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  1. New RN with 10 years of experience as esthetician

    HollyGoLightlyRN posted a topic in Aesthetics

    Hi there. I am a brand new grad who has just passed the NCLEX and I'd love to get into aesthetic nursing. I've been a licensed esthetician for 10 years and have owned my own studio for 8 of those...

  2. To My Preceptor

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to bas22's topic in General Nursing

    As a brand new nurse myself, fresh off orientation I also was lucky enough to have a preceptor like the one written about here. Unfortunately, I also had a one that was not quite as kind and left me...

  3. New Grad Nurse in Hem/Onc, Stem Cell Transplant

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to sj73201's topic in Oncology

    Do any of the Chicago Hospitals hire ADN nurses who are pursuing their

  4. Aren't You just Incredibly Proud?

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to Carpediem1012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I realize that good nursing positions are harder than ever to find, but what makes nurses think this only pertains to nursing? MANY college graduates are having difficulty finding jobs...why do you...

  5. Aren't You just Incredibly Proud?

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to Carpediem1012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a new nurse I sometimes wonder when nurses will take back their profession and realize the potential strength in number we could enjoy. I am not normally one to feel that a unionized workforce is...

  6. guidelines for BP

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to kagmc's topic in Cardiac

    I just want to thank all of you for sharing on these threads. As a new nurse I've learned so much just by reading these! I realize everything needs to be adjusted to policy protocol, physician...

  7. First or last name on stethoscope?

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to rse3's topic in General Nursing

    I put my first initial, full last name with RN after. Keep a hawk-eye on that stethoscope! That's a beautiful and expensive scope. I had an inexpensive scope for school and bought a NICE one as a...

  8. Is it possible to go from ADN (associates degree) directly to MSN ?

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to a.farrell1018's topic in General Students

    Yes, some schools offer RN (ADN) to MN, but not all Masters degrees are for advanced practice such as NP. I know at UW Milwaukee you have to to the DNP which can also be done direct entry from RN...

  9. Anybody take it today 6/25

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to Eaddesa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it today as well. Shut off at 75. Took a little less than an hour and got the good pop-up! Hope I passed because that was not a fun

  10. What specialties tend to hire the most new grads?

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to CGlover09's topic in General Students

    Wow! I wish every hospital had this type of Residency Program! Looks fantastic! I just graduated from school and wondered the entire time how come doctors have an opportunity to learn on the job...

  11. Advice for stethoscopes...

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to audra211's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When I started nursing school I bought a Littman Lightweight because it was fairly inexpensive ($45). It was adequate. Midway through my program I bought the Littman Master Classic II and I love it....

  12. hypokalemia and ng suctioning

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to pamski0069's topic in General Students

    You are correct that the hypokalemia occurs from depletion of the fluid and electrolytes from the stomach. Potassium is given IV, but never IV push or undiluted. Serum potassium is always checked...

  13. NCLEX SATA

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to sgray8071's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in an RN program with 2 semesters to go, however after the first year we are eligible to sit for the NCLEX PN. I took the exam on Monday and had 37!! SATA questions. It shut off at 85 which is...

  14. Please, please, please remember the 5 rights!

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I could not agree more. I'm still a student, but in my clinical setting last semester I was given a flu vaccine to administer to my patient. When I went to check it against my MAR I realized the...

  15. Please, please, please remember the 5 rights!

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you SOOO much for posting this. As a RN student who will graduate soon these real world experiences are the VERY BEST teachers. I will remember this story every time I administer a medication....

  16. Inaccurate respiratory rates

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly I think it's more a matter of WAY too many patients per CNA. In utopia it should take someone only 3-4 minutes to take a set of vitals. But in the real world you know if you go in that...

  17. low HOB better for urine flow?

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, thanks for the link to that lab test website. Great

  18. low HOB better for urine flow?

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    I also seem to recall that HOB position at 10 degrees or less slows the release of ADH which would increase urine

  19. Inaccurate respiratory rates

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Working as a CNA through nursing school has made me realize that when I'm working as an RN (when I graduate next year) that I will need to take my own vitals. I learned quite quickly that some of the...

  20. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Last semester there was a nurse at my clinical site who wore her nursing cap. I haven't seen one of those in years. I finally got up the courage to ask her why she chooses to wear her cap and she...

  21. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am an RN student (2 more semesters until I graduate), but I currently work as a CNA. I will admit that there are times when a patient will ask for the nurse and I will ask them if I can help them....

  22. Should I take NCLEX PN?

    HollyGoLightlyRN posted a topic in General Students

    HI there, I am currently in an RN program, but at the end of last semester I became eligible to sit for the NCLEX PN. I am considering taking it so that I can just have it under my belt and maybe not...

  23. Primary Nursing Diagnosis: Stable Patient?

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to Scythinian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    All post partum mom's are at risk for hemmorhage, risk for infection, pain, interrupted family process, deficient knowledge: breastfeeding etc. Her c-section status adds Impaired Skin...

  24. MATC (Milwaukee) RN Students

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to miswend78's topic in General Nursing

    I petitioned for Spring 2011 RN program and I just received my acceptance letter today!! I only petitioned once. I have a 4.0 GPA and scored 147 on the NLN, although I don't think it makes much...

  25. Should I refer to my new RN director as Ms. Newboss?

    HollyGoLightlyRN replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what age or education have to do with whether or not someone should be able to request begin addressed in a specific manner. If she is your boss, then I'd address her how she has...