chulada77

chulada77 ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. Need Honest answer

    chulada77 replied to lumbarpain's topic in Correctional

    At my facility the nurses do respond to emergencies and stabilize the patient while waiting for the EMTs to arrive. We are not doing the stretcher, etc because the EMTs do that. Of course we are...

  2. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    chulada77 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I somewhat agree. People will never admit to it becuase it is a subconscious decision and not in the forefront of your mind, but it's there. I say "somewhat agree" because I believe that if you are...

  3. BSN or ADN for a person with a B.S. in Heath Science and a M.S. in Exercise Science?

    chulada77 replied to prototype561's topic in General Students

    ADN. You already have higher level degrees that are in the science field. I also have a higher level degree and an ADN and my other degrees seems to helped me quite a bit. Even as a new grad I was...

  4. Need urgent Help on assignment Pt care plan!! please! im so stuck!

    chulada77 replied to Elena89's topic in General Students

    Palliative care..........cancer. HELLO!?!?!? Pain should definitely be one of your primary focus. Pain managment in this case is HUGE!! Also, this gives the patient some control over how she is...

  5. Tell me about your study group/study sessions

    chulada77 replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

    Don't believe everything you hear. My classmates said the same thing but when I heard them "studying" I knew it wasn't for me. 50% of their "studying" was about all sorts of non-nursing topics and 50%...

  6. Expect to fail at least one nursing course, is this true

    chulada77 replied to Bridgettea83's topic in General Students

    I recall that the instructors in my nursing school really tried to make us believe that we would fail at least one course and many of us wouldn't make it through school, but that was just their scared...

  7. Patient fell and died a few days later, was it my fault?

    chulada77 replied to GlitterRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient refused the urinal and refused to wait till a bedside commode was in places then there is not a whole lot that can be done. You can't FORCE patients to do anything, if they want to go...

  8. I work on a busy med/surg unit.....really???

    chulada77 replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I've determined that managment analyzes what a reasonable ratio pt/nurse is and then they give you 2-3 more patients. Med Surg like jobs are more than than just "busy" then are

  9. STG International??

    chulada77 replied to MissRN25's topic in Correctional

    Just my 2 cents........although more sedate, the level or type of criminal in an ICE facility can be a higher level of violence and can be more desperate. Many times the ICE agents aren't targeting...

  10. looking for a state prison job, but am reluctant

    chulada77 replied to mynhiho's topic in Correctional

    Legally the state could not disqualify you from a job due to a prescribed medication. Although you may need a Dr.'s letter and a few other documents to confirm it. BUT, it has been 2 mos and the drug...

  11. How do you give out the pills?

    chulada77 replied to CO2emission's topic in Correctional

    I've seen this at the facility that I'll be working at too. The meds are prepared in packets/baggies beforehand. The MARs are signed after med pass. My concern is that it would be difficult to catch a...

  12. Sick of being a nurse in the Prison

    chulada77 replied to goldensfo's topic in Correctional

    I've been called nasty names, kicked, and accused of all sorts of things.............in a hospital setting. Also, hospital management expects you to increase your nurse/pt ratio and make sure the...

  13. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    chulada77 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    SC-no shortage. I think new grads coming outta school saying, "I'll only work ER, ICU, etc and won't work in the jails, med surg, or a LTC, etc" . These type of people are USUALLY the nurses wo jobs....

  14. Professional boundraries in Correctional Nursing

    chulada77 replied to harmonpa's topic in Correctional

    I have an odd situation, that I am clearly "light skinned" but spanish speaking. It causes lots of questions about my personal life. Since I am usually one of the only bilinguals it makes the hispanic...

  15. Well, that didn't last long

    chulada77 replied to EarthChild1130's topic in Correctional

    It always amazes me that we often as nurses leave jobs or turn down offers not because of the work tasks but because of personnel issues. Why don't hospitals and facilities recognize

  16. Abrasive supervisor...can I do this job?

    chulada77 replied to chulada77's topic in Correctional

    To all: I did not take the job. I have noticed that since I did the interview the DON and several charge positions have been opened. Seems like high turnover. BUT, I did interview and accept a...

  17. Abrasive supervisor...can I do this job?

    chulada77 posted a topic in Correctional

    I have waited to get on with corrections for awhile and openings finally appeared so I applied and did my interview today. I have years of experience in law enforcement so the environment doesn t...

  18. Need Honest answer

    chulada77 replied to lumbarpain's topic in Correctional

    I don't disagree that the prison/jails are "negative" environments but I've noticed that the negativity with burnt out nurses is EVERYWHERE. At least in the jail I have the mindset to expect the...

  19. Spanish with emphasis on medical issues / assessment

    chulada77 replied to littlewingrn's topic in General Nursing

    If you are already a basic spanish speaker I would recommend doing podcasts. I do them and really like it because it focuses on the verbal ability vs. your ability to read and write which is less...

  20. When did you decide nursing was for you?

    chulada77 replied to pishoncna's topic in General Nursing

    I decided nursing was "for me" when the job I really wanted to do couldn't pay the bills...........pessimistic but

  21. Incompetent nursing assistants

    chulada77 replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of facilities that have proficient CNA/Nurse Techs but I haven't encountered them at my place of work. I love it when I am reviewing the file for the care plan and see that the patient...

  22. Want to do Flight, but, well, I cannot stop eating CRAP!

    chulada77 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I have a sweet tooth and I have agreed to allow myself 1-2 cookies in the morning with my coffee. This allows me to feed the sweet tooth but then I have all day to work it off. Also, stop eating after...

  23. How much did your nursing education cost you? Worth it?

    chulada77 replied to resilientnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is my second career too(prior BA). I spent about $0 due to GI bill and scolarships but without those benefits it would've cost me $3k. Nursing although not my favorite job/profession has been...

  24. Maybe nursing doesn't suck...

    chulada77 replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on the edge of my seat for you to tell everyone what state your working

  25. New Grad

    chulada77 replied to mom2lily's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that you can claim "experience" in different ways. For example, I was a probation officer before nursing which has given me mental health, supervisory, and case management experience. Although...