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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 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  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!

  16. Ed new grads..............this is for you!!!!!!!!!

    rollyp80 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    you give me motivation to be an ICU nurse right after graduation.....no one ever said it was going to be easy.......But we can do it! u

  17. Taking my med/surg certification today!!!!

    rollyp80 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    good luck.....:

  18. All I want for Christmas is a single payer plan!

    rollyp80 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not so much for the single payer system. As much as I think the insurance companies aren't fair. I just think the government taking away a free market (bite by bite), is just horrible. Ideally I...

  19. Raining On My Parade

    rollyp80 replied to SNIXRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all come into this profession looking and seeking different paths. And we are all lucky that we have so many avenues to choose from. I totally and fully respect you for the path that you...

  20. How hard is it to get into Truman Nursing?

    rollyp80 replied to 4hana9's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have to admit that they love it. I still talk to a group of friends who attend their program. They say it's hard, but they seem happy. The group of students become really close. I wish you the...

  21. How hard is it to get into Truman Nursing?

    rollyp80 replied to 4hana9's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Chicago State....it's a wonderful program.....it is difficult like most programs.....I'm not sure that any nursing program is actually easy...but yes...I would recommend it....you get so much...

  22. How hard is it to get into Truman Nursing?

    rollyp80 replied to 4hana9's topic in Illinois Nursing

    screw truman...I had a 3.6 GPA and I didn't get in....when I applied they did it by lottery....some people I knew got in and had lower grades in their pre-reqs than I did.....but whatever...I'm in a...

  23. Can you graduate summa cum laude,magna cum laude, or cum laude from a college if you

    rollyp80 replied to ryangogogo's topic in General Students

    I think it makes sense....plus the last 2 years of school are usually a lot more challenging than basic general ed. classes. My school only gives credit for transfer and your GPA is determined by the...

  24. Putting in your own orders

    rollyp80 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a small community hospital in Chicago that is slowly moving toward full computer documentation.....but the secretary should be the one doing so....and ofcourse the nurses can do it as well...

  25. He doesn't want her to work. Is it fair?

    rollyp80 replied to mscgirl09's topic in General Nursing

    Personal opinion.....isn't getting married to someone about being with someone who supports you in what you do and how you choose to live your life. Statistics say marriages are not lasting very long...