NIGHTWOLF87

NIGHTWOLF87

NICU, Psych, Med/Onc,Ped Home Health

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  1. What states allow LPN/LVN in the hospitals??

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to jeepgirl97's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    here in texas we have lvns working in our hospital. we have 4 in my nicu unit. texas is a looong way from conn, but if you are willing to travel, the jobs are here

  2. How good of shape (physically) do you need to be in to be a nurse?

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    i am soooo in shape, i can pick up the majority of my patients with one hand! :pumpiron: then again.....i work in

  3. preception of pain

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to 2bnurse15's topic in General Students

    age, gender, cultural perceptions of pain/disease, how long has pt been dx, how does pt treat his/her pain (medication, herbs, music, etc), financial factors (can pt afford to go to dr/hospital/buy...

  4. So after reading enough posts, I can't help but wonder..

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to TheFuture2010's topic in General Nursing

    wow...lots of "gloom and doom" felt in the previous posts... i guess i am in the minority. i absolutely love my job in nursing. i have been an rn for 6+ years, and i enjoy what i do. i didn't have...

  5. A Beautiful Mother's Day Poem...

    NIGHTWOLF87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Once upon a time, a child was ready to be born. So he asked God, "How am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God answered, "Among the many angels, I chose one for you. She will be...

  6. I passed!!!

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to A2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    way to go! so how does it feel having "rn" after your name?

  7. Happy Mother's Day!

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    once upon a time, a child was ready to be born. so he asked god, "how am i going to live there being so small and helpless?" god answered, "among the many angels, i chose one for you. she will be...

  8. Nursing Programs.. and Confusion

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to ciaoginabella's topic in General Students

    the difference between a bsn and an adn nursing degree is that that bsn requires 2 years of basics or prerequisite coursework, i.e. english, history, political science, etc. this is supposed to give...

  9. which shift do you prefer 3-11 or 11-7?

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    when i graduated from school, i started out on 7a-7p, then switched to 3-11p, and finally went 7p-7a on a medical/oncology unit. i'm not a morning person, so the 7a-7p didn't work for me. i didn't...

  10. For All Experienced Nurses...

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to jhidalgo75's topic in General Nursing

    it all depends on your perspective and how you deal with adversity. i know some nurse's who thrive on the stress and pressure situations, and others that go into the breakroom and have a 3 minute cry...

  11. Am I over reacting?

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to Fiducia78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i am so sorry that you are having such a rough time, but as other posters have said, once you get some experience, you're time management as well as nursing skills will vastly improve. as far as...

  12. Renewal cost of your license ?

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to Rascal1's topic in General Nursing

    i just renewed my license here in texas for the month of may, and it cost me $65; no longer

  13. Help with a school project

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to lisawhome's topic in General Nursing

    if you still need help, i would be glad to see what i can do for

  14. Priority Nursing Diagnosis

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to ryze21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    always start with your "abcs"...airway, breathing, circulation. based on what you have said, you can use: altered tissue perfusion (paleness of skin) ineffective breathing pattern (rr of 30 and...

  15. Burning out and I just started.

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to spangle1683's topic in General Nursing

    i also started out on a medical/oncology floor when i first graduated, and i know exactly how you feel. it was super hectic: patient load of around 14 patients, plus admissions, discharges, and the...

  16. Ages of male nursing students?

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    i was 31 when i started, and graduated when i was 33. there were quite a few males in my graduating class. our class started out with 60, and we graduated 29. of the 29, 16 were male. that was 7...

  17. New Grad Interviewing for NICU - Please help!!!

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to sunshineyday's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    the characteristics that i would want in a new gn in my nicu would be: 1) a willingness to learn and not be afraid to ask questions--a must! no one knows everything and learning is a life long...

  18. low self esteem and clinical instructor

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    just offering a different take on your situation. have you read the book or seen the video recording of "the last lecture" by randy pausch? he talks of a similar situation: when mr. pausch was...

  19. Alt Prep for NICU?

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to PacoUSA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i don't know about a perfect specialty that will prepare you for the nicu, but i first was a med/oncology nurse, did some ltc/rehab, worked pediatric home health, and also worked with some alzheimer's...

  20. not sure what to name this thread..need advice (bereavement)?

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to kitti419's topic in Ob/Gyn

    my first impression is that you are a genuinely compassionate and caring person. for that, i salute you. but....you cannot get emotionally involved with your patients as if they were your family or...

  21. States Hiring New Grads

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to restless09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i live here in el paso, texas, (not too far from you), and all the hospitals here are looking for rns, new and experienced. in fact, on my unit, (nicu) there were 2 new graduate nurses just hired a...

  22. What are the best jobs for RN students?

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to Movin2Cali's topic in Nevada Nursing

    the best jobs to have while you are ft in nursing school are any that don't require you to work long hours or that interfere with your classes. if you are wanting to do something that relates to...

  23. New to Site, Looking for Information

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to 650ryder's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i took my route to being an rn by taking my basics at my local community college, and then transfering to the nursing program at the 4 yr university that is here locally as well. my wife was a cna...

  24. Overwhelmed, as usual

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to garciadiego's topic in Medical-Surgical

    there is no magic solution, but as time goes on, you will get more experience and you will have your daily routine down pat. my first job as on a medical/oncology floor, and it was hectic and fast...

  25. ahhh help :)

    NIGHTWOLF87 replied to kristymarie212's topic in General Students

    congrats on starting nursing school! :yeah:there are times you are going to absolutely hate it, become discouraged, and question why in the world did i choose nursing??? but...you will make friends...