YellowFinchFan

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  1. requirements for NCLEX in New jersey

    YellowFinchFan replied to josepito3's topic in International Nursing

    licensure by examination (rn and lpn) application packet nclex ncs pearson vue (rn and lpn) application packet graduates of foreign nursing

  2. Written Up Again?? what's wrong with this picture??

    YellowFinchFan replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Make it your rule...NEVER give coumadin unless you know the last PT/INR you are the safety net for the patient - they depend on you - I totally understand the being overworked - believe me - but you...

  3. Saddest I've ever been at work

    YellowFinchFan replied to joeb1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What a wonderful inspiring thread - thanks for everyone who shared. We are priveleged as nurses to care for people at their moments of greatest JOY and deepest sorrow and the journey in

  4. How to stay positive as a nurse....

    YellowFinchFan replied to alab49's topic in General Nursing

    I like this question.... I found that I gravitated toward the positive ones and try to be like them, adapt something that makes them so positive and compassionate. The nurses who are chronically...

  5. Calling Docs by their first name...

    YellowFinchFan replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    hahaha...your post brought a smile to my face reminding me of a nurse I met who worked in the 60's & 70's and she would tell us how the nurses would stand if the docs walked in the room and get up...

  6. The long term effects of being fired

    YellowFinchFan replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhhh!...... It feels horrible and it's often unfair So sorry you are feeling down.... :icon_hug: I was fired when I was 19 yrs old from a receptionist type job (I made the mistake to...

  7. The more I think about a comment that my coworker made to me, the more ticked I get!!

    YellowFinchFan replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell people I train that you really can't depend on "report" because some people will "forget to tell you " about the 4 sec pause on the monitor or that the patient has expressive...

  8. The more I think about a comment that my coworker made to me, the more ticked I get!!

    YellowFinchFan replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah: I just loved your post! Great Advice! Nurses like the one she described are bullies - they think they are "hiding" it well by being oh so helpful..... Once you figure out their game you'll be...

  9. Nursing School-"PH"

    YellowFinchFan replied to TeresaB930's topic in General Nursing

    Great Job!!

  10. What's YOUR nursing obsession?

    YellowFinchFan replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    :bowingpur:yeah: Wow...that's a good one....you are lucky to have such a great skill when it's need

  11. What's YOUR nursing obsession?

    YellowFinchFan replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    haha..me too! I have to label them all too esp if they are getting many lines going in all different ports etc....drives me crazy when things are all twisted and tangled. I also love to hang...

  12. Too Old For Med/Surg?

    YellowFinchFan replied to Trinh's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing can be stressful - make sure you look out for yourself and take care of yourself esp in that first year! I know some OR nurses who are in their 70's and once I was in a room with an OR...

  13. How much is your pay?

    YellowFinchFan replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you!!! I would love NO WEEKENDS or

  14. How much is your pay?

    YellowFinchFan replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the cost of living in Kentucky may be very low compared to the states here - the northeast/west coast - the cost of living has to be accounted for in the pay. Is your pay rate what all other...

  15. First Job: LT Care or Hospital?

    YellowFinchFan replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital will give you the experience you need to achieve your goals of ER/Flight RN etc. LTC will always be there for you even if you work the hospital and decide that's not your goal...

  16. I was thinking April 1st was not a good day

    YellowFinchFan replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    :typing I took my last exam in nursing school on a Friday the 13th! I got an A - so when you got it --- you got it! Congratulations on passing....Good Luck in your new job...and remember ......

  17. The Most Hard Working Shift- Day Or Night Shift?

    YellowFinchFan replied to TPS360's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on losing the weight! (the good news!) I'm sorry you can't get a lunch break - I've never heard of a Day shift 'breakfast break" (?) On days where I work we are lucky if we get 20 mins for...

  18. The Most Hard Working Shift- Day Or Night Shift?

    YellowFinchFan replied to TPS360's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a day shifter...and we are lucky that we work as a team (days/nights) we treat each other with respect and we try to help ea other out - sometimes we have to pass things on - and if I anticipate a...

  19. Is it like this everywhere? Ratios and such

    YellowFinchFan replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :omy: How did you survive

  20. My Story / Mayo Clinic

    YellowFinchFan replied to buffscotty's topic in Nursing Career

    My :typing Mayo is the most impressive hospital I've ever seen! I spent a week there with my husband when he had some cardiac complications - I can't say enough about it - From the doctors &...

  21. Help with this doctors order....

    YellowFinchFan replied to Melandru's topic in General Nursing

    How old was this DOCTOR? (old???) Could you let the pharmacy sort it out? That's why I LOVE computerized documentation and ordering, the DOCS must put their orders in the computer NO MORE trying to...

  22. scared to death

    YellowFinchFan replied to nursefromquebec's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Everyone hates to be new but basically just being friendly and working hard will earn people's respect. I always take my time learning the personalities I'm working with before I let them know that...

  23. Help me to be a better charge nurse(little bit long)

    YellowFinchFan replied to newlywedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have confidence in this particular nurse? Does she have a very different style than you? I would welcome you as my charge nurse (I also am charge often with no other willing takers for the...

  24. how much an hour should I ask?

    YellowFinchFan replied to skylover's topic in General Nursing

    They will tell you what the starting pay is for a new grad - it's pretty set in

  25. Folding the Cap

    YellowFinchFan replied to Penny8611's topic in General Nursing

    Very nice post...only wore a cap at my graduation - it's in my closet - I'm sure it's a mass made one (not handmade) I cherish my nursing pin though and sometimes wear it....I worked so hard to get...