AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. Frustrated New Grad

    AprilRNhere replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    How many days did you miss at your previous employers. I'm not trying to be negative...but if you've been working your previous job..and suddenly they don't have hours why is that? I'd have asked for...

  2. Illegal to call yourself 'nurse'?

    AprilRNhere replied to Miss Mab's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know..but honestly think it sounds rediculous to get upset about it. They aren't actually saying she IS a nurse. Just that it's her nickname and that she's knowledgable. I hardly doubt it...

  3. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    AprilRNhere replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WHen I worked LTC we had an inservice on dementia pt's. They recommended giving the pt a suitcase and let them pack up if you are unable to distract them otherwise. (this only works if they're pretty...

  4. Is There a Nursing Shortage in MN?

    AprilRNhere replied to andpeggy's topic in General Nursing

    No- not unless you go to the metro area. BUT- that doesn't mean it's impossible to find a job where you want. I applied at every hospital within driving distance. I interviewed at 3 and accepted an...

  5. I Need Job Leads Please!!

    AprilRNhere replied to zimsaint's topic in General Nursing

    Are you definately looking at the cities or would you consider rural as well? As a new grad...just start putting your apps in everywhere and see who calls you. Allina is great to work for. Abbott NW...

  6. Indian Nurses to Solve Nursing "Shortage"

    AprilRNhere replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think we HAVE a shortage! All over the country you read about new grads having trouble finding jobs. And...as far as the phillapines (sp-sorry) being "tapped out"....not sure about that. I...

  7. travel or staff nurse in first yr after school?

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

    It's highly unlikely that you'd find a travel job right away. You need more orientation and training than they can/will provide. If that's what you want to do..look into finding a facility that has a...

  8. Weighed for Job?

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

    wow- that's rediculous! I'd like to say I'd refuse..BUT- really it would depend on how much I wanted THAT job. If it was a job I really wanted..I prabably wouldn't jeapardize it by ruffling feathers...

  9. Scope for graduating Girlfriend.......

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

    Unless she's hard of hearing she shouldn't need electronic. The Littmann cardiology master and the cardiology soft touch are both VERY good. I don't think you'll ever hear a bad review about either....

  10. childcare and nursing

    AprilRNhere replied to Heath82371's topic in General Nursing

    I know nurses who's husband's also work shift work. They have a girl from the local college. They're willing to work odd hours for decent pay. Also..just keep looking. Like another poster...

  11. Alarmism??

    AprilRNhere replied to RNdudeNNJ's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree it's not the best tactic to be passive when it comes to your healthcare, these types of articles get under my skin. They make healthcare look so bad. What would have happened to this...

  12. Do You Have To Work Med-surg??

    AprilRNhere replied to nursingisforme's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. There are many threads that talk about this. It's easier to find a job on med/surg as a new grad..but not always mandantory. I was hired into CCU right out of school. It's been a...

  13. Most Patients during a shift?

    AprilRNhere replied to PinkFuzz's topic in General Nursing

    I can't even imagine. Those that have 8-10 pts'...do you work in teams? Do you have LPN's and CNA's to help? The MOST we'll take on nights is 7...and then it's hectic enough for me and we fill out...

  14. Single Mom Trying To Become A Nurse

    AprilRNhere replied to nursingisforme's topic in General Nursing

    First...since you said this is your first time posting...please only capitalize at the beginning of the sentence. It's much easier to read that way. Loans...they aren't fun..and on paper they look...

  15. Online RN degree?

    AprilRNhere replied to Michlete's topic in Nursing Career

    Michlete....what state do you live in? I'm in MN. I did an online RN program. It was actually the FIRST completely online RN program... through University of South Dakota. You have to be an employee...

  16. If you won the lottery, would you continue to work?

    AprilRNhere replied to Natingale's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto- I'd work per diem but I couldn't just NOT

  17. Question: How long did it take to receive your license?

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

    about a week. It varies state to

  18. What types of scrub bottoms do you prefer?

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

    I like the half drawastring half elastic flare leg pants. (I voted flare

  19. Shifts at your hospital? (all 7-7)

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

    Just ask around where you live. I work 11-7 (wish we did 12's) but I have a friend who does 5-5 which I think is GREAT. (not at my

  20. nursing school and marriage

    AprilRNhere replied to e_zapanta's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep working at it. Agree that no matter how bad it gets..you won't make any decisions until AFTER school. My marriage is completely different since I

  21. You ever wonder..what ever happend too?

    AprilRNhere replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    The point of this thread is talking about how we actually DO care about our patients..and wonder how they are

  22. When's the best time to apply?

    AprilRNhere replied to mzjones6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Now- I graduated last May...and we started applying soon after the new

  23. Does this concern anyone else?

    AprilRNhere replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Insane! I wouldn't bathe someone without glove regardless. ANyone with MRSA should be gown and glove. My last job told us we didn't have to. I did anyway..and the pt appreciated it. She said she was...

  24. Working Alone on a unit

    AprilRNhere replied to lauron9's topic in General Nursing

    I'ts common where I work. 1 Nurse in ICU unless we have more than 2 pts, often 1 nurse in the OB too. I think they can have 2 pairs in OB by

  25. Med Surg, Help desperately needed!!!!

    AprilRNhere replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you're doing well. Keep it up! It's hard work..but well worth it when you're