Mariposa2009 BSN, RN

Hi all, I just started this thread to hopefully hear from those who are familiar with the online RN to BSN program @ Utica College. I was recently accepted into the program and will start classes in Jan., but want to hear from anyone currently enroll...

I worked in LTC for a year before I got a job in a hospital. So yes, it is possible. However, I recommend that you work in a skilled area of your LTCF i.e rehab, vents, etc. These areas are more skilled and will help you keep many of your skills curr...

I live in upstate NY and we recently had a huge snow storm. Now, we all know what happens when there is bad weather, everyone calls out. Well my facility has huge issues with staffing as it is, and to top it off with bad weather--it's a mess. Any who...

I would be grateful to have an 8 pt assignment. I work nights and at my facility, I can have up to 12 pts. But, I usually avg 9/10 pts at night. And our assignments are not assigned according to acuity either.

Oh yea, I hate when they do that. How about when you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription and the tech blurts out the medication you're taking. This is so embarrassing and inappropriate. I suffer from acne and use a topical cream and the t...

Hey Joe33, I started my nursing career working on the vent unit of a LTCF. I have stayed with the company for a year and recently accepted a hospital position on an ortho/neuro unit. So yes, it is possible to obtain a hospital position after starting...

I'm a 24 year old nurse who works nights, works every other weekend and holidays, and has never once called out of work. Now, I am not complaining; I enjoy working and went into nursing knowing that I have to pay my dues before I reap the benefits. I...

1. Why are you being extra annoying today? 2. No sorry I'm not your nurse today!!! 3. Why did you decide to spike a temp and vomit 15 mins before my shift was over?

I'm working Christmas day and weekend.

Ok, this is a question that I always had and still have. At my facility we do "clean" dsg changes, meaning we wear clean gloves, but use sterile materials (i.e. NS, gauze, etc.). The only dsg changes that are "sterile" are PICC/central line dsg chang...

Graduated from an ADN program. Minimum required grade to pass was a 75% ©.

Sometimes you have to sacrifice to get what you want. And, yes unfortunately family time is included.

I once was as narrow minded as you are in regards to working in LTCFs/SNFs. I even posted a thread expressing my concern about working in a LTCF. But, let me tell you, it has been such a great learning experience. I am more then just a "pill pusher,"...

I'm a new grad and I believe I got my job b/c I was flexible. I was up against many experienced nurses, but b/c I was willing to work weekends, holidays, nights, I got the job. I don't understand how new nurses can be so picky, it really does not mak...

Being a new nurse, these are things I tend to forget to do, but I'm getting better at it. I think I'm going to start wearing diapers like Lexi did on Grey's Anatomy. Since, I tend to forget to eat and drink, I try to keep little snacks and bottles o...

Well, I have limited work experience, but opted to take an ACLS class to increase my marketability. All you really have to do is read the book carefully and know all the algorithms. It does help to know basic ECG rhythms, but I'm sure with working on...

Had to take the ATI predictor in order to graduate back in May. I got a 98% probability of passing the NCLEX. Took the NCLEX RN in July and passed with 75 questions.

Ok, so after a month or so of not hearing anything from hospitals, I decided to expand my search to clinics, Dr's offices, and LTCs. I've accepted a position at a Dr's office for a full-time Flu clinic position which is a temporary position from Oct-...

Thanks for the replies!!!!! I truly appreciate them. Financially, I'm ok. I'm still living with my parents and I'm sure they wouldn't mind keeping me for a while longer. :wink2: Now, I did not mean to offend anyone by using the term "settle" in regar...

I Know exactly how you feel. Whenever I tell people that I'm an RN, I receive the usual "I'm so proud of you" and "congratulations, that's great." However, when they ask me what school I graduated from and I tell them that it was "just" a community c...

I found the decision tree to be very confusing. I would end up getting answers wrong when using the tree while studying. I did not use it at all when I took the NCLEX and passed. The only thing I did find useful was how to prioritize by using the AB...

I studied for a solid 2 wks and passed. Now, when I say SOLID I mean I never left the house except to go to church on Sundays. Grant it, after graduation I did a few test questions here and there, but I really started to buckle down 2wks prior. I als...

Well, I was a 1st timer when I used it and passed. So, yes as I mentioned previously, I highly recommend it. However, you need to know your content beforehand.

There are only 1250 questions. The questions on the CD are the same questions in the book. I opted to use the CD b/c I wanted to get accustomed to answering questions on the computer.

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