TacoBelle

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  1. One RN alone on Unit

    TacoBelle replied to floatRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow! I'm sorry that I don't have any answers for you but that is really scary for you and the patients. I hope that management realizes that this is unacceptable before something tragic happens. It...

  2. Human Body Mannequin

    TacoBelle replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I failed A&P the first time because of cardiac so I decided to buy a heart model for about $60 at Amazon. Did not help. But I also got a job on a cardiac telemetry floor and that helped a lot. I...

  3. Ancillary Workers; What we can do to help

    TacoBelle replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear this. Unfortunately I don't have any advice for you. If anything I hope this can at least serve as a reminder to people to not treat other people like crap. Sad that there even...

  4. My 5-Year-Old Son

    TacoBelle replied to chuckz's topic in General Nursing

    That made my heart soar and I don't even really like kids! I suppose it's bad parents I don't like really. Good for you! You must be a great

  5. Interpreter Telling You How To Do Your Job

    TacoBelle posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is the second time this has happened to me. Last night I was taking a patients vital signs. She had an interpreter with her that seemed to be very helpful. A little too helpful. I had just come...

  6. Interpreter Telling You How To Do Your Job

    TacoBelle replied to TacoBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you

  7. Interpreter Telling You How To Do Your Job

    TacoBelle replied to TacoBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Whispera, in both instances the interpreters were employed by an outside agency that my hospital contracts

  8. Interpreter Telling You How To Do Your Job

    TacoBelle replied to TacoBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Kessadawn, why thank you. I'm finally starting to grow some

  9. Where can I take Microbiology and Nutrition ONLINE? Please help!

    TacoBelle replied to veebeeG's topic in General Students

    Vwde, I took my micro online with a lab. We received a lab kit in the mail. I really enjoyed doing the labs from the comfort and convenience of my own home. They were actually really fun and I did...

  10. A&P 2 online suggestions needed... Anyone take it w/Darton?

    TacoBelle replied to j464335's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a level one trauma center in a somewhat major city and many nurses in my hospital did the nursing program that I am going to apply to....which offers many online classes. They are very...

  11. A&P 2 online suggestions needed... Anyone take it w/Darton?

    TacoBelle replied to j464335's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't taken A&P 2 yet but my school does offer it online with a lab that you do at home. I am just about to finish A&P 1 online. The class this summer will be over I think the 3rd week of...

  12. Will this effect me?????

    TacoBelle replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Nursing

    P.S. I also have a lot of word finding issues. Do you have that

  13. Will this effect me?????

    TacoBelle replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Nursing

    I have these symptoms as well. I was diagnosed with ADHD. Not saying that's what you have but it is possible. When I try to verbally explain things I just talk into circles and the point is nowhere to...

  14. How much do CNA's make?

    TacoBelle replied to NVega's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Zippeh, they are discussing nursing assistant pay, not RN

  15. Work non-nursing related job while in school?

    TacoBelle replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree with the other posters, I don't think it would be horrible to work in a non medical field. I would recommend staying casual part time at your current employer. I'm also taking pre reqs...

  16. The derision in life...

    TacoBelle replied to Theor23's topic in General Nursing

    As Skimama said above, you can go ROTC and get your BSN first. I forgot about that

  17. The derision in life...

    TacoBelle replied to Theor23's topic in General Nursing

    If you get a medic job in the Air Force that pretty much takes care of your CNA class. You will be trained in some nursing duties and you will (if you take the same MOS I did) you will earn your...

  18. Tips for a band 6 interview

    TacoBelle replied to lal100's topic in International Nursing

    What is band

  19. ADOLAS

    TacoBelle replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    I was diagnosed on my 26th birthday! Yea me! I was relieved to find out what was wrong with me. I have been taking adderall ever since and what a difference that makes! It doesn't make me completely...

  20. Dear Coworkers:

    TacoBelle replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ..Aaaand you sound like an awesome nurse! Your patients and your coworkers are lucky to have

  21. The derision in life...

    TacoBelle replied to Theor23's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, If you do what trixie333 said you would have to get your nursing degree first. I enlisted in the Air Force and worked as a medic. I never thought I wanted any kind of medical related career. It...

  22. Dream Job!

    TacoBelle replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any advice but good luck to you and let us know what

  23. Anyone wear a pedometer or Nike + iPod to work?

    TacoBelle posted a topic in General Nursing

    We run around so much on our shifts, I am considering purchasing the Nike + iPod to track how many miles I run in a shift. Does anyone else do this? If so how far do you go? Does anyone else use the...

  24. Anyone wear a pedometer or Nike + iPod to work?

    TacoBelle replied to TacoBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Amber, I did get it. Unfortunately I haven't had time to set it up yet. I'm taking pre reqs and working a .7. I'll update once I

  25. Watch your manners please..

    TacoBelle replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Could he have perhaps been asking about a cath kit?