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  1. When do you find time to work out?

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to emcadams's topic in General Students

    Cardio bursts! Ideally, these are incorporated into a regular workout routine, but honestly these are all I do. Heck, I only do one type LOL but it totally works for me: for the past few months now,...

  2. CA nurse that made 260K which prison did she work at.

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to jgg765's topic in Correctional

    I have never worked in corrections but I did work in inpatient psych (we cared for many inmates) & the style of nursing & environment is VERY similar - high level of verbal & nonverbal...

  3. Finding Motivation in a Hopeless Area?

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to mingK's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Um, I'm not sure what type of patient population you were expecting to care for in med/surg. The majority of my patients are confused, incontinent, full codes & from nursing homes & I work in...

  4. how can I get experience?

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to jbezold's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Best of luck in your search for employment. Nursing is not a "recession proof" career & many states are near bankruptcy. Several cities in California have filed for official bankruptcy already...

  5. EKG or Rhythm Strips

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to Cardiomegaly's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    ... to clarify the differences... Pulse oximeters monitor the patient, ABGs help diagnose. Rhythm strips monitor the patient, EKGs help diagnose. Hope this was helpful

  6. Answers to "Which Dressing Should I Use"?

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    My facility has an EXCELLENT wound care team that has spoiled the hospital rotten with outstanding wound consults & detailed wound care instructions for every wound possible. For those who want...

  7. Lpn route or RN route?

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to NVega's topic in General Students

    I wanted to share with you my experience so that you have some insight, but I do not feel I can offer you guidance with your decision-making because my situation differs greatly from yours. The...

  8. My friends have medical questions at all hours of the day...

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I usually remind people that I'm not a doctor & that's who they need to see for any changes in their bodies. One time, however, I was at a party & someone was having an allergic reaction to...

  9. When the hospital cancels you for a shift...

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    My facility has a "no cancel" policy for regular staff, & the per diem staff cannot be canceled within 72hrs of the scheduled shift. We can always "self cancel" in situations of overstaffing but...

  10. Lpn route or RN route?

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to NVega's topic in General Students

    ... totally depends. Also, can you handle taking 2 (PN & RN) NCLEX exams? During LVN school I was able to focus because I was younger & my parents were helping me financially, so I didn't...

  11. Be polite, I don't have superpowers!

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to EmmaZ06's topic in General Nursing

    That annoys me sooo much! It also annoys me when the staff who are polite enough to not talk over others are literally waiting in line to speak with me & they each hurriedly rattle off what they...

  12. How to find a job?

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to trolloc6340's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My heart goes out to everyone who is struggling to get employed right now, especially new graduate nurses who have been somewhat brainwashed into thinking that getting a job would be cake. I...

  13. Best Questions to Ask a Potential Employer (Faculty)

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to Mary C's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    ... can't recall the details of my interview for my facility's new grad program (which was SO many years ago), but I do remember asking, "What are some of the challenges new graduates face when...

  14. Really sad :(

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's called "paying your dues". Is nursing the only profession where new graduates generally feel that they can hand-pick their "dream jobs" right after obtaining their license? I mean, I want to...

  15. Discouraged new RN

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to NuevaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you are able to alter your perspective & accept certain things about working in a hospital, then things will get better. Inpatient is chaotic at times & by now you have learned that we are...

  16. First-time DUI applying to nursing school in Fall 2012

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to erik88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I got my DUI in 2006 while I was an LVN. My BAC was 0.16 & I tried to fight it but lost the case although my lawyer kept pushing me (he was a terrible "new" lawyer who took advantage of my...

  17. Washington Hospital - Fremont New Grad Fall 2012

    nursie_nursie_415 replied to Tinkerbell04's topic in California Nursing

    I heard there were over 5,000 applicants for this new grad program. Because of this, they limited potential hires to those with MSN, which brought the number down to 1,000. Then, the program further...