MsSocalRN

MsSocalRN

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  1. Do you get covid pay?

    MsSocalRN replied to newgraduategal's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What state do you work in? I think here in California they give you the amount of hours in covid pay that you work on a weekly basis, if you work 24 hours a week then you are given 48 hours or two...

  2. What would you have done?

    MsSocalRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Pt comes in c/o dizziness n/v, pt is paced. Md orders for CM to set up pacer check appt made for 11/14. Telemetry calls and asked CN what type of pacer does the pt have? Asked pt he does not know,...

  3. What would you have done?

    MsSocalRN replied to MsSocalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pacer was checked, it was failing to pace. Pt requested to be sent to SNF because he lived alone and only had a caregiver 3 hours a day. He has a follow up with Cardio. He stated he is 98 yrs old he...

  4. Lipids at night

    MsSocalRN replied to newnurse1987's topic in Patient Medications

    17:00 at my

  5. Can You Be Fired....

    MsSocalRN replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I ask my manager to cover for me if I'm too busy to take a lunch! If you start doing that maybe they will find someone to cover for

  6. What is the average nurse's opinion on medical assistants

    MsSocalRN replied to maeskmio's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Regardless of your title you should not be treated badly. People can be mean! I am an RN and I treat everyone from the MD's to the housekeeping to the girl that delivers the food trays with the same...

  7. Taking time off before I get my first job...

    MsSocalRN replied to morningland's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats! I'm happy it worked out for you! Being you are single maybe look into travel nursing! That would be fun! You can go to Key West for 3 months then Alaska the next 3 months! I would if I were...

  8. Chamberlain online FNP

    MsSocalRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Chamberlain College

    I started the BSN to MSN bridge I'm looking at a year just for my BSN, how long after that will it take for the FNP? Thank you in advance for any

  9. Patient Discharges

    MsSocalRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    How long does it take for you to discharge a patient? And what does your facility require you to put in your discharge? It literally takes hours where I work. I am just trying to research why it takes...

  10. Chamberlain online november 2013 session

    MsSocalRN replied to cristan reed obrn's topic in Chamberlain College

    Ok I'm taking transitions and Cultural Diversity this session. I'm so nervous, I have had one online class my whole life! I am thankful though I have a lady I work with that has been with Chamberlain...

  11. Chamberlain online november 2013 session

    MsSocalRN replied to cristan reed obrn's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm thinking nursing transition and algebra. They accepted my English Comp so I don't need to take that, but I need a math class prior to statistics. Which I do not mind because I would rather have a...

  12. Chamberlain online november 2013 session

    MsSocalRN replied to cristan reed obrn's topic in Chamberlain College

    I literally just applied and will be starting the 28th as well! I'm so excited to get back to school and finish up! I am doing the RN-BSN-MSN, if my calculations are right it will be 32 months before...

  13. Overtime Question when single

    MsSocalRN replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    That's all I would work extra per paid period, anymore than that I change my deductions on my w2 so all my OT does not go to my uncle! Then of course I change it back after the pay period. It's very...

  14. Looking for a job for over a year.....part time opportunity?

    MsSocalRN replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    What's going to be bad is if you take this position and then you are offered a full time position some where else after this company has put money into training you and you quit on them in a few...

  15. Did I PASS my nclex? Is Pearson vue trick correct?

    MsSocalRN replied to snowyeyes2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tried the same thing three years ago and got the same reply and I passed. And a friend tried and it let her register for another test and she failed. Just telling you about my experience. Not making...

  16. Want to go back to school

    MsSocalRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I received my ADN from West Coast University prior to their accreditation with CCNE or even WASC, but the program was approved by the California BON. My question is that I want to go back to get my...

  17. Want to go back to school

    MsSocalRN replied to MsSocalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the

  18. Overloaded new m/s nurse.

    MsSocalRN replied to jlb~88's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Don't take it personal, how much experience do these other nurses have? But then again you can sit down with your charge nurse and have a professional conversation about how you feel. And ask her for...

  19. Please help me with my interview!

    MsSocalRN replied to RNReadyManc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    How did the interview go? I hope you get the job! I love med surg! It's hectic but so worth

  20. Warning on an LPN License.

    MsSocalRN replied to Tacc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds very harsh for just missing colace for 2 days! Did the patient end up with an obstruction or something due to constipation? Sounds like to me something else was going on, not necessarily...

  21. Threw a cooworker under the bus

    MsSocalRN replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never take another persons word on medications! Always look at your mar! It would not hold up in court if you told them you went by what the prior nurse said. Lesson learned always look at the mar...

  22. Attention all nurses!! Can you take this survey when you have time please. Thank you

    MsSocalRN replied to sumerta's topic in General Nursing

    Patient falls, attitudes and barriers and prevention of

  23. Interview concern

    MsSocalRN replied to MTRN13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wear your

  24. Should I give nursing another try?

    MsSocalRN replied to almostmadeit's topic in Nursing Career

    Absolutely not! If you didn't like it the first time you won't like it now! Don't go into a career because it's flexible and you can make good money! You will be one miserable person in the long run!...

  25. Death- your experiences

    MsSocalRN replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    You are totally normal! Well at least what I consider normal! Lol! I totally feel the same way! You are just being realistic not callous! I was a mortician before becoming a nurse and I know that...