RheatherN ASN, RN, EMT-P

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    How much do you feel that you can just "be yourself" at your job?

    RheatherN replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    i have to say, i am myself. i enjoy being who i am, and i get along with pt's and staff alike. i am one of those ppl that can mold to each pt. but at the same time, i really keep myself and who i...
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    Nursing Culture / Career Path

    RheatherN replied to hotmama2be's topic in General Nursing

    it sounds to me like you just need to sit back and figure out what you want. you kinda eluded to that you just need to decide whats right for you, thats what you have to do. maybe do a list of pro's...
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    patient romance?

    RheatherN replied to nursiemellie's topic in General Nursing

    the only thing i would ever worry about is the POA, family member or SO walking in one day and "catching" him and her doing something. that is the only thing that would bother me to no
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    Nemrack Infusion Technology

    RheatherN replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    so they only "stated" they were accredited? i would have suggested doing WAY more research before giving out CC. gl finding a crediable place. i dont know that one. just be
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    Pedicures for Grandma

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

    very good suggestion!! i had an elderly lady in the hospital, thats what her "thing" was, mani's and pedi's. it was so cute! she lived for
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    Does Anyone Have a Good Working Brain?

    RheatherN replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    do a search on the top of your page. there are lots of ppl that have posted, and i have found many. i actually cut & pasted from many to make my first wrksheet. gl!
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    will anyone ever hire me

    RheatherN replied to isadoragag's topic in General Nursing

    GIRL!! things happen, thats why we are given the chance to better ourselves or remedy the situation. if they really didnt think you were going to be able to do it at all, they would not let you do it...
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    differences in adn rn

    RheatherN replied to thralls01's topic in General Nursing

    do not have to be an LPN or CNA or any of that first. ADN is the same thing as the RN, unless i am totally out of the
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    Need Advice- non supportive SO

    RheatherN replied to STA29's topic in General Nursing

    if you want to do this, nothing will stop you, even your SO. but your second guessing...are you maybe just doing what he wants to make him happy? not trying to be mean or accuse you of anything by...
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    Convince me I won't get MRSA? Pre-nursing school student!

    RheatherN replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    you can "get" anything. dont matter if its at work or not, heck, i believe in it that most hospital workers are less sick. dont matter that its MRSA, you can get anything
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    wounds! my headache!

    RheatherN replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

    agreed w/
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    picc lines

    RheatherN replied to litbitblack's topic in General Nursing

    correct.. NO med thru a
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    picc lines

    RheatherN replied to litbitblack's topic in General Nursing

    at my facility they cannot do anything IV, not even specially trained. cuz i know some places will allow things that are not in their "scope of practice" unless they are specially trained, but they...
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    Need to Vent

    RheatherN replied to nurse555's topic in General Nursing

    so you have 2 yrs left after you graduate right? i know what you are doing, but do you have less than 2 or does that not start until you are a "RN"? I would write out your thoughts, as well as...
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    Nurses' Week 2008

    RheatherN replied to justavolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    they gave away water with a packet of crystal light at school. with the hx of F.N. other than that,, i hope i get recognized by at least my significant other!!! geez.. i am a NURSE!!
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    Orientation question

    RheatherN replied to AtomicWoman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    it depends where you are. there are some places that dont do the GN thing at all. i will be able to work as a GN, and its only, literally, a couple dollars less than my RN rate will be. you will have...
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    need help w/ head-to-toe assessment.....

    RheatherN replied to cynrod's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sounds great! i will do that
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    Orientation question

    RheatherN replied to AtomicWoman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    8-12 wks of orient. depending on place and your past experience with that floor. i dont do nocs, but am assuming that you would do SOME at least, day training along with noc
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    Growing Thick Skin.

    RheatherN replied to Dempather's topic in Emergency

    i dont know if it was the fact that it was ER, or if it is just the staff where ever you work. i have thicker skin from being where i am now d/t certain staff than any past job. medic;
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    what are you doing to prepare for the start of school??

    RheatherN replied to premedturnednursing's topic in General Students

    I am done til at least fall, maybe even jan '09. i will have my ADN. but i had to reply to this thread! i used to get SO excited about getting my books ready! i would tab things out, get my syllabus...
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    need help w/ head-to-toe assessment.....

    RheatherN replied to cynrod's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i didnt read every post, but i wanted to add this: when i went to clinicals we had this little laminated thing for 2 diff hospitals we went to about assessments & what is impt to them especially....
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    Reviewing NCLEX-RN Questions

    RheatherN replied to miwinelover's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    do you have any students that are ahead of you or recently graduated? or maybe even an instuctor may have a book or 2 you can buy (students) or even borrow. some books i really dont like to study...
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    please clarify

    RheatherN replied to gaajr1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    most of them. you need to check AP first, all that jazz. if they are on tele, i call and ask them what current it, and then let them know that i am going to be giving something IVP, just an extra
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    Vent! They cancelled our pinning!

    RheatherN replied to pugluvr310's topic in General Students

    I think that if it is that important to you.. DO IT! i would too! i would be ticked. its a tradition, and i feel that if mine were cancelled i would feel a bit left out of a very time honored...
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    Any non-traditonal students out there?

    RheatherN replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

    i have gone to school with SOO many ppl in that situ. they make it work! i am non-traditional, but not in that respect. if you want it, you can do anything! besides, that would be the best thing in...