Genista BSN, RN

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    Pros/Cons of Nursing

    Genista replied to Serenyd's topic in General Nursing

    I'll help you out. This has been done before I think, though. I am sure others will add to the list. Pros: Helping people/being there for them when they need it the most making a difference in...
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    Blood Transfusions: How fast do you go?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for the replies. Most of these folks are oncology patients age 70 and up. Very rare do we see young folks or those with few medical problems. I'm glad I'm not the only cautious RN on the...
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    New nurse on MEd/surg with ADHD need tips

    Genista replied to newrn05's topic in Medical-Surgical

    ADHD or not, you can never be too organized on med/surg! LOL! Most nurses I know use a little pocket "brain" where they write down pt name, MD, dx,code status, vitals, labs, IV fluids, treatments,...
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    Going back to med surg..advice please

    Genista replied to johnson0424's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Good luck in school & in your return to med/surg. Best advice I would give is to get some orientation when you return to the floor. You've been away from med/surg a few years, and even though...
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    working girls

    Genista replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in California Nursing

    OT pay will depend on the facility.I usually work 24 hours/week, but if my employer asks me to work over on a shift, then I get time and a half pay even if I work less than 40 hrs/week (this is...
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    New and need some direction

    Genista replied to kap1492's topic in General Nursing

    I took the pre-nursing NLN entrance exam...eeek...10-11 years ago! As I recall, it was pretty easy stuff. Basic science and reading & math. Brush up on the basics in those areas (esp. if you...
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    how to select a nursing school?

    Genista replied to sjcnd06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in CA also, and graduated from a CSU nursing program. In addition to NCLEX pass rates and hear-say about the school's reputation, I highly suggest you GO VISIT the school! Boy, am I glad I did....
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    Is money everything? What about soul satisfaction?

    Genista replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. No, I don't think money is everything, but at the same time if I am going to be working myself to the bone, I appreciate appropriate compensation. You know, I've worked on med/surg type floors...
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    Nursing School Heartbreak of losing fellow students

    Genista replied to NurseNiecy's topic in General Nursing

    I think there was only one student in my nursing program that didn't make it. Our class was a tight knit group. We were very supportive of eachother. In fact, one of our instructors commented on how...
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    Feeling defensive

    Genista replied to NewEastCoastRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can see how you might feel defensive. As nurses, we work very hard to take good care of our patients. It doesn't feel good to hear a load of complaints. It's true that family members sometimes don't...
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    Contemplating Nursing....need advise

    Genista replied to flutterbug's topic in Nursing Career

    As someone who has had an IV inserted myself (as well as being the RN to start one), they do hurt going in. But if you practice, it gets easier. In some facilities, you can use a bit of lidocaine to...
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    nursing or teaching??

    Genista replied to SamanthaLu's topic in Nursing Career

    A few years ago I was burnt to a crisp from working as an RN in medical telemetry and went back to school for an elemetary ed. credential. I loved my volunteer work in schools, and loved my classes...
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    nurses vs. dental hygenist salary

    Genista replied to mommy2BCD's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how much dental hygienists make. I guess you could look up specifics at salary.com. I agree nurses work very hard. I feel I am paid a decent wage, though. My pay as an RN has doubled...
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    This sucks! I hate being a patient!

    Genista replied to sweetcheekers's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear you are having so much going on right now. In my state of CA, I think you can get released from jury duty if you have medical needs (check for your state/it may require a note from...
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    do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    Genista replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    This is NOT a problem on my unit with our regular staff. We nurses and the nurses' aids are a team. Being a CNA is hard work, and we nurses appreciate all that our aids do. The aids do as much as they...
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    Sick of working short

    Genista replied to kristi-lpn2's topic in General Nursing

    Rachel, RN (RaeRae)- I want to comment on your post about how can an RN refuse an assignment before accepting report. Well, I know that it sounds rediculous, because often you only find out how high...
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    Any Nurses with OCD?

    Genista replied to Rhonda V's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Rhonda- I can relate a little to your situation. I have not been diagnosed with OCD, but I am a perfectionist, and I have moments of OCD tendencies (for example, when I am stressed I recheck...
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    Sick of working short

    Genista replied to kristi-lpn2's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what state you are in, but that staffing may be in violation of law. Check your nursing practice act and call your BON. In my home state, you can refuse an assignment, but as someone else...
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    Dreading my first Colonoscopy

    Genista posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Please tell me it's not so bad my Endo Nurse friends. I'm a M/S RN, and I got to observe a colonoscopy first hand on my endo rotation in nursing school. It's fine being the observer, but I am soooo...
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    Thinking of career change to hospice - HELP!

    Genista posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I know there have been similar posts about this, but didn't see what I was looking for. I'm an RN w/ almost 5 yrs experience in med/surg/tele, recently moved to Palliative care, but am burned out by...
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    Difficulty with Nurse Aides

    Genista replied to speckRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering if this is a problem that is culturally tolerated on your unit? Are other nurses having the same problem and accepting it? If so, then perhaps a unit meeting is in order. I would get...
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    Shoes

    Genista replied to blueeyedgoose's topic in General Nursing

    My top votes for comfy work shoes: SAS "Freetime" shoe (looks like white Reeboks, but soooo comfy) and Earth Shoes (I wear these now... still comfy even after working 12+ hrs) Both cost about...
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    i am going to graduate soon, feel so stressed!

    Genista replied to loveyan's topic in General Nursing

    Loveyan- Congratulations on your soon to be graduation! You said you are under pressure to be an RN. I hope that you still WANT to be an RN? ;-) There is certainly new pressure to be more independent...
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    Opinions on J pouch procedure

    Genista replied to bethin's topic in Gastroenterology

    Hi Bethin- I concur with L&D Someday's comments about J-pouches not being recommended for Crohns. I am surprised if your GI suggested this, as the pouch can become inflammed and can cause...
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    Dreading my first Colonoscopy

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Gastroenterology

    Just wanted to let you all know that my colonoscopy was a total breeze! The endo nurses were super stars, and I didn't feel any pain.(I had a flex. sig with no sedation prior to that and it hurt like...