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5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

exnavygirl-RN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

"They're with the Galactic Travel Agency"
Got the Job!!! (Health Dept.)

exnavygirl-RN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Public, Community Health

My co-workers are the best. Like you, I love the autonomy of my position. There is still so much to learn. I love
One month as a PHN....

exnavygirl-RN replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in Public, Community Health

Thanks.
It's 2012, and I Was Hired 1 Hour after Graduation!

exnavygirl-RN replied to PacoUSA's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Congratulations!
Looking for help finding PHN Job any suggestions?

exnavygirl-RN replied to determined2doit's topic in Public, Community Health

New Jersey state employee website job announcements. Civil Service Commission | Job Announcements and Testing
How can I combine OBGYN nursing with Public Health Nursing as a career?

exnavygirl-RN replied to Queen2u's topic in Public, Community Health

In MS a nurse does not have to be PH certified. I don't know what other areas require. Look up your state's employee website or you can search usajobs.gov for federal positions. I'm a state employee...
Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

exnavygirl-RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

:hug: Thank
Passed at Utica!!!!!!

exnavygirl-RN replied to BeachCathyRN's topic in Excelsior College

Similar to PTSD. ha ha
Passed at Utica!!!!!!

exnavygirl-RN replied to BeachCathyRN's topic in Excelsior College

Way to go!! It's been almost 4 years since I did the CPNE. Sometimes it seems like
Being Naked Where I Work: A Nurse With Cancer

exnavygirl-RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

:hug: Sending good vibes your way,
How do you remember to check on patients q 15min or 2hrs, etc?

exnavygirl-RN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

When I was floor nursing and had a lot going on I would use the timer and alarm on my cell phone. If I had to do q1h neuro checks I would set the timer. If I had antibiotics to hang I would set my...
So upset right now I could spit nails...

exnavygirl-RN replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

Definitely call and see if you are still being considered. At least you will know and can move on. You're "acquaintance" will get his in the end. He won't be able to use good looks to get out of...
Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

exnavygirl-RN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

love
How can I combine OBGYN nursing with Public Health Nursing as a career?

exnavygirl-RN replied to Queen2u's topic in Public, Community Health

Depending on what state you live in, you can search for the state employee job website or just visit your nearest health
How can I combine OBGYN nursing with Public Health Nursing as a career?

exnavygirl-RN replied to Queen2u's topic in Public, Community Health

I work in public health as a child health nurse. We have a maternity nurse and a nurse that visits high risk mothers and infants. There are several
Probably a dumb question: "I have to pee even though I have a catheter in!"

exnavygirl-RN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

Yes, the
Probably a dumb question: "I have to pee even though I have a catheter in!"

exnavygirl-RN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

I wish I had read your post before I made my previous reply. You explain it so well
Probably a dumb question: "I have to pee even though I have a catheter in!"

exnavygirl-RN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

Leslie, that is correct. The catheter is stimulating the meatus. This seems to be especially true in men. Even though their bladder is emptying they still feel like they "have to pee". I can't imagine...
How can you neglect a patient and live with yourself?

exnavygirl-RN replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

This makes me tear up. This is one of the major reasons I left my last job. I'd go home every morning worried about how my residents would be treated by the day and evening shift. :-( My heart and...
Day in the life of a PHN??? Please respond.

exnavygirl-RN replied to wonderbee's topic in Public, Community Health

We have a WIC nurse. She does WIC certifications and signs referrals for PHRM/ISS. I wonder if they will eventually phase out her position. We have two Nutritionist and I do my own WIC for my...
Day in the life of a PHN??? Please respond.

exnavygirl-RN replied to wonderbee's topic in Public, Community Health

I'm the child health nurse at my health department. I do not miss acute care. I help out in Adult Health, STD clinic, Family Planning and Maternity whenever I can. We do a lot of education which I...
Loyola University New Orleans

exnavygirl-RN replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I'm starting the HCSM program in the Fall. :-) A friend of mine was going to start this May but decided to wait and start with me.
Excelsior Microbiology study tips

exnavygirl-RN replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

No, it's not all I used. I used a Micro textbook, Microbiology made easy and a used college network study guide to make my flashcards. That is how I learned the material. I also took the EC practice...
May I give a compliment?

exnavygirl-RN replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

caregiver1977, I live in south Mississipp! I'm happy you had a positive
The Mockery of Nursing

exnavygirl-RN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Gee thanks! Now it's in my

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