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  1. WGU RN-BSN in 1 1/2 years??

    xstarsfallingx replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    If you have a proven track record of flying through courses, and your mentor isn't letting you move at your own pace, request a new one. My mentor is very familiar and comfortable with my pace, and I...

  2. WGU RN-BSN in 1 1/2 years??

    xstarsfallingx replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I too am unsure about what the new curriculum requires, but I completed 27 units at the end of February and began November 2012. Six months is definitely doable. If you can think of a community health...

  3. Is there any truth to this?

    xstarsfallingx replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In regards to monitoring ovulation, an early morning basal temp before you get out of bed is much different than what it is later in the day. I personally run 96.6 as a basal, but if you checked me...

  4. My first ever patient passed away..

    xstarsfallingx replied to imaginations's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    A death is still a death. Some people watch a new story about someone dying and they cry their eyes out. How are you expected to care for a child for months and not feel a loss? Nurses are not stoic...

  5. Would previous health issues interfere in becoming a nurse?

    xstarsfallingx replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    your personal health info is protected by HIPPAA just like anyone elses. Your employer cannot discriminate against you for health issues. As long as you perform your duties and are not a danger to...

  6. Should I wait? or should i Go?

    xstarsfallingx replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree th the other responses. Kaplan does not have a great rep in the medical field. Schools like Kaplan can be good for the tech industry and others like it, but you cannot beat the experience that...

  7. Why do nurses have to be so mean to nursing students?

    xstarsfallingx replied to patty554's topic in General Students

    Personally, I enjoy teaching students, interns, and new grads...BUT, I work nights and rarely get the opportunity. This also means I do not see them over and over, and I can understand how that gets...

  8. Transfusing blood

    xstarsfallingx replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you prime with saline, you need to wait until the blood hits the patient to begin your vitals...otherwise you are not accurately monitoring. I have always primed the blood down to the bottom so...

  9. What kind of nurse does it take to be a pediatric nurse?

    xstarsfallingx replied to Coolbean12's topic in Pediatric

    Parents generally do not know more than the nurse about their child's illness...yet they often THINK they do. Sure they know whether their kid is acting "right" or not, but that is often as far as it...

  10. Can't sleep anymore!

    xstarsfallingx replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem as you, but only on the opposite spectrum. I have been on nights for almost 2 years now and suddenly I cannot sleep at a decent hour on my nights off. I usually work two in a...

  11. What's wrong with kids today? (and I'm not even that old)

    xstarsfallingx replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is a combination of two things: sick role, and the fact that at that age, we finally start to really comprehend mortality. Even adults, to a certain extent, regress in the hospital or when...

  12. Joining your ranks!

    xstarsfallingx replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pediatric

    Times like that can be both situational and dependent on your hospital's policies. I have worked peds at two facilities and neither had written rules on what to do in this situation. More often than...

  13. Pediatric New Graduate Internship Programs?

    xstarsfallingx replied to gkvegan's topic in Pediatric

    Personally I would recommend any hospital that has a Versant Residency program. There are several childrens hospitals in California that do. Without your location, it is difficult to...

  14. Moving to Los Angeles, thoughts on best hospital to work for as an RN?

    xstarsfallingx replied to RNcairo's topic in California Nursing

    Having grown up in LA, doing clinicals in several hospitals in the area, and working at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles for two years before moving out of state, my very first gut instinct is to tell...

  15. Starting WGU RN-BSN

    xstarsfallingx replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Western Governors University

    Just to clarify, that list of colleges is the same available in their FAQ headed as colleges that have accepted students from WGU. This does not necessarily mean that it was in nursing, or a MSN...

  16. C-U Area RN Jobs

    xstarsfallingx posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am relocating to Champaign and currently have applied at both Carle and Provena. They have been slow at getting back to me post-HR interview, and I need to line up a few more options should my...

  17. To all you experienced nurses - Do you think learning Sign Language would be useful?

    xstarsfallingx replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    i took sign language in high school instead of spanish. seemed like a fantastic idea at the time. now, i am working in a hospital where the largest demographic is spanish-speaking and i feel as though...

  18. C-U Area RN Jobs

    xstarsfallingx replied to xstarsfallingx's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for the input. Carle didn't pan out, but I am waiting to hear from Decatur Memorial and Provena in regards to a few spots I applied for. I also have an interview later this week for a clinic,...

  19. Job change before a year experience?

    xstarsfallingx posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am wondering if anyone has knowledge or experience with changing jobs prior to having a full year under your belt. I currently work at a pediatric hospital where I have been for 7 months. I work...

  20. When drawing push meds, do you draw the med first?

    xstarsfallingx replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I think the biggest hurdle for me to tackle as a new RN was dilution. The truth of it has become, it is more dangerous to underdilute than overdilute. In fact, I often dilute past pharmacy...

  21. Pediatric Hospital vs. Regular Hospital Peds Floor

    xstarsfallingx replied to xstarsfallingx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We are not considered a step-down ICU, but generally all the floors at our hospital are of step-down unit acuity. We are a large pediatric hospital, so we get the sickest of the sick. We do not get...

  22. Pediatric Hospital vs. Regular Hospital Peds Floor

    xstarsfallingx posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad working at a children's hospital on a fairly acute floor where we often give triple abx, have home vent/bipap patients, etc. I am considering travel nursing this Fall (after a year)...

  23. Do the first year blues go away?

    xstarsfallingx replied to mellowish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm feeling much the same way. My preceptors have been nothing but positive. They have told me that those of us who are new on the floor are a pretty competent and high-caliber group of new grads....

  24. CNA during nursing school, good idea?

    xstarsfallingx replied to Ivanam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agreed. I am in SoCal myself and my classmates spent 2-6 months after graduation trying to get jobs. Some are still looking. Those of us that worked as CNAs got picked up immediately with no problems....

  25. Need advice from wise cna

    xstarsfallingx replied to californiadreaming's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To be honest, if you're only worried about failing clinicals (not lectures) then don't let that stop you from going the direct RN route. The point of clinicals is to TEACH you about all the medical...