noelia23RN

noelia23RN

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  1. Should I take a job in Nursing home

    noelia23RN replied to Sanhect1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think 1 week is too little but it's nothing like working in a hospital would I take it,probably! You can continue to interview and apply at other facilities while you're getting experience and pay....

  2. Passed NCLEX on 6th Attempt.

    noelia23RN replied to Ebunited's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  3. New Grad LPN, waiting to be hired in LTC.

    noelia23RN replied to joycie20's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me you will not be getting 3 months of orientation in LTC if you are lucky you'll get a month at the most, just make sure you double check your meds because you will be doing that for the...

  4. Impersonating a nurse

    noelia23RN replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Omg this really ****** me

  5. Care coordinator vs Case Management

    noelia23RN posted a topic in Case Management

    Is a care coordinator and a case manager the same thing. I'm not sure what I'm getting myself into since I've never done anything besides bedside nursing, I'll be going for an interview at big...

  6. How do I get around to LIKING changing an ostomy bag?

    noelia23RN replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    Im sorry but I don't think you ever get to like this, its gross but someone has to do it. I just make sure I have everyhting in hand to change it and make it as fast

  7. How do I have more confident talking/calling doctors?

    noelia23RN replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    If your a new grad this is completely normal, just make sure you have all your info ready before you make that call maybe you can practice it once with a

  8. Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    noelia23RN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I would say to this dude " so who do you think think is at the bedside 24-7"? a Dr I don't think

  9. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    noelia23RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    That's absolutely

  10. Job Offer - but in Psych

    noelia23RN replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Take it if you like psych otherwise look for other opportunities. I myself could never do

  11. What would help my resume.

    noelia23RN replied to teleRN08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why would she need a refresher, that's silly! And very expensive specially when she's currently

  12. Need some Precedex advise

    noelia23RN replied to EyeSeeYouRnOhio's topic in MICU, SICU

    That's crazy that they would use precedex for intubation, they probably have not been formerly educated with this drug. I have used it many times and we mainly use it to wean the pt off of the vent...

  13. What do you read to keep current?

    noelia23RN replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    Become a member to a nursing organization you are interested in, also attend CEU's and

  14. Care coordinator vs Case Management

    noelia23RN replied to noelia23RN's topic in Case Management

    I tried to go the insurance's website but it not longer is

  15. Need advice..LPN to RN transition

    noelia23RN replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it all depends where you are going to be working, but you'll never feel like your current skills are worthless if anything you'll feel very comfortable being a nurse compared to a brand new...

  16. So... how do you deflect family members when you're busy?

    noelia23RN replied to nenabee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, families suck big time. Even working in an ICU sucks, families come in in big crowds without calling bursting in and demanding answers, I usually ask them to step out if this happens and that I...

  17. RN or LPN? Need advice...

    noelia23RN replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if I understand correctly you are already a RN in Argentina but without a BSN and recently passed your boards in the US and can not find a job? If this is so I am not sure why thats...

  18. Fired By Patient Family

    noelia23RN replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    I know that this incident probably hurt your feelings, but you just have move on and it will happen again, you can please

  19. Drug Test & IV Therapy

    noelia23RN replied to FutureUofARN's topic in General Nursing

    Stop stressing out over nothing, those two drugs do not show on drug but if it makes you feel better bring the two bottles and tell them you take

  20. acls classes easier then pals?

    noelia23RN replied to aeronursenj's topic in General Nursing

    I have not taken PALS but I will soon since I want to be a CRNA. From what I have heard they are pretty comparable. I do think ACLS is pretty easy though, but I might just think it because I deal...

  21. nyc rate for new rn(homecare)?

    noelia23RN replied to HappyGo1's topic in Home Health

    Are you kidding me? $ 20/hr is rediculous for NYC, so the people that are saying " quit complaining" or "beggars can't be choosers" Get a life. This is NYC and the pay should be much higher than...

  22. Do your clinicals at the hosp. you want to work at?

    noelia23RN replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    You reallly wont know if you want to work at certain hospital until you actually do your clinical there, sometimes this can be dissapointing, because you already have your mind set up that you want...

  23. Problems with therapy staff......?????

    noelia23RN replied to lpnwkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Definetely, set your limits especially working in long term, I have run into a few of those therapist myself and they are a pain. I think she's also taking advantage because she knows your new. Just...

  24. Johnson & Johnson commercials

    noelia23RN replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I love the commercials, I know they can be kind of cheesy but I do like them they actually make me teary eyed

  25. Ratio on step-down unit

    noelia23RN replied to cp24001's topic in General Nursing

    4 to 1 or 3 to 1 depending if there's a cna otherwise is not a truly step-down I know someone mentioned 6 to 1 that's