Gingerbell BSN, RN

OK, this may seam like a silly question but I need some help!! I'm a new grad RN and taking an NRP course. I am having a hard time visualizing the difference between PPV and CPAP (its in the algorithm). I've watched the video's on the NRP DVD and eve...

Can someone please explain to me the connection between lithium toxicity and hyponatremia? I can't seem to critically think this one. I know it must be simple but I'm just not seeing it. I have checked all my books but all they say is "decreased sodi...

I work long 12 hour shift in ICU and I swear by my runnings shoes! Used to wear nursing clogs (sanita & danskos) for years, but the random ankle rolls and calf cramps got to be so much I had to switch to tennis/running shoes. Too bad though becau...

Opinions needed... A week ago I received a call from the manager of a unit I have been trying to get onto for a very long time. RNs just don't leave this unit so I had to wait forever for an opening. I was driving when I received the call so he asked...

THANK YOU amzyRN, jadelpn, SoldierNurse22!!!!!!!!!!! I took the advice and went by his office. As it turns out, he had been extremely swamped with staffing issues and had several RNs give notice all at the same time. He offered me an impromptu int...

I recently graduated from an RN, BSN program. However, I started out as an LVN/LPN. What should I do with that license? Retire it? Retiring it costs the same to renew, I just wouldn't have to do the CE's for it. Any other ideas of what to do? Is ther...

Where on FB does everyone keep seeing these posts? Is it a UC Davis page? I'm so lost!

Does anyone know how many new grads they will be taking in this October group? The wait is torture but I REALLY want this one (as I'm sure all of us do, lol)!! Best of luck to us all!!!! :)

Does the nursing home have a sub-acute unit? If so, many hospitals (in Cali anyway) will *consider* that experience to get an acute care job. But personally, the psych sounds more interesting. Tough call but at least you have two prospects!! So congr...

Wow, I just read all these posts and I am so taken back right now!! How awful this had to be for each and every one of you! I almost cried when I read the final posts. Still thinking of all my fellow new grads out there! I hope and pray things start ...

MsBungleRRT, Thanks for your words too .. they made me feel much better about not knowing this info. These are very hard concepts to understand!! Thanks to both the responses I received, I have a much clearer understanding but I'm sure more question...

umcRN, Thank you so much! Now I get it! All this equipment is new to me and it is used so fluidly throughout the NRP book. To answer your question, I signed myself up for the NRP course to make myself more competitive in the job market. I am also sc...

Does anyone care to share any RN New Grad L&D, Postpartum, NICU interview questions they either ask when hiring or have been asked when they were interviewed? It could be on any of the 3 units I mentioned because they place new grads where they f...

WOW, this entire thread was extremely helpful to me as well! Thanks to the OP for posting it! ~GB

Danaroo .. I REALLY hope that's not the case for California! I work for the State and they won't let me work under the higher license until I apply and get hired on as that higher license. They can't let me work as an RN at LVN pay (I'm told). So for...

Misscandy ... PM me and I'll answer whatever questions you want about my program.

It WILL show up! I promise! I've had friends in class have it take anywhere from 72 hours to 6 days to show up on the online lic verification system. No worries .. CONGRATS!

I think I've decided to keep my LVN until I find employment as an RN. I believe California lets us keep both. I currently have a job as an LVN so that will pay the student loans until I get a new job. So I'll pay for one renewal. It's sad for me thou...

The trick is 100%! It's 3:00 am and my name and license number just popped up on the Board of Registered Nurses! Only figures I would find out at 3:00am, haha! Who cares .. I PASSED! For those still wondering about the Pearson Vue test, IT WORKS! Th...

I couldn't be happier to see all of you still posting that the Pearson Vue test still works in 2012. So I am sharing my experience to keep this info current for those who test after me. I tested on May 15th at 8:00am (48 hours ago) and so far I keep...

I'm pretty sure those are copyrighted videos that can't be shared. Sorry. ~GB

I take my exit HESI next month and I'm terrified! I have a high GPA and great HESI scores throughout my entire program but this exit is exam is a different creature! I have watched over half of each class fail even with really high previous test scor...

Ok, I've wondered this EXACT thing before too! I recently had to write a TWO med error reports on my new unit manager and I am experiencing some retaliation as a result. I was told I could not make a copy, not even if I kept it in my locker at work. ...

Hi Everyone! I'm a BSN student in need of professional RNs or NPs to answer a short questionnaire regarding evidence-based nursing practice. This is for my Nursing Research and Utilization class. For anyone who is interested, please answer the quest...

Ok, I did it, here is the link. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S2HSY95 Hope that works. ~GB