aura_of_laura

aura_of_laura

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  1. weird interview...

    aura_of_laura replied to aura_of_laura's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all of the replies! I just got a call back from their hiring manager, who came across as a competent, well-organized professional. She also wasn't aware that I'd been called yesterday,...

  2. How many patients do you have as a Psych. RN?

    aura_of_laura replied to lion09's topic in Psychiatric

    We have 33 pediatric patients on our unit, split into three sections: adolescent boys, adolescent girls, and children... when staffing is good, we have three nurses (a supervisor, a med nurse, and an...

  3. Christian medical missions to Haiti - HELP!!

    aura_of_laura replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious as to why you are "desperately" looking for a missions experience? Overseas trips are rarely worth it while you're in a nursing program- an unseen delay could cost you your entire semester...

  4. UPMC vs West Penn?? New Grad needs HELP

    aura_of_laura replied to Priscilla L's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    My husband is a nurse at UPMC Mercy, and has worked there since getting his license. He's been pretty happy with it... They have a good new grad orientation program, and there are a lot of...

  5. I need some help, please! Nursing schools

    aura_of_laura replied to Bibone's topic in International Nursing

    An Associate's Degree, plus passing your board exams, will make you an RN. One thing about New York is they have a very long waiting list (years) for most of their nursing programs, and the cost of...

  6. How do you deal with residents who only want to take a fraction of a med ordered?

    aura_of_laura replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Patient Medications

    I have families and patients that try and pull that with psych meds! I can't count the number of times the patient (or their mother) takes it upon themselves to titrate their own meds - if the doc...

  7. new,sick nurse needs advice

    aura_of_laura replied to newbyRN2's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you have a fever above 100.8 (without taking fever reducers), do not go in. No ifs, ands, or buts. If your manager gives you a hard time, call the employee health nurse and they'll back you up. As...

  8. I need some help, please! Nursing schools

    aura_of_laura replied to Bibone's topic in International Nursing

    I attended the Community College of Allegheny County. It was a great experience, it's very inexpensive, and best of all it's in Pittsburgh (named America's Most Liveable City)! I can't praise the city...

  9. Professional Development Plan

    aura_of_laura replied to naitata's topic in General Nursing

    Professional plans are pretty straightforward: what to you want for your professional self, and how do you intend to achieve it? I had to complete a ten year plan for my BSN graduation, and it went...

  10. Worried Patient

    aura_of_laura replied to honeycakes55's topic in General Nursing

    Truthfully, living in the city for school is going to have a negligible impact on her health. Studies that link second-hand smoke to lung cancer almost always refer to living with a smoker... passing...

  11. Worried Patient

    aura_of_laura replied to honeycakes55's topic in General Nursing

    The risk of lung cancer is not the issue, it's the anxiety. She has unrealistic fears that are hindering her ability to live her life, and she needs to seek long-term therapeutic treatment. Many...

  12. Wedding Band Tattoo

    aura_of_laura replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried surgical steel? It's becoming more and more common in jewelry, is pretty inexpensive, and there is a lot of pretty stuff being made with it. My earrings that I leave in are surgical...

  13. Pittsburgh area IC opportunity - a.k.a. the hunt for my replacement :D

    aura_of_laura replied to aura_of_laura's topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to hear more! I just PM'd you the details for sending over a resume... The sooner you could send one over, the better

  14. Pittsburgh area IC opportunity - a.k.a. the hunt for my replacement :D

    aura_of_laura posted a topic in General Nursing

    As some of you have probably observed from my earlier posts, I'm in the process of moving far, far away from my beloved Pittsburgh. I am both and about this... If there is anyone in the region who...

  15. Major Vent

    aura_of_laura replied to LouisVRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Are you even allowed to use family as an interpreter? I've always thought that was strongly frowned upon, since families will often misinterpret questions and answers for the sake of family harmony or...

  16. Major Vent

    aura_of_laura replied to LouisVRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't know why this bothers some people so much... I've spent time in other countries where I couldn't speak more than a few poorly-articulated words that had nothing to do with medical care, and...

  17. foreign nurse, last studied 8 years ago

    aura_of_laura replied to jesse'sgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'd recommend getting your hands on a set of ATI books - they are excellent prep books, with not a speck of "extra" information, just the things you need to pass the NCLEX. They're helpful to unlearn...

  18. Is it still possible to find a job? please read

    aura_of_laura replied to foreverhopeful's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible, but may require a willingness to move around the country. If it's been two years, have you considered continuing your education? Something like completing your BSN, or taking a nurse...

  19. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    aura_of_laura replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Remember though, the woman who wears these also had to be "unwrapped" mid flight because she was developing DVTs... because she was wearing duct tape. Like, wrapped around her as clothes. And she...

  20. Feeling called to nursing...some questions

    aura_of_laura replied to mgra328's topic in General Nursing

    I think that your reasons for questioning teahcing are exactly what you'll have to deal with as a nurse, except with all ages, crazy families, and life-or-death "lessons." And while nursing does not...

  21. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    aura_of_laura replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Lady Gaga's shoes tend to be far from anything we would consider wearable - just google "Lady Gaga shoes" to see! They tend to be in odd shapes (so that her feet frequently look anything but human),...

  22. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    aura_of_laura replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Being larger does not mean you should be doomed to elastic waists and polyester! Invest in a few well-tailored, conservative pieces - they will cost more than Penney's or Fashion Bug, but they will...

  23. Navy nurse? Yay/nay?

    aura_of_laura replied to Donnuh's topic in Government, Military

    I'm waiting around for my Air Force officer training school date right now - the previous posters are right when they say it takes a long time to get from Point A to Point B! For me, it's been since...

  24. Psych nursing in Seattle area

    aura_of_laura posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I am moving to the Seattle area in two months. I've applied for my license, and have been perusing the nursing job postings. Overall, I've been surprised by the number of psych listings! I'd like to...

  25. Psych nursing in Seattle area

    aura_of_laura replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Washington Nursing

    Letha, Could you clarify what you mean by involuntary vs. voluntary units? Surely the units can't be divided that way! I've never heard of a hospital only taking involuntary or voluntary patients...