al7139

al7139 ASN, RN

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  1. Cardiac Nursing and Hampton Roads

    al7139 replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello Epona, I just read your reply to my response. Glad to be of help to you. If you have any more questions, please feel free to sent me a private e-mail here. Where are you in school? I just...

  2. What would you do in this case?

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    By the way... I consider myself so very lucky to work on a floor where the nurses and the rest of the staff are so supportive of new team members and nursing students. I did two clinical rotations...

  3. What would you do in this case?

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks Bigsyis for your reply...It's always so hard for me to know if I am making the right call being so new. I only graduated this May, and it was a real shock to start work, and realize how little...

  4. What would you do in this case?

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    By the way All Smiles, I don't know that any of this patients nurses ever did a before and after check on him when getting Morphine...But I will definitely do it on all my patients receiving narcs, as...

  5. What would you do in this case?

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks All Smiles for your feedback! It makes me feel better to know that my gut instinct was on track in this case. Being so new, it's hard to tell whether I am right or wrong sometimes. I felt...

  6. new grad with 1st nursing job

    al7139 replied to bubba04's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Right there with you! I am one month into work (take boards on the 30th). I work on a tele/med unit. My first day on the unit was a very sobering experience for me. MY patients, MY responsibility,...

  7. First day of nursing school

    al7139 replied to lvnhopeful's topic in General Students

    Yup... Sounds like Nursing School. Congratulations on your choice of careers! It's true that your time is not your own while in school, but you must find time for yourself in order to stay sane....

  8. hamtpon roads/peninsula hospitals

    al7139 replied to goldenscroll's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello and welcome! I just graduated in May, and am working on a cardiac unit at Leigh. You will not have any problem getting into any field you want as a new grad here. It is your preference as to...

  9. Cardiac Nursing and Hampton Roads

    al7139 replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi there, I guess you live in HR if you are asking. I know that the Sentara hospitals do indeed hire new grads at the new heart hospital. Also any telemetry or cardiac unit in any hospital will hire...

  10. Your Advice to a Pre-Nursing Student

    al7139 replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all that has been said here. Having just graduated from a 2 year ADN program, my best advice is to make school a priority, but ALWAYS find some time for you. I organized my time so that...

  11. Quitting after 4 months.....

    al7139 replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad at my first job. I feel so inadequate sometimes that I want to quit. I can relate to your feelings completely. You weren't very specific with what is making you feel this way, but I...

  12. Should I switch to Nursing?

    al7139 replied to NumberCruncher's topic in Nursing Career

    I truly believe that nursing is a calling and not a job to make money. It is true that nurses do quite well financially, but that should never be a reason to go into this career. I am a new graduate...

  13. Is this possible???

    al7139 replied to NewB07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    They probably won't let you take A&P I&II together. I did take A&P II and micro together, but it was HARD. My advice is this: you are young, and have plenty of time to get through...

  14. Advice for New Nurse On Tele Unit

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    Hey All! Thanks for your replies, it made me feel SO much better...I just finished my second day on the unit. What a day today was! No codes (thank God!), but VERY busy. My preceptor today was...

  15. Anyone like being a nurse?

    al7139 replied to misserella8036's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE don't be discouraged by what you read here. I am a new grad, and just finished my second night on the unit. I love what I do, but today was a very stressful day for me. This does not mean...

  16. What to tell the kids?

    al7139 replied to blue morpho's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! It is really hard when a young child is asking questions like this to know what to say, especially if you don't know about their religion and culture. My best advice, especially for a 12yo...

  17. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    al7139 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have two gross stories: While I was in NS, I worked as a nursing assistant on an ortho ward (we also took medical and neuro patients). The first story happened with a very confused woman with...

  18. Which is the best Stethoscope for nursing school?

    al7139 replied to stpauligirl's topic in General Students

    Hi, I am by no means an expert, but I can tell you that I have a Littman Cardio III stethoscope. I have had it since my first semester of school. I love this because of how versatile it is (you...

  19. Advice for New Nurse On Tele Unit

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you for your replies...you made me feel better about being a newbie on a unit that deals with complicated issues. Luckily, this unit has a great rep for awesome pt care and for the experienced...

  20. need some advices please.....

    al7139 replied to jhenbl's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Did you apply at a Sentara Hospital or a Bon Secours Hospital? Both have an online application process, but I can tell you that Sentara definitely uses recruiters as the initial contact. I work for...

  21. How did you know "your calling"?

    al7139 replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    I had 16 years experience as a Vet Tech. I got a promotion to manage an animal hospital. After 2 years as manager, I knew I hated admin work. I missed being "in the trenches" doing patient...

  22. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    al7139 replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad, starting work in June. Hampton Roads Virginia. Sentara Hospital. I will be on a heart unit 3-11 shift. Starting pay for new grads is $19.60/hr, but evening shift had a diff, so I...

  23. average age of a new nurse?

    al7139 replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated at 37 years. Our class was about 85 people. I don't know the average age of our class, but there were way more 30-40 year olds. Most were changing careers. There were some that...

  24. Nurses: Who came from a dysfuntional family?

    al7139 replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking for myself, I can say that I did come from a dysfunctional family. I think that my experiences have made me the person I am today, and were a catalyst for deciding to become a nurse. I...

  25. Veterinary nurse

    al7139 replied to kasia2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes there are. Like RN's, they are responsible for all aspects of care, and liable for their actions. I spent 16 years in vet med, and saw many changes to the practice standards, just as in...