ParrotHead_RN

I've been in dialysis for a short year and a half. It's just now becoming real to me. Working for a big corporation is the equivalent of punching yourself in the face. Foot checks, glucometer (with no insulin on hand), now they are adding a pain asse...

I start my dialysis job in 1 week and I would love some good advice from nurses who are in dialysis now. I have been a nurse for 5 years, but brand new to the dialysis field. Any suggestions, tips of the trade, advice, do's, and don'ts, would be mu...

These are spot on!!!!!!! I worked in LTC for 5 years and loved every bit of the craziness and fell in love with the residents. Just like every dept in nursing...you'll either love it, or hate it! :)

The assessment is done on the computer just an FYI

I have been an RN for almost 3 years now. Prior to that I had been an LPN for 2 years. I have experience in LTC and ED. Just for the record, I did not enjoy ED at ALL!!! I loved the fast pace, because it made the time go by fast. However, I felt ...

Hi there! The phone interview basically consisted of the recruiter asking why I wanted to get into dialysis and what experience in health care I had. They have your work experience too so they didn't ask extensively on that. If they decide to take ...

Thank you very much for your advice! I really appreciate it. I am working for one of the "big 2" companies. I will take this advice with me. Thanks again!

Update: I was offered the job and I took it! I start in July. Happy to know they have such extensive training before youre on your own.

I moved from LTC to ER and I was amazed that RT would come in and do breathing tx! I was like, "well golly I can do this if you are busy and need to be elsewhere?" Definitely a luxury.

Thank you! I hope I get the job! I love fast-paced and I love routine with some excitement mixed in every now and then :)

It is absolutely normal to feel the way you do! I was the same way. I started out in LTC as an LPN and I remember the first day I was going to be on my own. I cried the whole way to work, but pulled it together and did it! It does get better with...

I have been a nurse for about 5 years. 3 as an LPN and 2 as an RN. I currently work in LTC. I have worked in LTC the whole time besides 5 months when I transitioned from LPN-RN and thought I would like working in the ER(BIG MISTAKE, HATED IT) I'...

Thanks everyone! I have been applying to local LTC facilities who hire RNs to work the floor as a staff nurse. Fingers crossed!

I have been working in LTC for almost 5 years now. My advice for you: -Make it a point to learn where everything is. That, for me, was the most frustrating part was trying to locate everything you need without bothering someone. In spare time, i ...

I just got into the LPN program at the Muncie Ivy Tech. I had 3 A's 1 B and an 83% on my TEAS. I would have gotten into the RN program but I was planning on moving to Bloomington and didn't think to apply to the RN. Didn't end up moving so I got stuc...

Ivy Tech is VERY competitive. It is my first time applying for nursing school and they send the letters out on or before May 30th. What school are you applying to?

Dont feel bad, I got an 82% I applied to both Ivy tech LPN & RN programs.

Are you in the transitional program or the traditional? j/w:)

THanks for the advice!! Currently I live in Muncie so I couldnt attend all of the information sessions in those areas. I am moving to Bloomington this summer so thats the only one i went to. Hopefully the rumors are false. A couple people said they r...

I am pretty sure that you do not get to choose clinical days and times. I have a few friends that are in the ASN program and they did not get to choose when they took the classes and clinicals. You basically have to plan your life around that schedul...

I am flying cause my car could not make it there haha. My boyfriend is stationed there in the Air Force and he gets out in June..soo excited! We've been doing the long distance thing for 4 years. I try to fly there as much as my bank account will all...

I never thought of that...its a good point. I agree with Vixnnet. I think more and more people are taking advantage of opportunities such as coming on here and getting advice from people who have already taken it.

I am waiting too!! I applied to Ivy Tech Bloomington for Fall 08. Luckily Im going to Florida for 2 weeks (may 14-28) so I will have something to keep my mind occupied! I am telling my mom to call me if I get ANYTHING from ivy tech and to open it if ...

I retook the TEAS on Monday after failing the math part on the first attempt. I scored an overall of 82% which isnt toooo bad & a BIG jump from my first score. I did ALOT better than I thought I would. For those who havent taken it yet, there is ...

i took the teas test this morning for the first time...i failed the math portion so i have to retake it. my advice to anyone would be to get the study manual and if you are not strong in math(like me) brush up on it! i didnt get the study manual but ...