WakeUpRN

WakeUpRN specializes in PACU, Med/Surg.

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1. Can someone explain this mess to me?? sorry so long

   WakeUpRN replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, the OP would do well to make the post a bit more friendly on the eyes, but you would do well to be a little more friendly, period. I think there have been more than enough "hall monitors" here lately to do without the added cattiness. If the man...

2. What is the fasetest way to get an RN license?

   WakeUpRN replied to TheCloser's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, It will have taken me a total of 2 1/2 years to complete nursing school...I graduate from a private college RN-ADN program in 7 weeks (December). I started the program fall of 2007, and before that it took a year to complete prerequisites; so tot...

3. May lose my license :(

   WakeUpRN replied to kentucky_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Call me stupid, but is there a rule about drinking ETOH off duty, providing you are not under the influence? I TRY to drink a small glass of red wine before bed every night (sometimes skip a few nights). I don't think any agency should be able to man...

4. Filipina nurse, family face deportation

   WakeUpRN replied to Brian's topic in International

   Why is everyone so upset? The family had a Visa, not full citizenship. It's not permanent. Kudos to the government for stepping up and enforcing the law.

5. Filipina nurse, family face deportation

   WakeUpRN replied to Brian's topic in International

   Why is everyone so upset? The family had a Visa, not full citizenship. It's not permanent. Kudos to the government for stepping up and enforcing the law.

6. family face deportation for overstaying on visa

   WakeUpRN replied to Brian's topic in International

   Why is everyone so upset? The family had a Visa, not full citizenship. It's not permanent. Kudos to the government for stepping up and enforcing the law.

7. Can your license be revoked over assault?

   WakeUpRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

   Hey! I said "feel like" using someone as a punching bag! But I do think there are times in life where one must use physical force, ie; protecting yourself, family, or those who can't protect themselves. I agree with you, but I don't think we woul...

8. Can your license be revoked over assault?

   WakeUpRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

   I wouldn't be so quick to judge. Let's see what you'd do if you came home and your hubby was in bed with another woman. This woman has given her whole life to her husband, bore him two-plus children, and to top it all off, works to support her house...

9. I'm so scared to put in my 2 week notice

   WakeUpRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

   Hey there! Don't feel bad or scared to quit. Most short-staffed employers are in thier situation because they are not doing enough to keep thier employees. You should do what's best for you in your life. These days no one expects nurses to stay at t...

10. Stupid question but I'll ask anyway...

    WakeUpRN replied to WakeUpRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all of your advice, everyone. I didn't know what telemetry was, just was told I'd be on a floor in the hospital called "2 East." My friends mother worked in this hospital for 20+ years in ICU, and still works there in administration. She ...

11. Stupid question but I'll ask anyway...

    WakeUpRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I am starting clinicals (first semester of RN program) Thursday and I have been assigned to the telemetry unit of a large hospital. I don't want to be clueless when I get there, so I was wondering if anyone could give me some advise abo...

12. Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    WakeUpRN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    I am in my first semester of nursing school, and already the classroom instructor has gone over needlestick infection statistics. Not sure if this is accurate, but it is what we are being taught and tested on. She said the risk of contracting HBV af...

13. How many clinical sets before LPN?

    WakeUpRN replied to WakeUpRN's topic in General Nursing

    The small private college I attend has a four semester clinical program after which students take the NCLEX and become an RN. There is no requirement for us to become CNA's, but we can after one semester of clinicals if we wish to.

14. How many clinical sets before LPN?

    WakeUpRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I was just wondering how many clinical semesters I must complete before I can test and apply for an LPN license. I know after 1 clinical semester one can apply for a CNA license, which I will do-NEED a way to pay for school! I am in an R...

15. Pregnancy is not a disease!!! (vent)

    WakeUpRN replied to RN4life#1's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing I'd like to add, is that I find it odd that nurses who are so caring and eager to take care of patients will not take care of a co-worker. We as women need to stand up for each other; this is the only way we got the rights we have now t...