gwlillith

gwlillith

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  1. What I wish I had known/asked before....

    gwlillith replied to cheddaz's topic in General Nursing

    get it ALL in writing!!!! (if you can!)

  2. comfy shoes

    gwlillith replied to analiezel's topic in General Nursing

    In 13 years I finally found shoes that I could walk in all day. I love my Birkies! Birkenstocks mold to your foot. I bought some Dansko's and went home limping after every shift. Since I have...

  3. Has anyone taken the new AACN Cardiac Surgery Cert.

    gwlillith replied to big sweet life's topic in MICU, SICU

    From what I understand, it's supposed to be a lot harder than the CCRN. I know that one was tough. But I'd sure like a crack at

  4. CRNAs in Florida to require anesthesiologist supervision

    gwlillith replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    BRAVO!!! Great post. Wonderful insight to those of us who can't put into words the decision to become a CRNA! I look forward to joining your respected profession. Thanks once again.

  5. Lee Memorial or Gulfcoast/Southwest??????

    gwlillith replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey there.. Sorry but I sure don't know what the going rate for LPN's in LTC are. I know they're aren't many, if at all, LPN's in critical care. My suggestion to you is go to the websites for these...

  6. Lee Memorial or Gulfcoast/Southwest??????

    gwlillith replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi there, sorry didn't see your message til today...I work prn in the icu's at all three Lee Hospitals. Lee Mem, Cape Coral and Health Park. Lee Memorial is huge and severely outdated, Cape Coral has...

  7. No PRN work in Florida?????

    gwlillith posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I moved to Ft. Myers in August. After an extensive job search I accepted a non-benefitted prn position with Lee Memorial. My choice was at least 2 areas of specialty to float to. Since I have 10...

  8. CCRN Exam..

    gwlillith posted a topic in Cardiac

    Has anyone recently taken it? I'm taking it in 2 weeks, and I'm finding the cardiac section a little troublesome. (to say the least) Any tips or suggestions?

  9. Any shoe suggestions for me? Dankso's aren't working...

    gwlillith replied to NCNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Get a pair of birkenstocks...they're a little pricey. I went thru the same as you. Bough myself Dansko's, and you explained it perfectly...Just like 2 cement blocks!!! My feet were killing me,...

  10. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    gwlillith replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

  11. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    ....I'm caring for. She's approx 400lbs, and since I'm in the prn pool, naturally I am assigned to her for the night. So as usual, I dive right in and bathing her, cleaning her room. I normally...

  12. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    No you're sure not alone. It's definately a challenge, a frustrating one at that, that we are consistently expected to perform nursing care on obese patients as though they were a person of normal...

  13. No PRN work in Florida?????

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Florida Nursing

    Appreciate all the advice, but it's been a couple of months since I started this thread...things have definately picked up. I'm getting called nearly every day for a shifts to work...especially at...

  14. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    gwlillith replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    So you're saying my ASN degree doesn't make me a professional? I think you should wait a while before you start making those kind of observations and conclusions. At least until you finish your...

  15. CCRN study probs...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I also had L.Gasparis' CCRN review questions book. It has over 800 questions with all the rationales for the correct and incorrect answers. This was also a big

  16. CCRN study probs...

    gwlillith posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm having some real anxiety over this exam...I've worked in ICU level 1 trauma center for 10 years, I have the Laura Gasparis DVD's and question review book, also the CCRN review book, and I feel...

  17. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    gwlillith replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    what exactly are "traditional programs" ? I earned my ASN in 2 years. "Book work" isn't exactly something you will lean on when you're in the trenches. Regardless of your education, traditional or...

  18. CCRN study probs...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to also disagree. The L. Gasparis video's were a magnificent help to me in passing. I learned alot, and also helped me to focus on areas that were definately asked on the exam. The "Pass...

  19. Excelsior.....(once again)

    gwlillith posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would like to ask, without offending anyone and starting a loooong thread about Excelsior's program.....If indeed anyone at all, has or is going thru the RN-BSN program with them?? Would appreciate...

  20. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    gwlillith replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    This is a personal decision. I graduated with my ASN degree and have been an Neuro/MedSurg Trauma ICU nurse for 10 years. Never have I regretted not going on for my BSN, unless there is more in an...

  21. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    gwlillith replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    I have to agree with you, I'm a little offended as well. Elizabeth RN, ASN,

  22. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    gwlillith replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, I have my ASN. I have actually taught residents how to insert TLC, and recently passed my CCRN. I can't tell the difference between the two just by talking with them. It seems that based on...

  23. CCRN study probs...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    ...what a bear of an exam...My brain is mush right now...gonna sleep for a few days... Thanks everyone for the advice.... Elizabeth, RN,

  24. Ok, so there's this obese patient...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    No Peds or NICU...can't work with the babies... The only reason I've chosed the float was to get some experience at the 3 different hospitals, and stay away from the "politics" . I'm considering...

  25. Men and Nursing (article) by Nancy Girard RN

    gwlillith replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    Char.. I too was influenced by two male nurses before my career. One was a very dear friend, who sadly is not here today, and encouraged me throughout nursing school. I'd like to think I've made him...