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  1. any tips for organization of time

    dani_girl replied to regimite's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have kardex's for each pt.. and after I write my notes on them and staple them on the top corner of each pt paper I write these things with a line next to them: Assess, 2ndary, 24 (for 24hr check),...

  2. Anyone familiar with Wenatchee or Longview?

    dani_girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Washington Nursing

    Wenatchee is nice.. very in to baseball so get your boys started now! Also I know that Wenatchee Valley Medical is doing a sign on bonus currently for ED nurses.. because alot of them are leaving...

  3. Confused and could use some advice/thoughts

    dani_girl replied to Codeda's topic in Washington Nursing

    I moved here from the East coast (but am originally a westcoast/southern) I don't live in Seattle.. but a few hours away.. I haven't had any trouble making friends at work and think it is a nice...

  4. How to remove staples and use steri strips

    dani_girl replied to crawlyberry's topic in General Nursing

    I just learned this on our surg floor (am floating).. they count the staples (prior to removal) then remove every OTHER ONE, then put steri-strips in there place (like after you do 3 or 4) then do the...

  5. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

    dani_girl replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: What Zoe said!! I have wrote a few horrific emails and sent them to my best friend as a "sounding board" some I never intended anyone to recieve.. and some I did.. Without a true friend to...

  6. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

    dani_girl replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    Let her have it.. tell her you didn't mean for it to be sent.. but do not apologize! She will manipulate you for ever with it if you do.. Just say,. well I meant what I said.. I didn't expect/mean to...

  7. Need Advice/Encouragement

    dani_girl replied to Brainyheart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When you get to the interviews be HONEST on why you left.. I think that knowing you didn't do it for the money but because it is something you want to pursue will be a valuable point in your favor.....

  8. Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

    dani_girl replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

    I think it really depends on the environment that you work in.. we had an RT come for treatment for a pt and she couldn't work because the pt was so sensitive to it and had asthma.. kept sending the...

  9. High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

    dani_girl replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    Fiber One bars.. they are actually pretty yummy but lots of fiber and protein to keep you full, I also throw in some packs of oatmeal.. (again high fiber) like the weight smart.. I always have some...

  10. AIDS Education Requirement for WA License

    dani_girl replied to Reno1978's topic in Washington Nursing

    Just_Cause.. good point.. our syllabus breaks down things by hours, which is why it worked for

  11. How do you know where you belong?

    dani_girl replied to RN2B73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WantAccel.. basically there are tons of options for you, just for now avoid the acute/rapid settings.. like ICU, ER, PCU.. look at Medical, Surgical, general floor, Step down.. And after some time...

  12. Move to Pittsburgh?

    dani_girl replied to hpcat's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Or there are some good hospitals outside of the 'burgh.. like the Excela system which is in Greensburg, Latrobe, Jeanette, ect.. then you are close to the city (for the GAMES) but still not in the...

  13. How do you know where you belong?

    dani_girl replied to RN2B73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depending on your school, you will get the chance to find out.. my second year we all did rotations that were 5 weeks in many fields; Peds, ICU, Psych, Med/surg, Onc, CCU, OB... as you go through them...

  14. Am I too old to start a nursing career?

    dani_girl replied to toledogal's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated with a woman who was 62!!! And she was near top of the class.. if you can handle the physical demands on your body, go for it!! And good

  15. No experience in Nursing but wants to start a Career in Nursing!! PLEASE HELP!

    dani_girl replied to Aloha86's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha, Yes you can do both.. as long as you have the time.. When I lived in Oahu, I took a CNA course that was on weekends only bout +100 hours.. (so a couple weeks..) If it isn't required then it is...

  16. No experience in Nursing but wants to start a Career in Nursing!! PLEASE HELP!

    dani_girl replied to Aloha86's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where you are Aloha86, but if you are in HI, specifically Oahu, there is a great CNA program that is 100 hours and very good.. most programs I have seen are pretty quick so you can go thru...

  17. Iniative 1000-Death with Dignity

    dani_girl replied to TeresaB930's topic in Washington Nursing

    I have to say that the comercials for the NO on I-1000, really really upset me.. the spin they have just has me shouting at my tv:throcomp:.. the one where the woman was like "they told my husband he...

  18. AIDS Education Requirement for WA License

    dani_girl replied to Reno1978's topic in Washington Nursing

    Talk to your school.. I went to school in PA and we didn't have a "HIV course" but it was mixed in in other classes.. they highlighted that in the syllabus for me, and it was accepted.. or if you have...

  19. Pharmacology

    dani_girl replied to mebamy's topic in General Nursing

    WOOH!.. that is a bunch! First I would group them by type.. like your Beta blockers, Cardiac meds, ect.. and first learn their name and category.. because once you know things by name and group.. like...

  20. Neat tools of the trade...

    dani_girl posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    what are some of the neat little things you have found that have made your life easier?? someone posted something about a tape cover and i thought "yes.. exactly, need one.. " then of course i didn't...

  21. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

    dani_girl replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Oncology

    :ancong!: You will do

  22. rude classmates

    dani_girl replied to beckyb2201's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Frankly.. you can say something or not.. more than likely they will not listen to you.. sorry.. but here is the ray of sunshine.. if this is the begining of the nursing program... give it 3 weeks.. or...

  23. NICU job in Pittsburgh

    dani_girl replied to bookscrapper's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Children's does a great orientation program for new grads.. that is supposed to be fantastic.. you might want to call them and find out.. (not sure if you missed the boat on that one.. know it started...

  24. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

    dani_girl replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Oncology

    If possible see if you can do your management rotation on a oncology floor.. but honestly alot of hospitals will take you fresh out of the gate.. My hospital today (just started this week) talked to...

  25. Can't get rid of the smell!

    dani_girl replied to alyx's topic in General Nursing

    Shaving cream. Seriously.. put a little in your pt bath water.. I have also seen shaving cream put into bowels or cups and left around the room.. for some strange reason it works.. for your nose.....