wee_oneRN

wee_oneRN

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  1. I'm mad and sad(about pt's family)

    wee_oneRN replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    Many great points made on here. I remember a sweet, lucid (seemingly) woman who would sit by the door and wait to see if her husband would finally come to visit. She would cry sometimes that he did...

  2. New NICU Volunteer at Winthrop U Hospital!

    wee_oneRN replied to xintothebreezex's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I hope you have a great day in the NICU! I do not know the facility you are going to, but on my unit the volunteers usually stock all the carts, create scrapbook namecards for the babies, and...

  3. I want to work with babies...

    wee_oneRN replied to babs4u's topic in California Nursing

    The L&D and NICU areas of my hospital only hire RN's and above. Peds does have one or two LVN's that have worked there for many years, they no longer hire LVN's there either. As an LVN you could...

  4. Northern CA - New Grad RN Programs???

    wee_oneRN replied to Rees's topic in California Nursing

    Kaiser is not hiring New Grads at this time. They will not even interview you unless you have one year ACUTE experience (6 months for Med/Surg). It must be recent and in the same specialty you are...

  5. Over riding a resident?

    wee_oneRN replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the tests were unnecessary, but not dangerous for the patient. If the resident had ordered something you felt was dangerous or unethical I would understand taking the steps you took. However,...

  6. Kaiser job fair in San Jose

    wee_oneRN replied to marine1225's topic in California Nursing

    How crowded was it? I'm planning to attend the concord one (they weren't hiring maternal/child at the San Jose fair I was told). This will be the first fair for me, would love some info on what...

  7. need encouragement

    wee_oneRN replied to jennykim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I have no experience with foreign nursing so I am not much help. But, that first condition is just plain taking advantage of you. CNA pay?? Nope, nope, nope. They are looking for cheap labor....

  8. How long after your 3, 12 hour shifts do you feel rested?

    wee_oneRN replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Just in time to do it all over

  9. I only want to be a PP or L&D nurse.....

    wee_oneRN replied to mks1014's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, with this job-market being picky is a little tougher. But, it is possible. You have the advantage of knowing ahead of time where your heart lies. So, you can make this clear to your teachers,...

  10. charts on plain sight--HIPAA violation?

    wee_oneRN replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try to see it from a different viewpoint. Change is always difficult at first, but ask yourself what is the administrator trying to accomplish? From what you have described it sounds as if she is...

  11. Giving Nursing Students a Taste of NICU

    wee_oneRN replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    rnpic Your post made me cry. I feel so bad about your experience in the NICU. I'm also a new grad that has been in NICU for 9 months now. The unit I work in is excellent: many experienced nurses,...

  12. So ready to throw in the towel and it makes me sad...

    wee_oneRN replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Likewise, thank you for the thoughtful reply. Your post makes and excellent point (as well as your analogy). Yes, I have certainly skipped many a post for the large block text. I think I was just...

  13. So ready to throw in the towel and it makes me sad...

    wee_oneRN replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe anyone is arguing that grammar, spelling etc.. are not important, but the comments on it are at an inappropriate time. The example you gave is a perfect time to discuss flaws in...

  14. So ready to throw in the towel and it makes me sad...

    wee_oneRN replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find it truly amazing when nurses throw all of their therapeutic communication skills out the window when speaking to other nurses. When a patient (or any other non-nurse) has obviously used up all...

  15. Non Nursing 2nd Degree Online/Night/Weekend BSN Degree???

    wee_oneRN replied to webstar's topic in General Nursing

    Have you researched Direct Entry MSN programs? These are designed for those with non-nursing Bachelor's. I have a BA in Psychology and decided to earn my ADN, skip my BSN and go for a Masters. I wish...

  16. New Grad...A must read!!!

    wee_oneRN replied to Thank_You_RNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in CA and it is also very difficult to find new grad spots here. From what I have heard, every state seems to have the same issue going on, so don't just pack the kids with visions of a greener...

  17. New Grad Pay at Lancaster Community and Antelope Valley Hospitals

    wee_oneRN replied to jrv100's topic in California Nursing

    Antelope Valley Hosptial: New grad pay ranges from 28-34 per hour depending on department. $5 differential for night shift. 3 12-hr shifts, and I believe time and a half each day after that. Lancaster...

  18. Finally... I have a job! But now I'm so scared!

    wee_oneRN replied to spp2423's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! From what you stated about hating high stress and disliking the hospital, I would suggest you steer clear from SNF's. Try working the med/surg for 6 mths to a year so you have solid...

  19. How do you reduce falls????

    wee_oneRN replied to JoeDEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Place those at higher risk for falls closest to your station, or in areas with highest visualization. Also, institute mandatory hourly checks. I worked a floor where the CNA's and RN's took turns...

  20. New Grads with No Job...Back to School???

    wee_oneRN replied to JMRN09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in Cali and in same situation. I'm applying to hospitals in every county and no luck so

  21. Am I stupid for not getting a job til i pass NCLEX????

    wee_oneRN replied to Cutebutpsycho1022's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Use any and everything you can to your advantage! I didn't get the IP and I am sorry now. I waited until I passed the boards and now I am an RN trying to explain to everyone why I don't have a job...

  22. New grad with no clinical skills

    wee_oneRN replied to malone2192's topic in General Nursing

    d/c'd first IV? and never emptied a foley bag? I don't see how that could be possible. I just spent countless hours inserting foleys, working with iv's etc.. I wonder if this was a private school that...

  23. Landing a Job... what is most important as a NEW GRAD

    wee_oneRN replied to CandyGyrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think there can be one 'best' new grad training for everyone. You need to know what your personal strengths and weaknesses are. Some people do not do well with chaos or pressure, while others...

  24. Is a Nclex review course really necessary?

    wee_oneRN replied to motivated2nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did not take a review course because of the cost and I did pass with 75 questions. I ordered several books off of ebay for less than $5 each and bought a workbook from Barnes and Noble. The cd's...

  25. Testing for NCLEX next week.

    wee_oneRN replied to nicoswife's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I just took mine Thursday and am waiting for results still. Grats