Residentmaid

Residentmaid MSN

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  1. Question for new RN's or those of us who have gotten a late start getting a hospital

    Residentmaid replied to nursepenelope's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to be negative, but I just wanted to give my input..... Walk, no, run, away from this agency. Any agency that would send you out unprepared is a very scary place to work for. You should...

  2. Last minute~going back for BSN

    Residentmaid posted a topic in General Students

    I have been an RN for 6 months now, and I am already chomping at the bit to get my BSN over with. I just don't like the threat looming over me that it ,ay be hard to get work in the future. So, what...

  3. New ICU nurse

    Residentmaid replied to BloodyMedic's topic in General Nursing

    You're going to be every other nurses best friend when it comes to a hard

  4. How does your unit orient new nurses?

    Residentmaid replied to Schuur451's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am a new RN~ from 16 years as an LPN. I started in a CCU at a small hospital in March. The orientation is 6 months, with more time given if needed. We generally follow one preceptor, unless there...

  5. Orienting woes!

    Residentmaid replied to KeechieSan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to agree with BayArea2010 in wondering About the Tylenol. Are you sure what you heard is what she said? Was the Tylenol order clearly written on the screen as PO or IV? Is it possible that...

  6. Orienting woes!

    Residentmaid replied to KeechieSan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, sounds stressful for BOTH of you. I am being precepted now as an RN, and it is so stressful. There are so many terms for that are synonymous with each other, abbreviations, nick names....

  7. Nursing students who do not understand what nursing is about

    Residentmaid replied to DNS on the go's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    WOW!!! So the reason that I finished my RN at 40+, after 17 years as an LPN, is because I somehow failed in my "first career". Huh, I thought it was because I was busy raising 3 children with...

  8. Wow its really hard to find a job as a NEW GRAD RN...

    Residentmaid replied to jtanga's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I thought a GN/RN could work as an LPN if necessary? (the DON at my nursing school told us that if we did not pass the NCLEX the first time, we could work as an LPN until we were able to pass it,...

  9. Starting Clinicals at HACC -- 11 Days

    Residentmaid replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congratulations on starting clinical. It will be exciting to say the least! I just graduated 3 weeks ago, seems like yesterday when I was where you are. Which campus will you be at? Good luck, and...

  10. Multiple Sclerosis

    Residentmaid replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello, I am still here, and still undiagnosed. I have had many tests which have all come back negative, I have had a repeat evoked potential due to an abnormal one in 2005 (during neck surgery) I am...

  11. Multiple Sclerosis

    Residentmaid replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello! I saw the Nurse pract. from the Neuro office, and she does not think it is Ms. She ordered alot of blood work and a EMG, but I think she thinks its all in my head. I do think things are...

  12. Multiple Sclerosis

    Residentmaid replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello, I am still in Limbo here. I tried to start PT today, but they can't do anything until we know what this is. I have a neuro appt next monday now. But I have been having the worst pain....

  13. Multiple Sclerosis

    Residentmaid replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you, I am just a bit overwhelmed. I keep thinking that I am fine, then I stumble a bit, then I wonder if I am stumbling because I am paying too close attention to it. I am so hopeful that I...

  14. Multiple Sclerosis

    Residentmaid replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello, I have an mri of the brain on tuesday.And I am scared to death! I have been having the funkiest symptoms for the last month (looking back I have had some before, but attributed it to different...

  15. How to fail at CPNE

    Residentmaid posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    What are some common ways to fail out of the CPNE? While their pass rate is like 60%, what is the pass rate for LPNs who are already working in the field? I imagine the high failure rate is due to...

  16. ?s about applying excelsior

    Residentmaid posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, I am finally ready to take my first test with excelsior, (lifespan) but I understand I need to apply there first. I am up with a peds case now, and would like to do it tonight, but I am not...

  17. ? About Sacral Dimple

    Residentmaid replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Pediatric

    My 14 year old son just got diagnoses with spina bifida occulta, by a chiro... He was in football, first year, and was having pain with running. He did pull out,and I will have his physical in a few...

  18. Update on Excelsior situation in Maryland

    Residentmaid replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just applied, so I hope it is... Thanks

  19. Aicardi Syndrome

    Residentmaid replied to jlynnlee71's topic in Pediatric

    Hello, I am a Home nurse for a toddler with aicardi syndrome, I pray the best for your friend.

  20. ?s about applying excelsior

    Residentmaid replied to Residentmaid's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you! I will go sign up now...

  21. Lancaster General Hospital

    Residentmaid replied to angelady36's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Are these LPN to RN? I don't know of the any program from York Hospital for that. I am interested in doing a program, How long are they and what are the hours? I have three kids, one with some...

  22. First job as a Charge Nurse

    Residentmaid replied to Nattylpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the paper cups idea! I may use that! I am a new charge nurse, and so far it has been okay. The worst problem I have is the nurses that follow come in with an attitude. During report...

  23. Who was your 1st patient

    Residentmaid replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

    My first patient was a gentleman of about 32 who had to have his urethra stretched. ( I think...) From what I remember, they cut his member off at about the middle, did some sort of stretching of...

  24. Taking Life Span

    Residentmaid replied to cat716's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also have started life span, (chancellors I think. a friend gave me the study guide and book) Are you close to done reading yet? What is the next step? I have not registered with excelcior yet....

  25. Have study guides, where do I start?

    Residentmaid posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have accumulated at least 2 sets of study guides from Rue and Chancellors, they are only a few years old. I would like to start toward my Rn but do not know where to start? I am clueless as to how...