deann52

deann52

L&D, OR, postpartum, pedi, OBGYN clinic

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  1. Ketamine for adults while intubated?

    deann52 replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    In outpatient surgery they use it along with Versed to calm patients before using propofol. I have had it for surgery, good

  2. Would keeping my own birth book be a HIPAA violation?

    deann52 replied to somedayCNM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If there are no names, then you could keep a log. In L&D we had a written log at work adn the nurses would have competitions to see who had their name most in the

  3. Dream job if you weren't an RN

    deann52 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I want to be the lady on the travel channel that rates all the top hotels in world

  4. Living with poo

    deann52 replied to dropbears101's topic in General Nursing

    You should probably avoid L&D hehe I have had every bodily fluid on me and then you just have to keep going. But yes, changing before leaving or at home is pretty common practice :) Have you...

  5. How Long?

    deann52 replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated 04/08, started in an Interim Permit 05/08, passed NCLEX

  6. Tips for first clinical?

    deann52 replied to betsyMT2003's topic in General Students

    I have nursing student in L&D and I will give tips :) I know you are in another unit but the tips are easily transferable. Know your patient when you come in, know their disease, the solids...

  7. need advise

    deann52 replied to RNttu's topic in General Nursing

    This is normal. We all do it when we are new. Relax and breathe :) You won't lose your job if you made a mistake. You would have heard about anything serious by now anyway. Small charting errors...

  8. What's the easiest job you've ever had?

    deann52 replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Postpartum night shift :) For an L&D nurse this was

  9. Skin care clinic RN salary

    deann52 replied to luckystarRN's topic in General Nursing

    In CA the Physician's Skin Care and Weight Loss clinic was paying $38 which is a joke for this area. I made more than that with an IP

  10. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    deann52 replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hahaha right!? I guess our party habits get judged here :) Don't show up to work like that though! And if anybody here can tell me that they haven't had a fun/crazy party night they are lying or...

  11. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    deann52 replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Alcohol is not illegal nor do they care unless you show up drunk for work. The drug test is for illegal substances. The BOR doesn't

  12. How can I become a plastic surgery nurse?

    deann52 replied to kmillspaugh's topic in Aesthetics

    I was a plastics OR nurse for 2 years and I knew the surgeon and started with him as a per diem. I hate to say it but I would be suprised if there would be a position for a new grad. Out patient...

  13. How soon should you start studying?

    deann52 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I start my 12 month accelerated program on Monday. I have done all pre reqs including Patho and Pharm so all that is left is straight nursing courses. So when should I start studying? Should I...

  14. Samuel Merritt interview process (ABSN)

    deann52 replied to karmyk's topic in General Students

    You do not need your prereqs done by application time only by the deadline for your

  15. new here & need help w/ Samuel Merritt ABSN app f

    deann52 replied to davisgirl9's topic in General Students

    To everyone trying to get into the Oakland campus your stats have to be higher, if you want into SF or southbay it is NOT hard to get in!! Just do well and make sure you have all your stuff in the...

  16. Advice for pre-req coursework for CA schools

    deann52 replied to SparkleRN's topic in California Nursing

    Many schools in the Bay Area (SFSU, SJSU, UCSF, and many others) will not take the combined A&P course. They require you to take anatomy first semester physio the next. Good

  17. Samuel Merritt College

    deann52 replied to amzyRN's topic in California Nursing

    The ABSN program is very unorganized. Ridiculously so actually. But the teachers are nice, the pacing is fast and you get it done. No matter how unorganized they are you will graduate with a full...

  18. cosmetic surgery

    deann52 replied to pinaypower's topic in General Nursing

    I love my plastic

  19. need help with samuel merritt ABSN writing sample

    deann52 replied to davisgirl9's topic in California Nursing

    I am in the ABSN and it is not very hard to get into period. I would stress out about it too

  20. Samuel Merritt BSN program waiting list

    deann52 replied to newPsychNP's topic in California Nursing

    I am in the current 2008 SF ABSN class. They tell you around March 1st when you are getting in. Admin is slow and messy but it all works out eventually. Teachers are good, classes are fast, don't...

  21. Kaiser LVNs Anyone?

    deann52 replied to nursecrickett's topic in California Nursing

    I am doing clinicals in Kaiser and I don't have any problems with the Kaiser. The previous posters are right, Kaiser is not hiring LVNs. Because they have to meet lower staffing they are making all...

  22. question regarding classes !!

    deann52 replied to runner19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on you. I had no trouble taking all of those at the same time, but others did. Do you have an easy time in class? Do you have to study a lot to pass a class? It is all about you...

  23. I Need Help!!

    deann52 replied to qwerty12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also for future programs there is a switch inthe properties of the program where you can change the compatability mode. It makes the program think it is running on

  24. anyone working in abilene?

    deann52 replied to tsu_girl82's topic in Texas Nursing

    My sister lives there because my brother in law is stationed there. I think the city is cute and sweet. We had a horrible experience at ARMC when she delivered my niece but it could have been a bad...

  25. Why all the rag on technology in L&D??

    deann52 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Ok, I understand the whole natural birth and women have been doing it for centuries etc etc but why do midwifes (not all but quite a few) shove their noses in the air when someone wants a painfree...