Lennonninja MSN, APRN, NP

MICU - CCRN, IR, Vascular Surgery

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    Its been a year in my one job, a new opportunity knocks

    Lennonninja replied to Catch22Personified's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thirding the "take the hospital job and go PRN"
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    Why did/are you getting your BSN?

    Lennonninja replied to thesundowner's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Starting my RN to BSN in August. My previous BA doesn't count for diddly squat in nursing, so my BSN is a stepping stone towards my MSN/DNP (whatever's required at that
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    What are your tricks for leaving work at work?

    Lennonninja replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My new plan is to go to the gym immediately after work (even though I work night shift). Been doing this for 3 weeks now and it's working pretty well. Then, shower, read a little of a book, and go to...
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    New Grad MedSurg to ICU

    Lennonninja replied to lovelylady3's topic in Critical Care

    Every time I see people on here saying that their ICU prefers new grads, it makes me worry more and more. And since my hospital's med surg units are so ridicuously understaffed, I doubt any of us we...
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    New Grad MedSurg to ICU

    Lennonninja replied to lovelylady3's topic in Critical Care

    I've been working Med Surg for a year now, and critical care has been my goal since day 1. I'm worried that having to start in Med Surg has made it impossible to ever get to critical care. I'm trying...
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    3 Months until NS starts.. What should i be doing!

    Lennonninja replied to niqua8604's topic in General Students

    Exactly that. Relax as much as possible because it's not going to happen much in
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    Decisions Decisions...Med-Surg or Cardiac Step Down

    Lennonninja replied to SwissMiss167's topic in Cardiac

    I'd pick step down in a heartbeat. I graduated last year and got stuck starting on Med Surg, and cardiac is my dream job. You will learn a ton
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    Where are all the young nurses?

    Lennonninja replied to bestallaround's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the second oldest nurse on my floor's night shift, and I'm only 31, the oldest is
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    How would you change Healthcare Delivery?

    Lennonninja replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    Get rid of pt satisfaction being more important than anything and everything. Some sort of centralized database for medical histories. It gets really old having to do an admission database on a pt...
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    How nervous were you when you took the NCLEX?

    Lennonninja replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I took my pulse right before I hit submit on question 75, it was over 160bpm. Luckily I only got 75 questions, otherwise my heart might have
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    Med-Surg floor sucks, and nursing unions

    Lennonninja replied to coco42rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It sucks really bad, but until my husband finds a job in his degree field, we're stuck here At least I'm night shift and have 11% differential at night, and $4/hour extra on
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    Is giving meds early common??

    Lennonninja replied to Bonnie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    At my hospital, we have up to 90 minutes before the med is due and 90 minutes after it's due to give it. I try and cluster things together as much as possible. I'm nights, so our meds are mostly due...
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    How to adjust to night shift?

    Lennonninja replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a big believer in Benadryl. I've been full time nights since July and I mostly try to stay on a night schedule. If I have a nice 4-5 days off in a row span, I'll switch to a modified day schedule...
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    Employee Observations and HIPAA

    Lennonninja replied to wildlaurelrn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Wildly
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    Potentially ridiculous question...interviewing for Acute renal unit RN position.

    Lennonninja replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Congratulations on the job! :) I work on a med surg/renal floor. Usually dialysis pts have first priority for my floor, and we will actually bump a non dialysis pt off our floor if a peritoneal...
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    They say nursing students are multi-tasker. Are you?

    Lennonninja replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I've actually studied flashcards while walking on the treadmill before
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    New grad renewing license?

    Lennonninja replied to PinkNBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I passed in June 2011 and had to renew still in Oct 2011 since RNs are odd years, LPNs are evens. Check with your BON and see your expiration date. I was able to do this online very
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    No more fun scrubs

    Lennonninja replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure I know where you work lol. Don't forget mandating 1 of 4 shirt styles, and 1 of 4 pants styles, which have to be embroidered and bought through only one
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    Med-Surg floor sucks, and nursing unions

    Lennonninja replied to coco42rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Indiana here - base pay at my hospital is
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    "What I Really Do" meme

    Lennonninja replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    Can you link a bigger picture of the all nurses
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    as a prenursing student, do video games and studying mix or bad idea?

    Lennonninja replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    You can be a gamer and still be preparing for nursing school, you just have to set limits for yourself. I've been playing WoW for almost 7 years. I used to be a hardcore raider before I started...
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    I just suck at sticking people.

    Lennonninja replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like I used to be awesome at IV starts when I was still in nursing school, but now that I work on a renal floor, I can't seem to hit anything anymore I miss being good at
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    How do you feel about Electronic Health Records??

    Lennonninja replied to k1p1ssk's topic in General Nursing

    Our system has its ups and downs, but since it's all I've ever used, I guess I'm okay with it! We use McKessen. I don't like that we still have to do care plans and fall risks on paper, but no one...
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    Veterinary Technician or RN?

    Lennonninja replied to SugarBabe99's topic in Nursing Career

    I was an on the job trained vet assistant for 4 years and I did anesthesia, intubation, medication, dental cleanings, all sorts of stuff, knowing the how and not the why. When I got to nursing school...
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    honestly, how soon will you leave bedside nursing...

    Lennonninja replied to EDnursetobe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As of right now my plan is no longer than 10 years at the bedside. Going to start my RN-BSN possibly next year. Work a few more years, and then decide between NP and CRNA. Definitely hoping to get out...