danielle2000

danielle2000 MSN, RN

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  1. Do Nursing Students Have a Life?

    danielle2000 replied to BellaInScrubs's topic in General Students

    It depends on your "life"! I was single no kids but I made my education my priority! Not say those who have other obligations are not putting education first it is just more of a challenge. I admire...

  2. What was the most helpful thing you did to successfully pass your nursing degree?

    danielle2000 replied to Zyrv's topic in General Students

    Time management and strategically scheduling my workdays so they would not interfere with my study time. It was the hardest thing I have ever endured, but looking back I appreciated it because it is...

  3. Black and Job Hunting

    danielle2000 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Regardless where you are from in The United States each individual has a story to tell about being discriminated against, and it should not be down played because an individual has not experience...

  4. Black and Job Hunting

    danielle2000 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No it would be like affirmative action going wrong! This is not a racist thread it is merely explaining the peril of AAs who may be getting passed over in the health care

  5. Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    danielle2000 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a LVN I worked in LTC. I honestly loved it, taking care of the residents. What I hated was the chronic understaffing of CNAs and deplorable conditions some of the residents were left in. I...

  6. Is graduating from a top nursing program worth it?

    danielle2000 replied to CarpeDiem'15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Save your moola!!!!! Expensive schools do not equate a better education experience. I went to an inner city college for my LVN. I was exposed to so many things in the hospital, OR , GI lab it was...

  7. Black and Job Hunting

    danielle2000 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Why is it when an AAs stand up and expresse discontent with the system it is an automatic label with "a chip on the shoulder", or being hostile? That shows me already what the past history of this...

  8. What does your Head to Toe really consist of?

    danielle2000 replied to mykg's topic in General Nursing

    @anh06005 that is what I am talking about. You are a sharp

  9. List of level IV NICU's

    danielle2000 replied to guest769224's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was just getting use to the idea of a level 3 with BCD now 4 I know Loma Linda University Hospital does ECMO but they were a level III unless they met the NEW criteria for Level IV you the west is...

  10. skin to skin with UVCs

    danielle2000 replied to marpcurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do not practice skin to skin with UAC/UVC I am not sure if it is because of an infection or stability. I will look it up, it may for both reasons. I have anxiety placing them when they are...

  11. ECG leads for micropreemies

    danielle2000 replied to NICURN29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When they are that tiny we opted to not use those leads till their skin can tolerate them. The UAC is what we utilize. Technology has to catch up now since we are saving these very small

  12. What does your Head to Toe really consist of?

    danielle2000 replied to mykg's topic in General Nursing

    I can see for an admission doing a head to toe assessment. In our FNP we have to a full head to toe by heart no notes with in an hour. Surprisingly, you will do it. There are so many resources on you...

  13. Black and Job Hunting

    danielle2000 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can attest to that! California is not immune to racial undertones but you will more likely get hired simply because it is more diverse here. I am so sickened to still hear that this crap still goes...

  14. Passed AANP!!!

    danielle2000 replied to hunnybaby24's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats!!! Woop! Woop! I am so happy for

  15. Moving from open concept to single room

    danielle2000 replied to Baby Wrangler's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our NICU unit is made up of single rooms. It looks like a med-surg unit. Each nurse has a Vocera to stay in constant contact with their babies. For instance if they are having desats, your Vocera will...

  16. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    danielle2000 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    You have to consider the generation who are entering in this profession. The-it-is-all-about me generation!!! Not realizing you have to pay your dues like everyone else. I can understand the...

  17. Help to find a preceptor!

    danielle2000 replied to minrsingstdnt's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My school has a directory through Typhon. However, that doesn't guarantee you will find one but you do have to start some where. We also have coordinator that is suppose to help you as well. This is...

  18. difference in getting PCT AND LPN

    danielle2000 replied to unimesh15's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Though LPN are licensed and PCTs are not some facilities tend to treat LPNs in that matter. I was one for 4 years and it was hard at times how they would down play your scope of

  19. About U.S. vacation time..

    danielle2000 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I know lol!!! God forbid if they do not get their

  20. About U.S. vacation time..

    danielle2000 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    So working like a mad person without vacation is okay? NOT!!! We pay the price too. Highest rate of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and etc. of course obesity is a major factor but work no play is a...

  21. Failed 5th time is there God I can't study anymore!!!!!!!!

    danielle2000 replied to Godsfavorforeve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember in my nursing program a student asked the dean of nursing if you are an A/B student should you do a review. Her response was no but if you are a B/C student you should. I stood up and...

  22. Help? I regret this career choice?

    danielle2000 replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    You have to also consider why nurses work themselves like crazy too. I work in California land of the overpriced!!! It is not uncommon for RNs to live above their means to obtain expensive homes and...

  23. ARNP or Pregnancy

    danielle2000 replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In my FNP there was a student who was pregnant, she delivered and did not miss a beat. If you have a great support system go for it. If your pregnancy is uneventful you can start back to school in no...

  24. Difficulty finding an NP

    danielle2000 replied to naimaluv's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is my plight now! Finding a preceptor willing to mentor and precept me. I will someday would like to do the same I believe be one and teach one with the hopes it does come back around. True, not...

  25. Waiting game..

    danielle2000 replied to brittney2831's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh wow!!! I remember when I had to wait a week. Times have changed. I remember taking my NCLEX when they first introduced it on the computer. The rumor was they knew right away but would not tell you....