers. I will review this thread before I go...

  12. New RN job... NO orientation!!!

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

    I have 1 year of actual RN experience. I was paid for the few times I came in. As of today, I am still not getting any orientation. I have to hit the ground running first thing next

  13. New RN job... NO orientation!!!

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

    She asked me to come in a few times before the actual start date to get some extra training in. I came in as I had time. I was working my other job and had to give my notice. I could not just quit....

  14. New RN job... NO orientation!!!

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

    LOL!!! That is SO FUNNY rn/writer!!! I know. One gets orientation bascially everywhere. It's ridiculous. The manager told me tonight that the few hours I came in here and there after work was my...

  15. Natural remedies, holistic nursing... question.

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Holistic

    Sorry. Yes.. meant to say can't prescribe medicine. Yes. I am not sure what I can and can't do. I will have to check it out with the BON in my state. Thanks

  16. Natural remedies, holistic nursing... question.

    Epona posted a topic in Holistic

    Hello! I wanted to know if a RN would be allowed to open a store or clinic and be allowed to sell, offer advice on holistic herbs, remedies, etc?? I know we can prescribe medicine, but did not know if...

  17. If you want to pass NCLEX, just do it!

    Epona posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello! I have read a few threads on here where folks have failed NCLEX numerous times.... just wanted to chip in and share some advice (if I may) and hope it helps... the best way to nail NCLEX is...

  18. RN Case Manager for retirement center

    Epona posted a topic in Home Health

    Good evening everyone!! I am up for a RN Case Manager position at a retirement community. I will be overseeing home health (but it is in-house at the facility). Are any of you out there RN case...

  19. RN Case Manager for retirement center

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Home Health

    Thanks KateRN1. I posted here in this forum as you suggested to get some more advice. I am up in the air on this job. It would be home health, but 'in-house' at the retirement center. So no going...

  20. RN Case Manager for retirement center

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good evening everyone!! I am up for a RN Case Manager position at a retirement community. I will be overseeing home health (but it is in-house at the facility). Are any of you out there RN case...

  21. RN Case Manager for retirement center

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Wow KateRN1. That is very good advice. I am thinking it would not be too acute (in a retirement center), and I have had med surg experience, so I am thinking it would not be too bad, but who knows.......

  22. RN Case Manager for retirement center

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! Any ideas on this?? Thanks!

  23. Latent TB

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok.. so once you test positive, you are always positive, even after treatment. What is the best way to protect yourself from exposure again as you will have no way of knowing?? I am a little concerned...

  24. Adult Health Acute Care CNS or NP? What is the difference?

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! Been a while since I have been on here... looking to get an advanced degree and want to know what the difference is between a CNS and an NP? Also, I want to go into Cardiac Nursing as an...

  25. Thoughts on hospitals near Beckley

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I am a new RN thinking of relocating to West VA. I have heard Raleigh General is a disaster. Poor morale, no help, old equipment, and the list goes on.... this is what I have heard. So I will...