LadyT618 MSN, APRN, NP

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    NYP- Cornell or Columbia??

    LadyT618 replied to thinkpink's topic in New York Nursing

    Is Beth Israel the only hospital you've experienced this? I've worked at 2 non-union hospitals so far, and I have experienced dead wood at both of them, and wondered to myself how these institutions...
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    NYP- Cornell or Columbia??

    LadyT618 replied to thinkpink's topic in New York Nursing

    I am not for or against unions, I'm still trying to figure out which is best for myself. But, I was wondering, why to two of u like non-union hospitals more? If you'd like, you can pm me your replies....
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    NYP- Cornell or Columbia??

    LadyT618 replied to thinkpink's topic in New York Nursing

    I think you have it switched around. I believe Columbia is union and Cornell is not. I have a friend who works for Columbia and he raves about their
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    Im Moving

    LadyT618 replied to danigirl58's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did they offer relocation assistance for your
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    Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    LadyT618 replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    Kristy, if you're really interested in the ER, but not really feeling med-surg, look for a hospital who hires new grads in their critical care areas, such as ICU, CCU and the like (also gives required...
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    What's In Your Pocket?

    LadyT618 replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anyone ever use a fanny pack/pouch to carry things around while on their shift? I was thinking about doing
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    OR nurses & students

    LadyT618 replied to RNin2007's topic in Operating Room

    Exactly what I was thinking Marie.....better to be cautious than
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    OR nurses & students

    LadyT618 replied to RNin2007's topic in Operating Room

    Doesn't mean patients who are not awake are not aware of the "OR humor" being used in the room. Remember anesthesia
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    Essentials of Critical Care Orientation via AACN online...

    LadyT618 replied to Corvette Guy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congrats!!! It's finally
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    M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    LadyT618 replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Aren't all schools "degree factories" in a
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    How did you hear about allnurses.com?

    LadyT618 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Doing a google search on nursing, prior to starting nursing school and allnurses.com was one of the
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    calculating drugs doses

    LadyT618 replied to Catfish RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't really work with formulas, but if you need mcg/kg/min, just divide by the patient's weight (in kg of course) once you have the answer in
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    made a big mistake in clinical.... now what?

    LadyT618 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Nursing

    In response to the last post, my advice would be to err on the side of professionalism. Meaning, if you are the type that like to be "in" and making jokes so people will like you, even when they don't...
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    Any new OR nurses out there?

    LadyT618 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You bring up a good point regarding the imbalance of experience in certain units that may occur with this idea of putting all new grads on nights. I wonder if anyone has ever thought of that when it...
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    Any new OR nurses out there?

    LadyT618 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, new grads always seem to get the crappy end of the deal. No fair!!! Thank goodness for the OR.......ooohhh, the flexiblity!!! Another thing is if I want a husband, how would I find one if I'm...
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    Any new OR nurses out there?

    LadyT618 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I definitely will. My hospital is indeed a teaching hospital. Perhaps the reason they would like you even with OR experience, is maybe you know that the patient goes through before they get to the ICU...
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    Any new OR nurses out there?

    LadyT618 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in June, started working in a cardiothoracic unit in the same month but grew to not like the shift. So I'll also be starting in the OR on Monday. No holidays or weekends!! Can't...
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    Why do I have trouble saying no????

    LadyT618 replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in General Nursing

    You say you don't have an excuse to give her....I believe your family is a good "excuse" to tell her no. Life is too short, spend time with your loved ones. Especially knowing that you hardly ever get...
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    Perfect job for me

    LadyT618 replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm very happy to hear that you are so happy with your new found freedom (new job)!! It's nice to hear that from a new grad, who did not stay on the traditional track. Congrats
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    Has Anyone Applied To The Philips Beth Israel School Of Nursing In New York???

    LadyT618 replied to MUCHO MACHO MURSE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never applied there, but attended and graduated from their sister school, Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing. We share the same Dean. I've heard the school is excellent. I would stick...
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    OR nurses & students

    LadyT618 replied to RNin2007's topic in Operating Room

    I'm sure if someone explained to the student who witnessed your refusal, what was going on in the room (too many people, tough case) that student must have understood the reasoning behind the refusal....
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    New grad question for all you pros out there :)

    LadyT618 replied to Maevish's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think it's wise to go into something you know you hate. I felt the same way in nursing school. I truly didn't want to do med-surg first, anything but it. So, I started in CVICU. It was cool,...
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    We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

    LadyT618 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm with you on this one Dutchgirl!! And I'm a new grad (June '05). I took it in July, got 265 and passed also!! I too am a little sickened by those threads. It gets annoying after a while. You would...
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    BP Cuff Readings vs. Arterial BP

    LadyT618 replied to Zee_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    You beat me to it
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    BP Cuff Readings vs. Arterial BP

    LadyT618 replied to Zee_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    And we can't forget the transducer being at the level of the phlebostatic