wanderlust99

wanderlust99

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  1. BP cuff or A line

    wanderlust99 replied to labman's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I use both. If the art line & cuff correlate then I am constantly checking the art line reading. I still cycle the cuff q30-60 minutes if they are correlating. If not correlating, or if say a 20...

  2. Nursing Burnout...

    wanderlust99 replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel it too. It usually passes. I go thru a months of hating my job and hating nursing and patients...then I start to like my pts & job again. This is why I plan on trying traveling...I'm...

  3. removing tegaderm

    wanderlust99 replied to godbless-yute's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it hurts at all. Put it on your hand & see if it hurts you. To me a piece of tape hurts

  4. Learning IVs

    wanderlust99 replied to kt123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think your facility should let you start ivs on your own pts. It's not like you are a nursing

  5. How many times have you cried???

    wanderlust99 replied to CareBayer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a nurse for 2 1/2 years so far. I have cried I believe 3 times at work. I've come home & cried about 6 times. Just let it out... I swear, I have seen 3 different coworkers cry this...

  6. Whats the BEST university for BSN?

    wanderlust99 replied to HisGrace06's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I went to UNA. Good nursing school, but in my opinion,the college life sucks. Not much to do at all. There's only like 1 or 2 bars. Don't recommend it for the full college experience. Obviously...

  7. UNA Florence question

    wanderlust99 replied to mt3's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I graduated from UNA 2 1/2 years ago. When I went in, the lowest GPA of our group was either 3.2 or 3.4. Still apply, I guess there's just a waiting list. I had transfered from another university...

  8. Travel Jobs in L.A.

    wanderlust99 replied to jellybeanmead's topic in Travel

    Hey...I've been searching for jobs in Cali. From my recruiter..in LA UCLA neuro ICU nights 40/hr (they wanted travel experience) Whittier in LA is more of a general ICU..I think it was 36/hr and it...

  9. HELP me i need advice quick...

    wanderlust99 replied to BellaDonna1231's topic in Travel

    So, I'm waiting to interview myself. My recruiter told me to say no to all Keiser facilities. She said they can make you float mid shift. I really don't

  10. Goofy question

    wanderlust99 replied to RiverNurse's topic in Travel

    After 1 year, I wasn't quite ready. I was comfortable in my unit, but still new. After 2 years...this is just for me...I was ready. I was completely sure of myself & my skills. I think it's safer...

  11. Walk Through States - Current Listing

    wanderlust99 replied to AUMPsychRN's topic in Travel

    OK...So, I have a license in Tennessee. This means I can go travel to Hawaii and not do anything with my license? Do I get another license, or just keep the one I