Ali_Oop07

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1. Coworker issues - so disheartening

   Ali_Oop07 replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

   I am in the same situation as the OP, except I made double the MA. I took the verbal abuse, the cold shoulder, the back-talking for months. If it ever came up where she was reminded that I am the...

2. Fellow RN died this morning.

   Ali_Oop07 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My coworker (and friend, mother, grandmother) died this morning in a car crash, she fell asleep at the wheel after working a 12+ hour night shift. I just wanted to tell other night nurses (that are...

3. Lowest blood sugar...?

   Ali_Oop07 replied to Mr.N8's topic in Emergency

   11. THe patient came to the ER for hyperglycemia and was brought to our floor around 5am. I don't know what kind of insulin he had in the er (not my patient), but right after shift change he was 11...

4. PIH cart...need any resources

   Ali_Oop07 replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

   In school, our textbooks called it a "critical pathway" if you want to Google that term. Its a multidisciplinary map of what should be done on what day, etc. We used them most with post-op and psych...

5. ATT how long in FL???

   Ali_Oop07 replied to SixFtNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Any May '05 grads receive their ATT yet? I hate this waiting... can't start my new job until I get my temp

6. Confused about the NCLEX and licensure...

   Ali_Oop07 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in First Year After Licensure

   True! However, if you have registered and paid your $200, Pearson will email your ATT when they get approval from the BON, and then you can immediatly schedule the test (and have more dates...

7. Confused about the NCLEX and licensure...

   Ali_Oop07 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in First Year After Licensure

   It looks to me that four things must be done 1. Fingerprints 2. Your school must send transcripts (they should have sent them after you graduated, but you may call the school to make sure). 3....

8. Just got ATT!!!!

   Ali_Oop07 replied to DCCCRN2Bn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I would schedule the test for June 10th (to give myself one day off!). When you go home from the review each night, you could go over areas you didn't quite understand and do one hour of questions....

9. Just got ATT!!!!

   Ali_Oop07 replied to DCCCRN2Bn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congrats and GOOD LUCK on your boards!!! :balloons: I am still waiting for my ATT, buit I just mailed my app (out of state) two days ago, so I guess I'll have to wait some more...

10. Unrealistic goal to get job as new grad in ICU?

    Ali_Oop07 replied to AKav8trix's topic in Nursing Career

    My class just graduated 18 students and 13 are going into an ICU including three in a trauma and two in NICU. Their NMs feel that no Med/Surg equals no bad habits and they can train them the way they...

11. HIPPA Violations

    Ali_Oop07 replied to tirednurse's topic in General Nursing

    A great website to thumb through about HIPAA...

12. HIPPA Violations

    Ali_Oop07 replied to tirednurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is my understanding that this practice does not violate HIPAA as long as the patients are not listing symptoms or the reason for the visit with there

13. Peer Interview

    Ali_Oop07 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a peer interview scheduled for Friday on a cardiac unit. I have never been part of a peer interview. Has anyone been through one? What questions are asked? What is the purpose? Thanks

14. GN Temp permit question

    Ali_Oop07 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated last week from and ADN program and I recently applied to get a temp permit in my state, but I am now considering a job in another state. I have not taken the NCLEX yet. Can I apply to...

15. ABGs and ME NEED HELP

    Ali_Oop07 replied to keishapound's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Really? Were you willing to sit in my car giving me a 60 minute lecture as I drove to school? Seriously, I learn by hearing things. My instructors each taught us a different way to interpret ABGs...