AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. Its official--I have deleted my NCLEX tabs from my computer

    AprilRNhere replied to racing-mom4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lol- I wiped my entire computer clean after passing NCLEX. Up until then I never cleaned it out- for worry over losing some old homework...paper- etc. BUT- as soon as I passed boards...I restored it...

  2. resume acceptable? work w/out license?

    AprilRNhere replied to shot_z's topic in General Nursing

    I used a chronological. If you have microsoft word- you can just use the wizzard..and fill in the spots- it puts it together for

  3. IV specialists please, please help me

    AprilRNhere replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    Keep practicing. For me..what helped...was starting alot. My preceptor was understanding..and if I didn't see one I was willing to try..she let me to anticubital for the first few. (easier to hit)...

  4. What is in your lunch box?

    AprilRNhere replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I cut out soda, and lowered my carb intake and have noticed a sudden jump in my energy level. I no longer get into that 3 am slump. I drink plenty of water..and eat healthy snacks between meals. I eat...

  5. Panic is setting in...

    AprilRNhere replied to Becca608's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats...you're almost there! Most of us felt that way. I almost went to see a Dr.- I was practically having panic attacks thinking about graduation last year this time. It'll fly by...and from day...

  6. Question about medication administration.

    AprilRNhere replied to pjsleew's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    benefits outweigh risks, Allergies to other drugs with same mechanism of

  7. the many FEARS that I have...

    AprilRNhere replied to Gannon1qb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to

  8. Is this bad?

    AprilRNhere replied to rettax2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Get your resume's out there. Then...relax. It may take awhile for them to contact

  9. Night Shifts best for Night Owls??

    AprilRNhere replied to RDH-NrsgStudent's topic in General Nursing

    You're not allowed curtains? How odd. I work nights...and have white very thin curtains and have no trouble sleeping. My neighbor shingled his roof one summer- and I slept through it with the windows...

  10. "Looping" IV Tubing

    AprilRNhere replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    This article says nothing about looping..it simply says you should not leave it hanging in the

  11. "Looping" IV Tubing

    AprilRNhere replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I see nothing wrong with looping...but now my question is why are pt's being disconnected so frequently? A few here have made comments about pt's turning in bed, or being toileted. We only loop when...

  12. 48 hours of hell!

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

    Congrats

  13. Do your residents get a lot of visitors?

    AprilRNhere replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm no longer in LTC..for was for 5 years. This was my experience as well...and it was sad. We had an "evening angel" program so that when someone was dying a volunteer would sit with them from 10 pm...

  14. STUPID interview questions, add yours here

    AprilRNhere replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    An interview I had set up a phone interview..not one job related question..all personality type questions..45 minutes of things like.. "Are you addicted to happiness?" "Who do you like more, your...

  15. Suggestions for a student?

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

    It depends on where you are really. We took predictor tests during our last semester or nursing school. I scored high..and it was recommended that I test as soon as possible. There was another lady...

  16. What did you think Nursing was About?

    AprilRNhere replied to Justhere's topic in General Nursing

    Before nursing school...I thought my job would be to follow dr's orders as they were all knowing and well educated. During school...I thought I would ALWAYS take time to do all the "little things" I...

  17. IN LOVE LOVE LOVE with my job!!

    AprilRNhere replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like by making you do it all even when you were behind on charting the preceptor WAS working with you on time management skills. Congrats..I'm glad you love your job. I found a great one right...

  18. Opinions please...

    AprilRNhere replied to Sandi0302's topic in General Nursing

    First..I want to specify I accidentally hit "thanks" instead of "quote"...and did not by ANY means mean to thank that post. THis was your first post? To go off on someone you've never met..from a...

  19. Insulin, Potassium, & Acidosis

    AprilRNhere replied to suzysuzy's topic in MICU, SICU

    I thought they answered well. I gave up reading it because it was difficult to follow. THey weren't being rude..just honest that better formatting will have a better

  20. Ready to quit! HELP!

    AprilRNhere replied to Aimee03's topic in Nursing Career

    That sounds insane. I don't think it's nursing that is hurting you...it's your job! I work nights..and never have more than 6 at night. I could NEVER do 8!!! Have you talked to management or is that...

  21. Answers from 100 nurses needed: Which state has the most nursing shortage?

    AprilRNhere replied to John123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No shortage in MN that I'm aware of. Some of the big hospitals are in need in the twin cities...but I don't think it's from an actual nursing shortage. Pay is good here compared to cost of living...so...

  22. Saddest I've ever been at work

    AprilRNhere replied to joeb1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry. I experienced my first fetal demise a few nights ago. 20 weeks. I was amazed how tiny..and yet how developed it was. Very

  23. Has anyone had any trouble is their marriage?

    AprilRNhere replied to bsugar888's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How did they kick you out because of family problems? I don't know the details...just that there were alot of marrital issues...so a couple failed a semester. WHen they returned they just worked...

  24. Some managers just don't get it

    AprilRNhere replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    That stinks. I remember as a CNA it was difficult to get everything done...and the nurses and supervisors often would nit pick over little things...when it's a fact of life that you have to...

  25. Nails

    AprilRNhere replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility has a policy against any type of nail extensions. I don't have data to back it up..but in orientation we were told there was a cardiac unit within the company that had a high mortality...