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. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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...

  8. 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....

  9. 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....

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. HIPPA Violations

    Ali_Oop07 replied to tirednurse's topic in General Nursing

    A great website to thumb through about HIPAA...

  13. 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

  14. 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

  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...

  16. ABGs and ME NEED HELP

    Ali_Oop07 replied to keishapound's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www.ed4nurses.com/abgtoday.htm $10 download, WELL worth the money!!!!!!!!! Mr. Woodruff saved my butt second

  17. NEEDED: Career advice for new grad.

    Ali_Oop07 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    In the past, I have always taken whatever job was offered to me, now that I have several hospitals recruiting me, I can't decide what is the best move. I have narrowed it down to three: 1) A Large...

  18. NEEDED: Career advice for new grad.

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

    Thank you so much! You are right, I should think about what is best NOW instead of long term, I have a lifetime to switch jobs! BTW, still no decision! I have decided to take a two week vacation...

  19. Anybody precepting students?

    Ali_Oop07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any nurses out there precepting students? How do you do it? Have the student follow you and assist in procedures? Do you give them a patient? Do you let them give meds by themselves? What do you...

  20. Anybody precepting students?

    Ali_Oop07 replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Gompers and Zambezi! I wish I was doing my preceptorship in an ICU (I'm on a general med/surg floor). Just curious..what reason why would someone choose to be a preceptor? It kinda seems like...

  21. NEEDED: Career advice for new grad.

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

    Excellent point!!!!!!! I will be sure to ask about that!

  22. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    Ali_Oop07 replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    A large hospital in Pensacola offers a new grad salary of $15.64/hr with a $2500 sign on bonus. Avarage around Mobile, AL seems to be $18-19

  23. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    Ali_Oop07 replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    You feel guilty for reading three pages of this thread! (with a test two weeks away) :balloons:

  24. What ?'s Should I Ask the Recruiter?

    Ali_Oop07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will graduate from an ADN program in May and many area hospitals are recruiting my class. They are bringing us lunch, small gifts, etc, trying to recruit us to work for their hospitals. I would...

  25. Dauphin Island, Alabama

    Ali_Oop07 replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I heard that Dauphin Island is now two islands (after hurricane Ivan). It is very beautiful, but it also has a certain