SnarfGirl

SnarfGirl

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  1. Home Health -vs- Hospital

    SnarfGirl replied to SnarfGirl's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for the encouragement - Am pretty familar with the OASIS reporting simply because I used to work in the office before I even got my LPN so I typed up the 485's and submitted the OASIS' to the...

  2. HELP!!! Going on an interview for HH

    SnarfGirl replied to chelitta's topic in Home Health

    I worked for Maxim. I would seriously consider working somewhere else. They don't have good rep in Phoenix area

  3. Ykes! The PICU!

    SnarfGirl posted a topic in General Students

    Well, I'm in my final semester of school. Finals are on April 10th. It's so close! I've had a pretty good clinical experience thus far, minus a few nurses who have been less than helpful...but...

  4. How long is each block MCCNDP?

    SnarfGirl replied to Adammn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am in block 4 weekend at GCC - They will not be taking advanced placement students placement students....that was from one of my instructors

  5. Too young to be a nurse?

    SnarfGirl replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    Don't listen to them...if it's meant to be it will be. Can't let what other ppl say dictate your choices....good

  6. i dont know what to do, please help.

    SnarfGirl replied to missmoe's topic in General Nursing

    tread lightly sister.... everyone here has a valid point. I didn't realize that the people who told you she was stealing didn't work with her. I definately think you should talk to a faculty...

  7. Ykes! The PICU!

    SnarfGirl replied to SnarfGirl's topic in General Students

    Just thought I'd pass on that the patient I refered to in my original post died after I left . I found out when I went back today...I am glad he's not suffering anymore but I feel bad for his family....

  8. i dont know what to do, please help.

    SnarfGirl replied to missmoe's topic in General Nursing

    wow. that's crazy. Does your state board have a program for addicted nurses? Arizona has the CANDO program if you volunteer for treatment you don't loose your license, and they put you through rehab...

  9. Mayo New Grad Program Open Now

    SnarfGirl replied to siren1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    From what I was told by the Mayo recruiter at our career day it was only open for one day last monday from 1pm-5pm. I believe it might still be posted, but there is no hyperlink to apply. Sorry, I...

  10. Ykes! The PICU!

    SnarfGirl replied to SnarfGirl's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the kudos. I am sorry about your baby Trust me those 4 semesters will go by very fast - good

  11. Now its getting outta HAND !

    SnarfGirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain. I have self taught almost all the way through. I survived. You will...hehe. Good luck- don't give

  12. CNA's Not Wanting to Listen to Student Nurses

    SnarfGirl replied to jjhunt's topic in General Students

    I always help the CNA's out...as a student you have more time than they do. . . I had one come up to one time and say "YOUR patient has post op vitals and I AM NOT doing them for you" I was...

  13. Ykes! The PICU!

    SnarfGirl replied to SnarfGirl's topic in General Students

    Thanks so

  14. Ykes! The PICU!

    SnarfGirl replied to SnarfGirl's topic in General Students

    Yes...Herrington Rods....I knew something didn't sound right there :icon_roll Good luck with the meeting - it takes good nurses like you to really get something done. If I were in the PICU I'd want...

  15. Ykes! The PICU!

    SnarfGirl replied to SnarfGirl's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the encouragement! I actually found it to be somewhat exciting (in a wierd way) I just wish I knew more....instead of being a fumbling student...I know I'll get there some day. And you are...

  16. GRADE SCALE?!

    SnarfGirl replied to Farza's topic in General Students

    That's really interesting. I know that our nursing school is not on the traditional college scale. Passing is 76% and our college doesn't round. If you have a 75.9% then you did not pass. I've seen it...

  17. I think we missed the signs and my pt died because of it

    SnarfGirl replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    I think you did a great job as a student you couldn't do much more. Unfortunately in my experience in nursing school - I've have learned more of what NOT to do, then what you should do. It's actually...

  18. help with finals review

    SnarfGirl replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Students

    No prob! and you're welcome

  19. help with finals review

    SnarfGirl replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Students

    When I make cards I follow this format (it doesn't always apply) and I've always done very well: Patho: S/SX: Labs: Diagnostic tests: Nursing Implications: Medications: works for

  20. Hiring Freeze and New Grad

    SnarfGirl replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Consider yourself hugged. I know the feeling. I graduate this May - I too have been dealing with the same problem here. Where are you? But on the bright side, if you've been in LTC you might have a...

  21. Advice Please!

    SnarfGirl posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am currently in my last semster of Nursing School and have the desire to persue Peri-Op Nursing. I've loved it since back in the day when I was in the Army and got to cross train from Medic - OR...

  22. Foley Balloon Test

    SnarfGirl replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    I always do. And once I did have one that was faulty. Better than risking infection for the patient by inserting twice...my anyway

  23. My professor did what?!??

    SnarfGirl replied to darthgirl's topic in General Students

    oh my gosh it's worse. I was in military and never got treated like some of the instructors where I am. Thankfully, I've had some good ones to counteract the bad ones - and I graduate this semester so...

  24. "Is it ok if the student stays in the room?" <-- ARRG

    SnarfGirl replied to Alternator81's topic in General Students

    I don't mind at all. I have never been told either....it's very respectful to the patient....I wouldn't have it any other way. Keep your chin

  25. Mayo New Grad Program Open Now

    SnarfGirl replied to siren1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I applied...hope I at least get an