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  1. FNP program in so cal

    Thank you so much for your reply. I have two co-workers that graduated from np program at Azusa Pacific but they also met once a week in classroom setting. I know of no one that's in online program so...
  2. Hi, all. Haven't been here on a long time. :) I obtained my bsn at University of Phoenix and I had no problems with the program. I loved not having to drive and sit in a class. Now that I'm ready to...
  3. Hi, all. I'm thrilled to find this site! I'm getting my ASN around June (hopefully) and starting to think about advancement. I'm a 31 yr old LVN/LPN currently working home health part time. I have...
  4. Hi, guys. I'm in the market for a reference nursing textbook. I heard some good things about Brunner. For the current edition (10th 2003) I'll have to shell out about $100 but for last edition (9th...
  5. Hi, all. I recently became interested in correctional nursing. I'm contemplating which facility would be a better place to work. There is California institute for women(CIW) in Corona and...
  6. Thanks for the info. I hope I get a chance to work there.
  7. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    Hi, all. I haven't been able to read ALL pages of this thread but thought I'd put in my two cents. I'm pretty content with this profession most of the time. The most valuable asset of nursing...
  8. Male vs Female Prisons

    I'm also interested in female prisons as I'm contemplating working @ the female prison here in Cali. Any input will be greatly
  9. Hi, guys! I'm going to an agency assignment tomorrow as a new grad to postpartum unit. I've never worked a day in L&D and scared as heck. Could someone please tell me what I'm looking forward...
  10. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    Thank you for the great advice, SheaTab. It's really a great way to assess post partum patients! Congrats on your baby girl to be,
  11. Hi, guys. I just got hired in an ICU as a new grad! It is a level II trauma hospital so I'm a bit scared but I'm also excited to start. While I was looking for ICU books I realized many of the...
  12. Which handheld or pda do you guys use?

    Hi, Sara. Could you tell me what you don't like about Palm and why you are going to Window based? Also what apps. do you have on your palm and what are you going to do with all the apps you already...
  13. Which handheld or pda do you guys use?

    Hello, Angela. Thanks for the info! I didn't see that info when I visited the site. I think I, too, will stay practical for now and use my OLD palm since it seems like I could actually use it....
  14. Which handheld or pda do you guys use?

    Hello again, Angela. I have Palm m100 which is a very old model with only 2MB memory. I've never really used it because my cell does fine with schedule, contacts, etc. I know that it's very...
  15. Which handheld or pda do you guys use?

    Hi, angelique777. Thanks for the info. As far as I know, if I want to look at the future of hand-helds I should buy Pocket PC because there is a shift in the industry that is concentrating more on...
  16. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    I completely agree with you.
  17. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    It would feel so weird to sign RN next to my name now. Sorta excited to... :chuckle Since this is a case I used to have as a LVN, I wonder if other shift LVNs would think I'm trying to show off or...
  18. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    I'm talking about continuing to work for the agency I used to work for as LVN. Since I really shouldn't be working at an RN agency as a new grad I still need to be making some money until I start my...
  19. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    Thank you all for your concern. I really do feel bullied or at least pushed into taking the assignment and will reconsider working for the agency. The staff coordinator was such a personable lady...
  20. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    Thanks for your advise, betsrn. I completely agree. To my relief, the shift got cancelled. They did try to make me go to postpartum unit at another hospital. I declined. I took this assignment...
  21. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    Thank you so much for your advice, Doularoz. I never thought that I would be responsible for the baby too. Now I'm going to look over newborn assessment also. I'm so glad I posted the question even...
  22. I completely agree with TriageRN34. I should disclose that I'm a social smoker that does not smoke on my break or have nicotine withdrawl regardless of how long I need to go without smoking. But I...
  23. Hi, guys. I just got hired in an ICU as a new grad! It is a level II trauma hospital so I'm a bit scared but I'm also excited to start. While I was looking for ICU books I realized many of the...
  24. New grad ICU job offer: Please advise

    There is no committment as far as signing contract. Even sign-on bonus (which I found out was rather low compared to other places) is pro-rated so nothing to pay back if I quit. I think they were...
  25. Hi, guys. First off, I'm sorry about this loooong post. Anxious about my first job as a RN... I just completed my ASN from Excelsior and graduation date has been set for 10/10/04. I've applied to...