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    Scariest situation?

    Genista replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    3rd Shift Guy- How freaky! I had the same experience my 1st year nursing (10-11 patients and one w/MI).Nothing worse than not having time to check on your "other"
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    Dreading Work Again!

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your support & suggestions. I had another :angryfire night last night. I end up feeling crabby and like I didn't do a good enough job. It is so chaotic and crazy at work-...
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    Shadowing advice

    Genista replied to eng_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with your last semester & interviews! That's great. Here are some things I would be looking at during a shadow: The staffing matrix (that is how many patients per nurse, how many...
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    Only 2 semesters left & I'm have doubts about going on

    Genista replied to RN-BamaStudent's topic in General Nursing

    What you are feeling is normal. Please think carefully about your decision. You really don't know if you will like nursing or not till you try it in the real world (there are many specialties that you...
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    Student feeling not educated

    Genista replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    I remember listening to report when I was in my first nursing clinicals...and was so in awe of nurses speaking the terminology I didn't know. Every field has its own jargon. You will learn certain...
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    Show Bedside Nurses the Money

    Genista replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    amen to that. i make some great money as an rn right now, but i'm sick of the staffing issues, lack of resources and running myself ragged everyday. money is nice, but working conditions are just as...
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    Could Public Health be my niche?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    Kathicchc- Thanks for the suggestion! I haven't heard of that position before. I will definately look into it.
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    D5 0.225% saline question

    Genista replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Brownms46- No worries here. I'm up for a mental challenge. :) I shoulda known better than to post my response without a rationale (*you know nurses always have to know why we do things*). Upon...
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    D5 0.225% saline question

    Genista replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    The point is that different sources quote different norms (which is why the poster was asking for help). For example, I found a reference that says isotonic solutions are 240-340 m Osm, which is...
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    What is the average starting pay of new hire?

    Genista replied to Cherish's topic in General Nursing

    It depends greatly on where you live. Go to http://www.salary.com and type in the state and city you are interested in. In California, new grads start at about $26-30/hr, but then again, average home...
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    D5 0.225% saline question

    Genista replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a handout on different IV solutions that says D5.02NS is isotonic. The tonicity is listed at 320 m Osm/L.
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    Think I found my nursing niche (home care)

    Genista replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you. I can relate to the burned out feelings from acute care. I hope you continue to find satisfaction in homecare & that everything works out. But please keep an open mind and heart for...
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    where to start w/ new career change???

    Genista replied to hampa's topic in General Nursing

    Most colleges have a scholarship/finacial aid office where you can get help in finding this info. What is nice about going into the office, is that you can ask for help if you need, and they provide...
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    where to start w/ new career change???

    Genista replied to hampa's topic in General Nursing

    Most colleges have a scholarship/finacial aid office where you can get help in finding this info. What is nice about going into the office, is that you can ask for help if you need, and they provide...
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    california lvn pay scale

    Genista replied to ldshaw's topic in California Nursing

    Go to http://www.salary.com For the Sacramento area, median salary is about $38,000 for full time LVNs. Averages out to about $20/hr. Sounds aboout close to what LVNs are making where I work (+/- for...
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    CNA Payscale

    Genista replied to Caligurl's topic in California Nursing

    Being a CNA is hard work. I'm not sure I would do it for $8./hr either (I'm an RN, but you get my drift). There are employers that pay a fair wage, and those that don't. Have you considered asking for...
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    California PHNs- I want the Lowdown!

    Genista posted a topic in California Nursing

    I posted on the Public Health board, but was hoping I could hear from the CA nurses in this field. I'm an RN with a BSN and PHN cert., but have only worked in acute care the past 6 yrs.I'm burned out...
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    social work to nursing

    Genista replied to Freeda's topic in Nursing Career

    I know someone who went from social work to nursing & LOVES it. Those skills really do double duty in health care. If you go to "User CP" (control panel) and click on it, it will open up a new...
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    Help Nursing vs. Education Path

    Genista replied to Kmd317's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Kristen- You are doing the right thing by interviewing first. It's hard to decide isn't it? I interviewed RNs and even volunteered on a rehab unit before entering nursing school, and yet somehow...
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    New job! No more hospital for me!

    Genista replied to CherryRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations Cherry! Gee, that sure sounds dreamy. I hope I can find a job like that someday, too. Wishing you all the best of luck in the new job! PS- What will you be doing?
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    burnout anyone else experience it?

    Genista replied to greyhair's topic in General Nursing

    Burnout is common in the helping professions (nursing, teaching, social work, law enforcment, etc.). If you read on this board for any length of time, you will encounter many fellow nurses battling...
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    Could Public Health be my niche?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thanks for the reply, ORRNLori. It turns out there are no openings in my county, but there are tons in a neighboring county (long 1 hr commute though). My hubby worries about me having to go into bad...
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    What do you do when you need to take pain meds and work?

    Genista replied to Kaye's topic in General Nursing

    Try contacting employee health & asking them about it. I think this type of situation depends on what you are taking, when you take it, and what the hospital policy is. Some healthcare...
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    Work Ethic around RN's

    Genista replied to writer2nurse+'s topic in General Nursing

    You must already know that inattention to detail is a human condition, and therefore present in all professions including healthcare.I know you probably expect a higher standard for healthcare...
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    how hard is it

    Genista replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

    Lesley- Though I'm not yet a mom, I do have my 2 cents. I personally think that it's nearly impossible & unfair for women to expect themselves to be great moms, great wives & great in their...