dani_girl

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), and Darp (our prog notes), and I&O. then when...

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 Central Washington Hospital (it is in Wenatchee)..

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 state.. not sure if you are a city girl or you want som...

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 remaining.. then when done.. count what you have...

: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 give some feedback like "ok.. I think you took wh...

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 send it.. but it was and is how I feel.

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.. Also stress what you were good at in bedside nursi...

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 woman into breathing spasms and fits... poor RT tec...

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 rattling around in my bag, so it isn't like everyday...

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

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 there when you feel you have a solid base you might...

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 city.. Just moved away.. but wasn't a local.. the we...

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 and learn more you might take a shine to one, or ...

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 luck!!

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 up to you.. some people say take it, some say no....

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 and do your pre-reqs.. good luck

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 had I get so mad at that.. no depth on what his Q...

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 your syllabuses you can do it.

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 "propanalol" is a Beta blocker, you will start to...

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 buy it right then.. so now no idea where to find i...

:ancong!: You will do great!!!

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 less.. the majority of the ones like that will st...

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 Aug/Sept.. I know a girl who just graduated in ...

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 all of us new orienters that they like taking new g...

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.. vicks.. or suck on a cough drop.. that usually gets...