paacollins

paacollins

Chiropractic assistant, CNA in LTC, RN

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  1. New grad got a job as an OR and recovery nurse outpatient

    paacollins replied to samiam4292's topic in Operating Room

    I did my preceptorship in an outpatient settting. We did a lot of endoscopies on one side and a lot of minor surgeries on the other like ear tubes, gall bladders, appendectomies, etc. I did pre-op...

  2. Computer shut off at 75 what does it mean????

    paacollins replied to grceRN25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is absolutely NO WAY to gauge, guess, or hypothecate, estimate, or figure out the NCLEX. The only thing you can do is try to relax and wait 48 hours. Then pay $7.95 for quick results. I just...

  3. Worried About NCLEX exam in May 2010 - need advice!!

    paacollins replied to mystic33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wouldn't panic over the "new" NCLEX. This test is upgraded every few years yet there are NO statistics that show less people are passing. I really doubt it is any harder than the one I just took...

  4. Nursing home firing oldest nurses.

    paacollins replied to user12345's topic in General Nursing

    I moved to NC 18 years ago from south Florida. Florida supports unions in many different fields but NC is a "no union" state. You can't even mention the word "union" if you work in a textile mill....

  5. How long does Pre-Req take at community colleges full time?

    paacollins replied to estellagirl's topic in California Nursing

    It may take less depending on what you need to take. If you need ALL your first two years of a BSN you'd need math, english, psych, dev. psych, A and P I and II, chemistry, and possibly micro. You...

  6. Home Health jobs

    paacollins posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does anyone have any information on Metro Nursing out of Winston-Salem, NC? They hire new grads and offer classes in vent and trach care. I'm considering applying to them but I see ads all the time...

  7. How long does Pre-Req take at community colleges full time?

    paacollins replied to estellagirl's topic in California Nursing

    I would suggest doing pre-reqs first so you can devote yourself totally to nursing classes, which are going to keep you plenty busy. We had a few people in my nursing program that were taking A and...

  8. Home Health jobs

    paacollins replied to paacollins's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for replying. I just passed my boards this month and, after the holidays, I am going job hunting. The local hospital is an option IF I can get hired. There are also a couple of nursing homes...

  9. Career Change Into Nursing?

    paacollins replied to Ingersoll's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just passed my boards this month and I'll be 46 in March. I'm way more focused, have better organizational skills and time management skills than I did when I was younger, and have way more life...

  10. My nursing dreams are over . I failed.

    paacollins replied to CariocaRN's topic in General Students

    I have a friend who dropped out once from an RN program. Came back, failed clinical and they tried to expell her. She fought them and got to come back only to fail again. She went back to a...

  11. How do you know if you are ER material?

    paacollins replied to RN <><'s topic in General Nursing

    I am the same way. I can't handle sick kids cause I always see my own in that situation. I could do an adult ED with no problem. We have a hospital about an hour from here that their ED separated...

  12. Question for nurses who passed NCLEX using Saunders!

    paacollins replied to Learz13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders only. I tried to go thru the chapters and get 80% or more correct. After that I did the CD questions. Sometimes I got 10/10, other times 4/10. I read all the rationales though so...

  13. Passed NCLEX RN yesterday

    paacollins replied to NewNurseyGirl2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats. I passed mine on Dec 3rd. I have to wait a few weeks for my license too but I'm glad that darn NCLEX is

  14. Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

    paacollins replied to DonovanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd grab the clinic job in a heartbeat but I did my preceptorship in day surgery and we did a lot of GI cases. I loved it. Get them in, treat them, get them back out. Way more one on one than with...

  15. New grad RN finds job at ltc, but getiing paid as LPN

    paacollins replied to newbiehere's topic in General Nursing

    It's a total load of crap and if she lists you as an LPN to cover her butt for paying you that way, and you work within the scope of an RN it sounds like a risky situation. I'd keep

  16. Do new grad have a limited shelf life

    paacollins replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with taking refresher courses is they cost money. If you aren't employed it might be a tad difficult to pay for such a course. I think even reading back over nursing textbooks or your...

  17. Help!! I failed clinical due to medication error

    paacollins replied to yan2006's topic in General Students

    I also think failing clinical, if this is a first offense, is a bit harsh. If people know they are gonna be failed, they aren't as likely to admit their error. Like I said though, chalk it up to a...

  18. Where did you get your license, KMart

    paacollins replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You have some healthcare providers that will NOT prescribe abx no matter what and sometimes they ARE needed. If you've had a cold for a month I tend to think it is a sinus infection or upper...

  19. Help!! I failed clinical due to medication error

    paacollins replied to yan2006's topic in General Students

    My grandmother had a saying "the lessons that you learn in pain you seldom have to learn again." I had awful time management skills in nursing school and was sent home from a clinical for being 2...

  20. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

    paacollins replied to freeflowchi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm almost 46 and getting ready to start applying. I would think life experience would count for something and my past experience in healthcare (drs' office and CNA). My age didn't hinder me from...

  21. Nurse Practice Act question, can RN's write orders?

    paacollins replied to 2Cats's topic in Illinois Nursing

    That doesn't sound right to me but I am NC and IL may be different. Sounds a bit out of the scope of practice

  22. Bachelors v Associate - any advice?

    paacollins replied to peachy11's topic in Texas Nursing

    I started in biology many, many years ago and changed majors because, as you said, there isn't much you can do with a BS in biology other than teach. Most people use a BS in biology to go on to med...

  23. So very confused, please advise asap

    paacollins replied to lisa_1031's topic in General Nursing

    I see very few, if any, CMA's in the hospitals here (NC). I see them in doctor's offices. The hospitals here are also hiring less and less LPNS; the LPN positions are found more in LTC. I would...

  24. Fospropofol

    paacollins replied to Cindy-san's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the info. You did a great job of explaining

  25. Need some NCLEX stories!

    paacollins replied to atrittRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had around 120 questions, tons of infection contol and prioritization, some math, a few SATA, and then just a general mix of questions. It was very, very hard and I guessed at a lot of them. I...