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L8RRN

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  1. Declined nursing program. .. need to vent.

    L8RRN replied to proudmomof3's topic in General Nursing

    My mom switched to health information and has her RHIA credentials. She started in nursing and left for several reasons, some of those which affected you. She, too, was in her mid-40's at the time....

  2. Funny things patients have said

    L8RRN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was giving a heparin shot and the patient was a bit upright so her breast was laying on a portion of her stomach. It wasn't really in the way but she apparently thought it was and said "Let me get...

  3. Night Shifters... How do you do it?

    L8RRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I am new, too. So far, I have been napping about 3ish hours before my first night (from like 1 to 4pm), sleeping as long as possible (7 or 8 hours) between shifts and once I have worked my last...

  4. patient care orientation, nervous about new job

    L8RRN replied to jollygirl098's topic in General Nursing

    Some people told me they didn't like my preceptor before I had a chance to meet them. I kept an open mind and was VERY happy with my preceptor! I couldn't imagine a better person to teach me and...

  5. New nurse in tough position...help!

    L8RRN replied to AvaRN22's topic in Nursing Career

    Doesn't hurt to look for another position elsewhere now. If something pans out, you can make your decision then. Also, do they offer a part time or casual day position? It would still allow you to...

  6. Had my first interview & don't know what to think!

    L8RRN replied to Moosey32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked in HR before becoming a nurse. We did not contact references (via phone) unless we were planning to hire. We didn't care if you were a great employee or not before if we didn't want to hire...

  7. Should I just forget it?

    L8RRN replied to propeace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My preceptor is a man and he is AWESOME! Everyone talks about what a wonderful nurse he is when I am asked who my preceptor is (I agree!). I have been in school with male nursing students and no...

  8. fort drum area nursing situation

    L8RRN replied to xxjjccbb's topic in New York Nursing

    The local college in Watertown graduates once a year...in May, so there wouldn't be a current graduating class in Oct/Nov. The college in Canton might graduate twice a year but I am not sure. I...

  9. Authorization to Test

    L8RRN replied to aye125RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I mailed mine in around May 20th and got my ATT on June 11. Our school had to wait until our transcripts were audited before they would send in the education verification part. From my understanding...

  10. fort drum area nursing situation

    L8RRN replied to xxjjccbb's topic in New York Nursing

    I live near Drum. I know Samaritan in Watertown hires new grads periodically...like about 11 since May. Unsure how the foriegn education would be considered, though. When are you coming back this...

  11. "My child came to the nurse? Why didn't anyone call me??"

    L8RRN replied to safarirn's topic in School

    Well, as a mom, thank you for NOT calling with every little thing. I may be weird but I generally think that if the nurse calls about something, then I need to address it...like pick them up or...

  12. Panicking about the job market

    L8RRN replied to JenniferSews's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would recommend also looking at other types of facilities in the area that may need nurses...like inpatient drug/alcohol treatment facilities, places that serve those with disabilities (or rehab...

  13. NCLEX Timing?

    L8RRN replied to bseesahm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How fast depends on your state and how quickly they process your application. Prior classes at my college had to wait 7 weeks. It was faster this year than in the past few years. I got my ATT only...

  14. Where do I start????

    L8RRN replied to mariemac89LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am new, too. I am doing med/surg because of the variety. A lot of departments at my hospital require at least one year med/surg before you can transfer anyway. In just one month, I have had...

  15. I know this may sound rediculous but....

    L8RRN replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    I found more GREAT friends in nursing classes than any other college course I have ever taken. You just have potential to form some wonderful, lasting bonds because you are going through the same...

  16. Which job would you take.....need advice

    L8RRN replied to annagirl0604's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Monday-Friday daycare is generally a lot easier to find than evenings. I don't know who watches your children when you are at work (family, friend, center, individual?), but if your childcare...

  17. studying when you already studied too much

    L8RRN replied to fiveofpeep's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know some people will say do not review content and just do practice questions, but I did review some content. I went over some basic stuff...like drug endings (ACE is pril, beta blockers are olol,...

  18. Interview went well but didn't get into the transition prgm!

    L8RRN replied to Cabodre's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You stated she tends to hire people with zero to bare minimum knowledge. I worked with a doctor who was the same way (would rather hire a new grad than experienced nurses). When questioned, he...

  19. Dear Preceptor

    L8RRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for making me feel like I can actually do this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and taking time to show me the "right way" even if you do it a little different. Thank you for...

  20. Impaired nursing not cool

    L8RRN replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Got a camera phone? Take a picture of her

  21. Tips for interviews

    L8RRN replied to michuria's topic in General Nursing

    If it isn't mentioned in the interview, I recommend asking about patient:nurse ratio, how long is orientation, what type of system is used for documentation (electronic, handwritten, etc), what type...

  22. Can I still be a nurse?

    L8RRN replied to anya16's topic in Psychiatric

    Before I became a nurse, I worked in a medical facility that had a new graduate nurse that had a psychotic "episode" and she ended up losing her license. This was in Maryland. I do not know if there...

  23. States hiring New RN Grads?

    L8RRN replied to 2CareerRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check the more "rural" areas in NY...like

  24. Job Applications

    L8RRN replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely let the instructors know ahead of time. You never put down a personal/professional reference without permission from who you are putting down! As for former employer being...

  25. What to do on the waiting list

    L8RRN replied to hbackman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really recommend the medical terminology class because it helped me with nursing questions by learning the root words, suffix, etc. Plus it will keep you working on stuff while waiting on your...