IGiveTheShots

IGiveTheShots has 3 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics.

IGiveTheShots's Latest Activity

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   Is clinic nursing relatively drama free (does everyone get along)

   IGiveTheShots replied to lost4's topic in Ambulatory

   I don't know. I work in school nursing. My situation is a little bit different because I'm a public health nurse directly affiliated with the county, not the school system. The school system has some drama, but our community is really supportive, even from the top down. We may be an outlier, and I think I really lucked out, but drama-free nursing workplaces exist! I promise!!
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   I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

   IGiveTheShots replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

   I'm a nurse who works 8-4 with weekends and holidays off! Left the PICU for public health/school nursing for the county and it was the best decision I ever made. Oh, and to support your statement, I wear business casual. :)
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   EBP and school nursing

   IGiveTheShots replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

   Check out American Academy of Pediatrics and their recommendations regarding lice in schools. Very interesting. If that's not applicable to you specifically, or you just aren't interested, there is some great concussion EBP and research out there. Some more ideas for your paper could include diabetes management in your setting, vision/hearing screening protocol, arguing for early(ier) intervention and education programs for drugs, alcohol, family planning. I'm sure there are mass amounts of info on all of these.
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   The flu shot making people sick

   IGiveTheShots replied to psu_213's topic in Disasters

   Thank you Elvish. Its very hard to keep up with this thread and actually put thought into some of my responses in between managing my clinic. Life is so hard.
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   The flu shot making people sick

   IGiveTheShots replied to psu_213's topic in Disasters

   excuse me, true. but inactive vaccines cause similar s/s.
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   The flu shot making people sick

   IGiveTheShots replied to psu_213's topic in Disasters

   I wouldn't necessarily say she'd be tarred and feathered, more like questioned, like I just questioned you. And I agree, the debate still exists. But it only exists because of lack of education. First of all, the "study" by Andrew Wakefield that was later debunked several times and then completely in 2011 stated that MMR caused autism, not the flu shot. And yes, you will feel crummy after you get the shot. Its live attenuated - you're supposed to have a few aches and pains. Better than being bedridden for 10 days and spreading a terrifying - and often deadly - communicable disease.
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   The flu shot making people sick

   IGiveTheShots replied to psu_213's topic in Disasters

   Are you a nurse? I know NO nurse that still believes the worlds most successful hoax ever.
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   DePaul's MENP questions

   IGiveTheShots replied to bcxllady's topic in Illinois

   You need a 3.2 in order to have your GRE waived. If you do not have a 3.2 (but your GPA is above a 3.0 or near it), you need to take a GRE and test with a combined score of 1000 or higher, and a written of 4. Combine that with a few experiences that make you stand out and a well thought through essay, and you shouldn't have an issue with getting in.
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   Anyone starting at GUH as a new grad in summer 2010??

   IGiveTheShots replied to elk280's topic in Washington DC

   You know, I'm not sure. I don't know of anyone else besides us (and the girl that is in the PICU w/ me) that are starting this summer. Feel free to PM me though and we can look each other up on Facebook.
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    Anyone starting at GUH as a new grad in summer 2010??

    IGiveTheShots replied to elk280's topic in Washington DC

    Hey! I'm also starting at GUH in July. I'll be in the PICU, and I'm coming from Chicago. Super excited to be moving, but I graduate in June so its going to be a pretty hectic month. Worth it, I guess! I have no idea what i'll be moving/how i'll be doing it, so I agree, advice would be appreciated!
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    Job Hunt

    IGiveTheShots replied to KellT1203's topic in Nursing

    Try googling "resume" or "new graduate nurse resume" for some ideas and feedback.
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    DePaul's MENP questions

    IGiveTheShots replied to bcxllady's topic in Illinois

    To everyone who is wondering about their app status: My roommate is a competitive candidate for the Fall '10 cohort, but has yet to hear back from DePaul. I inquired at the department and was told that there were over 200 applications to sift through this go around. I guess everyone wants to go back to school because of the economy. I would take it as a good sign that you have not heard back yet. No news is good news! Oh, and I'm in the Fall '08 MENP cohort in case you guys were wondering who this crazy knowitall is. 76 days until graduation!
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    "NP's Are Smart Nurses" ????

    IGiveTheShots replied to Misslady113's topic in Nursing

    Well then...I hate to be irreverent but let's consider this simple analogy: NPs are to smart nurses as PAs are to _________ doctors. (*hint* use your SAT skills) Juuuuusssstttt saying.....
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    Georgetown University Hospital - What's it like?

    IGiveTheShots replied to IGiveTheShots's topic in Washington DC

    You know, I'm really not sure. I would guess its twice a year. I would try calling Nurse Recruitment. The number is on the GUH site. Good luck!
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    Georgetown University Hospital - What's it like?

    IGiveTheShots replied to IGiveTheShots's topic in Washington DC

    The application came out online sometime in October or November. I applied, took a Nursing Battery Test, had a short phone interview and was invited to New Grad Day. During NGD, I interviewed in the area I wanted to work and was offered a position.
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    MRSA, Is this true?

    IGiveTheShots replied to cute2's topic in Nursing

    http://tahilla.typepad.com/mrsawatch/2008/12/highly-resistant-bacteria-common-in-er-workers.html Interesting. There are also relevant links to other studies on that site.