scrubsnhugsRN

scrubsnhugsRN

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  1. Posters that are not nurses

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Experience is truly everything in nursing, and you cannot learn it from a book or from a short period of clinicals in school. But I suppose at some level we must endure to be tolerant, even on this...

  2. Shift and weekend differentials- what are yours?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital which is non union offers 1 dollar extra for evenings, and 2 dollars for nights.....that is it, no extras for charge or

  3. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am so glad I found this thread!! I gained quite a bit of weight while I was in nursing school. I have always fluctuated in my weight but for the most part I have maintained 170 pounds. I am 5'7",...

  4. Difficulty with a CNA

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    My experience has shown me that with some CNA's it will be a problem, and for others it wont. Some of the CNA's that I work with now as a nurse, I was a CNA with. I try to do alot of my own work, even...

  5. Pretty Sure i failed today :(

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to 2007BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The computer shutting of at 75 questions is no indicator of failure....when I took my test I was convinced that I had failed. It took me four days to get my results, and by the 4th day I was in deep...

  6. Womens interest in male nurses

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think this makes all the difference. Both my parents are nurses, they met in Nursing school too...I know for a fact they have been very supportive and understanding of each other regarding issues at...

  7. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    i am a new rn, having just started working on an acute med floor..after working for a year in outpatient as an lpn. i made the move because i wanted to learn all those skills i did not recieve while i...

  8. 'Blood' Doesn't Make the Indian

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    This thread really sums up who I am as a person, my belief system. I think since I was raised with such a strong link to my native heritage through my mother, there is a part of me that recognises...

  9. Difficulty with a CNA

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago when I was a CNA and running around doing all my work I passed on of my nurses who was sitting in the nurses station busy in a chart writing. (this was a nurse I knew well and had a great...

  10. I'm New....and I'm Scared

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to ShowMeRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Heck I am still scared!! But I will tell you this, good days and bad days, I am still thankful to have become a nurse. It is scary starting out, everything is new, work dynamics are new, and trying to...

  11. difficulty injecting IM medication

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to nurselady777's topic in General Nursing

    We gave ton of shots in outpatient! I had a very experienced nurse there, and she taught me to make sure the needle size is a litle bigger than what I need, this helps with eliminating the pressure of...

  12. Sitka, AK

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to Billy_baroo's topic in General Nursing

    Hope you have fun in

  13. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    after having recently finished nursing school (a year and a half) my advice to you is to suck it up and do the papers. nursing school is not like regular college it is more like boot camp. think of...

  14. NAI descent: Roll Call

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    my great-grandfather and mother (maternal) were of the chickasaw nation, located in oklahoma. my grandma always reminded me to be proud of who i was and where i came from. on my fathers side my great...

  15. Eat Young/Unhappiness - Mostly Med/Surg?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to RachieH's topic in General Nursing

    In my defense, I am talking about things like giving a blood transfusion, etc. So you think a preceptor should ditch me when I am doing this? Am I ignorant because I haven't done a blood transfusion...

  16. How many times did you take the NCLEX before you passed?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I took it once, but some of the best nurses I know took it

  17. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer 12 hour days, continuity for one reason (pt care), but the main reason is more recoupe time and time for

  18. Payrange in your area?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to NPs4health's topic in General Nursing

    AK 26.00 Med/surg The cost of living is outrageous, mabye I should move lol. The best thing for you to figure out is the cost of living r/t the salary. This will give you a better idea of how much you...

  19. Fake Nails on Nurses, Yay or Nay?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to Patience's topic in General Nursing

    I say dont do it, even having long natural nails is an issue. Our hospital policy is no more than 1/4" natural nails and no fingernail polish is

  20. Eat Young/Unhappiness - Mostly Med/Surg?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to RachieH's topic in General Nursing

    To LLG, Your post is definately on mark, however in my case, the nurses that I work with have been there a while and plan to remain there. Every floor has it's stressors, that is true. The outpatient...

  21. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am really frustrated at the notion that all ADN programs are the same. Let me tell you my program required us to have Bachleor level math, chemistry, english to obtain my AAS. I see other programs...

  22. Eat Young/Unhappiness - Mostly Med/Surg?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to RachieH's topic in General Nursing

    i am a new rn, and went to school that required you to obtain an lpn prior to adancing to the rn. so that meant i was an lpn for a year. during that time, i aquired a job working in a busy...

  23. how do you handle this?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Emergency

    What do you mean can't insert a

  24. What contribution do YOU make to nursing?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to IamRN2345's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse because I wanted to make a difference in people lives and empower them. I wanted to have a job that was available anywhere in the country, and one that I could support myself and...

  25. Online nursing schools?

    scrubsnhugsRN replied to wannabe nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I did online nursing for my classes and clinicals with an instructor who had a contract with my university. It was very difficult (not that Nursing School is easy..I liken it to boot camp), but...