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  1. med error?

    nursingisworkRN replied to RedZeppelinRN's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school, I got a write up for giving a 1700 po reglan at 1800. I know in school we are allowed a 30 minute window before and after, so the proper timing would have been 1630-1730. Because...

  2. I can't find a job!!!!! AHAHHA

    nursingisworkRN replied to ShellGVSU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just FYI, and I am not sure about the rest of CA, but here in Santa Barbara there is ALWAYS a shortage and ALWAYS approximately 50% staffing from travellers (sp?) in our med surg areas. I also believe...

  3. PDA use in the real world of nursing?

    nursingisworkRN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    The epocrates essentials bundle is available as a download at www.epocrates.com under epocrates essential link. There are online discounts to students, I would try a google search for "epocrates...

  4. I can't find a job!!!!! AHAHHA

    nursingisworkRN replied to ShellGVSU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I suggest first figuring out what area you want at what facility. Find out who the clinical manager is and give her a call. Let her know you have heard great things about her unit and would like to...

  5. Help!! I'm in the shock and rejection phase of reality shock!!

    nursingisworkRN replied to NurseBunky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I believe we both ended up on the same boat. I am somewhere in between loving my job and not knowing which way is up. This is my reality SHOCK of a lifetime. I have been on my own for 6 shifts...

  6. Myers-Briggs Type

    nursingisworkRN replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    ISFJ- add another "Nurturer" to the mix. I fit the profile to the t...kind of scary. However, I am glad to work with so many others who are not emotional...it makes for a nice balance and helps me...

  7. PDA use in the real world of nursing?

    nursingisworkRN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I just started working on a busy tele floor about 2 months ago. I never had a pda in school, but was gifted one for graduation. I downloaded the epocrates bundle, which has meds, labs, diagnoses, and...

  8. timetable of californianclex result

    nursingisworkRN replied to batibot's topic in California Nursing

    I would recommend calling the CA BRN. That is what I did. I took my test with 5 others from my school in Santa Maria. Everybody else had their results posted within two weeks. I called and a very...

  9. What was your favorite area?

    nursingisworkRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really loved the CCU rotation-critical or cardiac care unit-in my program. The patients were pretty sick. Most were intubated, ventilated, sedated, and on titrated drips to stabilize their...

  10. New pre-nursing student "need advice"

    nursingisworkRN replied to kcmo06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I am done with nursing school now, but totally understand your concern. I whole heartedly recommend staying on top of the reading. Sometimes it is just impossible, but for me that was the...

  11. Let's introduce ourselves...

    nursingisworkRN replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all! Just graduated in May, took the NCLEX in June, and started on the floor June 19th. I am working on a telemetry floor in California. WOW is there a lot to learn. I am SO excited about...

  12. Too Sensitive to be a Nurse?

    nursingisworkRN replied to onexmorexgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I read your post and had to reply, but feel free to take it with a grain of salt. I am 24 years old, and recently graduated nursing school. When I graduated high school, I too had chosen to go into...

  13. southern cali roll call

    nursingisworkRN replied to sdskimmer's topic in California Nursing

    Hello all! New RN in Santa Barbara, CA here! Gotta love the weather lately. Pleasure to meet you!