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  1. Just got a new grad job in neuro - what to expect?

    Hands&Feet posted a topic in Neurological

    I was offered and accepted a position on the neuroscience floor. It is at a teaching hospital and is a certified stroke center. I have never set foot through the door, so I don't know what to...

  2. A vet tech as a nurse ?

    Hands&Feet replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I saw a classified ad just a few weeks ago for a "Veterinary Nurse." Qualifications - HS diploma or

  3. Claiming suicide can get you out of anything!

    Hands&Feet replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    Send him to the neuro floor with 1:1 orders - meaning that a nurse will be pulled off the floor to babysit, (because of course night shift doesn't need an aide) and split her other 6 patients with the...

  4. 2 yr ADN students..question on IV's and blood draws

    Hands&Feet replied to CT Pixie's topic in General Students

    We were taught IVs on a plastic dummy arm/hand, or a "virtual" computerized program (which did not help in the least). We were not allowed to actually place IVs due to hospital policy where we did...

  5. is your neuro floor also a pysch floor?

    Hands&Feet replied to Lola77's topic in Neurological

    Yep, sounds like our neuro floor too. Our hospital does have an inpatient psych unit - but they won't take anyone who isn't "medically stable." (and apparently even MRSA means they're

  6. Who pays for your pin?

    Hands&Feet replied to pockunit's topic in General Students

    We had to pay for our own, if we wanted

  7. How to become an RN first assistant

    Hands&Feet replied to almost.a.male.rn's topic in Operating Room

    . . . bachelor's in anything or

  8. Just got a new grad job in neuro - what to expect?

    Hands&Feet replied to Hands&Feet's topic in Neurological

    Just a little update - I'm on orientation, and things seem to be going well. The staff seems supportive and always willing to help & answer my questions. There seems to be quite a bit of psych...

  9. Just got a new grad job in neuro - what to expect?

    Hands&Feet replied to Hands&Feet's topic in Neurological

    That was the main influence! I had a desire to help people on a more personal, hands-on level and was trying to decide if I should quit my secure, stable government job (in the midst of the...

  10. Just got a new grad job in neuro - what to expect?

    Hands&Feet replied to Hands&Feet's topic in Neurological

    Thanks for the info - I'll definitely check into those! I don't start until June 1st, but I'll try to keep you all updated. Thanks for the encouragement,

  11. Someone Call A Code...This Forum Is Dying

    Hands&Feet replied to StepbyStep's topic in Neurological

    Ugh - why is this all I hear about Neuro?! Does everyone really hate their job and is it so much more physically demanding than other nursing jobs? I'm really not looking forward to this as my first...

  12. Just got a new grad job in neuro - what to expect?

    Hands&Feet replied to Hands&Feet's topic in Neurological

    Thanks for the reply & information. I think that I'm just nervous/depressed because I have no idea what to expect. I've never set foot on the floor, and this wasn't an area I had ever even...

  13. Just got a new grad job in neuro - what to expect?

    Hands&Feet replied to Hands&Feet's topic in Neurological

    Oh, sounds just lovely! Maybe I should apply to nursing homes, at least I'd get paid

  14. Schools in or near Huntington

    Hands&Feet replied to labchic's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about that! I noticed after I posted that it was an associate program, but I was too lazy to edit. I'm not sure why I had it in my head that it was a diploma program. BTW, I've heard nothing...

  15. Please take this questionaire before you apply for a job

    Hands&Feet replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I had to take one for a position I applied to. It seemed to be a personality type questionaire. At least it did tell me rather quickly (within a day or two) that I passed and that my...

  16. Schools in or near Huntington

    Hands&Feet replied to labchic's topic in General Nursing

    St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington has a diploma program. http://www.st-marys.org/careers_edu_son.php Ashland, Ky is pretty close and has an ADN program....

  17. pro life to work in ER OR OB

    Hands&Feet replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    "Will you care for a drug addict, a murderer, someone who drinks to excess, someone who lies, cheats or steals? I feel if you start saying that you WILL not care for one area of the patient population...

  18. Graduating Class of 2010, come 1 come all...........

    Hands&Feet replied to xXCaribbeanDiamondXx's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    May 15th!!! Counting down the

  19. 09-10 hrsa nursing scholarship

    Hands&Feet replied to miaamor1's topic in General Nursing

    I got my rejection letter today, too. I'm also a second-degree student, but in an ADN program. It's actually pretty cheap compared to yours - about $3500/year, and I'm in my last year. So I don't...

  20. Need A School To Attend

    Hands&Feet replied to dave5668's topic in General Nursing

    It would be a bit farther to drive, but Kanawha Valley CTC (formerly WV State CTC) in Institute, has a good program. (I'm biased though since I'm a current student!) They admit based on a point system...

  21. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Hands&Feet replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah, really! I couldn't afford to feed my kids formula even if I wanted to. I do take issue with "Breast-feeding exclusively is not like taking a prenatal vitamin. It is a serious time commitment...

  22. Nurses, do you thank your CNA/PCA/Nursing Assistant daily?

    Hands&Feet replied to gonzo1224's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just a student, but I try to say thanks to everyone for anything they do to help me. There's so much to learn from everyone! But beyond that, it's just common courtesy. You thank the stranger...

  23. How long do you drive to work?

    Hands&Feet replied to LovePurple's topic in General Nursing

    My first job out of college (the first time around) was about an hour and a half drive one way, 212 miles round trip, mostly interstate. I hated the place and only started out at $7/hr. I was quite...

  24. Pregnant and no one seems to have any compassion.

    Hands&Feet replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    IMO, you have to look out for yourself and that precious baby. Do what you think is best, regardless of their opinions and any inconvenience it may cause. And on the bright side, at least you...

  25. Blood draws and Starting IVs

    Hands&Feet replied to untamable07's topic in General Nursing

    We were told that we are not allowed to start IVs as students due to the risk of liability. They said that once we were hired, the agency would train us on the procedure. Not sure about blood...