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  1. Is it like this every school year?

    VgsNrs posted a topic in School

    Hello, I am brand new to school nursing, I was a PICU nurse for 10 years prior. I am sooooo not used to all the admin paperwork, spreadsheets, emails etc. I work at an independent school with about...

  2. Help with steps to obtaining stock epi pens for office

    VgsNrs replied to NIURn's topic in School

    Thanks MHDNurse & Flare, unfortunately no I do not have any collaborating MD's associated with the school The prev RN had a friendly relationship with a parent who was a MD so that worked out for...

  3. Is it like this every school year?

    VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in School

    Yep, they still start school despite forms turned in. It almost feels like why am I working so hard! But I feel like I have to establish some rule to it even if it's just me 😣 I guess parents...

  4. Help with steps to obtaining stock epi pens for office

    VgsNrs replied to NIURn's topic in School

    Hi! I am actually having an issue with how I will obtain a new script for our stock Epi Pens when they expire soon (I work in an independent school) and we have several sets on campus. How do I find a...

  5. Breast Milk Policies: MIX UP!

    VgsNrs posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Here is my concern, I am a nursing student and I need to create a policy on my peds floor regarding standards or a protocol when administering breast milk to the infants. It was suggested to me to go...

  6. I am freakin' out!

    VgsNrs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey everyone, Just reading everyone's posts and so happy for everyone that has passed! I am taking my NCLEX either Jan/Feb 2005, and I am just freaking out on studying. I feel like I cannot retain...

  7. I am freakin' out!

    VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks for your vote of confidence! congrats on your boards too. i was just looking at a kaplan book today it seemed really helpful, but i just hate spending money on all these books and i wont ever...

  8. Is My Only Option Med-Surg??

    VgsNrs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there everyone! I am graduating as an RN in December and have had a few interviews to hospitals out here, but the slots for new grad openings are very skimpy, especially when it comes to a...

  9. Is My Only Option Med-Surg??

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

    I really appreciate the open and honest responses from everyone. Some have relieved a few of my worries coming into the real world of nursing. I just really want this to be positive experience, it is...

  10. PEDS or PICU?!?

    VgsNrs posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hey everyone! I am having the hardest time deciding whether I should go onto Peds floor, PICU or somewhere else when I graduate. In some ways I feel that I would never be able to handle the "critical"...

  11. PEDS or PICU?!?

    VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you all for your great replies. I really appreciate it!

  12. How long did it take to get a job?

    VgsNrs replied to youknowho's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just was curious, when you graduate, should you take a few weeks off to study for the NCLEX or have a job secured and study for the test during your massive orientation? What is the smarter thing to...

  13. How long did it take to get a job?

    VgsNrs replied to youknowho's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just was curious, when you graduate, should you take a few weeks off to study for the NCLEX or have a job secured and study for the test during your massive orientation? What is the smarter thing to...

  14. Breast Milk Policies: MIX UP!

    VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks so much for some good

  15. PEDS or PICU?!?

    VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in Pediatric

    it really does help to hear things like that believe it or not. i am glad to hear, or more like thankful to hear that it is okay to feel overwhelmed in this type of environment and it is not just me...

  16. PEDS or PICU?!?

    VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks LoriA! I have been working in the PICU in my last semester clinical as a student nurse since I wrote the first thread. So far it has been a lot to get used to and I still am trying to get my...

  17. IV site changes

    VgsNrs replied to SRW's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks Randy, I will do some research on the web too, just nice to hear from real life experiences once in a

  18. IV site changes

    VgsNrs replied to SRW's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Can someone tell me a sure and accurate way to assess for Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis?? I am still in school and when I ask nurses on my clinical floor, it seems their answers differ. It is just so...

  19. PEDS or PICU?!?

    VgsNrs replied to VgsNrs's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the response. It is just so overwhelming of the areas that are avalible to nurses and I feel like I do not know about 1/2 of them! I think I will be able to figure out somewhere to go soon!...

  20. I Hate Nursing School

    VgsNrs replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am just waiting for the day when I can walk onto a floor as a student and the charge nurse does NOT give you a dirty look! Sometimes I really hate being a student because seems like most of the...

  21. let's talk about nclex

    VgsNrs replied to obnurse2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am really interested in what other Grad Nurses have to say cuz I will be in your shoes come December 04 and I am wondering when you all actually started reviewing for the NCLEX? I am only in my...