AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. Why is nursing so popular right now?

    AprilRNhere replied to pumpkin1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it's the overall job shortage. It costs much more to raise a family..and there seem to be few good paying jobs out there. So..a job that many wouldn't have considered...is ok now. Also...I...

  2. Allina System question

    AprilRNhere replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I got my job through their online application process. They called and set up an interview for the next day. With the online..they will contact about any job within the company if you're interested....

  3. Who here works overtime for the extra cash?

    AprilRNhere replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    We're lucky in this area. We're union, and our contract doesn't allow extra shifts to count against us like

  4. Calling in sick....feeling worst after the call!

    AprilRNhere replied to TeresaB930's topic in General Nursing

    When i was a CNA in LTC we were always grilled when we called in. Once....my eye had been itching on an overnight shift/ friday night. When I work up saturday afternoon I was wondering if I had pink...

  5. Gpa 2.73

    AprilRNhere replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Students

    YOu need to buckle down, take some extra pre reqs if you're serious about nursing...and STUDY. If you don't know how...try different methods. I didn't know how either..breezed through HS. BUT..with...

  6. Caffeine and shifts

    AprilRNhere replied to peds_cna's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I need the caffiene. Plain and simple. But...pop had the effect the above poster stated. Too much sugar..and too much weight gain. I slowly converted over to cofee with limited amount of creamer in...

  7. Nursing Shoes-Where are the best and most comfortable

    AprilRNhere replied to nursinginga's topic in General Students

    I LOVE my Saucony's. VERY comfortable. The all white ones run about $50 a pair...and last me about 8 months for work. Then I turn them into yard shoes. I'm thinking about trying Dansko's though...to...

  8. Does it get any better?

    AprilRNhere replied to Newandconfused's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep at it. Ask questions when you don't know. I doubt traveling would be the answer for you. From my *limited* experience.....nurses are very hard on travelers too. I work with 1 nurse who...

  9. Safe Nurse:Patient ratio

    AprilRNhere replied to hoopette34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On nights...if it's all RN's we start with 3-4 patients and will take admits to equal 5 patients to each RN. If we have an LPN to team with...and RN/LPN team with take on up to 8 patients. I'm lucky...

  10. Should I go Back it was DIRTTTTTY!!!! Help!

    AprilRNhere replied to dlissa74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would change my mind...politely tell them you accepted another position. Seriously...how could you work somewhere you would not go to the bathroom

  11. figuring out my "adult life", need help ...

    AprilRNhere replied to ACorvette76's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck to you...and good for you for wanting to further your education. Different areas are just so.....different. Where I live...pay in a clinic/home health/county work....is about 60% of the...

  12. Having a problem with the rudeness

    AprilRNhere replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel so bad for those of you dealing with this. As a new nurse myself....there is PLENTY to stress about without rudeness and belittling. I work where I did the majority of my clinicals...and one of...

  13. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    AprilRNhere replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    lol- i did this the other night- could not figure out why the guy perpendicular to me would not get going rofl....bet the guy behind me wasn't

  14. Rough but educational night shift

    AprilRNhere replied to AprilRNhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i was fully oriented to the med/surg floor. i have taken full pt assignments for almost 3 months now. the rest makes sense though. i'm sure she was just busy and didn't think about it. while i don't...

  15. Rough but educational night shift

    AprilRNhere posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    First...I want to say I'm slightly hesitant to post here....as it seems many get flamed...but here goes. I had a VERY fast paced but frustrating night last night. I was supposed to finish up orienting...

  16. Rough but educational night shift

    AprilRNhere replied to AprilRNhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    no- i was on an rn/lpn team. the lpn's at our facilities can't hang any iv meds. they do vitals, oral meds, and we split the load for adl's. we take a pt load

  17. Rough but educational night shift

    AprilRNhere replied to AprilRNhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sorry...it's a little confusing. i have worked at this facility for 5 months. i was hired to be the unit relief. it's a small facility...and they train 1 person each shift to take a load on...

  18. Rough but educational night shift

    AprilRNhere replied to AprilRNhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    overall it's great here....i just don't like conflict...and worried people would pick apart my wording etc.

  19. Rough but educational night shift

    AprilRNhere replied to AprilRNhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I knew something was amiss. But...on our floor we have it set up so that one person is assigned as the relief to help in CCU if that nurse is called away. I was at the desk checking orders when the...

  20. Rough but educational night shift

    AprilRNhere replied to AprilRNhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We are often assigned in RN/LPN teams. The last time I said LPN though...it ended up in a debate about THAT. I didn't want this thread to sound like I was against my LPN. Just that I was frustrated...

  21. DUH moments..

    AprilRNhere replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't have a story to tell right now..but I wanted to bump this for anyone who might think of one. (sllloowww night at work

  22. First job offer, advice please

    AprilRNhere replied to *ac*'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would take it. Why risk not finding a better position (unless it was not a good place to

  23. Is this a fair practice??

    AprilRNhere replied to lorster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't think you are being petty. I had a similar issue at my last job. I was told light duty when I hit 26 weeks pregnancy with my twins. They said no...they don't do "light duty" ..and if I...

  24. I need help from someone who can a ? about background checks

    AprilRNhere replied to Mom of 2 kids's topic in General Nursing

    They check all states. (though it may depend on the facility. When I started as a CNA....they did a full 7 year backround check. I had moved from GA and I remember seeing everything on it (even...

  25. Stethoscope?

    AprilRNhere replied to Coco06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had the new littman ambient noise reduction steth. I sold it on e-bay. I couldn't get used to it. I didn't feel it reduced noise at all. It was SO sensitive I heard everything BUT what I was trying...