LisaCRN05

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1. "Made Incredibly Easy" series

   LisaCRN05 replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   The only reason why I mention that is I went to school with a couple of people that flunked a couple of tests because they thought they had simplified their studies. I even get Nursing Made...

2. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

   LisaCRN05 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Whatever fits into your lifestyle. I am not getting my BSN but started with my ADN because it was quicker for me to get into the field. Do your comparisons, see what fits. Good luck! The one...

3. Rich nurses?

   LisaCRN05 replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

   Wouldn't you have to convert Australian dollars to American dollars before making an analysis? Before I started doing agency, I made more money not as a nurse, in a doctor's office with flexibility,...

4. "Made Incredibly Easy" series

   LisaCRN05 replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   These books are a great series. They are fun to read! You can't just use these books though, you really need to refer to the text books you have and use these guides as a helpful tool to understand....

5. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

   LisaCRN05 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

   "Some kind of wonderful" (that's what nurses are haha) and in the same song "Can I get a witness?" (to wasting a narcotic). This is fun! I think that is Grand

6. Favorite Nurses?

   LisaCRN05 replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Agency Nurses

   Worked for them in Rhode Island. I was not impressed at all either. I had been warned by someone that they are not consistent and that is true. Feel them out and see. Don't forget that you can...

7. Calling all Massachusetts nurses

   LisaCRN05 replied to laura17's topic in Agency Nurses

   dsgworld.com - Diversified Staffing. I live in Mass and the office I called was in RI. They were able to send me to LTC facilities in both states. The pay is good and they are very friendly! Good...

8. Do you regret clinic nursing?

   LisaCRN05 replied to SpudID's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   It's funny you ask that question. I have been a nurse for a year and a half and have tried oncology, long-term care, travel assignments and I have been offered a job in a pedi office. Here I am a...

9. Is My Career Over?

   LisaCRN05 replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

   NO WAY! I worked with a wonderful nurse who has and insulin pump. You need to take care of yourself and follow doctors orders. There's no skipping snacks or lunch because you are "too busy." Let...

10. rhode island hospital

    LisaCRN05 replied to curlysin's topic in General Nursing

    Rhode Island Hospital is big but it also provides you with a lot of experience. They are a union hospital, unlike their other Lifespan affiliates. I worked there as a transcriptionist before nursing...

11. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    LisaCRN05 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a new nurse, of course I always tried my hardest but sometimes wondered if it was good enough. I had this patient that nobody believed his pain, just wrote it off as a grumpy old man, medication...

12. So, why Oncology?

    LisaCRN05 replied to bucketheart's topic in Oncology

    I can tell you that I went into oncology (but have since left and regret it) because you are not just treating the patient, but the families as well. While some people hate dealing with families, I...

13. Help! I can't change my age!

    LisaCRN05 replied to sassy nurse lady's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Get out of that job. Find another! Ageism does exist and when it does in a particular place, GET OUT. You're not that old, come on! I went to school with a 50-year-old student who graduated at 52....

14. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    LisaCRN05 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness for this site! It is about venting and like many others have said, we have all been to nursing school, some experiences more grueling than others. This is the real world and when you...

15. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    LisaCRN05 replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too, share that 2nd thought. I haven't found my niche. With only a year and a half experience, I am considered still a "new nurse" but I have done travel, oncology, nursing home and turned down...