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  1. Transferring RN license

    beachgirl17 replied to Katyann1's topic in General Nursing

    I recently transferred a license, but not to Florida. I did have to use live scan for my fingerprints as well. The licensing board sent me an official fingerprint form and then I took it to the...

  2. A new grad who needs some advice

    beachgirl17 replied to NewNurse91D's topic in General Nursing

    Dedidier, I just wanted to reach out and give you some encouragement. You said you just graduated, got engaged, and looking at starting school again. It is a lot of change in a short time frame....

  3. is this normal???

    beachgirl17 replied to Dsullivan13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Deep breath....you are not too slow....you are not too dumb. You are smart and capable. Five days is not long enough to be done with orientation. Absolutely nothing wrong with asking for more time...

  4. Is it really that bad?

    beachgirl17 replied to Sage611's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I saw your post and had to respond. I am a dental hygienist and a registered nurse. I worked full-time as a dental hygienist, before going back to nursing school. People in my life were...

  5. Can I work as a nurse after Tibiotalar arthrodesis, anyone?

    beachgirl17 replied to Java_Wench's topic in General Nursing

    JavaWench, I have been fused and yes, I am able to work full-time. I am on my feet for 12 hours at a time. Does it hurt at times? Yes. But is it manageable? Yes. It really is an individual...

  6. NICU or mental health...which one do you think?

    beachgirl17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently work on med-surg unit. It is pretty stressful, but I like my coworkers. The reason I thinking of leaving is because I have orthopedic problems that cause my body to hurt. I am thinking I...

  7. Job interview in a Surgical Unit

    beachgirl17 replied to patrick.gines's topic in First Year After Licensure

    goodstudentnowRN, I just wanted to give you support and hugs to you. The job market is tough right now. Keep your chin

  8. One class at college, include it on resume?

    beachgirl17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am re-doing my resume and I have a question regarding whether I need to put a part of my education on it. I already had a degree, but needed to take one class to enter an accelerated program. I took...

  9. NICU or mental health...which one do you think?

    beachgirl17 replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the thoughtful responses! You all have given me lots to think

  10. NICU or mental health...which one do you think?

    beachgirl17 replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    SouthernBelle, I sent you a private

  11. NICU or mental health...which one do you think?

    beachgirl17 replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    Aura of Laura, thank you for your reply. I knew youth psych would not be easy, but from what you describe it may be just as physically hectic as my current job. I admire you very much for working in...

  12. New graduate RN! Difficulty finding a job!

    beachgirl17 replied to Donnuh's topic in General Nursing

    NurslingRN, If you are talking about WVU hospital in Morgantown, then, I wanted to let you know that Morgantown is a great town. Large university and active town. I have been gone now for several...

  13. New grad RN working at LTC for 9 mos (really long)

    beachgirl17 replied to EwokRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Ewok! It seems as if you are asking for input, so here is mine...I would stay at the LTC until after you have your twins. Then, after you spend some time with your babies, you can look into getting...

  14. What makes CRNA's unique?

    beachgirl17 replied to drum0's topic in General Nursing

    Hi drum0. If you are a new RN, then you are most likely not qualified at this time. CRNAs usually have years of ICU or similar experience. Then, he/she goes to school for years to learn anesthesia....

  15. How frequently do you do physical assessments in psych?

    beachgirl17 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am considering changing my path and looking into psych nursing. Right now, I am a floor nurse and used to having physical assessments charted at least every 12 hours. I was wondering how often...

  16. How frequently do you do physical assessments in psych?

    beachgirl17 replied to beachgirl17's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for your responses. I appreciate

  17. Having a Hard Time with abbreviations

    beachgirl17 replied to OCD_Mom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My first thought is that it stands for carb counting. Not sure though

  18. detoxing in ICU setting

    beachgirl17 replied to classicaldreams's topic in Psychiatric

    Elkpark, you are so right! I really appreciate our psych consult nurses and all they

  19. detoxing in ICU setting

    beachgirl17 replied to classicaldreams's topic in Psychiatric

    My hospital has psych liaison nurses. I page one of them, tell her what is going on (someone who may be difficult to handle or maybe isn't coping well) and she comes up to see the patient. She is able...

  20. Do you think working with a knee walker would be possible?

    beachgirl17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    May seem like a strange question, but I need an honest opinion. I need foot surgery for a chronic painful condition. I would be non-weight bearing for six weeks or so after the surgery. Not working is...

  21. Do you think working with a knee walker would be possible?

    beachgirl17 replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you all have given me some good ideas. I need to talk to HR and NM to see if they are willing to work with me for all of this. I am in a pickle, cause it hurts tremendously to be on them 12...

  22. Do you think working with a knee walker would be possible?

    beachgirl17 replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your responses. FirefightingRN, 86toronado, and JennRN65, you all have brought up great points. I need to do some research about the policies at work and talk to my NM. SarahBanana, your...

  23. Working?

    beachgirl17 replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    Reminisce, usually a BSN takes 4 years to complete. You may find an accelerated BSN program, which you enter after finishing prerequisites. It may shorter the length of overall time, but not by much....

  24. Working?

    beachgirl17 replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    Reminisce, it says that you are 17. If that is true, then I think it is great that you are thinking about what you want in your future. Nursing is a very difficult, but rewarding profession. When you...

  25. Flank pain

    beachgirl17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I know I can't ask medical advice, but I have a "what would you do" question. I am a nurse with less than a year of experience, but all my nursing judgment has just gone out the window...