RNgrrl09

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  1. Info on Kaplan's MSN programs?

    RNgrrl09 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Wondering if anyone has taken the FNP program or is currently enrolled. For those who have attended, did you have any problems getting a job? Most of the things I have heard about Kaplan have been...

  2. LPN Student in RN Clinical

    RNgrrl09 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi. I am a new nurse educator- adjunct faculty in an ADN RN program. Recently. I have been requested to let an LPN come to the clinical site and not let the site know that the student is an LPN....

  3. LPN Student in RN Clinical

    RNgrrl09 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I don't know whether or not they have an lpn clinical site for this rotation. I was just asked to do this. I feel if they had an agreement, then they would not need to be secretive about this...

  4. LPN Student in RN Clinical

    RNgrrl09 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    That is what is bothering me also. She is the only student in her cohort. The others left the school or failed last

  5. LPN Student in RN Clinical

    RNgrrl09 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Sorry, to clarify, she is an lpn student,not yet an LPN, not an RN student, taking clinical with RN students. The site is for RN students- who are

  6. are there nurses who ACTUALLY care ?

    RNgrrl09 replied to seriouslyserious's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Get used to it. Most nurses are like this. This is preparing you for the real world of nursing. Become more assertive.

  7. Info on Kaplan's MSN programs?

    RNgrrl09 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in School, College Programs

    Nursekaty29. Thanks for the reply. I did receive it. Congratulations on passing your exam and I wish you the best in finding a job. While looking for preceptor programs, I came across jobs @ minute...

  8. 2nd day in nursing home and I want to quit

    RNgrrl09 replied to Msviv17RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started in a nursing home, I have a BSN also, and I am now working in a hospital. I stayed at the nursing home for 6 months and wanted to quit everyday. I was on a subacute unit with 20 patients...

  9. Patient Care Coordinator or Unit Manager...Advice Needed

    RNgrrl09 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all!!! Need some advice from experienced LTC managers. A friend recommended me for a patient care coordinator position for an LTC facility where she previously worked. Received a call from the...

  10. Job offer...finally!

    RNgrrl09 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!

  11. Overwhelmed

    RNgrrl09 replied to Desizzle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in the same position when I graduated december, 2008. Hospitals were shutting out new grads, looking for experienced nurses and I did not get a job until june 2009 on a subacute floor at an ltc...

  12. a question about post-op temp and incentive spirometry

    RNgrrl09 replied to BB8789's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is not breathing as deep, they are also retaining co2 which causes the temp to go up. Cellular respiration is the combustion of dextrose, when we breathe, we release the CO2 along with...

  13. What does your username mean?

    RNgrrl09 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mine is easy- became an RN in 2009 and i'm

  14. Residents of LTC who abuse the staff

    RNgrrl09 replied to BVUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Workplace Assaults on Nursing Assistants in US Nursing Homes: A Multilevel Analysis Tak et al. Am J Public Health.2010; 100: 1938-1945 Assaultive Behavior in Alzheimer’s Disease: Identifying...

  15. Does anyone know a good site to get RN CEUs for Psychiatric nursing?

    RNgrrl09 replied to Nurselacey's topic in Psychiatric

    The American Psychiatric Nurse Association also has ceu's that are available online. Try the following : CEU's American Psychiatric Nurse association Wish you

  16. Advancing my career in Sub Acute/LTC

    RNgrrl09 replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can get certified thru the ANCC as a gerontological nurse: Here is the link with the requirements: http://nursecredentialing.org/Eligibility/GerontologicalNurseEligibility.aspx. Best

  17. First day on Behavioral Health Unit

    RNgrrl09 replied to Naya1978's topic in Psychiatric

    So NAYA1978, how has psych nursing treated you so

  18. I need some good advice

    RNgrrl09 replied to montydog's topic in General Nursing

    I am a single mother. I worked full-time at night in my IT position to pay for my everyday needs- mortgage, car note, gas, light heat water/sewage bills etc.. and took out loans for the nursing...

  19. Which would you choose- MICU or PSYCH?

    RNgrrl09 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. Some background information. New grad RN started out in LTC worked six months. Before and during that time, I applied everywhere and recently started in the MICU at a hospital- after looking...

  20. PLEASE HELP! Can someone help me answer this?

    RNgrrl09 replied to ChristianCare2010's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your professor to explain the assignment more fully. If you are having a problem understanding what she is asking, I'm sure others in your class are having the same problem. Best wishes with...

  21. Lonely school nurse in Japan needs help!!!

    RNgrrl09 replied to mr.brice's topic in General World

    As the other poster suggested, AllNurses.com does have a school nurse forum- visit often. Since you will not be leaving Japan for some time, brush up on your Japanese so that you can interact with...

  22. Changeover- Worst Night of my life (vent long)!!!!

    RNgrrl09 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked Friday night- which was changeover night and I am a new grad and just started a month ago on the 11-7a shift. I am starting to get the hang of my med pass and treatments, but this night was...

  23. ICU interview--what do they really ask?

    RNgrrl09 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in MICU, SICU

    Currently utilizing the resources in the sticky of this MICU/SICU forum- reviewing systems and common diagnoses of my unit. Did u get the position? 1st day of my orientation is over. Love the...

  24. Need Help With Critical Thinking Skills

    RNgrrl09 replied to luvtosmile's topic in General Nursing

    Luvtosmile. Don't be discouraged and don't let anyone discourage you from being a nurse. You passed nursing school and you passed your boards. With that said, try to rectify the things that you...

  25. ICU interview--what do they really ask?

    RNgrrl09 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in MICU, SICU

    Received an offer in MICU and start on the 14th. I used this site to see what kind of questions I would be asked during he interview and currently using it to review for orientation. Allnurses.com...