rollyp80

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1. Meditech and ICU Assessments

   rollyp80 replied to KymmD77's topic in MICU, SICU

   The hospital I work at has Meditech...In my ICU we document Q2H and PRN. 3 head to toe assessments, 0800, 1200 and 1600. Q2H assessments which are focus assessments like IV sites, Neuro assessments,...

2. ICU nursing books

   rollyp80 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

   I bought the notes on ICU nursing book, it is very helpful and very clear about what is being said.....doesn't read like a text book ....so it gets you out of that school book feeling....although I...

3. How many of you have a BSN

   rollyp80 replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

   BSN and looking into a MSN or DNP......I would definitely recommend it if you plan on furthering your career and education!

4. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

   rollyp80 replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

   All I can say is learn from the situation and be glad that it was not you. The persons involved did something totally unethical and yes they do deserve the repercussions of their actions. As...

5. NEW GRAD, somebody's gotta give me chance!!!!!!!!!!!

   rollyp80 replied to NayD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   If you don't have any previous experience in a hospital and don't know anyone who could help you out, I would recommend that you apply at the hospitals that you had clinical. Most places like that...

6. to ppl waiting for license in IL

   rollyp80 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I got my letter yesterday and I tested on the 11th of July. My friend says it takes about another week to send that letter off and for your lic. to show up on Illinois Board of Nursing Lic. lookup....

7. I need to teach an Inservice for Leadership Clinical

   rollyp80 replied to rollyp80's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your input....It is very much appreciated. I like the idea of asking what interests the unit nurses, but our leadership clinical has us working on many different units, different...

8. Accepted to nursing program Chicago State!! Now What?

   rollyp80 replied to 3boys_n_a_dog's topic in Illinois Nursing

   As a Senior student I welcome you aboard. Please keep up the excitement and love for wanting to be a nurse. Sometimes, as rough as the ride will be, it's all you have to get you through. Make...

9. Chicago State University?

   rollyp80 replied to black_knight's topic in Illinois Nursing

   THey have approx. 150 or more applicants a year and they accept 40 students. Yes, you have to take teas test to get

10. I need to teach an Inservice for Leadership Clinical

    rollyp80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well I am currently a senior in my last semester of the program. I am currently enrolled in an intersession clinical for our leadership rotation. 2 full weeks of 645-1500 clinicals. I'm totally...

11. Expert!!!! WOW!!!!

    rollyp80 replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    : ) yay for

12. Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    rollyp80 replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great Job!

13. Chicago State University?

    rollyp80 replied to black_knight's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'll be happy to answer those questions for you. 1. I pay approx. $4000, per semester, summer was about $1000. I'm a resident of Illinois, so I pay residential prices. I don't live on campus, most...

14. Chicago State University?

    rollyp80 replied to black_knight's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm currently a student at CSU and in the Nursing Program. I think the program here is just as competitive, challenging, educational and deserving of it's certification. Just like any other...

15. STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    rollyp80 replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    AWWWWWWHHH : ) nursing's lil perks!