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  1. A Call To Reform Nursing Education

    bellehill replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Gldngrl-my instructor would search for things for us to do, just like you and this was only a couple years ago. I had a nursing student with me just the other night (she had one of my patients), well...

  2. Wonderful NC

    bellehill posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    After traveling for over a year I am ready to have a normal life again, I really want to come back to NC. Originally my husband and I lived in Wilmington but want something a little bigger (hospital...

  3. Shoes

    bellehill replied to EMC NURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I recently tried Timberland clogs and have fallen in love. After 3-4 shifts in a row my feet don't hurt at all. My feet do sweat, but at least I am comfortable. Great arch support on these shoes...

  4. Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    bellehill replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    Wheaties, After attending nursing school and working full-time all at once I can understand where you are coming from. The simple truth is you have to make time to read and absorb what you are...

  5. A Good Nurse.....

    bellehill replied to hartsbur's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above mentioned plus "thick skin" and confidence. One more thing, a really good sense of humor so you can laugh regularly while working yourself to death.

  6. Question...

    bellehill replied to trish820's topic in General Nursing

    During your nursing education you will doing clinicals in a local hospital. My school allowed you to have clinicals on one floor per semester which allows you to "try" up to 5 different areas(for an...

  7. Dr. orders or nursing judgement???

    bellehill replied to Alie's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I would have shut off the TPN and pushed the digoxin, I am guessingthey need the med worse right now. I have never called an MD to ask about placing a peripheral line, however, I have told...

  8. Traveling Nursing+Pay Scales

    bellehill replied to ccpjanet's topic in Travel

    If you are willing to go anywhere you can get higher pay rates. I agree with bagladyrn, have taken from high $20's to mid $30's depending on location. Flexibility will help you make more, however I...

  9. Newly Licensed RN Wondering about Traveling

    bellehill replied to HammerbeckRN's topic in Travel

    One year experience is a definite must. I am married, my husband travels with me and gets temp jobs at Wal-Mart or whatever is nearby. It works out pretty well, kind of nice to focus on my career...

  10. Is it worth it still?

    bellehill posted a topic in Travel

    After traveling for over a year I can honestly say I am tired. What a hassle it has become to find a job, get an apartment and move. After being submitted to 6 hospitals with no call backs I am 100%...

  11. Bad Assignment is over!!!!!

    bellehill posted a topic in Travel

    Finally my worst assignment so far is over and boy did it end rough. This was by far my worst night in a long long time but it was all okay because I was walking out and never coming back. I am so...

  12. Bad Assignment is over!!!!!

    bellehill replied to bellehill's topic in Travel

    Heading back to your area Renerian...Columbus OH. Without a doubt Columbus has been my best assignment so far and Columbus is a lot of fun. I can't wait for a decent hospital to work

  13. Pardon Me While I Vent about this "Patient As A Customer" deal

    bellehill replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you tweety! Nothing is more annoying than trying to help a patient who doesn't want help. I too have been tempted to suggest leaving AMA to these type of patients. Sometimes you just have...

  14. Almost new grad

    bellehill replied to Zillie's topic in Travel

    Most agencies require one year of med-surg experience before traveling. I don't think this is a good way to gain experience. When you are a traveler you are expected to walk on the floor and know...

  15. getting into nursing school

    bellehill replied to jetoria's topic in General Nursing

    When I applied the classes you had done and the grades figured into the application. I had to take the entrance exam then my classes and grades were somehow figured into that score which gave me an...

  16. RN Difference

    bellehill replied to aznksswt517's topic in General Nursing

    Both degrees take the same NCLEX exam so there is no difference in job desciption. Also, as an ADN graduate there are many accelerated BSN programs that can be completed in 12-18 months if you are a...

  17. Cute things manager's say

    bellehill replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    The travel assignment I am currently on (but almost done with thank God) has a wonderful manager who can't seem to tell the truth. My interview went like this: 1) night shift ratio was 6-7:1 with a...

  18. Is It A Widespread Hospital Practice For CNAs To Catheter Patients?

    bellehill replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I left 3 months ago the CNAs were allowed to to cateter insertion and removal. They were also allowed to do EKGs and remove IV sites, hang new tube feeding. They were trained specially...

  19. Please help me, I am at the end of my rope

    bellehill replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you are feeling, after being out of school for over 2 years I still ahve shifts like this. Take a deep breath, remind yourself that you are competant and you do know what you are...

  20. our prejudices

    bellehill replied to ktwlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I try to figure out what the patient is trying to accomplish by acting out. Are they trying to maintain control? Are they scared? Is there an acute process going on? I didn't go into nursing to...

  21. Did you work full time while in school?

    bellehill replied to Faye714's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 35-40 hrs/week in school. Luckily I had a flexible job, was able to start at 6am, leave for class then come back and work until 6pm. Still don't know how I did it but I didn't have a...

  22. CLEVELAND or COLUMBUS? Help!

    bellehill replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know much about Cleveland but I am getting ready to head to Columbus for my second assignment at Riverside Methodist. Columbus is awesome, always something to do and the shopping is...

  23. Why Management is often not sticking up for Nurses

    bellehill replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    I can agree that the doctors are a big part of the hospital being successful; however, there is no point in the doctor admitting a patient if there are no nurses to take care of that patient. The...

  24. Doctor-Nurse Relationships

    bellehill replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    Find another doctor, I always figure if they treat the nurses bad and the nurses take care of their patients then they must not care for their patients. Cliquey floors are hard to work, you did good...

  25. Rant Against Cancer

    bellehill replied to Jay-Jay's topic in General Nursing

    Not being able to help your patients be more comfortable is a terribel feeling. Sounds like you are a caring nurse and the patient is lucky she had you taking care of