AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. Define being supportive.

    AprilRNhere replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is this board only for support though...or is it to come to to get honest opinions from a broad variety of people? I guess I'm generally a supportive person, but it isn't my goal to always be...

  2. Define being supportive.

    AprilRNhere replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I lean towards thinking that if you post something in an open forum...expect honesty, and a variety of

  3. Getting clocked out while still working

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

    You should also be very careful about doing pt care while techinically clocked out. IF something were to happen...what would the liability be there? There's definately a problem with that

  4. Hair for nurses?

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

    I pull mine back in a clip. (also a new nurse) It's not as trendy as a pony with a band...but if I wear pony's too long I get severe headaches. This way, I let it down when I sit to chart. I'm...

  5. LPNs glorified Techs?

    AprilRNhere replied to mommie2bodie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it depends on the hospital where you work. I've heard of some that treat the LPN's poorly, and others that there's little difference between RN and LPN. (am I allowed to respond to this forum...

  6. The best stethoscope?

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

    For clinicals, I went with the Littmann Classic II. It was great for what I could afford. Now I'm a new nurse training into the CCU and I'm going to invest in the

  7. Saunders for NCLEX

    AprilRNhere replied to Heather07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought Saunders was very similar. I went to the prioritizing section and did many of those. I usually scored in the 75% range..and passed first try with 75

  8. Paramid points in the Saunders book

    AprilRNhere replied to ergito2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied the entire units when using Saunders to study for NS...but read only the PP when studying for

  9. Overtime...What's fair?

    AprilRNhere replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I should explain...while I get OT for hours over 8, that's because that's what I'm contracted to work. Those who are contracted for 12's only get OT for hours worked over

  10. What would you do...

    AprilRNhere replied to oliveralways's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Absolutely you did the right thing. And if the manager didn't find you help...then the next thing would be to file an unsafe staffing

  11. I am so upset!

    AprilRNhere replied to lashon20's topic in General Students

    Then with THAT I would definately go to someone further up. While I disagreed with special assignments...I think there should be a way to accomodate you. You should be able to switch if it would work...

  12. orientation

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

    Wow- I don't even know you and I want to hug you. I'd insist on more help. I've been orienting for 2 weeks now...and I've only had 4 patients...WITH a preceptor who had no other job than to preceptor...

  13. First Timer, any advice would help :)

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

    You might have more luck posting this in the FL forum. Hope you get the info you

  14. The first day....alone

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

    Good luck! Don't be afraid to ask for advice or help if you need it. You'll do

  15. Overtime...What's fair?

    AprilRNhere replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    At our facility we get a $40 bonus if we come in on a day off. If we're already in overtime then we get OT on top of the bonus. This way..part timers do get incentive to come in an extra day....

  16. incident during the Nclex exam in HK

    AprilRNhere replied to tseng_tseng's topic in International Nursing

    What was this aluminum stick..and was there anything written on

  17. Overtime...What's fair?

    AprilRNhere replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I think OT is great...but I never felt it was owed to me when I worked part time. The gov set up overtime as a regulation to keep employers from overworking employees without compensation. It wasn't...

  18. I am so upset!

    AprilRNhere replied to lashon20's topic in General Students

    Exactly. They couldn't say "well I don't own a house there...or I don't own a hotel in that town"...no. It's NS. Sometimes it stinks. Often you just aren't treated like the reasonable adult you are....

  19. I am so upset!

    AprilRNhere replied to lashon20's topic in General Students

    Thank you for explaining tactfully what I've been trying to say...only to succeed in irritating everyone. This was my point. Nothing against the OP...I just see the school's side and the complications...

  20. Who can say they pass with little preparing?

    AprilRNhere replied to LolaSN007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Unless you have money to waste...not preparing just isn't a good decision. I felt prepared to take the NCLEX the day I graduated. My RN predictor gave me a 97% prabability of passing...and through...

  21. Immunizations

    AprilRNhere replied to baseball2's topic in General Nursing

    Well said...I'm quickly learning that while we should try to do everything the "right way"....real life just isn't always compatable. I've never thought ill of my kids nurses...and never will for not...

  22. Immunizations

    AprilRNhere replied to baseball2's topic in General Nursing

    We were taught to asperate IM and Z-track any irritating injections. However....I'm interested to see others responses. As a parent...I've NEVER seen a nurse asperate on my infant's or children's...

  23. I am so upset!

    AprilRNhere replied to lashon20's topic in General Students

    No..not "discriminate" but that shouldn't be the school's concern. By your terms they already discriminate against those who can't afford school. I worked my way through school...put $3000 into my van...

  24. Handwashing ?

    AprilRNhere replied to reidesert's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was going to say..we were taught 15...but that wasn't a choice. I'd opt for longer though rather than

  25. Is nursing like...

    AprilRNhere replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

    lol- yea I always laugh when I see the drs on House giving meds. Rediculous. Wouldn't happen. Then...with 4 of them standing there monitoring the pts reaction to said