ann4997

ann4997

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  1. Did you attend an Accelerated BSN program?

    ann4997 replied to GradStudent2012's topic in General Nursing

    Which accelerated program did you attend? touted as a 2nd career/2nd degree Bachelor's degree, but there were many new grads - BSN-RN What prerequisites were required for your program? Statistics,...

  2. Do you have a "Work You" vs. a "Home You"?

    ann4997 replied to SillyInScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Thank you all so much for this post and your responses - I thought something was wrong with me and felt so guilty about the home-me. I am so frustrated with people complaining about minor bumps,...

  3. job interview

    ann4997 replied to bverdevn's topic in General Nursing

    interviews of any kind can be nerve-wracking, but it is one of those things that do get easier with more experience (so interview as much as you can) and prepare. there are many links out there on how...

  4. I want to go back to school for nursing. Please help advise!!!

    ann4997 replied to CTMomof2's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi. I agree with the previous posts about taking your pre-reqs at a community college - you will save a ton of money. You should research the programs in which you are interested, because different...

  5. question on tube feeding and flushes

    ann4997 replied to Oranges3420's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my hospital we use gravity unless it is in the orders that you can use a "gentle push." It goes fast enough. With the plunger assembled you check for residual, then disassemble it and leave the...

  6. IV ADMIN

    ann4997 replied to santos2010's topic in General Nursing

    As the previous poster said - you answered your own question. If you are ever unsure of something it is more important to be safe (and ask a question) than appear that you know what you are doing and...

  7. TPA and bad outcomes

    ann4997 replied to pb57's topic in Emergency

    Some facilities have policies on debriefings for different kinds of "critical incidences." There is a lot of research that suggests how beneficial they can be for helping people realize their role and...

  8. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    ann4997 replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    second career; accelerated BSN-RN: 40. Est. MSN

  9. Am I off my rocker?

    ann4997 replied to imtommy's topic in General Nursing

    I say absolutely get off of that rocker, make your plan and get to nursing!! With that said, I just want to share some things that I have learned. I agree witht the above poster -- if you have a...

  10. Interview Tips of a GN wanting a L&D Position.

    ann4997 replied to rochelle03lc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is it possible to have any of the nurses or the nurse manager that you worked with on the L&D floor that would be willing to write you a letter of rec that you could take with you when you...

  11. Concerned About Drug Screen

    ann4997 replied to RNMarie's topic in General Nursing

    If you haven't taken the drug screen yet, make sure you take your prescription bottles with you so they can make copies of them. I would not give your employer a heads up (it is really none of their...

  12. New Grad who doesn't feel ready....

    ann4997 replied to morningland's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi morningland, i too am a recent grad and have started a new job and totally understand where you are coming from. as a new grad, i feel that it is doing yourself a disservice to be overly confident...

  13. How desperate can I be??? Cause I am.

    ann4997 replied to luckie's topic in General Nursing

    There was a particular hospital that I wanted to work at after I graduated and I didn't persue other hospitals as vigorously because I was waiting for a position to become available for me (which it...

  14. At work, can you ever give drugs with no prescription?

    ann4997 replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Another homework question? As the others have said, the answer is no, unless there is a protocol/standing order to follow. That includes O2 (although, as others have said, you would respond to the...

  15. Can you give me example of functions that a nurse can perform independently?

    ann4997 replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this another homework question? Depending on the facility and or specific floor you are working on there will be standing orders for different condtions as well

  16. Do employers have such a surplus of applicants that Respect goes out the window?

    ann4997 replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that I feel very lucky after reading some of these responder's experiences. The economy is very difficult and it is no excuse for poor behavior. Nursing is a second career for me and I...

  17. Magnet, polarization, ageism, classism

    ann4997 replied to edgarandersonrn's topic in General Nursing

    I also have to say that I respectfully disagree with a few points of edga. I am a second degree RN and proud to say BSN. I was an older student (>25) and I have a larger, young family so I...

  18. Excited about shadowing opportunity but.....what to wear??

    ann4997 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Nursing Career

    I was recently invited to shadow on a floor for which I interviewed and I wore scrubs. Like a previous poster recommended, I would also suggest that you wear solid scrubs and wear your hair up, small...

  19. Med/surg patient worksheet

    ann4997 replied to jogimada's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi. I also would love a copy of your pt sheet. When you have a chance, could you also email me one [email protected] Thank you in advance

  20. Grades are Posted!!

    ann4997 replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

    I know it is hard when classmates -- friends don't make the grade and you move on and they don't...but you are moving on -- congratulations! I don't know what kind of test it is and I rarely had a...

  21. How far do you force meds?

    ann4997 replied to andrewRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too am a new grad and recently worked in a snf with about 32 patients on my 11p-7a shift. I didn't get much of an orientation and every night I worked was a race against time. I didn't have too many...

  22. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    ann4997 replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To Gold2010: Hi all. I hope this isn't terribly inappropriate, but I didn't know of another way to contact/help this person. Gold2010 -- I recieved your message and unfortunately I am unable to send...

  23. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    ann4997 replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all NCLEX preparers! I took and passed my NCLEX-RN this past July in one try. I felt fairly confident going into the test -- I feel like I prepared well. I took some comprehensive...

  24. salary expectations of a new grad in CT

    ann4997 replied to raygun354's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I too am a new grad and am working in a LTC facility and am making $29/hr with a very low night differencial. I am thankful to have a job too, but will keep looking because the patient load is crazy...