lelafin

lelafin has 3 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, Trauma, Neuroscience.

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1. Who here is starting April 1?

   lelafin replied to nortonplusRN's topic in Western Governors University

   I start RN to BSN April 1st too! I have 34 credits... I guess we have an orientation of some sort on Tuesday. And a mentor to be set up with. I'm ready to get started and get this done

2. Would a neuro nurse be willing to answer these ten quesitons?

   lelafin replied to futuremurse1's topic in Neurological

   Wow, those are a LOT of questions. I would suggest you head over to your nearest hospital's ICU with the aforesaid snacks and see if anyone is available to answer. You'd get way better exposure that...

3. Manager "threatening" us with primary nursing!!!

   lelafin replied to lelafin's topic in General Nursing

   THAT is exactly what goes on on our floor on a daily basis. I don't blame the techs to be honest. But the nurses are left dealing with it as well. I honestly don't see increasing numbers/decreasing pt...

4. Manager "threatening" us with primary nursing!!!

   lelafin replied to lelafin's topic in General Nursing

   That sounds very promising! I know there was talk for a while many months back about assigning each techs to specific RNs. But it was going to be a random thing each shift. I'm not sure my manager...

5. Manager "threatening" us with primary nursing!!!

   lelafin posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone! I've been a member of allnurses since before I started nursing school, and I've always come here to find answers to questions and see other nurses perspective on things. I sort of got a...

6. "A Day In the Life of Nurse Eye Roll'

   lelafin replied to bigsick_littlesick's topic in Nursing Humor

   I feel like this post is going viral on my facebook page among all my nursing friends haha. And her entire blog is

7. Charleston, SC - When do hospitals usually post New Grad positions?

   lelafin replied to simply_sweet's topic in General Nursing

   In Columbia, Palmetto Health Richland and Baptist specifically hire a ton of new grads and post positions for new grads specifically. I graduated in December and applied for the new grad position, and...

8. first night shift over

   lelafin replied to sasrn0988's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Last night was my first night on night shift on a busy trauma unit! I felt the same way as you. I've been orienting for about 6 weeks now on days, and finally was getting a rhythm, and feeling like I...

9. What is your favorite nursing scrub design? Do you have one?

   lelafin replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   The greys anatomy junior mock wrap scrub top is the best - only one I've found that is actually flattering. I like cherokee long boot leg cut draw string pants because I"m tall and they're the only...

10. NCLEX study tips out of school. Finally recieved ATT 9 months after graduating.

    lelafin replied to rroo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm also curious about advice for this! Also, are traffic tickets a big deal when trying to get licensed?

11. Midlands Technical College Nursing Student

    lelafin replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    Hey klj0315! I love that you are 1 semester ahead of me :) Thanks for the update - I'm assuming you mean NUR210, not 215? I've heard that it's easy-breezy compared to 3rd semester! I'm taking it this...

12. NCLEX review board game

    lelafin replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    never heard of it before, but looks like it could be really fun AND helpful especially for helping with remembering! How does the game work? Like how in depth are the questions and how do you win?

13. How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

    lelafin replied to musicianRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow pajamas????? You've got to be kidding! Thanks for the tips - I like to see it coming from the interviewer's point of view. I'll be a new grad in 2 semesters and I know I'll be extremely nervous...

14. Does clinical do this to anyone else?

    lelafin replied to lelafin's topic in General Students

    I've always wondered if 5hr energy works... guess I should go get

15. Does clinical do this to anyone else?

    lelafin replied to lelafin's topic in General Students

    Yeah it must be all of the above... I think it's most likely the stress that tops it off! The stress of getting a poor mark from your instructor for any little thing you overlooked has you constantly...