metalmom

metalmom

Psych, DD, SNF, DOU/Tele

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  1. Sacramento New Grad RNs.... Are You Having A Difficult Time Landing A Job?

    metalmom replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    No stay where you are. California is way too crowded, filthy, crime-ridden etc. Oh and need I mention-BROKE. I am a native daughter of native parents plus an RN trying to keep my own head above...

  2. Charge nurse unprofessionalism

    metalmom posted a topic in California Nursing

    I have 2 charge nurses. One is very professional, helpful and patient, with a great sense of humor. The other is arrogant, not helpful and condescending at times. I hear her whispering to a couple...

  3. Charge nurse unprofessionalism

    metalmom replied to metalmom's topic in California Nursing

    The problem that I have is that other nurses have told me that if she's out to get you, she will. Whenever I ask a question, she responds to me in a superior, patronizing tone. I'm not stupid, nor...

  4. Is it professional??????????

    metalmom replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is get over it. I am not that insecure to feel offended because of a conversation in another language. To speak in front of patients is another story. I work in a predominantly...

  5. how do i max my income as new grad

    metalmom replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure where the idea came from that California pays so well. In the OC the starting pay at many hospitals is $21.00/hr. Believe me that is what I was offered at more than one hospital and I...

  6. Insulin verification

    metalmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the protocol for verifying insulin with another licensed person? Is it standard or does it depend on the facility? I'm in the long-time habit of verifying as little as 2 units and I don't...

  7. Will somebody PLEASE tell these doctors....

    metalmom replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    HELP!!! I'm a new nurse and having a difficult time (frequently) with a particular cardiologist. Can I get fired for diplomatically telling him that the lines of communication between us are...

  8. How can one become a Cardiac Nurse??

    metalmom replied to RNsoon!'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I attended a job fair in October and asked for a job on a DOU/Tele and got it. I worked my 6th shift on my own on Friday and we have been slammed the past 2 weeks by the ER. We get drips, vents,...

  9. Which NCLEX review books are worth the $$?

    metalmom replied to Joydancer23's topic in General Nursing

    I bought them all; I was soooo desperate but I have to agree with anyone who chose Saunders. It was great while in school and the CD-ROM is what I studied to take the NCLEX. I kept it and still...

  10. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

    metalmom replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The saying goes......90% of all nurses are codependent, the other 10% are in

  11. Will somebody PLEASE tell these doctors....

    metalmom replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    12. Figure out what needs to be ordered for your 1 month post open heart patient (that I just met one hour ago) for his discharge that morning and not take it out on me in front of everyone in the...

  12. It's finally over!!!

    metalmom replied to kittylvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WoooHooo! Good job. I know the feeling. I finished in May but several of my good friends that struggled in my class were pinned last night as well. Welcome to the awesome world of Registered...

  13. Need advice

    metalmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know the answer to my dilemna, I just need validation. I graduated from a known to be over-the-top difficult (by comparison) ADN program in May. I started taking an online Critical thinking class...

  14. Need advice

    metalmom replied to metalmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. Good points indeedy. We will take it one day at a time. I think I want to take some cardiac nursing classes that aren't so demanding on our time. It will set a good example for my...

  15. Need advice

    metalmom replied to metalmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Daytonite. That's exactly what I wanted to

  16. Just got my 1st job--Cardiac unit

    metalmom replied to jlrose's topic in Cardiac

    I started on a DOU/Tele unit just 2 months ago. I've worked 6 shifts on my own at the busiest time of the yeat (according to my fellow nurses) but they are awesome. They look out for me, encourage...

  17. Dumb Question over here!!!

    metalmom replied to Holly27's topic in Cardiac

    Hi All! I'm sorry if I'm butting into a forum but I don't know where else to post. I just finished day #3 as a new grad (May 2006) on A DOU/Tele unit. I'm so unsure of myelf. Does everybody go...

  18. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    metalmom replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good golly. How ignorant people can be. I just graduated from nursing school this past May and now 1 class at a time, I'm working on my BSN. My oldest son will be 20 on Tuesday and will have his...

  19. Just got my 1st job--Cardiac unit

    metalmom replied to jlrose's topic in Cardiac

    My first day on a DOU/Tele unit is tomorrow. I started a 2 day dysrhythmia recognition class last week and will finish on Friday. Will I catch on? My brain feels fried, like there is so much to...

  20. I failed NCLEX again!!!!

    metalmom replied to Nursing28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know how hard it is to wait. i took mine on a Monday and it posted at 0200 on thursday meaning you have less than 6 hours til you find out. it's murder waiting. The fact that it seemed hard and...

  21. California NCLEX results

    metalmom replied to Corpsman90650's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Superkyx, I never received an envelope with results. Just my RN certificate about one month after I tested. I received my results online at 0200 about 3 days after I tested and my actual license...

  22. California NCLEX results

    metalmom replied to Corpsman90650's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Corpsman, That's right. Don't lose hope. From what I gather the BVNPT is a lot slower than the BRN at posting results. I took the Psych Tech boards 25y ago and it took weeks then and it still...

  23. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    metalmom replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    I didn't mean to open a can of worms. I guess I'm just bitter that my home is overrun. Everything is a hassle where it wasn't even 20 years

  24. Just got my 1st job--Cardiac unit

    metalmom replied to jlrose's topic in Cardiac

    Hi JLRose, I just got my first job on a telemetry unit. I'm in orientation and haven't started on the floor yet. Sometime in October after all those classes. Let me know how it goes. I'm nervous...

  25. Glory To God!! I Passedddddddddd!!

    metalmom replied to kristielpn2b2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Woo Hoo Kristie. Congrats and what a relief. I passed the NCLEX-RN July 12, 2006. Time for a celebration.