SBJustBreathe ASN, RN

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1. Considering PACU job after postpartum maternal/newborn

   SBJustBreathe replied to boquiabierta's topic in PACU

   Wondering how things are going for you. Did you get the PACU job? I also am considering trying to apply for PACU. I have 2 years mother baby and 1 year home health. Nervous that I don't have critical...

2. Floor RN to HomeCare RN, need tips, advise, etc.

   SBJustBreathe replied to Mirella2222's topic in General Nursing

   Following. I just took a home health position as well, I start April 24, very excited. Keep us updated on how you're liking it

3. IV in an artery

   SBJustBreathe replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

   This did happen to me once. Nice big juicy vein, easy stick. But when I tried to run my meds the pump kept beeping occlusion. I unhooked it, flushed, but if I released the flush it pushed back. Bright...

4. Exhaustion..leg aches...and nausea

   SBJustBreathe posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I've been working for about a month now and I've had a couple instances where by about 1700 my legs start aching mildly. I get off at 1930 and by the time I get home my legs hurt so bad it is...

5. Bakersfield College Spring 2015

   SBJustBreathe replied to sanddollar29's topic in School, College Programs

   There's a lot of changes going on with the RN program this semester and on top of the girl that usually does all that stuff in the office left after last semester so I'm sure things are hectic right...

6. New Grad Endorsement

   SBJustBreathe replied to StephJanae's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   It's hot here in Bakersfield. But there are plenty of hospitals and plenty of RN jobs many starting over 30/hr. Wouldn't be a bad place to start off in

7. What brands of scrubs are the most comfortable?

   SBJustBreathe replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Greys Anatomy and Healing Hands are the softest ones I have. Peaches isn't bad

8. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

   SBJustBreathe replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   CNA @ 16 ADN @ 26 I am planning to have my BSN within the next 5 years or

9. When I first got accepted into a local ADN program, I was excited... However

   SBJustBreathe replied to RjSmithTec's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I had a similar experience. Where I live we have a university and a community college both with RN programs. I got into community college and every time I told someone I was in school to be a nurse...

10. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    SBJustBreathe replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Graduated in May, licensed in June, starting work in September!! Life is

11. 1st semester expectations

    SBJustBreathe replied to Val0512's topic in General Students

    I thought first semester wasn't too bad. The hardest thing about it is getting used to the volume of studying and learning how to write care plans. I remember writing my first care plan....it felt...

12. Do the CNAs or RNs do personal care

    SBJustBreathe replied to RNtobe23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wiped many bootys as a CNA. When I went to school to be an RN....I wiped many bootys. As a postpartum nurse probably won't need to wipe many unless mom needs help changing nappys. But it is my job...

13. Keep or sell OB textbook?

    SBJustBreathe posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I finished school and have sold most of my text books. I'm going to be working on a Mother/baby unit and am having trouble deciding whether to sell my Maternal-Child Nursing text or if I should keep...

14. How does a Versant Residency work?

    SBJustBreathe replied to babybluelife's topic in General Nursing

    I have another question. I know it might be different for other hospitals, but in your experience how far in advance did you get your schedule? I know on the floor you work with a preceptor and you...

15. Mother/Baby Brain Sheets

    SBJustBreathe posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm starting work on a mother/baby unit in September. I'll be caring for couplets as well as gyn surgical recoveries. Does anyone have a brain sheet for this type of department they wouldn't mind...