AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

RN- Med/surg

Member

  • Content

    699

  • Visitors

    7,479

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    5

All Content by AprilRNhere

  1. Debriefing. :)

    AprilRNhere replied to achieve08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lol- this made me laugh because I realized I never changed my toddlers like that. I was so used to changing residents...by the time my kids could stand....I changed their diapers standing up. My MIL...

  2. Has anyone had any trouble is their marriage?

    AprilRNhere replied to bsugar888's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm so sorry. Marriage was really rough when I was in school. At one point I was even sending money to my mom to save for me to leave when I finished. I'm glad I didn't make any quick decisions...

  3. Professionalism in nursing!!!!

    AprilRNhere replied to smjlpn's topic in General Nursing

    sorry you were treated like that- good for you for staying calm...and standing your

  4. Do you talk about allnurses.com at work?

    AprilRNhere replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Yes- some, but to a select few..and mostly those not in the same dpt. I might need to vent someday..and it's a small facility. I DO tell EVERYONE else I know in the nursing field though...from my old...

  5. Salary Ranges

    AprilRNhere replied to Christine1969's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's rare that you can negotiate as a new grad. I found out by calling around, telling people I was a new grad and looking to relocate. Then I asked what starting pay was in the area. Noone ever...

  6. Nose Piercing

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

    Sorry- I wasn't specific. Not literally a ring. I actually want a microstud. It's tiny..almost like a fleck of glitter on your nose. Noone could possibly pull on

  7. how many pairs of scrubs do you have?

    AprilRNhere replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think about 15 sets, but only about 8 that I can wear. The others are from either my thin, or pregnant days. I'm itching to load up on cute scrubs..but we plan on moving..so I'm waiting for a larger...

  8. Feel your biological clock ticking as you wait to get in?

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

    Just be careful. I had a son, and wanted another not too far apart. I thought if I had another while still doing generals it would be fine. I got pregnant...found out at 6 months it was TWINS...and...

  9. Nose Piercing

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

    I'm gonna bump this for the morning

  10. Lovenox and a bleed? grrr

    AprilRNhere replied to Imuneek2002's topic in General Nursing

    Yes- learn from it. I know I learned my charting lesson first week off orientation...when my R/O pt who denied pain all night told the am nurse she'd had chest pain ALL NIGHT! I almost had a heart...

  11. Lovenox and a bleed? grrr

    AprilRNhere replied to Imuneek2002's topic in General Nursing

    Did you document that you told the dr about the bleed and it was still recommended...what was said etc..? I'm new..and would have given it anyway...and then charted every word

  12. Nose Piercing

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

    This is an old and outdated thread...but I'm going to use it anyway. I'm seeing it's more accepted lately to have nose piercings, and older ladies are having it done. I'm only 25, but a mother of 3...

  13. venting

    AprilRNhere replied to XXl-cool's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any advice...but to say come here. For me...I live an hour from work. At first I was adamant about moving closer. After a few months I've found it works wonders for me. I leave home...

  14. Do men have priority when considered for Nursing School?

    AprilRNhere replied to playbanjogood's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hmm...maybe you should see the thread about the large amount of RN's who are supporting their family while their husband's stay home. THis is a very old fashioned view. I also believe it's illegal...

  15. Strep again

    AprilRNhere replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    ?? What an odd statement? Are you joking? I've never had strep, and I've lived in MN for 6 years now. My husband grew up here..has never had it..and neither have my kids. I think I have some odd...

  16. orientation for new GN/RN: what's normal? what isn't?

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

    My new grad orientation was as follows.. Week one.... hospital wide orientation, sitting in a "classroom" Week two.... computer orientation...sitting again in a computer room Then I started orienting...

  17. Florida unofficial results

    AprilRNhere replied to pb32085's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not from FL and don't know how much it differs per state...I just wanted to wish you good luck! Im MN...it can go either way. Not sure what makes the difference. People from my class found out the...

  18. howto motivate self?

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

    Here was my motivation... My school e-mailed us a breakdown of the $$ lost when you fail the NCLEX. Depending on where you live it will be different. For me...in MN...it was a $4000 loss! They added...

  19. Nursing School (how Do You Play The Game)

    AprilRNhere replied to kristiern's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto this. I learned after my first year to just keep smiling, keep quiet, and keep plugging away. Exp...my first semester in the hospital...my psych rotation, behind closed doors, one on one with...

  20. To nurse or not to nurse (or just do what you wanna do)?

    AprilRNhere replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

    I'd further my education, work per diem, and hire a maid lol. Then I'd volunteer at my kids school, activities etc... I love working...but always thought I'd be more available for the fun stuff when...

  21. 3-11

    AprilRNhere replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What ages are your kids? If they're school age..you will rarely see them. Also...this shift tends to hire alot of part time high schoolers...which are notorious for calling in. Therefore....(at least...

  22. Should hospitals charge interest on unpaid accounts?

    AprilRNhere replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    No- I don't think so. BUT- prabably because I've been there. You can't help needing to go (most of the population)...and then you get hit with a huge bill. If the balance is there 8 months...

  23. Heparin

    AprilRNhere replied to YoungRN06's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I wouldnt. Our pt's on abx get a second IV

  24. ....becomming the charge nurse???

    AprilRNhere replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you really don't feel ready...have a conversation with your nurse manager about it. Ask if you will be required to be charge after the class....or if you can wait until you feel ready. She may see...

  25. What do you regret not asking on your job interview???

    AprilRNhere replied to natnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    I researched question and interview technique before interviewing so I had no regrets..but questions I'm GLAD I asked... "What is the nurse/pt ratio on this floor" "Why is the position open?/For what...