frisco96

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1. New Grad-Hate my Job

   frisco96 replied to ajb96278's topic in General Nursing

   Hmm. Doesn't sound safe. Why is a MD deciding how much training a nurse needs? Maybe he was an RN before an MD? Clearly, nobody is advocating for you. I've only been out of nursing school for one year...

2. metaphors

   frisco96 replied to frisco96's topic in General Nursing

   You all are the best!! Thank you!! Any more?

3. Entry Level Positions without a "New Grad" program

   frisco96 replied to lookup's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I got about 7 weeks or orientation. Speak up and after your off orientation, make sure you ask to work with people who are receptive to lots of questions. I think the days of NEW GRAD orientation...

4. metaphors

   frisco96 posted a topic in General Nursing

   hello!! i've been a nurse for nine months now and my tunnel vision of only focusing on tasks is beginning to widen- i feel like i can actually try to teach my patients now, not just read from the...

5. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

   frisco96 replied to JenInSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Yes, absolutely you can do this! I just graduated in 5/10, and just was hired for my first job! Nursing school is challenging. It's not like getting your BA degree (at least it wasn't for me)....

6. 2010 jobless grad needs advice!

   frisco96 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So I passed NCLEX in early July and to this day have had one interview, which did not land a job. I've applied many, many places. I'm starting to become incredibly disillusioned thinking I spent...

7. career question

   frisco96 replied to frisco96's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone for your posts! THey've been very

8. Advice Needed

   frisco96 replied to Lakisha1232's topic in General Nursing

   You would need to check with college you plan to get your Nursing degree from. They should be able to tell you or have a website that would demonstrate. I just finished nursing school and if you...

9. career question

   frisco96 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello! Wondering if you can share your thoughts with me. I'm a new grad with social work background (nursing is 2nd career). Naturally, I'm getting call backs on Psych RN positions. I do not want...

10. Age you will/were graduated?

    frisco96 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    Perhaps making a gratitude list would be wise....I'll be 41 and I'm thrilled to think that at my age I am able to make a career change. You're young.....your limits are all in your mind.

11. Age you will/were graduated?

    frisco96 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    Woo hoo!! Congratulations!!! I'll be 41 when I graduate. Two of my classmates are 59!! Way to go. Have fun on the

12. Oxygenation and FLUID&ELECTROLYTE

    frisco96 replied to fredrick90005's topic in General Students

    Absolutely....Saunders is my favorite. It breaks downt the sections like F&E, It's a blue book. Definitely worth it. Of course, ask your instructors too. They will be a great resource! Have...

13. Oxygenation and FLUID&ELECTROLYTE

    frisco96 replied to fredrick90005's topic in General Students

    make sure you have a firm understanding of hydrostatic pressure,oncotic pressure, osmotic, etc. Also have a basic understanding of the electrolytes....Na, K, Ca, P, Mg, Cl. Our class did most...

14. need wisdom

    frisco96 replied to frisco96's topic in General Students

    Forgot to mention this pt already has a inferior vena cava filter from previous PE's. Anyone have any thoughts,

15. student needs wisdom

    frisco96 replied to frisco96's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to mention that pt has an inferior vena cava filter in place from previous PE's. Can I have both diagnoses...risk for hemorrhage, risk for