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  1. What makes a great CNA?

    sun_chica replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    As previously stated, a GREAT CNA informs you abnormal vitals, if a pt looks like s**t, or change in LOC. As for watching procedures, you should try & see as much as you can. I have no problem...

  2. What is wrong with me????

    sun_chica replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Nursing Career

    thrashej... nice to hear I'm not alone. It's kinda funny, I just had arthroscopic sx done on my knee so I was off work for 2 1/2 weeks... I would love to stay home & get a PT job for fun! But,...

  3. What is wrong with me????

    sun_chica replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Nursing Career

    you're not alone!!! I've been a nurse for 1.5yrs, ever since 3rd semester of nursing school I was ready to leave nursing school... I hated it!!! To this day, I think I only finished to give a big...

  4. What would YOU do??

    sun_chica replied to Miss_Melanie_NC's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd definetely go for the MSN program, especially if the time commitment is the same & you'll only pay $10,000 more. If you earn your ADN, then you'd have to go for a rn-bsn or rn-msn bridge. I...

  5. Would you become a nurse again

    sun_chica replied to Human nurse's topic in General Nursing

    NO... NO... NO!!! More days than not, I'd rather do most anything... especially something w/

  6. W'hat's your favorite thing to do after a day on the floor?

    sun_chica replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    Working nights, I love to come home get a HOT shower & curl into bed w/ my hubby before he gets up... Usually, I'm soo tired I'm out w/in a few

  7. CNA or not?

    sun_chica replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Nursing Career

    alot also depends on the local where you live, I live in southeast PA (suburbs of Philly) & our CNA's make $12/hr to start, that's what I heard from some I work w/. Even a few months of working...

  8. Nursing or Nuclear Med Tech?

    sun_chica replied to FLstudent06's topic in Nursing Career

    Thrashej- Actually, I have finally decided after may books on career aptitude/personality/do what you love, etc..., making PRO's & CON's sheet of different careers I'd be interested in, I've...

  9. Nursing or Nuclear Med Tech?

    sun_chica replied to FLstudent06's topic in Nursing Career

    Best advice... go for what you REALLY want to do... yeah, it may be lil' harder to find a job at first as a nuc tech, but if you feel you'll like it better, go for it. Nothing's worse than doing a job...

  10. If not a nurse...what????

    sun_chica replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have a love for animals & want to protect their environment & ecosystems. Earned my AAS in Animal Management, poor salary $7-10/h to start. Finished my nursing degree & decided I need...

  11. Salaries..

    sun_chica replied to noworries's topic in Nursing Career

    Southeastern PA pays pretty well, w/ my night differential I make $28.50/h (only been a nurse for 1.5years). Our "night owls" (float night position) make $42/hr. 4/4 weekend program days $42/hr,...

  12. medication competancy exam help

    sun_chica replied to thinmint33's topic in Nursing Career

    You could ask the facility you want to work for, 1 of the 3 places I worked for gave us a list of common meds found on their test. Make sure to review the different types of insulins, I had several...

  13. Do You See Yourself Making It To Retirement in Nursing?

    sun_chica replied to stlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Definetely NO!!! Been in nursing for 3yr, 1.5yr as an RN... already looking in to other programs to begin in January. Unfortunately, I want to do conservation & wildlife mgmt or teach physical...

  14. Change with scrub design...

    sun_chica replied to design_student's topic in General Nursing

    The best scrubs I ever got we hospital issued male/unisex scrubs!!!!! They're thin, light-weight, quick to dry, drawstring pant, not tight on my hips (I'm 5'7", 130#, size 6-8 in pants, yet many...

  15. New Grad & in desperate need of help

    sun_chica replied to Persia's topic in Nursing Career

    I find that several things work: 1) Make up your own report sheet (pt name, md, age, adm date, dx, code status, IVFs, diet, VS, activity, meds (times only 8, 12, 16), systems (think head to toe) -...

  16. Do you feel valued in your current nursing position?

    sun_chica replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    no, no, no!!! what other profession comes to work, and they're already an hour or two behind (depending on the shift). You bust you butt to get everything done, while trying to give "quality" care to...

  17. RN who wouldn't be CNA

    sun_chica replied to cjog's topic in Nursing Career

    Zoeboboey, What, may I ask, does {{{{{{{{{{sun chica}}}}}}}}}}

  18. What do you do for YOU every day, to keep sane..

    sun_chica replied to JoBug's topic in General Nursing

    I make time for sleep, playing w/ my rottie, spending time w/ my hubby, & trying to find time for exercising. I love to take an evening walk w/ my hubby & dog at the park.... ahhh...

  19. tell me more... risk mgmt, ohn, utilization review??

    sun_chica posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, I'm trying to learn more about the other areas of nursing, not at the "bedside". I read through some of the OHN threads, but what do nursing really do in "risk mgmt" or "utilization review"...

  20. tell me more... risk mgmt, ohn, utilization review??

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    thanks for the clarification, I'll see if I can speak to someone at my current hospital about their job

  21. Frustrated & ready to leave nursing... (long)

    sun_chica posted a topic in Nursing Career

    It's a long one... need some input, here's the down-low: Been an RN for 1/5yrs (almost all experience in tele/PCU). Really dislike nursing, some days hate it & ready to walk out te door... I...

  22. Protonix IVP

    sun_chica replied to babynursewannab's topic in General Nursing

    At my previous facility we always gave Protonix IVP over 2mins. Mix w/ NS to make 10ml. Stop any fluids going (I've heard Protonix is basically incompatible w/ most things), then SAS. Never had any...

  23. Frustrated & ready to leave nursing... (long)

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the encouragement:D Hopefully, you'll figure it out sooner than later if nursing is for you!!! I plan on keeping nursing as a PT thing if my new endeavors don't pay quite as well, which...

  24. Frustrated & ready to leave nursing... (long)

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    thanks for the food 4 thought, neverthought about speaking w/ a head hunting agency... do you know the name of

  25. Frustrated & ready to leave nursing... (long)

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    mortcian... lol:rotfl: don't know if I like them that "out cold"??? Good luck w/ your quilting bus on the