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  1. Foley insertion.. best techniques???

    sun_chica posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here's my deal. Just moved to the ED, lovin it. However, I need some tips for easy indwelling foley insertion techniques. Been out of school almost 2yrs and have only inserted 10-15 foleys!!! (I...

  2. silly resume ?... certifications

    sun_chica posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm updating my resume and I'm working on the section for licensure/certifications. I'm listing my CPR & ACLS courses and I put the date I took the course/got certified (not when the cert expires,...

  3. silly resume ?... certifications

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know...

  4. silly resume ?... certifications

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in General Nursing

    When I was looking at it, I thought that potential employees might think I needed to re-cert when I was current... thanks for

  5. Reasonable time frame for raise???

    sun_chica posted a topic in General Nursing

    Need some input from your personal experiences... I've been working for a IRO (Independent Review Organization) for just over 1yr (6/19/07 was my anniversary date). It is a small company (25...

  6. Reasonable time frame for raise???

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in General Nursing

    I'm well aware that in today's market, there is no guarantee of a raise. However, when you bust your butt for a small company and maintain the highest percentage for overall performance on my cases...

  7. Reasonable time frame for raise???

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the input... much appreciated! This whole review/raise thing is just one more reason I'm becoming much more frustrated with my current position. I really wanted to 'stay' the same job...

  8. How much do u like nursing? Scale of 1 to 10

    sun_chica replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    I've discovered that nursing isn't my cup of tea... overall a 5. In the hospital setting, I'd give it a 2. Worked as an ER tech while in nursing school & loved it. Actually being the nurse, not...

  9. Torn between jobs

    sun_chica replied to studentnurse3's topic in General Nursing

    First, I don't have kids... however, I have worked nights & evenings. I hated working evenings, I never saw my hubby. Yes, you will gain soo much knowledge and be more comfortable in your nursing...

  10. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    sun_chica replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Let me think... NO! NO! NO! $11/hr -that's insulting! Absolute minimum $20hr for new grad, but min of $25+ is more

  11. Your honest opinions please....

    sun_chica replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in General Nursing

    Just my opinion, but $19K for LPN...yikes...$$$$ You stated that you're courses previously taken are over 8yrs old. So, that sucks... but, get on the waiting list at the cc near your home. Take...

  12. Do you love/hate your profession?

    sun_chica replied to AngelicLady's topic in General Nursing

    NO... I HATE IT!! I regret ever gong to school for it.. nursing makes me miserable, I hate work and it pours over into my personal life. I'm trying so hard to get through each day I work, that I'm...

  13. If you could do it all over again.....

    sun_chica replied to Visuals's topic in General Nursing

    I would NOT have chosen nursing- so many other things I find interesting: enineering, sports medicine, PT, fitness trainer, dietician, animal rescue/education, health/gym teacher. I chose nursing b/c...

  14. I dont want to do this anymore!!!

    sun_chica replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Is it just me, or is it kinda alarming the number of nurses that are soo fed up & tired of the hassles of bedside nursing? I'm looking at the ages of most posters, we're all in our 20's,...

  15. Accutane

    sun_chica replied to BGgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I also have mild-mod adult acne (25y)- I refuse to take Accutane b/c I'd like to become pregnant in the next year or two. I was using prescription strength (Zoderm) Benzoperioxide 4% facial wash...

  16. Do you regret being a nurse

    sun_chica replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    yeah!!! The good days are few & far between! All jobs have pros & cons, but nursing is a physically & emotionally demanding job with rarely an ounce of graditute. the only way to make...

  17. I dont want to do this anymore!!!

    sun_chica replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I think most nurses have been in your position or on every similar. I've been out of school 2years, on my 3rd hospital, 4th department. I HATED nursing until went to the ED, where I am now. I'd...

  18. How much do you owe in loans?

    sun_chica replied to Butterfly3001's topic in General Nursing

    For my 2 AAS degrees: animal mgmt & nursing, I've got $6000. I begin an accelerted 18month RN-BSN next week... so add another ~$14000, after reimbursements from work. Ugh... I'm disgusted with...

  19. Cranky feet....better shoes?

    sun_chica replied to BethyC123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I too have bought Dansko, only to find I CAN'T WEAR THEM!!! EERRR! But, I've found KEEN brand shoes, they're actually more outdoor/rugged leather shoes. http://www.keenfootwear.com/ Go to the women's...

  20. Late for report

    sun_chica replied to Hoozdo's topic in General Nursing

    Easy solution...TAPE REPORT!!! I've worked nights and I like getting out on time. If there late, I don't care b/c I've given them my taped report and small sheet with any updates since I've taped....

  21. Foley insertion.. best techniques???

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all the good tips and advice:) Yeah, after my difficulty today, I became the "foley" lackey. So, needless to say, I'll be doing ALL foleys that come through the ED for the next few weeks...

  22. Shoes

    sun_chica replied to blueeyedgoose's topic in General Nursing

    I love KEEN footwear. I can't wear Dansko b/c they rub the top of my foot horribly, but the KEEN shoes are awesome!!! They run between $70-110, but they are the most comfortable shoes- they feel...

  23. Dedicated Lines

    sun_chica replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say it depends on what your running & what needs to be given intermittently... If you have a heparin or protonix gtt, & you need to give IV lasix, if you flush in between (SAS) your fine....

  24. Is it OK for male Dr. to ask female patient to undress in front of him?

    sun_chica replied to echinacea's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It doesn't seem like a big deal, he was checking her legs. She had a gown covering her as she drops her pants... she's totally covered. if she's uncomfortable, she should speak up. Just think of...

  25. Can I still go to the gym regularly (Once I am nursing school)?

    sun_chica replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    There's always time for the gym, you just need to make it part of your daily schedule. I found that studying notes/reading while working out on the elliptical & stationary bike was great, helped...