RNrural

RNrural

Rural Nursing = Med/Surg, ER, OB, ICU

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  1. Only one RN on nights--me. Time to go?

    RNrural replied to learning08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in a small rural hospital with 15 med/surg beds, 2 OB beds, 2 special care beds, ER and we do surgery. I also am working nights and there are 2 nurses on, sometimes one is an LPN. There are...

  2. worst night i have had in a long time

    RNrural replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    I read the entire post with interest. I only have one thing to say...What doesn't kill you will make you stronger!:heartbeat I am a new RN on the night shift and I pray I never experience a night like...

  3. Night Shifters: Do you sleep?

    RNrural replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked nights since the 1st of January and I don't ever sleep while I am on duty. I work in a small rural hospital where it seems to always be feast or famine. Things can change very quickly....

  4. I test at 8:00 in the morning

    RNrural replied to CaityCamya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As the test date gets closer we all second guess ourselves and begin to think that we are not ready. These are very natural feelings. Shake it off and remember you have prepared for several long years...

  5. What are CNA's allowed to know? (HIPAA question)

    RNrural replied to Donnagg123's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I worked as a CNA for 15 years. 5 long term care and the last 10 in a hospital. I have always had acess to the charts of the patients I was caring for. Anything beyond reading the chart to aid in your...

  6. L&D nurse is calling formula poison!!!

    RNrural replied to hotmama2be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hoppermom3, I LOVE the way you think and teach. I wish everyone was like you. You offer a wonderful service to new

  7. "oh. . .You're going to a COMMUNITY college?"

    RNrural replied to Toodee's topic in California Nursing

    I just graduated with my ADN at a wonderful community college and passed my boards in July 1st try with 75 questions. I work in a small rural hospital with nurses that have BSN's from wonderful...

  8. L&D nurse is calling formula poison!!!

    RNrural replied to hotmama2be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As nurses it is our job to give parents the information they need to make informed decisions. I had my children in the dark ages when breastfeeding was not very popular. I gave all 4 of them formula...

  9. What I have accomplished

    RNrural replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Although I have been in the medical profession for 12 years I have only been an RN for a few weeks. Your posting caused my heart to swell. You should be very proud of yourself because You have found...

  10. LNP And RN

    RNrural replied to MIAMI R.N2b's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Colorado it takes 2 more semesters to bridge from LPN to RN. The Associates Degree of Nursing {ADN}takes a total of 3 years including pre-reqs to

  11. Let's introduce ourselves...

    RNrural replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello fellow newbies! I passed my RN boards on July 10th and will be working at the small rural hospital I have been employed at as a CNA for the last 10 years. I have worked as an LPN for the last 9...

  12. Level 1 Trauma Center

    RNrural replied to buffscotty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I believe Denver Health Medical in Denver Colorado hires new

  13. Intimidated...

    RNrural replied to beachbum3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Much of what you are all feeling is perfectly natural. It is very normal to be nervous at first. These nerves tell me that you take the job very seriously which is great. I just finished a 4 week...

  14. What nursing school did everyone attend?

    RNrural replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated on May 10, 2008 from Morgan Community College in Fort Morgan, Colorado with my ADN. Very tough and excellent program.Never underestimate the small community colleges, they are awesome! My...

  15. 75 questions w/o using Kaplan...

    RNrural replied to Jack_ICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Way to go Jack5801! I was waiting for your results, fantastic. Congratulations RN!!:caduceus: RNrural also a new

  16. I can't get a hospital job!

    RNrural replied to gonzo1224's topic in General Nursing

    My experience tells me to tell you to keep trying! I went through the same type of situation. CNA in my late 30's, had worked some in LTC. I visited the DON face to face and finally got a job in the...

  17. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    RNrural replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! It's a great feeling to reach this goal. Let the celebration

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    RNrural replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kristina26, if you are to the point of not being able to study anymore just get it done! It is time! I felt the same way when I took mine on July 10th. After 75 questions and 48 hours later I was an...

  19. A Bad, Bad Day

    RNrural replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your chin up, you will be a great nurse. None of us is perfect and your distress over what happened lets me know your heart is in the right place! Those who admit their mistakes, and do their...

  20. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    RNrural replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck Jack5801 and all you others testing this week! My advice to you all is to have faith in your knowledge, take a deep breath an execute the exam in the same way you did all of your others....

  21. Just took the Nclex!!!

    RNrural replied to crazylilkelly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to everyone that just received pass results! Doesn't it feel great!! I had my results 48 hours after the scheduled start time of my exam. We are all RN's, pinch me

  22. How long did it take to get your NCLEX results?

    RNrural replied to JettaDP's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hello, I tested on Thursday July 10th and found out on PearsonVue's site that I passed this morning (48hrs). It costs $7.95 to see the quick results but it was worth it to me. My status also change on...

  23. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    RNrural replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep posting the facts, they are great! I read them everyday! They helped me so much. I tested on Thursday and found out today I passed!! You all sharing your knowledge was a wonderful help to me!...

  24. Just took the Nclex!!!

    RNrural replied to crazylilkelly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Crazylilkelly, Have faith!! I took my exam on Thursday morning and found out this morning that I passed!! I got my quick results on Pearsonvue 48 hours after testing. I felt just like you do right...

  25. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    RNrural replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good news from Colorado!! I passed with 75 question!!:wink2: I tested on July 10th and am still a bit numb. I cannot beleive that everything I have worked for has finally happened. This site has been...