anneles

Hello, I work in an ortho clinic. I was asked to research about kenalog and depo-medrol to be used for joint injections (knee, hip, shoulders and hands). Which one is better? Which one lasts longer? Which one works faster? Which one has great benefi...

Anybody works in Kaiser Permanente as an Emergency RN-Clinic? I saw a job posting regarding this. Please let me know why is it called clinic?

Hello. I would like to get some opinions as well. I am not resigning but planning to change from being a full time nurse to per diem nurse. I will be having a 2nd panel interview next week for a part time position in another hospital (with full bene...

Just wanna ask what is suzanne's study plan? :)

Hi. I am getting OR nurses' attention because I want to have an idea how it is to work in the OR in California setting. I am currently working in an ortho floor for over a year now but less than 2 years. I found out that they are hiring OR nurses in ...

Thanks for your response. I felt excited though of reading your responses. So, what step do I need to do? Do I apply first to the OR position and see the result? then If ever I got the position, resign on my current position? Or talk to my manager ab...

Hi. I would like to share I I feel right now. I work days in an ortho floor. I can't sleep because the night RN that I gave report to called me and asked which one is the right order. My mistake is, I typed the a wrong dose of a medication in the ver...

Hello. I'm new to allnurses.com. I need your help. I feel bad and in doubt if nursing profession is for me. I graduated nursing last 2006 in the Philippines. I came here in the U.S last March 2007. I already took 3 NCLEX-RN exams but sad to say, I f...

I'll be working in the ortho next month as my first RN job. I'm getting worried because majority of the nurses told me that it's hard to be in an ortho floor especially if you have no experience as RN. Youwill encounter PCAs, PCEAs, a lot of pain med...

Thanks for those who replied. I really appreciate it. I know it's normal to be scared in discovering and doing new things but, just like what all of you said, I'll be ok and I'll learn a lot. I'll update all of you about how I'm dOIng on thE floor. ...

Hello guys. I'll be working in an ortho floor as my first RN job. Please give me idea on how I can prepare for my orientation. I will be starting by last month of november or first week of december. So I still have time to prepare myself. This concer...

Hello. I would like to thank this website. When I was still preparing for my NCLEX-RN exam for the 4th time, I was posting my feelings that made me feel confident, not worry to much and have hope that I will pass. Finally, I passed for the 4th time.I...

Hello. Anybody who are working in an ortho floor and love it? Please give me an idea for my interview about "Why work in ortho?" I'm a new RN. Thanks!

I need information on what to do with regards to resigning. I am working as as a nursing assistant in a hospital. Now that I have my RN license, I asked my manager on what to do so that I can work immediately as RN. She asked the nurse recruiter, the...

Hello. I would like to ask for an idea/opinion. I'm a new RN. I'm confused of what department I should start. I am working currently as CNA in a hospital. Now that I passed, I will be promoted to RN. But I don't know where to start. I have a friend w...

Hi. I took the NCLEX-RN exam 6 days ago. For sure, by now you can see if you pass or fail through the CA BON. But, I'm afraid of what the result may be. I already failed 3 times, I'm anxious of having the bad feeling again. I'm trying to avoid to wo...

Thanks ! I'm considering of working in the labor and delivery/NICU/postpartum. Actually, not sure at the moment. Do you have any suggestions or opinions for my case. I graduated last 2006 in the Philippines. I am currently working as a CNA in one of ...

Hello. I'm concerned because I recently took the exam and answered the whole 265 questions. I got 2 computations, 4 SATA and the rest is multiple choice. Any advice please. This is my 4th time. Thanks:heartbeat

Yes I did Kaplan. You swear by it? Really?

Hi. I just finished reading your experience during the NCLEX-RN exam. Me, I just finished the exam last week. I took all th 265 questions. I'm sure you know how I feel. Any advice? Thanks:heartbeat

Hello I'll be taking my NCLEX-RN pretty soon. I would like to get your tips on what to do/prepare 5 days before the NCLEX-RN exam? Thanks in advance. God bless:heartbeat

Hello. Just want to express these feelings. I am reviewing for my NCLEX-RN exam for the 4th time. I feel bad everytime I think of it. Others did it for the first time. I am a full time nursing assistant, mother of a beautiful 2 year old daughter and ...

Thank you so much. Your messages are blessings.

Please include me in your prayers.