R*Star*RN

R*Star*RN BSN, RN

LTC, Med-Surg, IMCU/Tele, HH/CM

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  1. Should medication aides exist?

    R*Star*RN replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Medication aides made my job harder when I worked as an LPN in long term care. Sure, they passed medications, but it also made me responsible for twice as many patients and I also had to double check...

  2. feeling utterly defeated

    R*Star*RN replied to tater tot's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there. I am sort of in the same boat as you, except I just graduated. But I picked up and moved 1700 miles from home, and I don't know a soul, and my family is back where I came from, and i dont...

  3. New Grad Float?

    R*Star*RN replied to SueNYC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ive heard from many people that floating as a new nurse is a bad idea because you never get comfortable in 1 area. Let us know what you

  4. Droplet oozing from subcutaneous administration?

    R*Star*RN replied to greenterra's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a normal occurance ( I *think* but correct me if I'm wrong) if you withdraw the needle right after you depress the plunger. I was taught in nursing school to depress the plunger and count to...

  5. Where to buy scrubs online?

    R*Star*RN replied to Djuna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So personally ive had a lot of trouble with allheart.com they just dont have good customer service and the brand I buy is always sold out. I ordered 4 scrub sets and so far have recieved 6 seperate...

  6. do you have a scrub "theme"

    R*Star*RN replied to CT Pixie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I guess my theme is one solid color from top to bottom, it always has to match and I never ever wear a print. I also don't wear bright colors I just wear blues, greys,

  7. LONG scrub pants

    R*Star*RN replied to fit2nurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey there. . .I have to get long scrub pants but you are correct they are only 32 inches. I have noticed that the unisex pants are sometimes 34 inches long so I would try that, or you could make your...

  8. What qualities of scrubs to you look for???

    R*Star*RN replied to michtiu_888's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    print design: solid colors only style: lots of pockets, cargo pants fit: fitted but not tight, have to get tall pants. color: blues, greys, greens. no white! brand: dickies w is my favorite

  9. where do you buy your scrubs???

    R*Star*RN replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I usually buy my scrubs online at different websites that have sales. I have to get "tall" sizes which are hard to find at stores like Walmart. Also I am self concious about my figure so there are...

  10. Plus size scrubs that are CUTE!!!!!!

    R*Star*RN replied to Helping_Hands's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have to agree that the Dickies W line is my favorite for women of all sizes. I have to say that the color choices for tall people could be a little more interesting though. I really like thier flat...

  11. I finally have an interview at my first choice! Need good thoughts/prayers please!

    R*Star*RN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck and congrats on the interview! Let us know how it goes

  12. First Year--Gain Weight or Lose Weight?

    R*Star*RN replied to kellyo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I only gained about 10 lbs in nursing school, but I sat around for almost 4 months waiting to start working and gained another 20. Because I was at home in front of my fridge all day stressed out...

  13. Timeline when you graduated

    R*Star*RN replied to almostthereindc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated 5/14/2008 NCLEX 8/9/2008 Job 9/15/2008 I went overseas for a family wedding between May and July which is why I didn't take the NCLEX right away. The job took me a while to find. I started...

  14. Entry Level RN Jobs

    R*Star*RN replied to revolution's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think a lot of it depends on where you live and what the demand is in your area. For instance, where I live, most New Grads seem to start out with the obligatory year in Med/Surg and move on from...

  15. Hospital BROKE ME

    R*Star*RN replied to Jenn-eRN2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Bigger hospitals aren't always better. . . . I suppose that there's the unspoken rule that *all* nurses need thier 1 year of Med/Surg. I was told this many, many, many times. . .and here I am in...

  16. Out of school 3-4 months and still no job!!!

    R*Star*RN replied to kcsb12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there. I was in the same situation. I actually left my state to find a job. If you can look out of state, as in you don't have afamily or own a house or anything, maybe you should try that? Think...

  17. PBDS, anyone?

    R*Star*RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all, I am a new grad RN and just started a new job. Now, I just passed NCLEX but my job required this test called PBDS. Apparently its used to judge critical thinking and it's a bit like the...

  18. Anybody else struggling with anorexia and bulimia?

    R*Star*RN replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ive had an eating disorder for 13 years. It seems every time I try hard to get better, my ED gets worse, so I just submit to it. I am really glad to hear that I am not the only nurse who is...

  19. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    R*Star*RN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ever day I worked as a CNA, every day I worked as an LPN, and every day I worked as an RN I have questions whether nursing is the right field for me. I hate short staffing and I hate stress and I hate...

  20. I really AM the nurse!

    R*Star*RN replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish I had the problem of seeming too young! People always think I look older than I am, and my co-workers ask me questions when I have no clue what the answer is. If I'm wearing a white lab coat...

  21. Just Fired From My 1st Nursing Job

    R*Star*RN replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow. This sounds like a horrible situation. I don't know what advice I could give or what I could say to make you feel better, but I wanted to let you know you have my

  22. help! Need idea for EBP project

    R*Star*RN replied to LyndseyER's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to do an EBP project in school and personally I did it on the best technique for cleaning an IV site prior to insertion. There were as many topics as there were students though, although I admit...

  23. Let's introduce ourselves...

    R*Star*RN replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there everyone, I don't think I ever offically introduced myself. I recently got licensed as an RN, passing the NCLEX in July! And now I am starting my first job at a non-profit hospital in...

  24. Park Rapids

    R*Star*RN replied to Mattsgrl83's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I ended up applying for positions all over the country and went through a few interviews and finally choose a job I waned. It took me 3 months after passing NCLEX but I had started searching...

  25. Park Rapids

    R*Star*RN replied to Mattsgrl83's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I recently worked at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids as an LPN before I graduated with my ADN. At the time the nursing home was not hireing RNs, nor was the hospital. The hospital tends...