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  1. LPN class schedule

    natrgrrl posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start the practical nurse program in Sept. I was surprised when I saw the schedule. I have class on Mon, lab/clinical on Tues and Wed. That's it. I'm worried about one day a week classes. We are on...

  2. Hiring Freeze and New Grad

    natrgrrl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are there hiring freezes all over the country? Am I the only one who thought nursing was one of those magic careers that the economy couldn't hurt? I think I need a hug! When I started nursing...

  3. question about giving meds thru PEJ tube

    natrgrrl replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    There are lots of different opinions but ultimately the right answer is to follow policy (IMHO). Our policy is to separate each med and flush with 30cc between each different med given. That can be...

  4. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    natrgrrl replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have 6 units with approx 20 residents to each unit. 1 nurse and 1-2 CNA's per unit for days and

  5. Considering L&D Position: Interview Advice

    natrgrrl replied to MzMoMii_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had an interview a few days ago for L&D. There were no scenario questions. But I have had other RN interviews that did ask those questions. Most of the questions asked were about out how I deal...

  6. What happens after med error?

    natrgrrl posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was reading another post about a nurse who made a med error. It got me thinking about my new job as an LPN and how easy it really is to make an error and how easy it would be to not report it. So,...

  7. Post here about your new grad hiring woes....

    natrgrrl replied to traumaRUs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have the same story as so many other new grads. I started applying for jobs in march, graduated in may. Still no hospital job. BUT...I got a job as an LPN in a nursing home the summer before I...

  8. Anyone starting non-hospital jobs in this bad job enviroment?

    natrgrrl replied to luvmyguys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am lucky to have gotten an LPN job last summer at a nursing home and they will keep me on as an RN when I pass my boards. I hope to encourage other nurses applying to places that aren't hospitals....

  9. New Grad...No job and have no clue what to do

    natrgrrl replied to nurse901's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Well, I wish I had better advice for you but I don't. I live in Nebraska and was hoping to find where to look for a job in Colorado since I have applied just about everywhere here in Nebraska. I hear...

  10. How do you check the patient's blood glucose??

    natrgrrl replied to Meltem.Y's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a nursing home not a clinic, if that matters. Start with clean gloves: 1. Look for finger with no or few marks from previous finger sticks or injury. Prepare glucometer. 2. Swab with alcohol...

  11. Still walking around in shock....now that I'm a graduate nurse!

    natrgrrl replied to Lovely_RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Good job! School is tough and now you have to reprogram your brain not to worry that an assignment is due or that you should be studying for a test. Relax and enjoy your

  12. Good topic- 5,000 word paper

    natrgrrl replied to nurseontheway's topic in LPN to RN

    I would choose something that will help you in the future, like blood circulation throughout the body or cranial nerves and their functions or where hormones are produced and what they target. If you...

  13. Question about ATT

    natrgrrl replied to AllSmiles225's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think it will be ok. I was worried about something like that when I took the NCLEX-PN and there was no problem at all. Congrats on getting to this point and good luck on the

  14. help with finals review

    natrgrrl posted a topic in General Students

    I am looking for advice for my finals. I am making flash cards for each disease we studied. What should I include? I don't think I will need to put down the definition. So far, all I can think of is...

  15. help with finals review

    natrgrrl replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Students

    Thanks! That is exactly what I'm looking for. I hope you don't mind but I will probably copy yours exactly. And thanks for the hug you sent in my other

  16. I need an online Human Development class for summer

    natrgrrl replied to scootersuz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.mccneb.edu psyc 1120 is the online class i took. it was great. i didn't have any papers to write and the homework was only about half an hour each week plus logging on to the site. i think...

  17. When to NOT give insulin?

    natrgrrl posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I need some help understanding insulin therapy. Evidently, I need a lot of help. How do I understand the effect of different types of insulin on blood sugar? And how do meals and meal times relate? I...

  18. License for compact states

    natrgrrl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone explain how licensing works if you work in two different states? I live in Nebraska but I want to work full time in Iowa and part time in Nebraska. They are both compact states but I don't...

  19. Knees hurt after a day of clinical!

    natrgrrl replied to NICUplease's topic in General Students

    Are you twisting your body at the knees when you are caring for your pt or making beds? I found out that when I was making beds, I was leaning forward with my knees locked somehow. Don't have any idea...

  20. Student moms who homeschool

    natrgrrl replied to studentmom2007's topic in General Students

    You said you wanted to do a trial run for kindergarten, right? Homeschooling is about teaching your kids how to learn in any environment. Why don't you start homeschooling now, while you have the...

  21. To switch or not to switch to RN? Any feedback?

    natrgrrl replied to complacent's topic in General Nursing

    There are countless different careers available in the medical field. Why don't you see if you can job shadow in different areas of the hospital? Nursing, X-ray, lab, physical therapy, and blood bank...

  22. I am a Pre-Nursing student and I have several questions. Thanks in advance!

    natrgrrl replied to DUHmanda's topic in General Students

    For right now, focus on your BSN. And work as hard as you can on getting the best grades possible. My kids call me a school-aholic but I pulled off mostly A's with 2 B's, so far. My husband helped...

  23. Do I need to keep my nursing school textbooks?

    natrgrrl replied to elee86's topic in General Students

    I am in my last year of Associate Degree. I got rid of everything except my Pharm book because I have a book that is much easier for me to access info and learn from (Lippincott Manual of Nursing...

  24. LPN to RN programs

    natrgrrl replied to MorgieBear's topic in LPN to RN

    Are you willing to move somewhere else for a few years until you finish school? I know there are programs available but I haven't seen any that are online. I hope you find

  25. Every other weekend- what century are we in?

    natrgrrl replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand how EOW interferes with life in general. I have a husband and 4 kids. My DH also works shifts but has to work EVERY w/end. My kids are getting the raw end of this deal because with...