brina8615

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1. Staffing levels on Telemetry Units

   brina8615 replied to missangelkitty's topic in General Nursing

   I work nights on a 'med/tele' unit... But it's pretty much all tele, maybe 1-2 medical patients on the whole floor. We have 1-7 ratio, with 2aides and 3 nurses. Secretary only until 11. No charge...

2. What to you like about being a nurse?

   brina8615 replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in General Nursing

   This post was exactly what I needed this morning. I just got off 3 nights in a row and, after reading this post, spent 20 minutes this morning (before going to sleep) thinking about what I like about...

3. New nurse... might be alone on Med-surg unit at night

   brina8615 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I graduated from an accelerated BSN program back in May but have only been working since mid November. I'm about 7 weeks into a 12 week orientation on a busy Med/Tele floor. Most days I feel...

4. Accelerated nursing program at university of miami or florida atlantic university

   brina8615 replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Florida Nursing

   Elsa - I graduated from FAU's accelerated program in May of this year. It definitely isn't easy... but it's not impossible, I graduated with very good grades. It's very time consuming, don't expect...

5. How'd you get your job?

   brina8615 replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   After finallllly getting a job last week, I now 100% believe the statement "it's all about who you know." It's unfortunate, because I personally like to believe that I got my job based on my own merit...

6. panel interview advice needed

   brina8615 replied to ThisRNLovesToRun's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new grad who still doesn't have a job, but I've been on a few of these type of interviews. They are intimidating at first, but I actually found that I felt more comfortable than the 1-on-1...

7. Giving injections question....

   brina8615 replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I really think that 90% of the time people just THINK IM injections are going to be painful... I don't necessarily think it's technique or needle-related, I think it's just that IM injections aren't...

8. Where's the best place to sell your books after graduation?

   brina8615 replied to RickLP's topic in General Nursing

   I've always used half.com. I think you get the most money for your books by far. It takes about 3 weeks to get your money after you make a sale, but it's really easy to use and I've always been able...

9. Did you get anything?

   brina8615 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

   I have a little rubber duckie nurse (she has a nurse's cap w/a heart on it, stethoscope and clipboard) that I stuck on the dashboard of my car with Velcro. I love it, it's so cute! (My clinical...

10. Nurses, I need advice

    brina8615 replied to kstain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say go for the LPN! You will definitely be able to work and go to college... most college students work at least a part time job, and this way you'd be making a decent amount of money (I worked at...

11. Accelerated nursing program at university of miami or florida atlantic university

    brina8615 replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Florida Nursing

    lzapata - I'm sorry I don't really have any information for you. I'm not sure how much/little the HESI counts towards admission. You should contact Maureen Brooks, from what I remember when I was...

12. What bag do u bring to school?

    brina8615 replied to Newbiestudent's topic in General Students

    I just used a big tote bag... and I regretted it everyday as I lugged my 900lb textbooks around. Lots of people in my class had the rolling bags and I think it was a wise choice. Especially if you are...

13. RN jobs / Hospitals near Decatur, AL

    brina8615 posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm probably going to be moving to Decatur, AL to live with my boyfriend really soon. I'm a new grad RN (May 2010) with no hospital experience. What are my odds of finding a job quickly? I'm trying...

14. New grad starting on Neuro-tele unit... nervous!

    brina8615 replied to brina8615's topic in General Nursing

    It's a 2 year commitment to the hiring unit and then 3 years with the hospital. I don't know for sure, but I believe it's 3 years instead of 2 because I'm getting a sign-on bonus (at least I hope so!...

15. New grad starting on Neuro-tele unit... nervous!

    brina8615 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my BSN in May and was just offered a position on a 41 bed Neuro-tele unit. I was hoping someone on here had some advice for me. I'm really nervous and unsure of what to expect. I tend...