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  1. Sewing Patterns for Scrubs

    libbyjeanne replied to stellina615's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    One of my friends makes her own scrubs...she took a scrub top apart and used it as a

  2. Nursing Student looking for experience in the field

    libbyjeanne replied to Jets272's topic in General Nursing

    When I was going to nursing school, I worked per diem as a nurse apprentice (NAP). I lived in NV and many hospitals had this NAP program. A nurse apprentice (in NV) can administer meds and perform...

  3. First job where? and Length of orientation?

    libbyjeanne replied to debblynn13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Area of nursing: Med-Surg 2. Orientation: 8-12 weeks; Depends on how you are doing. 3. Nurse:Pt ratio:

  4. Is this a stupid question? You tell me

    libbyjeanne replied to LuvofNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the previous posters...if your ultimate goal is Certified Nurse Midwife, then go straight to what you want. Good

  5. New Grad Shifts Cancelled While in Orientation

    libbyjeanne replied to strengthcouragewisdm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At my hospital, I have been call off a couple times due to low cencus. My orientation was extended due to this. Sometimes hospitals go through a low cencus period...it doesn't mean that they are a...

  6. Sometimes I feel so old (as a 2nd degree nurse)

    libbyjeanne replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it! Many, many of the OUTSTANDING nurses in the ICU are older...there is no reason why you can't be one of them! Heck, you made it through nursing school AND your first couple of years...

  7. Do you always remove the air from IV bags?

    libbyjeanne replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I just spike the bag when its on the pole, and then prime the

  8. New Grad LPN causing problems

    libbyjeanne replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! She is definently causing you some havoc, isn't she?!?! Well, what I would do is keep a diary of everything she does and show it to your DON. I mean, what else can you do?...unless you talk to...

  9. New Grad - told "Not New Grad Anymore"

    libbyjeanne replied to elprup's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In las vegas, once you have been out of school for at least 6 months, you are no longer considered a "new grad". No matter if you have worked or not. I don't think it's fair...new grads scramble to...

  10. F/T nursing school/program & NO work

    libbyjeanne replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I worked at a hospital as a nurse apprentice (NAP) while I was going to school. As a NAP, I worked per diem, so as long as I put myself on the schedule at least 3xs per month, then that was...

  11. Is it polite to see the nurse manager directly for a job?

    libbyjeanne replied to ARRR10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is nothing wrong with you stopping by and introducing yourself to the unit manager. I did that shortly after I applied, and it helped land me a job. It would be a good idea if you took a copy...

  12. TMA Chaos

    libbyjeanne replied to twister431's topic in General Nursing

    Although your residents are getting disgruntled with your pace at giving them their meds, it sounds like you just started and are being careful. It will take time for you to develop a routine and...

  13. learning to be more assertive

    libbyjeanne replied to bdbrdb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, it is impossible for you to do EVERYTHING...that is why we have aides. If things are not getting done and you need help, you need to tell them. If they are not doing what you are asking, I...

  14. HELP!!!

    libbyjeanne replied to Rvca's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell the truth. The question isn't asking if you were enrolled in a previous nursing program...just if you took a pre-nursing test. They may be able to find out, but if you passed the...

  15. Off The Wall: Nurses & Sticks

    libbyjeanne replied to is5512's topic in General Nursing

    It never really bothered me to have lab draws or IV started on me. When I went to the ER earlier this year, I let the student nurses go to town on me. They loved it! They gave me a he** of a bruise...

  16. What do you think of Kaplan College?

    libbyjeanne replied to Rachelsoon2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    "First and foremost, I would think to question whether they are an accredited college. (and even if the school SAYS they are, ALWAYS CHECK for yourself!!)" The accreditation that you want your...

  17. Lipid infusion error

    libbyjeanne replied to gwendelyn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Too rapid administration can cause electrolyte imbalance since Lipids are hypertonic compared to the human body. Also, to rapid administration can cause hepatic dysfunction, along with...

  18. cardiac progressive care/telemetry

    libbyjeanne replied to NurseM7's topic in Nevada Nursing

    UMC would definently be my choice...they do have great benefits. I know that Sunrise is a big heart hospital, but I am not sure about Desert Springs. The Valley Hospitals (desert springs, summerlin,...

  19. Second Day off New Grad Orientation

    libbyjeanne replied to Kathyz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you are doing

  20. quick question for recent grads

    libbyjeanne replied to haitianrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Describe the orientation process you received when you began working as a new graduate? 1 weeks of didactic preparation which covered things like critical thinking, helpful hints on nursing skills...

  21. Nursing Programs: GPA, # of times you applied, area. :-)

    libbyjeanne replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    I applied to the College of Southern Nevada twice before getting in on the second try. My GPA was a 3.7, and it took me 4 semesters (one semester I took 2 8 week classes in the summer) to get my...

  22. How Do You Feel About Nursing Schools Still Milking the "Nursing Shortage" Lie?

    libbyjeanne replied to Mezcalero's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ...if I get the med-surg shot in three, six, nine months--then I'll still be ahead of the game as opposed to if I spent a year cleaning up poop (which I don't consider myself above doing, mind you--I...

  23. List of hospitals that hire new grads in picu

    libbyjeanne replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Sunrise Children's Hospital in Las Vegas, NV has a great New Grad program...Although I do not think it is listed on their website. Definently worth looking

  24. cardiac progressive care/telemetry

    libbyjeanne replied to NurseM7's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hello! The hospitals that I know of that do open heart and have step-down units are; Mountain View, Sunrise, UMC, Valley, and I noticed that Summerlin Hospital has an opening for an open heart nurse....

  25. Good advice from Head Nurse

    libbyjeanne replied to cmonkey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "The good news is that things do get better. I don't know how it happens, but somehow your brain gets good at remembering five or six things for an hour or two, ranking those things in order of...