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  1. IV Therapy Certification/Training

    oslogirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Does anyone know where one can get IV therapy training and certification in the Atlanta area?

  2. Please help me with this paper

    oslogirl replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I dont mean to sound snarky, but really. You are in a professional program, and being scared of your professor is childish. You need to speak to her, and if your courage is lacking, just bite the...

  3. Preceptorship in med surg

    oslogirl replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing

    Hey. My preceptorship was in cardiac stepdown. I was in a BSN program and this was back in 1997. I asked alot of questions. I had no fear. Said bye bye to fear. If I felt comfortable with a task, I...

  4. Are these grounds for termination legitimate

    oslogirl replied to jrhillsboro's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are going through a really tough time. You have been through alot with the illnessess and loss. Unfortunately, as we all know, healthcare is a business, and the bottom line...

  5. OK to wear nice pants on interview for staff nurse?

    oslogirl replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend a suit. Choose a conservative color, preferably grey or navy blue. Get a suit you feel confident in. A pump with a low heel . Hair should be very neat. Get a haircut if you need...

  6. Please explain what a care initiation unit is

    oslogirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! Anyone work on a care initiation unit? What exactly is it? What are the duties of the RN on this type of unit? Many

  7. New Grad - Offering to Work for Minimum Wage?

    oslogirl replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    No. Please don't do that. You are worth more than that. I know how difficult it is for you. I have been in the same situation. Keep searching. Something will break for

  8. Where do I report fraudulent nursing programs?

    oslogirl replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the Michigan State Attorney

  9. No one wants to hire me as a new grad. how do i get the experience!

    oslogirl replied to lulu997RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello. You can ask for a deferrment on your student loan repayment until you're working. Don't give up/ Keep trying. Things will turn around for

  10. Enough is Enough

    oslogirl replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am feeling angry too as I read

  11. Enough is Enough

    oslogirl replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, this is insane, yet it has been occurring on my unit more and more

  12. Doctor as a patient

    oslogirl replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    I have cared for a few MDs and I just called them Dr so and

  13. New giving report to next shift "live" at bedside problems

    oslogirl replied to ivy2009's topic in General Nursing

    So true. When you have given it your very best, just smile and wave. After report, of

  14. New giving report to next shift "live" at bedside problems

    oslogirl replied to ivy2009's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned to just tune them out completely. I.E. The rolling of the eyes, the sideways glance,the you had better do this or else attitudes, etc. etc. I just continue on with the report in a...

  15. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    oslogirl replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    If I had the power, the first thing I would do is institute a zero tolerance policy on gossip and disrespectful

  16. Some Swine stories

    oslogirl replied to TheHomelessRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't know about this swine flu thing. I think it's hype. A money maker for big pharm and a way for government to try to take even more of our liberty through fear and propaganda. Before anyone...

  17. Advice to avoid "more CNA woes"?

    oslogirl replied to kgillette's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I admire your thoughtfulness about your potential position. I worked as a tech, which is basically a nursing assistant through nursing school. In fact, I worked in neuro and orthopaedics. The key...

  18. questions ya wanna know answers to

    oslogirl replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

    Because the scars it tended to sometimes leave on the face look like one had been poxed by a chicken's

  19. Nurses getting screwed over....then speaking up!

    oslogirl replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer one on one confrontations myself. I will talk to the person giving me grief over whatever reason. Rarely will I bring things to mgt, as i think it best to take care of the situation as...

  20. too nice/quiet for the OR?

    oslogirl replied to QHnurse07's topic in Operating Room

    Hi. 1.You are working at a level one trauma center... GREAT EXPERIENCE!!! 2. You like the job 3. Like most of your coworkers 4. Some surgeons are real sobs. Stop being so hard on...

  21. Just Venting: PCA with an Attitude!

    oslogirl replied to Dottie, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why not just let it go, huh? This occurred a couple days ago, and you're still ranting about it? She did'nt smile or chat w you?. Perhaps something really dreadful was going on in her life; who knows....

  22. Patient called me Chubby... LOL

    oslogirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I just give them " the look".

  23. question about injuries on job

    oslogirl replied to stuck-in-lvnv's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I am sorry you hurt your back. Could you ask for help if needed from the other cnas and nurses? I make it a rule never to move patient myself if I feel in my judgment, that it may result in...

  24. How do you tell someone they smell bad?

    oslogirl replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, that's difficult, cause on the one hand you want to help her, yet you would'nt want to hurt her feelings.Students are vulnerable. You could talk with her preceptor, privately of course, and start...

  25. So what would you all suggest...

    oslogirl replied to NurseKitten's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi. It's been awhile since clinicals, but I remember some key things to help get me through: Hard plastic storage type clipboard. It opened up with a compartment to keep my scope, scissors, clamp,...