DebanamRN

DebanamRN MSN, RN

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  1. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    DebanamRN replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    I was always guilty of rolling my eyes at the toothache patients - until the day the girl with the toothache turned out to have massive cellulitus of the face and involvement of the underlying bone....

  2. new grad, cant get hired

    DebanamRN replied to jojo19's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Morettia2 has the right idea. Commuting to a really good hospital will open doors closer to home. Newark Beth Is is one of the best and to have this on your resume is fantastic. Don't give up - you...

  3. Trade school or community college?

    DebanamRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to the Ocean County Vo-Tech (NJ), cost about $3500 for a 10-month program. Very difficult but excellent. Much better than the community college RN program that I now

  4. Anyone Attend Ocean County Voc?

    DebanamRN replied to jlsch's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Send the app in. The votech will contact you with a test date. You take the admission test and if you are accepted, you will be notified by mail. I got right in when I applied. Good

  5. Jersey Shore University Medical Center or Community medical center?

    DebanamRN replied to Natik79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Go to Jersey Shore. After that, you can get a job anywhere. I worked there and loved it. Left because of lack of opportunity for LPN's but definately want to go back after I get my RN. Working on a...

  6. be honest....

    DebanamRN replied to dsanto3's topic in LPN to RN

    I have found RN school tremenously easier as an LPN. I have a better understanding of the material. I really understand, not just memorize! I'm basically skipping thru RN school. I will say, I got...

  7. new grad, cant get hired

    DebanamRN replied to jojo19's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Oddly enough, I was just discussing this subject with a friend of mine who is newly licensed and can't get a job. Call the nurse recruiters at all the places and ask for an interview. You have...

  8. ER Experience

    DebanamRN replied to curlilockz's topic in Emergency

    I really think getting a year of good, solid experience first is very helpful. I'm on the other side of the desk, observing the RN's. Brand new grads seem to have difficulty adjusting to the ER...

  9. "IM doesn't work for me"

    DebanamRN replied to RunnerRN's topic in Emergency

    I just love those folks who come in and tell you what drug they want, the dose, the route, ....hold on...they know the 5 rights as well as we do! I also ask the junkies where the good veins are. Why...

  10. Kimball Medical Center

    DebanamRN replied to Nurse831's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I worked there in the ER and it is a good place to learn, but left because they wouldn't accomodate my school schedule. Transferred to Community and work there part time. However, to gain...

  11. St. Barnabas Med Ctr, or Newark Beth Israel New Grad Orientation

    DebanamRN replied to hardboiledegg's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    St Barnabas is in Livingston Beth Israel is in Newark Monmouth Medical Center is in Long Branch Community Medical Center in Toms River Kimball Medical Center Lakewood Clara Maas in Belleville All part...

  12. Would it be silly to get an LPN when I already have a BS?

    DebanamRN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in LPN to RN

    Honestly, it really depends on your circumstances. I waited so long to get into the RN program, I completed my LPN and worked for a year as an LPN before getting in. Also, the LPN program I attended...

  13. Piercings

    DebanamRN replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No facial piercings were ever allowed in LPN school. The instructors checked tongues. Only one pair of studs were allowed per earlobe. We also had a panty check! But that's another subject. Now that...

  14. Is LVN/LPN really harder than RN?

    DebanamRN replied to Brandi8's topic in LPN to RN

    My LPN program was harder because it was 10 months as compared to 2 years for the RN. All colleges make you take placement tests and remedial classes. I think a lot of what they require are money...

  15. If You Had To Do It All Again Would You Go Straight For RN Instead?!

    DebanamRN replied to Batman24's topic in LPN to RN

    Honestly, I would do the same thing again. I went to a really good LPN program, much better than the RN program I am currently in. I work as a nurse in an ER and can relate my practice to my...

  16. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    DebanamRN replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    I just had a pt on Thursday who couldn't figure out why her chest hurt if her lungs were hyperinflated. Turns out she thought her lungs were in her abdomen, where her stomach is. She was sick, and...

  17. I started LPN school today!

    DebanamRN replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Put one foot in front of the other, keep up with your studies, don't let anything you don't understand get by without clarification, and before you know it you will have graduated and be licensed. LPN...

  18. Difference Between a New Nurse and an Old Nurse

    DebanamRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    So true and so funny! I fall into the old nurse category after a year! I'm just started attending RN school and the students are soooo enthusiastic. Last week one said "we have to be the pts mother...

  19. British Humour

    DebanamRN replied to karenG's topic in Nursing Humor

    I almost choked on coffe & ginger snaps while reading

  20. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    DebanamRN replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    this is just flat out sad. the doc needs a slap. she could have at least ordered labs/stool sample. this is the real reason we are in the er - despite all the drug-seekers, psychos, junkies, users,...

  21. Free ER Care?

    DebanamRN replied to Toquay's topic in Emergency

    OOPS! Sorry missed the UK reference! But yes, the blackhole of taxes does pay. However, a lot of people work the system but never actually worked a day in their lives. Not talking about people...

  22. Free ER Care?

    DebanamRN replied to Toquay's topic in Emergency

    In my experience, first as an ER registrar and now as an ER LPN: Back pain = drug seeking Tooth ache = drug seeking I realize not all back pain (which I have) and toothache (which I have due to a...

  23. LPNS in the ER?

    DebanamRN replied to BShelleyLPN's topic in Emergency

    I work in a small community ER which has several LPN's with all levels of experience. Some have 30+ years and one just took boards yesterday. We are expected to do everything for the pt except assess...

  24. Mountainside Hospital in montclair

    DebanamRN replied to abbaking's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks for the link. I was born there but have never seen the hospital until

  25. PN-NCLEX how many questions did u have???

    DebanamRN replied to sarahjoy00's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine cut off at 85 and I nearly had a heart attack. I was sure I failed. BTW, I will be licensed 1 year on November 4. Contrats to all and :welcome:to