SBJustBreathe

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. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    SBJustBreathe replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started looking in April, i applied for about 17 positions. Graduated in May and got a job offer the beginning of June. But I live in central CA and my city is very fond of local new grads. Most of...

  17. How does a Versant Residency work?

    SBJustBreathe replied to babybluelife's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome! That makes me so happy i got into a versant program. I'm really excited to start in September. Thank you for

  18. How does a Versant Residency work?

    SBJustBreathe replied to babybluelife's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering how things are going, if you got into Versant what is that like? I'm starting in a couple months and am curious the schedule and what kind of things you learn while in

  19. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    SBJustBreathe replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    [quote=>JustBreathe just want to clarify, that is central

  20. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    SBJustBreathe replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CA 32.27/hr New Grad

  21. Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield 2014

    SBJustBreathe replied to Jenbean87's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know anything about orientation. I had applied for a new grad position before I accepted my current position. The details stated " SALARY: Pre-Licensed:*$27.26-$33.28/Hourly**Level...

  22. Study NCLEX Now or Later?

    SBJustBreathe replied to phiaflyy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never worried about NCLEX until I graduated. One thing at a

  23. Wallet license

    SBJustBreathe posted a topic in California Nursing

    I received my certificate in the mail today that I am officially licensed as an RN. Does CA still issue the plastic wallet size license as well? Just want to know if I should expect one in the mail or...

  24. Wallet license

    SBJustBreathe replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in California Nursing

    Received my wallet license yesterday ☺ thank

  25. Do you attend patient funerals?

    SBJustBreathe replied to ~PedsRN~'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a CNA I worked in LTC and we had a resident who passed. She had no family, the staff of the facility basically were her family/friends. Many of us attended her service and paid last respects to...