TrixieRN1

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  1. Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    schnookimz, that's specifically what my final written warning states. "...employed as a Professional Registered Nurse not as an APRN and therefore does not have the delegated authority to examine...

  2. Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    kbrn2002, I have no problem with you playing Devil's Advocate. After assessing the pt, I walked him from his exam room next to the nurses' station, past four exam rooms, past one restroom, and to the...

  3. Negative Self Talk

    TrixieRN1 replied to jadelpn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you for such a great post. It is oh so true. Because we're so used to taking good care of others, I think we struggle at times to take good care of

  4. Critique ASN New Grad Resume - prior LPN job exp

    TrixieRN1 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, everyone. I'm looking for input on my resume. I haven't seen another post with similar situation. I graduated with ASN 2010, passed NCLEX-RN 2010, former LPN with job experience. I'm close to...

  5. HELP! Newly RN, poor clinical background, where do i start

    TrixieRN1 replied to willowRN's topic in International Nursing

    willowRN, I agree with the previous posters. I would also encourage you to address your anxiety issues with your doctor. Anxiety can have a negative impact on your ability to focus, memory issues,...

  6. As if it isn't hard enough to find a job....

    TrixieRN1 replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't feel comfortable applying for jobs on craigslist - seems it would be too easy to be

  7. As if it isn't hard enough to find a job....

    TrixieRN1 replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    simplyhired.com is another job search site - you can plug in your area, number of years experience, etc. Has anyone here landed a job through simplyhired? I'm considering using that site after I...

  8. Job offers after months of nothing/zip/zilch/nada/zero

    TrixieRN1 replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Sounds like you need to change your name from

  9. New Grads! There is hope!

    TrixieRN1 replied to aellisrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your new job! I like the combination of prayer &

  10. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    TrixieRN1 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    The last time I checked the GABON website, there's no compensation for the preceptorship hours. Many of the students also work full-time jobs while working their

  11. Is it ok to be a shy nurse?

    TrixieRN1 replied to BearCare's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi CareBear. I used to be very timid. However, as nurses we are required to be patient advocates. I think that my passion for caring for my patients has caused me to grow as a person and as a...

  12. What do lpns do in urgent care facilities?

    TrixieRN1 replied to green nurse lpn's topic in General Nursing

    Not California - Deep South. IVPB ceftriaxone, levaquin, moxifloxicin. IV push solu-medrol, ondansetron, promethazine, keterolac, epinephrine. Occasionally we get patients who come to us instead of...

  13. What do lpns do in urgent care facilities?

    TrixieRN1 replied to green nurse lpn's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked urgent care 4-1/2 years and here's what I'm required to do on my job: triage injured pts in waiting room, health hx, VS, EKG, nebulizer txs, abx/therapeutic/immunizations...

  14. Today is my pinning!

    TrixieRN1 replied to NM nurse to be's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!:clpty::anpom:

  15. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    TrixieRN1 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Congratulations, GAGirl1! I'm in same boat that you were in - passed NCLEX-RN for GA in Oct. and I'm on waiting list to do my preceptorship. Which days of the week did you do your preceptorship at...

  16. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    TrixieRN1 replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Location: GA Pay: $14.50/hr (4.5 years'

  17. Why do doctors office pay nurses pennies to work for them?

    TrixieRN1 replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    Two thoughts/suggestions: 1) Infusion therapy company Healix (sp) goes into various doctor's offices such as infectious disease practices and contracts to do the infusions for MS patients, severe...

  18. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    TrixieRN1 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Resiak1, have you contacted the law firm in Atlanta, RobbinsFreed, that EC has hired to represent the GA students? Phone no. for RobbinsFreed Law is 678-701-9381, contacts are Josh Belinfante...

  19. i just don't know what to do !!

    TrixieRN1 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear your frustration and am sorry that you're going through this. Unfortunately, even when we behave in a professional manner it does not mean that those we interact with will behave...

  20. pt pass out after IM ceftriaxone inj

    TrixieRN1 replied to yat777's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding incident I referenced above, the pt was totally nonresponsive, tonic-clonic, loss of bladder control, postictal O2 sats remained low even on 4L O2. Even when pt started to respond, pt was...

  21. pt pass out after IM ceftriaxone inj

    TrixieRN1 replied to yat777's topic in General Nursing

    Clinic I work at administers Ceftriaxone via IM frequently. Per instructions on the vial, we mix it with Lidocaine 1%. Some patients have passed out, become diaphoretic, etc. I typically ask...

  22. Crushed Future LPN

    TrixieRN1 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I became an LPN because it was a good way to transition back into school as a much older student. I've been an LPN for five years. When I told my 80 y/o mother that I was pursuing my ADN, she said,...

  23. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    TrixieRN1 replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN - 35 miles north of Atlanta Four years' experience working at an urgent care facility 12-hour shifts - $14.25/hour - facility open seven days a week, no shift diff and no weekend pay (will be so...

  24. Resume dilemma (resigned new job after 4 months)

    TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll refrain from placing any statement on my resume as to reason for leaving that job. I can address the issue if raised by any prospective employer(s). My goal is...

  25. Resume dilemma (resigned new job after 4 months)

    TrixieRN1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Earlier this year I resigned from my new job in a doctor's office after working there only four months (loved my patients, but now understand why this doctor has had so many nurses). Since that time,...