Aimee03

Aimee03 BSN, RN

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  1. Moving to Houston

    Aimee03 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey Everyone! I'm a RN with 3 years of experience mainly pediatrics. My and my fiance will be moving to the Houston area. He will hopefully have a job in the Katy area. If I'm not moving until the end...

  2. Moving to Houston

    Aimee03 replied to Aimee03's topic in Texas Nursing

    I moving from Birmingham, Al. I will start working on getting my TX nursing license.

  3. Three Flu Shots This Year; Will You Get Them?

    Aimee03 replied to VORB's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'll get my flu mist. But the swine flu vaccine...I doubt

  4. Sick of NURSES who say they HATE NURSING!! Another Vent

    Aimee03 replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a nurse? I spent 2 years in nursing school, where clinicals I had 1 maybe 2 patients. In the real world you have about on average 8 patients. BIG difference. Give me my 2 patients only and my...

  5. Sick of NURSES who say they HATE NURSING!! Another Vent

    Aimee03 replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    The is a reason the work dream was in quotes. There is no perfect jobs, but some jobs are a better fit than others. Not perfect, just better. Else I get to stay where I am and continue to complain...

  6. Sick of NURSES who say they HATE NURSING!! Another Vent

    Aimee03 replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    umm....NO! I don't thank so! I did NOT work my butt off to be a waitress. I didn't pay for college, study to pass the courses, and then pass boards for nothing. I didn't know I would not like my job,...

  7. How are Correctional Medical Services Inc work for?

    Aimee03 replied to dwhite_07017's topic in Correctional

    I worked for CMS as a prn RN. I didn't have any benefits since I was prn. The pay was pretty

  8. Sick of NURSES who say they HATE NURSING!! Another Vent

    Aimee03 replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of those people who, most days, I don't enjoy my job. I don't quit because I can't afford to. This is NOT my "dream" job, but I have to survive- I need to earn a living. Nursing school/...

  9. Synagis season.. Ugh!

    Aimee03 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Pediatric

    I understand your concerns. I was the synagis coordinator last year for my clinic and as much as I loved those kids, I am SO HAPPY someone else is doing it this year. Our Synagis rep. is awesome as...

  10. Bevill State - Sumiton Fall 2009

    Aimee03 replied to FFprincessRN2b's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I agree Bevill doesn't seem to be discussed much on this board at all. CONGRATS to the both of you for getting in the program. I have two friends who applied this semester and did not get in. So I...

  11. Fresh Grad, New Job...stressed out

    Aimee03 replied to welfaremedic13's topic in General Nursing

    I was there two years ago. It will get better, I promise! It is called change. I think sometimes we try too hard without "thinking" about it. Just take a breath and be happy you have a preceptor who...

  12. MMR question

    Aimee03 replied to Raefabian4's topic in Pediatric

    not to mention most of our 5 year-olds get 5 shots. It usually takes at least 2 nurses for that

  13. MMR question

    Aimee03 replied to Raefabian4's topic in Pediatric

    "All live injected vaccines (MMR, varicella, and yellow fever) are recommended to be given subcutaneously." Source:...

  14. MMR question

    Aimee03 replied to Raefabian4's topic in Pediatric

    There are two vaccines that are NOT IM actually they are Sub-Q including MMR and the chickenpox vaccine (varicella). Polio can be given either IM or SC. I love the clinic where I work, so GOOD

  15. beville state summiton campus nursing program

    Aimee03 replied to Cadnac22's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm not sure about the point system they currently use. It is a good, but hard program. They push you very hard, but you will learn a lot. I know it is hard to get into and highly competitive. Unless...

  16. How to apply for a clinic

    Aimee03 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I've only been out of school for a little while, BUT the hospital is getting to me. I don't like working weekends and I do NOT work in a safe area. Since I've been there a girl has been raped and...

  17. How to apply for a clinic

    Aimee03 replied to Aimee03's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    In the hospital I had 10-14 pts with little to no help. I love the fast pace of the clinic and the hours. I feel like I work in a safer environment. In the clinic, I've had the chance to get to know...

  18. Did you ever have such a bad day, that you regretted becoming a nurse?

    Aimee03 replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I have WAY too often. It usually has something to do with a difficult patient or more often a "difficult" co-worker. Most days I love it, but there are still times I

  19. How to apply for a clinic

    Aimee03 replied to Aimee03's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I know this is old, BUT I have been at a pediatric clinic for a little over 9 months and I LOVE IT! I have waited so long to finally have a job that I love! Just an

  20. Working at a Clinic/Private Dr Office

    Aimee03 replied to lbookie's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a clinic (pediatric) which is a division of a local hospital. We have 5 full-time doctors and 2 part-time. We have 6 full-time nurses. All the nurses are RNs. right now it is divided 3 ADN...

  21. RN-BSN online how long is your program?

    Aimee03 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I go to Jacksonville state university.

  22. Do you sill do clinical????

    Aimee03 replied to able2009's topic in General Nursing

    I'm getting my BSN now and I do not have any clinical

  23. migraine faker at the ED!

    Aimee03 replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    i know you did not just accuse me of being in withdrawals. :madface:and your so smart, yes they did put cardiac pacer pads on and got the crash cart. it's called pain! and again, i have been seeing a...

  24. migraine faker at the ED!

    Aimee03 replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    Maybe you didn't read my previous post, I've had migraines for 4 years AND only went to the ER TWICE. Of coursse I have meds to treat my migrianes. I take a beta blocker daily to help prevent them and...

  25. migraine faker at the ED!

    Aimee03 replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    I did call my own doctor but he was closed! It started on Christmas eve, Christmas day, and the day after! (Great way to spend the holidays.) I know the ER is not a PAIN CLINIC, but sometimes we...