amyb2684

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1. How to get report without chasing call lights???

   amyb2684 replied to NYNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry if I repeat; I did not read replies. On my unit, out charge nurses started doing shift change @ 6 & their support to answer call lights has helped tremendously. We also switched to...

2. New Grads: How was your day today???

   amyb2684 replied to Misslady113's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Did I log on under a different name & post this?? I know the delirium is setting in, but didn't know it had gone this far!!! Despite all of this, I still know that I do have a passion for my

3. Patient to Nurse Ratios: What are yours?

   amyb2684 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

   State TX City Ft Worth Unit worked TRAUMA/TELE (PCU UNIT) Patient load 3-4 Shift TRAINING ON DAYS ~GOING TO...

4. Charting Bloopers

   amyb2684 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

   I was doing a postpartum rotation a couple of weeks ago and my instructor pointed out to me that I charted. "Pt plans on bottle feeding, but will breast feed for benefits of meconium. While in room...

5. New Jurisprudence Exam

   amyb2684 replied to texasrtkd's topic in Texas Nursing

   We were told about it last semester and I am guessing this is when it all started. My instructor told us that they were including more questions dealing with that on the tests, which I have already...

6. New Jurisprudence Exam

   amyb2684 replied to texasrtkd's topic in Texas Nursing

   I will be one of the first classes to take it since I grad in May 09 and when I found out about it I will have to admit I was POed, but now that I have actually thought about it I am kinda ok with...

7. Net

   amyb2684 replied to ANurseWannaB's topic in General Nursing

   I took it Feb 2007. My college offered a prep course for it. I have never had trouble with grades, but I took it. I found it very helpfull. They did very little teaching about the subject matter,...

8. Work during school?

   amyb2684 replied to STA29's topic in General Nursing

   I dont know how demanding RT school is, but if it is like RN school here are some pointers. Find a job that is willing to work with your schedule and let them know that school comes first. Also, I...

9. Looking for A & P I Class over Winter

   amyb2684 replied to UMD0410's topic in General Nursing

   Have you thought about doing it over the summer before the program starts?? I know one girl in my program who called the director ahead of puting her app in and she gave her specific info on how to...

10. Is it possible to work in NEW YORK if I took California NClex?

    amyb2684 replied to DarkIpsum's topic in International Nursing

    You need to contact the New York state board of nursing to apply for your reciprocal license. It will probubly cost some money. Here is a website that has lots of good info and the contact info....

11. Help!! I have fallen and cannot get up.

    amyb2684 replied to callrn172's topic in General Nursing

    Although you are correct in assuming that employers would rather have a well rounded nurse, they also want to hire somebody who is going to be around for a while. Your work history shows that you...

12. Will I have to do it again??

    amyb2684 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will graduate May 2009 with my ADN license. I am planning on going to work and getting somebody to pay for my BSN. I have looked into the programs and they seem fairly simple, but they just dont...

13. Are there waiting lists in Tx?

    amyb2684 replied to DDVpink89's topic in Texas Nursing

    No waiting list here, but it can take a couple of years to get in. Acceptance is based on GPA and grades in A&P (also completion of pre-reqs). If your GPA is decent and you have ALL pre-reqs you...

14. Will (ADN) RN-MSN programs be phased out?

    amyb2684 replied to tolagyal's topic in General Nursing

    The programs that I have looked into do award you a BSN, but do not allow you to do a graduation. You must walk the stage all at once. That allows you to work with your BSN while further working...

15. Fun Care Plans

    amyb2684 replied to scaredofshots's topic in General Nursing

    There it is.