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  1. About to graduate....telemetry? Advice please!

    DUCKGIRL replied to cmarques's topic in General Nursing

    don't worry about not having a clearly defined idea about the type of nursing you want to do...in fact I think it is better that you are open to all experiences! I don't think you have quite enough...

  2. Handwritten MAR's?

    DUCKGIRL posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Does anyone working in a HOSPITAL setting still use handwritten MAR's?? We do where I work and I think they are cumbersome and not the safest way to dispense medications...any

  3. I have some questions about charting...

    DUCKGIRL replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Legal

    What is preventing you from charting during the day?? I worked w/ computerized charting...which I love..and then switched to paper charting...I still document in real time...that means if I did a...

  4. Are you the only casual?

    DUCKGIRL replied to nurseinlimbo's topic in Rural

    Sorry...what is a

  5. What shifts are nurses working?

    DUCKGIRL replied to pk1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    we have all 12's...personally I would like to put together a few 8's but almost everyone wants to do 3 12 hour

  6. How long was new grad orientation?

    DUCKGIRL posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just wondering how long orientation lasted for all the new grads out there..how many patients did you take at first? did you always have a resource for assistance? Just trying to see if I am ahead or...

  7. Computerized MAR programs

    DUCKGIRL replied to crjnursewarrior's topic in Correctional

    I thought the Pyxis system generates reports (or printed

  8. Any nurses with plantar fasciitis?

    DUCKGIRL replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Nursing

    got mine from running also...I had to stop for about 3 months..it really hurt..I have started again but can't do too much. I stretch, do Yoga ( I really think yoga has helped heal it) I work 12 hour...

  9. Do you wear some type of support for your legs to prevent leg cramps?

    DUCKGIRL replied to JNT'smom's topic in General Nursing

    I am a runner...have no problem running long distances...but standing on my feet for 12 hours is painful. I wear EVERY SHIFT support socks (they are like TED Hose) they are great..wouldn't go to work...

  10. How long was new grad orientation?

    DUCKGIRL replied to DUCKGIRL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This helps me so much !

  11. How long was new grad orientation?

    DUCKGIRL replied to DUCKGIRL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks so much for the

  12. is it muscle or technique for intubating?

    DUCKGIRL replied to kestrel1121's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't intubate pts...I am "just an RN!" but I have taken ACLS and have been a volunteer EMT for years and have seen many paramedics in action...I will never forget one paramedic teaching ACLS who...

  13. Dyslexia

    DUCKGIRL replied to s177y's topic in General Nursing

    I am a very learning disabled student...dyslexic to some degree but have other issues as well..mainly visual motor perception problems... School was very hard my whole life..in fact I didn't have the...

  14. What is it about Med-Surg?

    DUCKGIRL replied to Mint Julip's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'll tell you what it is about med-surg that turns off new grads...it's HARD! I started working in the ICU after graduation which was a breeze compared to my current job. I made the switch to a...

  15. North Carolina NCLEX taking FOREVER!

    DUCKGIRL posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone know how long it takes to get a pass/fail letter from the NCBON? I know that getting an actual license can take longer because of the time it takes to do the criminal background...

  16. Lots of Math Questions......Really????

    DUCKGIRL replied to CANADIANA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just took NCLEX yesterday..we'll see how I did...but I had about 78 questions with 4 or 5 being math...and they were VERY SIMPLE questions...like if you have to give 50mg of "drug" and you have 25mg...

  17. ICU is harder than Med/Surg?

    DUCKGIRL posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am wondering....is one really "harder" than the other?.I have done several clinical rotations ( in a BSN program...graduating this summer!) and I really enjoyed critical care. I liked knowing...

  18. Career path to a RN....

    DUCKGIRL replied to Hodge's topic in Nursing Career

    I am in a BSN program right now and there are number of students that are working as CNA's...They have gained experience with not only basic nursing functions (taking vitals, knowing if someone is in...

  19. Advice ADN vs BSN/already have BA

    DUCKGIRL replied to Jethro64's topic in Nursing Career

    I was in the same situation...had a previous BS in Exercise Phys....knew I needed a BSN to advance but wondered.. could I get a ADN, which was cheaper...get out into the workforce and then finish up...