clairebearrn

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  1. at what age did you start studying nursing?

    clairebearrn replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    started nursing school at 17 and graduated with a bsn at 21...I also had a baby during nursing school. so I'm a young mama and nurse!!!!

  2. Sex and Nursing School

    clairebearrn replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear about that shm02. I'm glad it didn't happen to me. I went to nursing school for four years and always made time for my boyfriend, even though we didn't live together... I think you...

  3. Sex and Nursing School

    clairebearrn replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    I don't believe that only 20 out 100 don't cheat. Where did you get this fact? I really want to

  4. Sex and Nursing School

    clairebearrn replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    Not having sex shouldn't make a man cheat on you! If they do, they truly don't care for you. But this is besides the point. motyandproudofit you stated, "We have a great relationship, rarely argue,...

  5. That was horrible!

    clairebearrn replied to poohbear1968's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone thinks they failed once they're done!! Good Luck! I'm sure you'll do great! Let us know when you

  6. New ED nurses who "know it all"

    clairebearrn replied to rnflie's topic in Emergency

    "Thats exactly why new grads shouldn't be in ER. They need one year of med/surg experience, i don't care what anyone else says. And since when do they start IVs by doctors order?" Hi. I will be...

  7. ONLY 6 week orientation for New Grad?

    clairebearrn posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi. I will be starting to work in the ER next month! I graduated in May with a BSN and have worked as a nurse tech for two years. The NM said that we new grads get only six weeks of orientation! Is...

  8. ONLY 6 week orientation for New Grad?

    clairebearrn replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    dolce, I know! I agree with you! I really don't know what to do! They have 6 new grads and the rest, about 15, are experienced (during day shift). This is a county facility so they are like that...It...

  9. ONLY 6 week orientation for New Grad?

    clairebearrn replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    What should I

  10. ONLY 6 week orientation for New Grad?

    clairebearrn replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    I know! I agree with all of you! Orientation is extremely short, but I will have to make the best of it. Like some of you say, I will ask questions, be motivated, and speak up! Some of the nurses are...

  11. ONLY 6 week orientation for New Grad?

    clairebearrn replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    So I talked to my NM and she said that she would also send me to classes which are given after I'm off orientation. All the units in the hospital give 6 weeks orientation! and the other hospitals have...

  12. ONLY 6 week orientation for New Grad?

    clairebearrn replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    Hi. Thanks everyone! I spoke to my NM and she said the most she can give me is an additional week and that if I can't handle ER I should go somewhere else. I will give it a try. I plan on doing my own...

  13. ONLY 6 week orientation for New Grad?

    clairebearrn replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for everyones replies. The 6 weeks include a 5 day hospital orientation and the rest is on the floor. We don't have any class orientation. I guess everything will be on the job training....

  14. Health Professions Education Foundation Scholarship

    clairebearrn replied to slsmithe's topic in California Nursing

    I called and they told me that you have to work at a low income area, in a hospital or clinic. These include county facilities, such as LACUSC, the sheriffs department, Public health department, etc....

  15. Just watched "Hopkins" and I have a question!

    clairebearrn replied to glamgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    glamgalRN, I have the same question! :) You read my mind. I thought they sent someone to pick the organ up, not MDs. Did you see the episode where they needed the MDs but they weren't there snce they...

  16. Can't get stat lasix on override from accudose in telemetry unit..

    clairebearrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, the same happens to me! I may need STAT metoprolol, etc and the pyxis won't let me get it, even if I try to override. I have to get an order and then scan it and wait for the pyxis to be updated!...

  17. Unsafe Practices: What to do?

    clairebearrn replied to NurseAimee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OMG that is so unsafe! Is your hospital unionized? If so, contact them. Otherwise, I would join the nurses on my floor and would go directly to the CNO of the hospital to let him/her know about the...

  18. What's your favorite Allnurses thread?

    clairebearrn replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Oh there's so many...probably the ER ones and the nurse ghist story ones!

  19. Please pray for my son

    clairebearrn replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    You and Christian are in my prayers. I hope the results are normal at the other hospital!! Please keep us updated!!!! May God keep Christian

  20. The think I cheated

    clairebearrn replied to Nicky30's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't cheat so don't worry!!!! :) Good

  21. HOLY CRAP! I missed my job interview!

    clairebearrn replied to collegegrad08's topic in General Nursing

    yey!!! I am so happy for you! How cool are

  22. When the hospital kills people

    clairebearrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    spongebetty, I never said it was personal. Maybe BradleyRN could have explained the situation in a better way instead of the way he did...thats harsh. I was just trying to explain that we don't just...

  23. Worst testing experience of my life!!!!!!

    clairebearrn replied to BananaBoat815's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry for the dilemma!!! Good luck!!!!

  24. When the hospital kills people

    clairebearrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    i know she is grieving and i really feel sorry, i truly do jlsrn...i know if jlsrn was the nurse for the patient, she would have done her best to prevent it...but infections in elders in really a big...

  25. Had a new job but now I don't!! WHAT?!?!

    clairebearrn replied to sammy75's topic in General Nursing

    oooh...take the ER...but then pursue ICU if thats your