shannonFNP BSN, MSN, RN

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    Sen Clinton walks a day in a nurse's shoes

    shannonFNP replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think I had more respect for her BEFORE I saw this video
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    That DREAMY First Check!

    shannonFNP replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    I want to just shop til I drop :) I'm just now starting nursing school... so I have a two year long tunnel and the lights too far away to see right now. But I'm going to just go shopping, and then...
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    What are the best BLACK PENS

    shannonFNP replied to dark10gable's topic in General Students

    Okay, taking some of y'alls advice I went and bought a few different kinds of pens, some cheap and others moderate (never the type to buy more than a moderate price). The cheap BIC gel pens... they...
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    Hep B Vaccine

    shannonFNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello guys :) I had a quick question about the Hep B vaccine. I'm working as a CNA at a hospital here in Texas and just started receiving the Hep B vaccine (have had 2nd shot). I was wondering since...
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    What are the best BLACK PENS

    shannonFNP replied to dark10gable's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the post squee-gee! I was wondering about how long these pens last before refilling? I LOVE gel pens, but they never last long for
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    Cleaning your stethoscope :(

    shannonFNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh believe me, I've used alcohol pads like candy. I've taken a handful home from work to try on it. It helps a little, but there are still stains even though I use alcohol pads consistantly every day...
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    Getting Organized!!

    shannonFNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in General Students

    I planned on doing something similar to this, only I bought a bunch of bright neon sticky notes to use as temporary tabs. I love the colors and it makes it feel like... sub tabs :) You have your big...
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    What are the best BLACK PENS

    shannonFNP replied to dark10gable's topic in General Students

    I'm starting nursing school this August and I know there's a lot of note taking ahead of me :) I was wondering what kind of pens (that are at least medium point) are good for someone who really...
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    What color Stethoscope to buy?

    shannonFNP replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh someting else to consider when buying a 'scope... some of the ones with double toubing have little metal pieces that hold the tubing together, but they don't clasp all the way together at the ends....
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    What color Stethoscope to buy?

    shannonFNP replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    apnea- "Dirt" gets on your stethoscope whether or not you shower daily. There's the natural oil of your skin and fingers when you use the 'scope, there's the dirt where you lay your stethoscope down...
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    What color Stethoscope to buy?

    shannonFNP replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got a Baby Pink Littman Classic II SE. It's SO cute!! It does show the dirt though... but that doesn't mean that darker colors dont get dirty! I look at it as a reminder to clean my stethoscope to...
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    Getting Organized!!

    shannonFNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all of the GREAT replies! I also found this link to another thread just like this (I know, tisk-tisk on me for not finding it before making the SAME thread)....
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    ** Any Class of '09ers out there?? Post here!!!

    shannonFNP replied to kayel's topic in General Students

    name: shannon school: mclennan community college- waco,tx program: adn, then to rn-bsn, then to bsn-msn what area of interest at this time: er, sicu, pediatrics. or a combo of them! biggest fear: not...
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    Peds CNA?

    shannonFNP replied to mistiffy's topic in Pediatric

    I work as a peds CNA in Waco, Texas. My duties are vitals, assisting with ADLS (sometimes mom will be out and you'll have to give infants baths or feed them occasionally). We do vitals q4 hours with...
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    What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    shannonFNP replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've hear Arizona is one of the best as far as southern states. You can legally open a clinic there without an MD whereas in Texas you have to pay a MD to be at the clinic 20% of the
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    Pediatrics? Med Surg? OB?

    shannonFNP posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! I just got a new PRN CNA job at a local hospital. I'm being oriented to Med Surg first because of the huge need Hillcrest has right now. This is my first CNA job. Can someone tell me what to...
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    Pediatrics? Med Surg? OB?

    shannonFNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well I started my job this past week, I've worked for 4 days now as a CNA on the medsurg floor. It was actually a lot different than I thought it would be. I love my patients! I didn't think I'd care...
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    I need an interviewee: Culture in the Workplace.

    shannonFNP posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello! I'm in a sociology class that is a prereq for nursing school. The first assignment is regarding another culture. This is where I need your help! I've been so bogged down with learning my new...
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    I need an interviewee: Culture in the Workplace.

    shannonFNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Anybody?
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    I need an interviewee: Culture in the Workplace.

    shannonFNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    PS, If you get too bored answering all of them, please, any amount is better than nothing. This is due Monday, so PLEASE even if you can just answer one or two... you're helping me out a LOT. Ideally...
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    I got the job!.. and Now I'm freaking out :(!

    shannonFNP posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I haven't made that many posts, so I'll introduce myself first. I'm Shannon, and I've been licensed as a CNA since last April 2006. I finally got the courage to be a CNA a few months ago. I've been...
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    I got the job!.. and Now I'm freaking out :(!

    shannonFNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just a little update for everyone: I started my general orientation this past Monday (2/5/7). For the first two days we did NOTHING but listen to speeches. The chaplain talked about the churches...
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    I got the job!.. and Now I'm freaking out :(!

    shannonFNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, and thanks for the reply :) I guess I'm just really anxious because it's been so long since I had the class. Also, I dont know what to expect at the hospital, especially as a PRN (I wont have a...
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    what do you say on a interview?

    shannonFNP replied to daisygal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey There! I'm glad I came across this question :) First off, I just received a job offer at Hillcrest Baptist :)! But It wasn't easy. To even get a response from the hospital (and after about 10...
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    Local Agencies or Traveling Agencies?

    shannonFNP replied to shannonFNP's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the replies, but what I'm asking is whether local or national agencies are more reliable? Thanks!