Halinja BSN, RN

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    Do nurses/students find pdas helpful in the ER?

    Halinja replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Emergency

    My folks bought me a wonderful PDA my first year of nursing. I got several kinds of software from skyscape, but the two I used every single clinical was my Davis drug guide, and my Tabor's...
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    What is the hardest thing about Nursing school?

    Halinja replied to chicksmom's topic in General Nursing

    So
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    What is the hardest thing about Nursing school?

    Halinja replied to chicksmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Jules A. The disorganization frustrates me. This is a program that has been running for years, yet it seems like the staff is often surprised/unprepared. (Show up for foley practice in...
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    Am dreading second year.......

    Halinja replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know EXACTLY what you mean. I too am an older student, and am facing going back to school for that final year. There is a person on our faculty that your description fits to a 't' (you aren't in...
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    Are any of you guys as burned out as I am?

    Halinja replied to Germanicus's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not male, so I hope you don't mind my butting in. I can understand being burnt out, and how that would make you want to walk away from it entirely. But having watched my post-teen boys work at places...
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    Psych RN's, being phased out???

    Halinja replied to Halinja's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you Marie_LPN, you have a great way with words. (not being sarcastic there, either) Grin. That's almost word for word what I thought when she said it. But I was dumbfounded enough, and she...
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    Resume?

    Halinja replied to Halinja's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hm, thought I already posted this, but don't see it. Thank you Chelli73, those were great
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    To Do, Or Not To Do???

    Halinja replied to SnoopyComeHome's topic in Operating Room

    SnoopyComeHome, You've been in the two specialties that attract me the most. I'm going into my senior year in a BSN program, I'm 47 so I'm getting a late start and want to go straight into a...
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    please vote--change career mid life?

    Halinja replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    I see the good and the bad. I know there's very poor places to work in nursing. um, likely hospitals are worse because of the liability, but there are really crappy jobs away from nursing too, with...
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    Best shoes ever?

    Halinja replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I spent a decent amount (80ish?) and got a pair of K-Swiss at the uniform shop. They're well padded, have good side and arch support and they are incredibly LIGHT. I weigh a normal tennis shoe in one...
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    New grad - NICU?

    Halinja posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I'm a newbie on the board, hope I don't screw something up. I'm going to be graduating in the spring of '07 with my BSN. I'm really interested in NICU, loved my rotation there. There are a...
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    New grad - NICU?

    Halinja replied to Halinja's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you both for your replies. I'm trying to relocate near my parents, both of whom are nearing 80 and are experiencing heart problems. I'd like to be closer. I may have to choose between being...