AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. student duties

    AprilRNhere replied to Bekster's topic in General Nursing

    In our program we pretty much did everything the RN did. We didn't do careplans or dr's orders...but did everything else. We started in the hospital second semester....so all of our labs were...

  2. How do you decide

    AprilRNhere replied to fastwalk's topic in Operating Room

    I was constantly concerned about deciding while in nursing school. By the time I was done...I realized that there were many areas i LOVED and i'd be willing to take a job in any of those. I applied...

  3. RN jobs in twin cities

    AprilRNhere replied to hermion2001's topic in General Nursing

    I ditto DeeDawntee. Allina is a wonderful company to work for. I work for an allina hospital further south..but I agree they're great. THey treat their nurses

  4. I am so upset!

    AprilRNhere replied to lashon20's topic in General Students

    I agree completely that she should ask someone to trade. I just think she shouldn't get a special assignment just because she doesn't have a car. Others have chosen to buy a car..have paid for a car....

  5. Feeling incompetent

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

    jjjoy......I agree with parts...BUT>..if we could only work partial shifts.....I do believe the statistics of new nurses would drop considerably. I couldn't afford to pay my student loans if I...

  6. Anxiety/sleep problems during school

    AprilRNhere replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Students

    Last year when I was in NS I asked my NP about sleeping aids. She highly recommended Lunesta....claimed it helps you fall asleep but you can still get up early (clinicals etc...) without that drowsy...

  7. I am so upset!

    AprilRNhere replied to lashon20's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry...but I'm going to argue the other point. Why should you get special treatment and get the in town assignment just because you've chosen not to own a car? I had 3 kids - and got through...

  8. 1st Time a pt went bad

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

    Wow...no advice but Kudos to you. Sounds like you handled it really

  9. How many weeks did you study for the nclex?

    AprilRNhere replied to RNinMay08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think that depends on your grasp on the material already. We were told by our school optimal time is between 4-6 weeks after school. It's close enough to school that you haven't forgotten alot of...

  10. Feeling incompetent

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

    I was told by a nurse the other night (and the others around agreed) that while they felt competent to DO the job...everything started really "clicking" and they started seeing the pt as a whole at 2...

  11. Love your job?

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

    All posters welcome! It's even BETTER to hear you still like it after 20

  12. Love your job?

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

    That'd wonderful! My hospital for the most part treats us well too. I haven't really been "welcomed with open arms"....but it's been ok. Most of the nurses haven't really spoken to me..but not in an...

  13. Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

    AprilRNhere replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe there's a 7 page discussion on this. I just wear cotton nude colored panties. I like Victorias Secret signature cotton line...as they cover well..and stay put. (no riding up) I only...

  14. Love your job?

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

    noone else really likes their job? Surely everyone else wasn't blind sided with

  15. NCLEX-Feeling like I failed

    AprilRNhere replied to NewNurse16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep busy and try not to think about it. What state are you in? Can you get quick results? Everyone thinks they failed when they

  16. Are you a pansy, or a rose?

    AprilRNhere replied to blueberrybon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I tend to be shy as well...but learned quickly to be confident as a nurse. When doing substance abuse...sitting in on a group session I overhead a statement...I don't remember it word for word..but...

  17. OMG! First day as a nurse!

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

    Ditto Piki. They really don't expect much of you. I was talking to my preceptor after the first day of my orientation. She told me what a great new nurse I was....that I asked questions and didn't act...

  18. 11-7 Shift

    AprilRNhere replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Students

    I worked nights for years as a CNA before getting my RN. I loved it...but I'm a night person. I just couldn't adjust to getting up at 5 am...so I went to nights. I got plenty of sleep. BUT...I made...

  19. Please Help!!!!

    AprilRNhere replied to Danusia522's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're hard of hearing maybe an electronic would be a good idea. Hope you find one that works well for

  20. In the name of efficiency?

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

    I worked LTC for 5 years as a CNA..the night nurse always got frustrated because if one of the night nurses missed updating a med....becuase of cheat sheets....it would often get passed wrong for up...

  21. Just finished first week of orientation

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

    I feel the same way...but have confidence it will get better. Lol..from what I've heard...they don't expect us to know anything just out of school. I inserted a straight cath thurs...something I...

  22. What should orientation be like?

    AprilRNhere replied to jam2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've just finished my first week of on the floor orientation. Sad to say..but your situation sounds common from others on the board. So far...I've been lucky. I only felt overwhelmed 1 day. THe other...

  23. Hads interview with HR and now unit interview...

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

    I was asked situational questions..but more about coworkers than med knowlege. (if I had conflict with another nurse...how would I handle it etc..) I was also asked about my goals, and where I wanted...

  24. professional street clothes ??

    AprilRNhere replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    business casual, non scrubs...NO

  25. Does the 48 hr wait not include Sat & Sun?

    AprilRNhere replied to luv2shopp85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awesome and congrats!! BTW- were you trying the phone number with a cell phone? I tried that and it doesn't