romantic

romantic BSN, RN

Cardiac, stroke, telemetry,Med-surgical

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  1. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    romantic replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    agree :)! May08, thank

  2. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    romantic replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    "I wore some serious heels though (that always makes me feel fierce)" Yep, I feel the same way; it's like that some things change me into someone else. Better, stronger, smarter :). Usually, I wear...

  3. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    romantic replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    LOL! What is it all about?! I think "they" are crazy... Thank you so much for your reply:bow: Did you find the job of your dream? I don't remember that you said something about your position or you...

  4. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    romantic replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    "I have recently come across some good news...I got a job ! I don't start until September sometime, but I will be at Saddleback (right...by...my...house!). They were actually the only place that...

  5. CNA trying to hit me up for drugs.

    romantic replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    "It's a tough situation that you are in especially with jobs so hard to find. Unfortunately you are already in it neck deep and it's not going to go away no matter how much you try to ignore it. This...

  6. lost mom during the first semester

    romantic replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my dear... It was heartbreaking to read about your mom. I wish I could say more... I share your grief and disappointment. And I know that your mom is proud of you. Nursing school is a very...

  7. Ugh! Delivered Baby On My Own The Other Day...

    romantic replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "I would look her in the eye and state, "Because OB is unpredictable sometimes. But, as an experienced physician, you already knew that. Let's be thankful that mom and baby are healthy." Thank you...

  8. How many of you were older when you went into nursing?

    romantic replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    " Rather than looking at age in a negative manner; think of all the life skills you have learned as a mother, wife, employee, employer, etc. Critical thinking is highly important for nursing students...

  9. worst night i have had in a long time

    romantic replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    Nessajune21, there is no need to write that you don't want to read a post -- it's your right to read it or not and it is everybody's right to write and ventilate as much as one wants. I think that it...

  10. Orienting a new nurse...need advice

    romantic replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Lana, thank you for sharing your experience with us. As a student nurse, I was always concentrated on myself: my needs, my difficulties, my side of story. It is very helpful to hear the second...

  11. Warning: changing the date of NCLEX

    romantic posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just want to ventilate and warn those of you who decide to reschedule their date for NCLEX test at the very last moment. One day before my test, I called the customer services of Pearson VUE and was...

  12. Warning: changing the date of NCLEX

    romantic replied to romantic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "I did need another ATT. Ill tell you. Ive been waiting and waiting and waiting for it. Finally, I called Pearson Vue and BON, I called several times bcuz they were too quick. Once I finally got...

  13. Warning: changing the date of NCLEX

    romantic replied to romantic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "Hate to be nosey or anything but why did you have to reschedule your test? Was it because you weren't ready? I know things happen the last minute but you should of just done it and get it over with!...

  14. Heparin drips

    romantic replied to brown rice's topic in General Nursing

    You can look for the signs of internal bleeding by noticing an increase in ecchymosis. I read that heparin therapy is a risk factor for intracranial bleeding in elderly patients (50 years old...

  15. Heparin drips

    romantic replied to brown rice's topic in General Nursing

    "platelets should be checked at least q3 days while on heparin therapy" look for the signs of ecchymosis -- internal bleeding. "bled out big time into her head. was only in her 50's and died the next...

  16. Heparin drips

    romantic replied to brown rice's topic in General Nursing

    beautiful photo and

  17. My first medication error-help!

    romantic replied to LovelyLucky's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi. I hope this info can be of some help to you. According this info you didn't do any mistake. (Saunders, Nursing drug handbook 2007, page 346) alcohol withdrawal IV, IM: adult, elderly:...

  18. Orienting a new nurse...need advice

    romantic replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to realize she's just getting started, but I want to help her get out of the "nursing school" mode and into the "real world" mode so she doesn't drown as her pt load increases." Thank you!...

  19. hired after age 58 as rn?

    romantic replied to suespets's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all! I have to bring your messages to one of my classmates who is in his late 50. Thanks again! It is not our age but our spirit that makes all

  20. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    romantic replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have just finished my nursing program and am studying for NCLEX. So. What I love about nursing----The constant movement forward even though, sometimes, you have to stop yourself to take your...