amarilla

amarilla RN

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  1. Should a nursing student be a acp/pct during school?

    amarilla replied to Waves142's topic in General Students

    If you're almost done with nursing school, hospitals may not want to hire and train you just to lose you in a few months. That being said, apply and see! You might also want to apply for externships...

  2. What do you do?

    amarilla replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in General Students

    Do you need last minute cram? If not, perhaps make a list of keywords or concepts to review briefly tomorrow and get some actual rest! No obsessing now - the test is nearly here and you don't need any...

  3. Please help me with this paper

    amarilla replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    In all fairness, I've found professors in the program to be anything but professional, let alone helpful, kind or even upfront. Minimizing contact might be the smartest thing with a professor who...

  4. Insurance - The Latest Outrage

    amarilla replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Batman for posting this; Though I was aware of it, (ten years+ in finance/insurance), I'm sure others are not. My issue is much less about the money - I have two p/t jobs now and will pay...

  5. Remembering EVERYTHING from Pre-Reqs????

    amarilla replied to honeymist's topic in General Students

    Maybe it's just my experience, but I've found they care more about if you understand how the major systems and individual organs function as opposed to knowing every single vein, muscle or type of...

  6. Insurance - The Latest Outrage

    amarilla replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Things could be worse. After being laid off this past spring, I opted to pay for ongoing COBRA coverage with United Healthcare. I received a letter a week ago advising that the upcoming open...

  7. Patient Observer?

    amarilla replied to MWest2011's topic in General Students

    Just a guess, but it sounds like a patient sitter, (someone who sits with patients deemed to be potentially harmful to themselves or others.) Depending on the facility, the duties may likely include...

  8. I am currently an LPN student in my 2nd quarter and I want to get in the nursing....

    amarilla replied to zoffy1231's topic in General Students

    It likely depends on your state and then also how your local hospitals define the role. Where I live, PCT programs have training for NA duties, phlebotomy and EKG. The completion of the course allows...

  9. Not to be provacative but why not Physician's assistant....

    amarilla replied to howardrgreenberg's topic in General Nursing

    With the opportunities available in advanced practice nursing, why would one instead bridge to be a PA? I'm a non-trad student on an alternative path myself, but I can definitely answer to the...

  10. MICU/CCU Nurse MGR too busy to call back?

    amarilla replied to Future TX RN's topic in General Nursing

    It was the first day back after a holiday weekend. She probably came back to many messages, including yours. Be patient and wait for her to return your call this week. When I was hired as a NA, (I...

  11. Are Nursing schools hurting Nursing?

    amarilla replied to is5512's topic in General Students

    I'm not surprised to hear that, actually; our school is the same way. The admissions committee is comprised of our professors and CIs. There are no admissions or administrative staff who do not teach...

  12. Are Nursing schools hurting Nursing?

    amarilla replied to is5512's topic in General Students

    OP, I think you're reading far too much into it. As a third semester student, I think schools admit students according to the criteria mentioned for one and only one reason: to admit students likely...

  13. A&P ll with Nursing 101???

    amarilla replied to greeniebean's topic in General Students

    Certainly, taking a full course load can be done while in nursing school. I took A&P II with Nursing I of an ADN program, (along with Calculus II, Histology, and American Lit at the university.)...

  14. HELP: Nursing Program Interview Questions (?)

    amarilla replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Students

    It may really have more to do with the interviewer, and your rapport with him/her, than anything else. Having said that, I was asked: what are your best (and worst) qualities? Why? How are you...

  15. How far do you drive for nursing school?

    amarilla replied to %63theend's topic in General Students

    My school is less than 3 miles from home. Clinical sites are another story - ranging from ten minutes away to well over an hour fifteen. OP, not to butt in, but I think you're wise to rethink...

  16. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    amarilla replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    TVCCRN2009, great post. OP - read that post, and read it again. Having said that, here are my two cents: stay flexible and don't overextend your time. Nursing schools are notorious for feeling...

  17. Mind Boggling - Not going to graduation?

    amarilla replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    We were told our pinning ceremony, (separate from 'graduation' for the degree), is mandatory for all students. Ah, the joys of nursing school... I'm one of those folks who would gladly skip pinning....

  18. If you get sick in nursing school you're out?

    amarilla replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    It really depends on your school. In the ADN program I'm attending, we are allowed four absences each semester: one lecture, one lecture/skill lab (class time only), and two clinical days. So - if a...

  19. Please, just pat me on the head...

    amarilla replied to Jaguar Boy's topic in General Students

    I'm a third semester student, (second career, non-trad adult), and I've wanted to quit 1,000 times and then some. The classes aren't difficult, clinicals are just fine and I'm happy with the work so...

  20. i need some info on moving to NJ and nsg in NJ pls

    amarilla replied to azor's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Another transplant here... I originally moved here to work in Finance, (New York, the only place for it!), and have stayed for 11 years. From the time I've arrived, I've plotted how to make enough,...

  21. One on ones are killing us for staffing!

    amarilla replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a tech, and the one-on-ones pulling techs off our floor is killing *us* (techs) too. When we have 5 on the floor, my patient assignment will usually be 10-13 and very manageable. When we...

  22. No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    amarilla replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Jersey here... I am a third semester student working as a nursing assistant. On the floor where I work, techs regularly do all chemsticks; while we're obviously advised to be mindful of any stick...

  23. getting back slowly- any suggestions?

    amarilla replied to dave_t's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Not sure where you live in NJ, but County College of Morris offers RN Refresher courses, clinical skills review, IV therapy certification, and the like. May be worth a look! Best of luck,

  24. Student extern programs for summer 2009

    amarilla replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    Northern NJ: student extern program where I work has been greatly reduced. I'd thought to apply and dropped by HR for details and an application; I was told last month that overwhelming application...

  25. I am watching Michael Moore's "Sicko" for the first time....

    amarilla replied to Valerie Salva's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    With all due respect, is it really so unbelievable that figures are fudged to promote a false perception, particularly in a country like Cuba? Ever have a gander at the creative reporting done by law...